YELLOW TRANSPARENT. (Russian Transparent.) One of the very hardy early ripening varieties; planted largely and is becoming very popular. NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS 1. Send in your orders early, particularly if long transportation is necessary, and thus we shall be prepared to ship early. 2. Write your orders plainly on a separate piece of paper, and not in body of letter. State definitely varieties, age, size and number, whether Standard or Dwarf, and route by which you wish the goods shipped. 3. All orders from unknown parties, should be accompanied by cash or satisfactory reference. 4. We are in no case responsible for loss or damage to goods in transit. Our responsibility ceases on delivery to shipping agents. 5. If selection of varieties is left to us we will select according to our best judgment and long experi- ence Where varieties are specified we will substitute for such as we may not have, kinds equallv good and ripening at the same season, unless otherwise ordered. 6. In case of any mistake on our part, immediate notice should be given, so that it may be rectified or explained. REMARKS. This Catalogue has been prepared with great care. The selection of varieties embraces all the lates: and most promising introductions, as well as the most popular and thoroughly proved older sorts. It will, we think, form a most efficient and competent guide to the professional or the amateur, in the selection of the Choicest Fruits or Ornamentals, for the Garden, Orchard, Park or Lawn. To the planter or purchaser of nursery stock, at least three things are indispensable : first, varieties true to name ; second, healthy, vigorous, well matured trees or plants ; and third, careful and judicious packing, without which all may be lost. We give the most careful scrutiny to the propagation of varieties, endeavoring by all n^ethods known to us, to protect ourselves from error or imposition, and rejecting anything of which we have reason to feel suspicious. By such careful and constant watching and attention, we are warranted in offering our slock as pure and absolutely true to name. Our soil being of a character best suited to produce the healthiest conditions of growth, that solid, firm texture of the wood, with abundant fibrous root, so necessary to successful transplanting, we are enabled to offer the products of our Nurseries, with entire confidence to planters in all sections of the country. We give to our packing ond shipping careful personal supervision, and to still further protect our pat- rons, as well as ourselves, against loss in this direction, we employ the most skilled and competent hands to assist us. We aim to keep fully abreast of an enlightened and cultivated taste, in the introduction of new and valuable varieties of fruit, and novelties and valuable acquisitions in ornamentals— accepting with pleasure everything that has real merit, we shall with equal readiness discard and discountenance the sale of worthless humbugs. By careful consideration of the wants of our trade and faithful attention to business, we hope to con- tinue to merit and receive a share of the patronage of lovers and buyers of choice fruits and ornamentals. ADVICE TO PLANTERS. Select thrifty young trees in preference to old or v^ry large ones; the roots are more tender and fibrous and they bear transplanting better and are far more apt to live ; they can also be more easily trimmed and shaped to any desired form, and in the course of a few years will usually outstrip the older ones in growth. THE SOIL. A rich loam is the best for fruit, made sufficiently dry by artificial draining, if necessary, but all soils may be mane available by judicious treatment. PREPARATION FOR PLANTING. Plow and subsoil repeatedly so as to thoroughly pulverize to a depth of 12 to 18 inches. When plant- ing upon the lawn or grass plots, remove the sod for a diameter of 4 or 5 feet and keep this space well worked and free from weeds. Dig the hole deeper and larger than is necessary, to admit all the roots in their natural position, keeping the surface and subsoil separate. Cut off broken and bruised roots and shorten the tops to half a dozen good buds, except for Fall planting, when it is better to defer top pruning until the following Spring. If not prepared to plant when your stock arrives, “heel in,” by digging a trench deep enough to admit all the roots, and setting the trees therein as thick as they can stand, carefully packing the earth about the roots, taking up when required. Never leave the roots exposed to the sun and air, and “ puddle ” before planting. PLANTING. Fill up the hole with surface soil, so that the tree will stand about as it did when in the nursery, after the earth has settled, except Dwarf Pears, which should be planted deep enough to cover the quince stock upon which they are budded two or three inches. Work the soil thoroughly among the roots, and when 2 REMARK S. well covered tramp firmly. Set the tree firm as a post, but leave the surface filling (of poorer soil) light and loose. No staking will be required except with very tall trees. Never let manure come in contact with the roots. MULCHING. A covering of coarse manure, straw, marsh hay or loose chip dirt, during the first season, will effect- ually prevent injury from drouth and is a benefit at all times. DAMAGED TREES. If stock is frozen when received, place the package in a cellar and entirely bury in sand until frost is removed. If dried from long exposure bury in the ground or keep in water until the shriveled appearance d sappears. HOW TO WINTER TREES PROCURED IN THE FALL. The practice of procuring supplies of trees in the Fall is becoming more and more general as each season demonstrates its wisdom. It is a more favorite time than Spring, because of the colder weather, and the lighter pressure of business with nurserymen, the freighting companies and the planter. Even when Fall planting is not desirable by reason of severity of the climate, the stock may be procured in ch Fall, and thus be on hand ready for the opportune moment in the Spring. To insure success you have only to get the trees before freezing weather, and bury them in the following manner : Choose a dry spot where no water will stand during the winter, with no grass near it to invite mice. Dig a trench, throw- ing out enough dirt to admit one layer of roots below the surface, and place the trees in it, inclined to an angle of forty five degrees or more. Widen the trench, throwing the soil among the roots in position; place another layer in the trench, reclining the tops on the others, and so on until all are in the trench; then finish by throwing up more soil until the tops of the trees are nearly or quite covered. It is also well to bank up the earth around the s>des to insure more thorough protection. The expo ed tops should then be covered with pine boughs, which insures them against any possibility of injury. Care should be taken to fill solid all the interstices among the roots. In the Spring the roots will be found to have formed the granulation necessary to the production of new spongioles, and when planted at the proper time will start to immediate growth. If the trees are frozen when received, they should be buried immediately in the earth, tops and all, and allowed to thaw in this condition. PLANT YOUNG TREES. We cannot too strongly recommend to our customers the procuring of young trees, especially for orchard planting, instead of selecting the largest that can be had, to secure a more immediate effect. They can be taken up with more perfect roots, and will become sooner established in a new location. They can also be more readily trained to any desired shape. The largest and most successful planters invariably select young, thrifty trees as the surest in the end to give thorough satisfaction. For small grounds, or street planting, when it is necessary to make a show as soon as possible, large trees are often desirable, and when handled with care should not fail to do well, but with the general planter the average ol loss will be much less, and both time and money will be saved if young trees are selected to commence with. 30 feet apart each way DISTANCES FOR PLANTING. Standard Apples '. Standard Pears and strong growing Cherries Duke and Morello Cherries i3 Standard Plums, Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines 16 to 18 Dwarf Pears 10 to 12 Dwarf Apples 10 to 12 Grapes rows 10 to 16 feet apart 7 to 16 Currants and Gooseberries 3 to 4 Raspberries and Blackberries 3 to 4 by 5 to 7 feet apart. Strawberries, for field culture 1 to by 3 to 3^ ft. apart. Strawberries, for garden culture 1 to 2 feet apart. Note. — A most excellent way in planting an apple orchard 30 feet apart is to plant peaches in between. By the time the apples require the ground the peaches will have passed their prime and can be removed. NUMBER OF TREES ON AN ACRE. in rows, apart. 30 feet apart each way . 35 50 ; 10 feet apart each way 435 70 S “ “ 680 ..., no 6 “ “ 121c T 35 j 5 “ “ *745 3c 5 I 4 “ “ 2725 3°° I 3 “ “ 4840 Rule.— Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the distance the plants are apart in the rows and the product will be the number of square leet for each plant or hill ; which divided into the number of feet in an acre (43,560), will give the number of plants or trees to the acre. 18 *5 FRUIT DEPARTMENT APPLES. The first fruit, both in importance and general culture, is the apple. Its period, unlike that of other fruits, extends nearly or quite through the year. By planting judicious selections of Summer. Autumn, and Winter sorts, a constant succession can be easily obtained of this indispensable fruit for family use- T here is no farm crop wich, on the average, will produce one-fourth as much income per acre as will a good apple orchard. As it takes from six to eight years for an orchard to come into bearing, some peo- ple hesitate to plant, regarding the time and expense in a great measure lost. In reply to this we would quote the remarks made by O. C. Chapman, of East Bloomfield, N. Y., to J. J. Thomas. He said he considered the yearly growth of each apple tree planted in his immense orchard of over one hundred and fifty acres, to be worth fully one dollar before they commenced bearing. He has had experience of nearly half a century, and he says that he considers this alow estimate. At fifty trees per^cre, this would make a yearly increase of value of fifty dollars per acre, which, no doubt, is quite within the mark. As fruit has become cheaper on account of the increased supply, a large and constantly increasing European export has sprung up which affords highly remunerative prices for the best selected specimens of our orchards, while the new process of “ Evaporation ” of fruit has become a recognized auxilary to the horticulture of the land. With immense consumption by this process of evaporation, it may be doubted if apple orcharding will ever in any season be less than highly remunerative. All the surplus of orchards— all 14 wind-falls ” and defective specimens can at once be gathered and sold at a fair price to the evaporating establishments which now exist in almost every town in all fruit-growing sections. If apples are planted at the rate of fifty trees per acre, rows of peach trees can be planted between the apples, which, growing more quickly than the apple trees, soon protect them from the winds, and thus are a great benefit to them. After eight or ten years of productiveness, as the space is needed for apples, the peach trees may be removed, leaving the orchard 'better for the protection, and at the same time having Yielded the planter a large return for his trouble. 4 ILLUSTRATIVE DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE DWARF APPLES. The planting of Dwarf Apples has been attended with gratifying success. Almost all sorts succeed equally well when worked upon Paradise or Doucin stock ; the former producing a very small tree or shrub ; the latter a tree of considerable size, reaching sometimes to io or 12 feet in height. These com- mence bearing fruit the second year after planting, and being as healthy as standard trees and productive are a great ornament and satisfaction. They should be planted from six to eight feet apart, and will pro- duce fruit without the delay attending standard. Being trained low, they are valuable for the M est. Taking u^ but little room, they are especially adapted to village gardens of small extent, giving the own- ers a constant and sure supply of choice fruits, far superior to any which can be bought in market. RUSSIAN AND OTHER HARDY APPLES. Great interest is now manifested in what are known as Russian and “ Iron Clad Apples ” varieties sufficiently hardy to stand the extreme climate of the North and North-west and yet possessing the merits in quality and size of the standard sorts of a more temperate region. So great has been the development in this direction, and so numerous and valuable have the kinds become that the complaint is no longer valid that good fruit cannot be produced in the far North or North-west. We mention as among the best and most prominent sorts, Duchess of Oldenburg, Tetofsky, Haas, Pewaukee, Wealthy, Walbridge, Alexander, Mann, McIntosh, Red, Rubicon, Red Beitigheimer, New Brunswick and Yellow Transparent. SUMMER. HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON. Mod. Free. Free. Mod. Mod. Mod. Free. Free. Free. Free. Mod. Mod. Mod. Free. Mod. Mod. Free. Vig. Vig. Free. American Summer Pearmain— Medium, oblong ; striped and dotted with red ; ten- der, juicy and rich ; good bearer. Astrachan Red— Large, roundish, nearly covered with deep crimson, overspread with a thick bloom ; juicy, rich, acid, beautiful ; a good bearer. Benoni— Medium size, nearly round ; deep red, with rich flavor. Carolina Red June {Red June)— Medium size, red ; flesh white, tender, juicy, sub- acid ; an abundant bearer. Early Harvest — Medium size, round, straw color; tender, sub-acid and fine; pro- ductive. Early Strawberry — Medium; roundish; handsomely striped with red; excellent; productive. Early Ripe — A large yellow apple, ripening with or immediately after the Early Har- vest ; a popular market fruit. Golden Sweet— Large, pale yellow, very sweet and good ; good bearer. Jefferis— Rather large, roundish ; yellow skin striped with red ; very rich, tender and juicy. This very beautiful variety is unsurpassed for the dessert. Keswick Codlin— Large, tender, juicy ; excellent for cooking ; productive, and early in bearing. Primate — Above medium, straw color, tinged with blush ; tender, juicy and sub-acid ; abundant bearer. Sweet Bough — Large, pale greenish yellow ; tender and sw T eet ; good bearer. Summer Queen — Medium to large ; yellow, streaked with red ; flesh tender, with an acid, aromatic flavor. Sops of Wine— Medium size, red ; flesh white, often stained ; mild and pleasant ; productive. Tetofsky— A Russian apple, profitable for market growing ; bears extremely early, usually the second year after transplanting, and bears every year ; hardy as a Crab ; fruit good size, yellow, beautifully striped with red ; juicy, pleasant, acid, aromatic. Williams’ Favorite— Above medium size; deep red; mild and agreeable; good bearer. AUTUMN. Autumn Strawberry— Medium streaked ; tender, juicy, fine ; productive am. very desirable. Colvert — A large, roundish striped apple ; flesh whitish, juicy, sub-acid ; valuable for market. Chenango Strawberry (Sherwood’s Favorite)— Color whitish, shaded, splashed and mottled with light and dark crimson ; flesh white, tender and juicy. Duchess of Oldenburg— Russian, medium to large size ; skin yellow, streaked with red, and somewhat blushed, sometimes with a faint blue bloom; flesh juicy and good, with a rich, sub-acid flavor; productive. Sept. Aug. Aug. June. Aug. Aug. July. Aug. Aug. & Sept. July to Oct. Aug. & Sept. Aug. July & Aug. Aug. & Sept. July & Aug. July & Aug. Sept. & Oct. Oct. & Nov. Sept. & Oct. Sept. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , &c. 5 HABIT OF GROWTH Free. Vig. Vig. Free. Vig. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Vig. Free. Slow. Vig. Free Free Vig. Slow. Vig. Vig. Vig. Vig. Free. Free. NAME AND DESCRIPTION. Fail Pippin — Very large, yellow ; tender, juicy and rich ; fine in all localities. Fall Jennetting — Large, greenish yellow, with a faint blush ; flesh yellow, juicy and crisp, sub-acid. Fall Orange— Large size, nearly round ; yellow, sometimes a little dull red ; rather acid; excellent for cooking; a very early' and abundant bearer. Gravenstein— Large, striped and beautiful ; tender, juicy and high flavored j pro- ductive. Haas (Gros Pommier, Fall Queen)— Medium to large, slightly conical and somewhat ribbed ; pale greenish yellow, shaded and striped with red ; flesh fine white, some- times stained, tender, juicy, sub-acid, good ; bears early and abundantly. Jersey Sweet — Medium, striped red and green ; very rich, sweet and pleasant ; good bearer. Lady Henniker— Fruit very large; roundish, with blunt angles on the sides ; skin yellow on the shady side, with faint blush of red on the side next the sun ; flesh tender, well flavored, and with a pleasant perfume. Valuable for cooking, also as a dessert apple. Tree a free grower, very healthy, and a great bearer. Lord Suffield— An English variety; very large, conical ; skin nearly white. A valua- ble kitchen apple and a most prolific variety. A moderate grower. Lowell or Orange— Large, roundish, slightly conical, green, becoming rich yellow ; surface oily, flesh yellowish white, sub-acid, excellent ; good bearer. Maiden’s Blush — Rather large, oblate, smooth, regular, with a fine, evenly shaded, red cheek or blush on a clear, pale yellow ground , flesh white, tender, sprightly, with a pleasant, sub-acid flavor ; bears large crops. Munson Sweet— Large, pale yellow, with red cheek ; tender, rich and good ; fine bearer. Pumpkin Sweet (Lyman’s)— Very large, roundish ; skin smooth, pale green, becom- ing yellow next to the sun ; flesh white, sweet, rich and tender ; valuable for baking. Porter— Rather large, regular, oblong, tapering to the eye ; skin bright yellow, some- times a dull blush in the sun; flesh tender, rich, sub-acid; flavor fine ; fair and productive. Rambo— Medium, yellowish, streaked with dull red and somewhat dotted ; mild, ten- der, good and productive. St. Lawrence- -Large, yellowish, streaked and splashed with carmine; flesh white, lightly stained, crisp, juicy, tender and vinous ; tree hardy and productive. Twenty Ounce (Cayuga Red Streak;— Very large, nearly round; yellow, striped with red ; quality good ; good bearer ; popular as a market variety. WINTER. American Golden Russet (Bullock’s Pippin, Sheep Nose)— Medium or small, round- ish ovate ; clear golden russet ; very tender, juicy, rich ; more resembles in texture a buttery pear than an apple ; good bearer. Bailey’s Sweet— Fruit large, round, mottled and striped deep red ; flesh yellow and tender, with a mild, rich, sweet flavor. Baldwin— Large, roundish; deep bright red ; juicy, crisp, sub-acid, good flavor; very productive of fair, handsome fruit ; one of the best and most popular Winter apples. Ben Davis (New York Pippin, Kentucky Streak, &c.)— Large, handsome, striped, and of good quality : productive ; a late keeper ; highly esteemed in the West and Southwest. Canada Reinette— Extra large size ; color light greenish yellow', with frequently a faint blush on the side exposed to the sun ; many small, dark specks suffused with light green beneath the skin ; flesh white, juicy, crisp, sharp, sub-acid. Cranberry Pippin — A strikingly beautiful apple, and excellent for cooking ; smooth, light yellow, with a bright scarlet cheek ; juicy, sub-acid. Cooper’s Market— Medium size ; conical ; shaded and striped with red on yellow . flesh white and tender, w'ith a brisk, sub-acid flavor ; hardy and productive. Clermont— New, and said to resemble in appearance the Yellow Newtown Pippin . fruit medium to large, somewhat irregular ; skin smooth, except where russet pre- vails ; rich orange yellow when ripe ; flesh firm till fully ripe ; rich yellow, fine grained, mild, sub-acid, rich and very good. SEASON. Oct. to Dec. Oct. & Nov. Nov. Sept. & Oct. Oct. & Nov. Sept. & Oct. Oct. & Nov. Nov. Sept. & Oct. Sept. & 6ct. Oct. to Jan. Sept, to Dec. Nov Oct. to Dec. Sept. & Oct. Nov. & Dec. Nov. tc Jan. Oct. Jan. tc April. Dec. tc March Dec. to May. Nov. to Feb. Dec. to May. Feb. & March b ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. HABIT OF GROWTH Free. Vig. Vg Vig. Free. Mod. Vig. Mod. Vig. Free. Vig. Mod. Mod. Free. Vig. Mod. Vig. Vig. Mod. Vig. Mod. Mod . Mod. Vig. NAME AND DESCRIPTION. English Russet — Fruit medium size, very regular ; slightly conical ; pale greenish yellow, about two-thirds covered with russet ; flesh yellowish white, firm and crisp, with pleasant, slightly sub-acid flavor. Ewalt (Binock’s Pippin)— A fine, showy apple ; very large, roundish, slightly conical ; bright yellow, shaded with crimson on the sunny side ; flesh white, tender, brisk, sub-acid. Fameuse (Snow Apple) — Medium size, roundish, very handsome; deep crimson; flesh snowy white, tender, juicy, high flavored and delicious. Tree vigorous, produc- tive, and very hardy. Falla water (Tulpehocken, Pound, &c.) — A very large, dull red apple, of good qual- ity • productive. Grimes’ Golden (Grimes’ Golden Pippin)— An apple of the highest quality, equal to the best Newtown ; medium to large size ; yellow, productive ; grown in Southern Ohio. Green Sweet— Medium size; skin green, somewhat dotted; juicy and very sweet; one of the best Winter sweet apples. Hubbardston Nonsuch— Large, striped yellow and red ; tender, juicy and fine. Strong, good bearer. Jonathan— Fruit medium or small, roundish ; skin yellow, nearly covered with dark or lively red; fine grained, very tender and finely flavored. Kentish Fill Basket— An English apple of great size and beauty ; color greenish yel- low, with brown red blush in the sun; flesh tender; juicy, with sub-acid, sprightly flavor Krauser — A fine, medium size, yellow apple; originated in Berks County, Pa.; popu- lar in its native locality on account of its handsome appearance and good keeping qualities. King (Tompkins County) — Large and handsome ; striped red and yellow ; productive. One of the best. Lady Apple— A beautiful little dessert fruit ; flat, pale yellow, with a deep red cheek ; juicy, rich and pleasant. Ladies' Sweet — A large, handsome, red apple ; juicy, sweet and good. Nonpareil— An old English variety ; free, upright grower, and productive ; fruit medium, roundish, conical, yellowish green, with patches of dull russet and red in the sun; flesh crisp, juicy, vinous, aromatic; mild acid. Monmouth Pippin (Red Cheek Pippin)— Large, greenish yellow, with a fine red cheek ; juicy, tender and good ; productive. Newtown Pippin— One of the very best apples as to quality. Very juicy, crisp and highly delicious flavor ; requires manure for the best fruit ; fine keeper. Northern Spy— Large, roundish, slightly conical, somewhat ribbed ; striped, with the sunny side nearly covered with purplish red. Flesh white and tender, with a mild sub-acid, rich and delicious flavor. The tree should be kept open by pruning^ so as to admit the air and light freely. Nickajack— A large, roundish, striped apple of fair quality ; very hardy and produc- tive; popular in the South. Peck's Pleasant— Large, pale yellow; very tender and rich, with a Newtown Pippin flavor. Fine bearer. Pewaukee— A seedling from Duchess of Oldenburg. Fruit medium to large, obovate, waved ; surface bright y. How, partially covered with dull red ; striped and splashed, covered with a gray bloom, and overspread with whitish dots ; flesh yel- lowish white, breaking juicy; flavor sub-acid, rich, aromatic, spicy, something like the Jonathan; quality good to best. Pomme Grise— A rather small and beautiful gray russet apple, with a slight blush next the sun ; flesh tender and high flavored. Rawle’s Janet (Never Fail)— Medium, roundish, ovate; greenish yellow, striped with red ; crisp, rich and juicy ; one of the best and longest keepers in the South and South-west. Rome Beauty— Large, yellow, shaded with bright red ; flesh yellowish, tender, juicy, sub-acid. Ribston Pippin -Fruit medium to large, splashed and mixed dull red on yellow, with slight russet ; flesh yellow, crisp and juicy, with acid, aromatic flavor ; adapted to Northern localities. season . Jan. to May. Nov. tc Mar. Nov. to Feb. Nov. to Feb. Jan’y to April. Dec. to April. Nov. to May. Nov. to April. Oct. to Jan’y Dec. to April. Nov. to May. Nov. to May. Dec. to May. Dec. to March Mar. to April. Dec. to May. Jan’y to June. Dec. to April. Nov. to Mar. Jan’y to June. Dec. to April. Feb. to April. Nov. to Feb. Oct . to* Jan. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , <&v. 1 HA HIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. Mod. Red Canada (Old Nonsuch of Mass., Steele’s Red Winter — Medium, oblate, red ; tender, crisp; rich, sub-acid, refreshing and delicious; productive. Vig. Rhode Island Greening — Large, greenish yellow ; teader, juicy and rich, with rather an acid flavor ; an abundant bearer. Vig. Russet, Roxbury or Boston — Medium to large ; greenish or yellow russet ; crisp good, sub-acid flavor ; productive. Very popular on account of its long keeping. Free. Salome— Tree a strong grower ; equals Wealthy in hardiness ; holds its fruit firmly, even against strong wind-storms ; an early and annual bearer, although a heavier crop on alternate years; fruit of medium and uniform size; quality very good, which it retains even into Summer ; keeps well with ordinary care until July and has been kept in excellent condition until October, Mod. Seek-No-Further (Westfield)— Medium to large; slightly russeted, with dull red stripes , tender, rich, spicy and fine. Good bearer. Mod. Smith’s Cider — A handsome fruit, large, oblong, somewhat flattened ; skin yellow, changing to red ; flesh tender, juicy, crisp, with pleasant sub-acid flavor. Mod. Smokehouse — Large, yellow, shaded with bright red ; flesh firm, crisp, juicy and fine flavored. Mod. Spitzenburg, Esopus — Medium to large ; deep red; flesh yellow, crisp, sub-acid, high flavored. Bears and grows well transplanted in rich soil. Free. Sutton Beauty— Fruit medium or above ; roundish oblate conic ; waxen yellow, shaded, mottled and obscurely striped with fine crimson; flesh whitish, crisp, tender, juicy ; sprightly sub-acid. Mod. Swaar— Large, pale lemon yellow, with dark dots; tender, with a mild, rich, agree- able flavor ; one of the best. Free. Tallman Sweeting— Medium, pale yellow, slightly tinged with red ; firm, rich and very sweet. The most valuable baking apple ; productive. Vig. Tewkesbury Winter Blush — Small ; yellow, with a red cheek ; flesh firm, juicy and fine flavored ; keeps until late in Spring. Free. Vandevere— Medium ; yellow ground ; flesh light yellow, rich, sub-acid flavor ; early bearer. Vig. Wagner— Medium to large ; deep red in the sun ; flesh firm ; sub- acid and excellent, very productive ; bears very young. v g. Western Beauty — Fruit roundish oblate, conical ; greenish yellow, nearly covered with pale dull red ; striped with darker shade ; flesh greenish white, not firm, ten- der, mild, sub-acid, good. Mod. Willow Twig — Large, roundish, greenish yellow, striped with dull red; flesh firm . rather tough, early bearer, and considered valuable in the South and West where it is popular ; profitable as a late keeper. Mod. Wincsap— Medium, dark red ; sub-acid, excellent ; abundant bearer. A favorite market variety in the West. Free. Yellow Bellflower— Large yellow, with red blush ; very tender, juicy, sub-acid ; in use all Winter. Vig. York Imperial— Medium, oblate : white, shaded with crimson. Flesh firm, crisp, juicy and sub-acid. A good bearer and keeper ; one of the best Winter apples. LIST OF IRON CLAD OR NEVER-FA1L APPLES. Mod. Alexander (Emperor Russian) — Large, deep red or crimson ; flesh yellowish white, crisp, tender, with pleasant flavor. Very hardy. Free. Aucubafolia — A new Apple of the Russian class. Tree very hardy • an early and abundant bearer, with distinctly variegated leaves, very ornamental. Fruit good size, roundish ; slightly conical ; striped, with the side nearly covered with red ; flesh fine, brisk, sub-acid. Free. Bethel— Origin, Bethel, Vermont. Esteemed for the hardiness of the tree, and good quality of the fruit ; fruit good size, roundish, oblong'' ; yellow, ground striped with beautiful red, and dotted with fine red and white spots ; very best quality, and valuable for the North. New. Vig. Bottle Greening- -Resembling Rhode Island Greening, but tree a better grower and much hardier. A native of Vermont. SEASON • Jan’y to May. Dec. to April. Jan’y to June. Nov. to Feb. Dec. to Mar. Oct. to Nov. Nov. to April. Nov. to Feb. Nov. to May. Nov. to April. Jan. to July. Dec. to Feb. Dec. to May. Nov. to Feb. April to May. Dec. to May. Nov. to April. Dec. *o Feb. Oct. Nov. & Dec. Dec. to Feb. Dec. to March. 8 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE . HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON. Free. Free. Vi g. Vig. Free. Vig. Vig. Free. Vig. Free. Vig. Vig. Free. Free. Free. Clark s Orange New Iron Clad. Originated in Pewaukee, Wis., where for five successive years it received the first premiums at the State Fair, and was declared entitled to the highest award of the Society, on seedlings. Fruit medium to large, nearly round like an orange ; skin yeilow, covered partially with vermillion and carmine striped ; very smooth and beautiful ; flesh white, juicy, sub-acid. Good for dessert or cooking. Fourth of July— A very hardy apple; bears early; medium size; yellow' with a white bloom, striped and splashed with red. Hastings— Very hardy ; good bearer ; fruit above medium ; skin yellow, nearly covered with deep rich crimson. Excellent quality, very desirable. Hurlbut— Fruit medium size, oblate, angular; skin yellow with red stripes, and splashed with red ; flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy, sub-acid ; quality very good. A great bearer. Humphrey— New. A seedling of the Northern Spy, which it strongly resembles in quality and appearance, but is a much longer keeper. It originated in Northern New V ork, and is very hardy. A most excellent and desirable sort. Magog Red Streak-Origin, Vermont. Bears annually large crops ; valuable for its extreme hardiness, vigor, productiveness and long keeping ; fruit medium or nearly so ; roundish, inclining to oblong ; skin light yellow, shaded and faintly striped and splashed with light red over half the fruit ; flesh yellowish • a little coarse, moderately juicy; mild, sub-acid. Mann-New. An upright grower, forming a round head ; fruit medium to large roundish, oblate ; skin deep yellow when fully ripe, with sometimes a shade of brownish red where exposed ; flesh yellowish, juicy, mild, pleasant, sub-acid • good to very good. WilJ keep as long as Roxbury Russet. McIntosh Red-Originated in Ontario some twenty years since, but not widely known. Tree very hardy, long lived ; good annual bearer of fair, handsome fruit of excellent quality, for home or market use. Fruit above medium, roundish, oblate ; skin whitish yellow, very nearly covered with dark rich red or crimson almost purplish in the sun. Flesh white, fine, very tender, juicy, mild, sub-acid' very promising. New Brunswick-New. Fruit above medium ; skin whitish yellow, covered with dark rich crimson ; flesh very firm ; an excellent culinary and market fruit. Origi- nated in New Brunswick. Nodhead (Jewett's Fine Red)-A native of New Hampshire. Tree very hardy and much prized in Northern New England. Fruit medium, greenish white, striped crimson Flesh tender, juicy, very pleasant ; almost white. Peach (Irish Peachj-Medium size, round or little flattened; yellowish green- streaked with brownish red. Flesh white, tender and juicy. Tree very hardv • highly prized in extreme North. y ' Plumb's Cider-An early bearer and very productive; fruit medium, roundish slightly conical ; skin greenish yellow, shaded and rather obscurely striped and splashed with dull red ; flesh whitish, tender, juicy, mild, sub-acid. Red Bietigheimer-A rare and valuable German variety. Fruit large to very large roundish, inclining to conical ; stalk short, stout, in a deep cavity, calyx closed in a large, deep basin ; skin pale, cream colored ground, mostly cover-d with pur I plish crimson ; flesh white, firm, sub-acid, with t. b.ixa, pleasant flavor Tree a free g.ower and abundant bearer. This is one of the largest and handsomest I apples, and worthy of extensive cultivation. Rolfe— New. Originated in Maine about the 45th degree. Fruit large, of magnificent I appearance ; color dark red ; an abundant and annual bearer, and where known ! the fruit outsells all others of its season. Quality prime, both for eating and cook- in g. One of the very best. Rubicon— A new apple said to be very hardy and valuable for the North. Fruit roundish, above medium in size ; yellow, mostly covered with bright rich red • flesh yellowish and firm, juicy, brisk sub-acid ; very good. Stark— Grown in Ohio, and valued as a long keeper and profitable market fruit. Fruit large, roundish; skin freenish yellow, shaded and striped with light and dark red nearly over the whole surface and thickly sprinkled with light brown dots. Flesh yellowish, moderately juicy, mild, sub-acid. Nov. to Jan. Aug. & Sept. Nov. to Feb. Oct. to Dec. Jan to June. Dec. to March. May to June. Nov. to Feb. Oct. to Nov. Nov. to Feb. Sept. Sept, to Jan. Sept. Nov. to Jan. Feb. & March. Jan. to May. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, &*c. 9 HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON. Free. Free. Free. Vig. Vi g. Vi* Free. Stump— A well-tried apple, but recently introduced to the public. Of good size ; roundish, conical. Flesh firm, crisp, juicy, tender, sprightly sub-acid. Greenish yellow, shaded with red. Beautifully fair, and has commanded the very highest prices wherever shown. Swayzie’s Pomme Grise— Originated on the farm of Mr. Swayzie, Niagara District, Canada. Fruit a little below medium, although very even in size. Skin thin, smooth, bright golden russet ; flesh white, fine and tender, of highest quality. An early and abundant bearer; one of the most valuable apples of Canadian origin. Utter’s Large Red— Large and handsome, very uniform in size ; a profuse bearer, quality good. One of the most hardy sorts. Walbridge — A new earty variety, very desirable for extreme cold sections, having stood uninjured in Minnesota, where all but most hardy varieties have failed. Fruit medium size, handsome, striped with red ; quality good. Productive. Wealthy— A new variety from Minnesota; healthy, hardy and very productive. Fruit medium, oblate, skin smooth, whitish yellow, shaded with deep red in the sun, splashed and spotted in the shade. Flesh white, fine, tender, juicy, lively, sub-acid ; very good. Wolf River— A new and beautiful fruit of the very largest size. Originated near Wolf River, Wisconsin, and may well be classed among the iron-clads. Skin greenish yellow, shaded with crimson ; flesh white, juicy, tender, with a peculiar, pleasant, mild, sub-acid flavor. Tree a strong, stout grower, and a great bearer. Yellow Transparent (Russian Transparent)— A very early Russian apple, of good quality and decided merits ; size medium ; color when ripe pale yellow ; sprightly I sub-acid ; great bearer. Oct. to Dec. Mch. to June. Dec. & Jan. Mch. to June. Dec. to Feb. Jan and Feb u July. CRAB APPLES delicatif textumfandUbeir dehcfous^avor?^ 6 ““ °" aCC ° Unt ° f their beautUul “Prance, their tion of 7hese r hardy r fra'i“ ! i? tS t0 W ' liCh We WiSh l ° CaU attention - and on which "<= base our recommenda- I s }' The? wi?l ?h ed J n a ", y ki . nd . of s °‘k and In the most exposed situations, with perfect safety. zd. 1 hey will stand the seventy of the changes of the coldest weather. ’ year ' y W ‘ C ° mC lnt0 bearin ff ver y « arl y. often in the second year from planting, and bear every Ihey are very productive, giving large crops of beautiful fruit. Stn. They are unequalled for cider or vinegar. 7 th Th'ev e i, m !t nently d :f Sert £rui,s bein S ° f superior quality and strikingly handsome, trouble! rheycan be dried, cooked, canned or preserved with the skin on, saving a great amount of and core for dry^ngf etc? £nPt Var * es f rom r K to inches in diameter, being large enough to quarter The following are the most valuable varieties : Free. Vig. Mod. Vig. Vig. Free. Vig. NAME AND DESCRIPTION. Gen’l Grant-Tree a vigorous and upright grower ; fruit large, round, red to very dark red ; flesh white, tender, mild sub-acid ; excellent for dessert, and one of the best crabs introduced. Hesper Rose-A good bearer ; fruit a little smaller than General Grant • equally good. n 1 Hewes Virginia Crab— Rather small, round ; dull red and dotted with white • acid somewhat astringent ; esteemed for cider. Hyslop-Almost as large as Early Strawberry Apple ; deep crimson ; very popular on account of its .arge size, beauty and hardiness. Large Red Siberian Crab— About an inch in diameter, grown in clusters; yellow lively scarlet cheek ; bears young and abundantly. Lady Elgin A new and promising little apple ; fruit small, fair and handsome • a very tender, delightful fruit to eat out of hand. Marengo— Fruit large ; yellow, shaded with bright red ; flesh white and juicy when ripe ; mild sub-acid . Oct. Nov. to Jan. Oct. Oct. to Jan. Sept, to Oct. Oct. Jan. to May. 10 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. HABIT I OF I GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. I SEASON. Vig. Vig. Free. Mod. Vig. Free. Free. Vig. Vig. Vig. Free. Martha Crab — Gideon's new seedling, No. 5, from Minnesota. Immensely vigorous, hardy, productive every }ear. Mr. Gideon says: “For sauce it surpasses any apple \.e ever grew.” A great acquisition. Montreal Beauty— Fruit large ; bright yellow, mostly covered and shaded with rich red ; one of the most beautiful of all Crabs in appearance. Flesh yellowish, rich, firm and acid ; very good. Orion— A new and very desirable Crab. Bright red ; one of the best. Orange — An annual and abundant bearer. Fruit larger than Transcendant. Flesh firm crisp, juicy and delicious. Quaker Beauty — A hardy sor* ; bears large crops of fine fruit. Queen’s Choice— Fruit as large as Transcendant, but a little more elongated ; bright yellow with .. beautiful blush cheek ; grows in large clusters ; flesh fine grained, juicy and good . An early and abundant bearer. Soulard — The largest of this class of apples ; very valuable as a cooking apple ; sour and astringent as an eating apple, but has, when cooked, a fine quince-like flavor : color green, becoming yellow in the spring; keeps well until July; very productive. Transcendant— All things considered, this is, perha s, the most valuable of Crab Apples grown. Tree immensely productive, bearing after second year, and pro- ducing good crops by the fourth year. Fruit from one and a half to two inches in diameter, being large enough to quarter and core for preserving and drying. Excellent for sauce and pies, both green and dried. The best of its class for cider, being juicy and crisp, and is also by many considered a good eating apple. Skin yellow, striped with red. Van Wyck Sweet— An exceedingly valuable variety. Fruit very large ; skin yellow- ish white, colored light red, and covered with bloom ; flesh yellowish white ; very sweet and tender ; small core. Whitney’s Seedlings Siberian— Large, averaging one and a half to two inches in diameter ; skin smooth, glossy green, striped, splashed with carmine ; flesh firm, juicy and flavor very pleasant ; ripens latter part of August. Tree a great bearer and very hardy ; a vigorous , handsome grower, with a dark green, glossy fol'age Yellow Siberian Crab— Nearly as large as the above ; fine amber or golded yellow color. Oct. Oct. to Nov. Oct. Oct. to Dec. Dec. to May. Oct. Jan. to June. Sept. & Oct. Oct. & Nov. Aug.. Sept. & Oct PEARS. The cultivation of this noble fruit is extending as its value is appreciated, The range of varieties is suci m iat ’ , • a Pl? les i they can be had in good eating condition from August until early Spring. The melting, juicy texture, the refined flavor, and the delicate aroma of the Pear, give it rank above all other fruits except the grape. j most things highly desirable and valuable, cannot be had without attention, labor and skill. I he relative price of the Apple and Pear being about as one of ten, show at the same time the superior value of the latter, and the grea er skill required to bring it to p. rfection . One of the most important points in the management of Pears, is to gather them at the proper time Summer Pears should be gathered at least ten days before they are ripe, and Autumn Pears at least a fortnight. W inter varieties, if they will hang so long, may be left until the leaves begin to fall. At the present time the demand is for choice fruit— inferior fruit brings scarcely a remunerative price but the best will always pay well. Pears should have the best kind of cultivation ; the fruit should be thinned so as not to over-produce. Care should be used in selecting for market only the best specimens an °'ru 1 h such effort and system on the part of the grower, there will also come a satisfactory profit. I he Pear succeeds on most soils, but docs best on a rather heavy loam. Budded on its own stock, it makes a standard tree, and on the French or Angers Quince, a dwarf, the former being best adapted to large permanent orchards, the latter (requiring garden culture and severe pruning every year) to smaller orchards, fruit yards and gardens. Dwarfs must always be planted sufficiently deep to cover the junction of the Pear and Quince two or three inches the sod made rich and well tilled, and about one-half of the previous Summer’s growth cut ott each Spring. Under this treatment, Dwarfs are everywhere snccessful. The side branches should H 0t u J en ? CH ’ ed “jlfner than on e foot from the ground in Dwarfs, while Standards may be trimmed to the height desired. Train in pyramidal form. Ripen the fruit in the house. Gather when, on gently lifting the truit, the stem will readily separate from the limb. Place in a dark room until fully matured. Winter “ ea !l 5 ni ®y han *\?£, „ e trees until there is danger from frost, then place in a dry cellar for maturing. ,, n he tetters D and “ S appended to the description of varieties, indicate favorable growth either as Dwarfs or Standard or both. Those designated as “ moderate growers” are usually smaller OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , &c. i HABIT OF •GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. Vig. Free. Free. Mod. Vig. Free. Mod. Vig. Free. Vig. Vig. Vig. Vig. Vig. Vig. Free. Vig. Vig. Mod. Vig. Vig. Mod. SUMMER. Bartlett— Large size, with often a beautiful blush next the sun ; buttery, very juicy and high flavored ; bears early and abundantly ; very popular. D. and S. Bloodgood — Medium ; yellow, torched with russet ; rich and delicious ; first quality. D. and S. Beurre Assomption— This is an early French variet> ; fruit large and tree produc- tive. D. and S. Beurre Giffard— An excellent variety ; medium ; greenish yellow, red in the sun ; very ear.y ; very productive. D. and S. Brandywine— Above medium, yellowish green; melting, sweet; productive. D. and S. Brockworth Park, or Bonny d’Ezee — A new, large and beautiful pear; juicy, melting and excellent. D. and S. Chambers’ (Early Harvest or Kentucky)— Originated in Maryland and valued as a profitable early variety. Recommended by the Kentucky Horticultural Society as the best and most profitable market pear of its season. Fruit medium to large ; rich, golden yellow, with red check next the sun, thickly covered with gray dots. D. and S. Clapp’s Favorite— Very large ; yellowish green to full yellow when ripe, marbled with dull red in the sun. and covered with small russet specks, vinous, melting and rich. D. and S. Dearborn’s Seedling— Nearly medium size ; light yellow, sprinkled with small dots ; juicy, melting and fine ; an abundant bearer. D. and S. Doyenne d’Ete— Scarcely medium size ; yellowish, with a fine blush ; juicy, sugary and rich ; very early ; fine on quince, D. and S. Kingsessing — Large, greenish yellow ; flesh juicy, buttery, with a rich perfumed flavor. D. and S. Lawson, or Comet— A new, choice and reliable pear. The tree is a vigorous, up- right grower : productive, bears young and early in the season ; foliage clean and healthy, and its introducer says it has never befen affected by blight ; fruit good size ; yellow, flushed with the most beautiful crimson ; flesh crisp and juicy ; a firm, good shipper, and a saleable and valuable market variety. Le Conte— A cross between the Chinese Sand Pear and some other variety unknown. Of remarkable vigor and beauty of growth. The fruit is bell-shaped ; of a rich creamy yellow when ripe ; very smooth and fine looking and ships well. Greatly esteemed in some parts of the South. Madeleine— Medium ; yell wish green ; very juicy, melting, sweet ; a fair grower and productive. D. and S. Manning’s Elizabeth— Small to medium ; bears in clusters ; crimson and gold color ; very beautiful, melting, rich, sugary, sprightly, perfumed flavor ; excellent ; very productive. One of the best early pears. Osband’s Summer— Medium, yellow, with red cheek ; half melting, mild and pleas- ant ; fine flavor and excellent ; productive. D. and S. Petite Marguerite— Medium size, skin greenish yellow, with brownish red cheek, and covered with greenish dots. Flesh fine, melting, juicy, vinous, and of first quality. Tree upright grower, and an early and abundant bearer. Succeeds admirably as a standard or dwarf. One of the finest of the newer pears, and worthy of special attention. Rostiezer -Medium, yellowish green, with a brown cheek; flesh juicy, sweet and excellent. D. and S. Souvenir du Congress— Fruit large to very large, resembling in form the Bartlett ; skin smooth, of a handsome yellow at maturity, washed with bright red or carmine * on the side exposed to the sun. Flesh much like the Bartlett, having the musky flavor, though in a less degree. D. and S Tyson— Medium size, bright yellow ; cheek shaded with reddish brown, buttery, very melting ; flavor nearly sweet, aromatic, excellent. D. and S. AUTUMN. Buffum— Medium size, yellow, somewhat covered with reddish brown and russet ; buttery, sweet and excellent. D. and S. Beurre Clairgeau— Large ; skin yellow, inclined to fawn, shaded with orange and crimson, covered with russet dots ; flesh yellow, buttery, juicy, somewhat granu- lar, with a sugary, perfumed, vinous flavor. The size, early bearing, productive- ness and exceeding beauty, renders this a valuable sort. D. and S. SEASON Aug. <& Sept. Aug. July & Aug Aug. Aug. Sept. Auer. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. Aug Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. & Sept. Sept. Sept. ! Sept. Sept. & Oct. Oct. & Nov. 12 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE HAbii OF GROWTH Vig. Mod. Free. Vig. Free. Free. Mod. Vig. Vig. Vig. Mod. Mod. Free. Vig. Free. Free. Vig. Vig. Vig. Vig. Free. Mod. Vig. Vig. Mod. NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON. Beurre Hardy— A pear of good size; cinnamon russet; melting and fine. Tree a good bearer. One of the finest pears. D. and S. Beurre Bose — A large, fine pear, russetty yellow, slight brownish red in the sun ; flesh white, melting, juicy, sweet, perfumed ; productive. S, Beurre Diel — Large, dull yellow, dotted ; sugary, rich and delicious. D. and S. Beurre d’ Anjou— Large, greenish, sprinkled with russet, sometimes shaded with dull crimson ; flesh whitish, buttery, melting, with a high, rich, vinous, excellent fla- vor ; very productive ; succeeds well on the quince ; should be in every orchard. D. and S. Beurre Superfin — Medium, pale green ; melting, juicy and good ; very productive. D. and S. Belle Lucrative (Fondante d’Automme) — A fine, large pear, yellowish green, slightly russetted ; melting and delicious ; productive. One of the best Autumn pears. Belle de Beaufort— Large, of symmetrical form ; beautiful color and fine quality. Tree a good bearer. Duchess d’Angouleme — Very large, dull greenish yellow, streaked and spotted with russet ; flesh white, buttery and very juicy, with a rich and very excellent flavor ; on young standard trees the fruit is variable, b;.t on the quince, to which stock this variety seems well adapted, it is always fine ; the large size and fine appear- ance of this fruit makes it a general favorite. D. and S. Doyenne Boussock— Large, lemon yellow, a little russetted ; melting, juicy, with a sprightly, vinous flavor. S. Doyenne White (Virgalieu)— Medium, pale yellow, with a faint blush ; fine flavor. D. and S. Doyenne du Comice— Large, yellow, with crimson and fawn cheek, and russet dots ; melting, rich, perfumed and luscious ; productive. Dr. Reeder — Fruit medium, skin yellow, covered with russet; flesh melting, juicy, sweet, with musky perfume ; tree hardy and very productive ; very good. S. Edmunds— Large, bright yellow, often marbled with red in the sun : melting, sweet perfumed ; good bearer. D. and S. Flemish Beauty— Large, beautiful, juicy, melting, rich and fine ; good bearer; hardy everywhere. D. and S. Frederick Clapp— Above medium, lemon yellow, sprightly, acidulous, rich, superior to Beurre Superfin ; best. Goodale— This hardy pear originated at Saco, Maine. Fruit large, flesh white, juicy, melting, of excellent flavor and quality. Tree hardy and upright in growth, and uniformly productive ; a valuable acquisition. Howell— Large, light, waxen yellow’, with a fine red cheek ; handsome, rich, sweet, melting, perfumed, aromatic flavor. An early and profuse bearer. Very hardy and valuable. D. and S. Kieffer’s Hybrid— This new and unique pear w r as raised from seed of the Chinese Sand Pear, accidentally crossed with the Bartlett or some other kind grown near it. Tree has large, dark green, glossy leaves and is of itself very ornamental ; is an early and very prolific bearer. The fruit is of good quality, wonderfully showy and valuable for the table and market. It never rots at the core and if as nearly blight-proof as is possible for any pear to be. D. and S. Louise Bonne de Jersey— Rather large, greenish yellow, with a bright red cheek ; juicy, buttery and melting, excellent ; very productive. D. and S. Onondaga (Swan’s Orange)— A very large, melting and highly flavored yellow pear ; productive. D. and S. President— Raised by Dr. Shurtliff, of Massachusetts, where it is very popular. Fruit large, roundish, obvate ; somewhat irregular ; flesh yellowish white, rather coarse, juicy, slightly vinous. Good. Rutter— Fruit medium to large, and nearly globular; skin rough, greenish yellow, sprinkled with russet ; flesh white, moderately juicy, nearly melting, sweet, slightly vinous ; good bearer. Very good. Sheldon— Medium size ; yellow on greenish russet, with a richly shaded cheek ; flesh a little coarse, melting, juicy, with a very brisk, vinous, highly perfumed flavor; productive. S. Seckel— Small ; skin rich yellowish brown when fully ripe, with a deep bro\vnish red cheek; flesh very fine grained, sweet, exceedingly juicy, melting, buttery; the richest and highest flavored pear known. Urbaniste— Large ; pale yellow, finely russetted, melting and delicious. Best on pear. Oct. SeDt. Sc Oct. Oct. to Dec. Oct. ta Jan. Oct. Sept. & Oct. Oct. to Dec. Oct. & Nov. Oct. Oct. & Nov. Oct. & Nov. Nov. Sept. & Oct. Sept. & Oct. Oct. Sc Nov. Oct. Sept. Sc Oct. Oct. & Nov. Sept. & Oct. Oct. & Nov. Nov. Oct. & Nov. Oct. Sept. & Oct. Oct. fit Nov. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c. 13 HABIT OF GROWTH Mod. Mod. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Vi g. Mod. NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON . WINTER. Beurre Easter— Large ; yellow, sprinkled with brown dots, often dull red cheek ; quality good. One of the best Winter pears. Best on quince. D. Dana’s Hovey— Small size ; color yellowish russet : flesh yellowish white, juicy, melt- ing, with a sugary, rich, aromatic flavor, too small for a market variety, but as an amateur sort, most desirable. S. Duchess de Bordeaux— Large size, with a very thick, tough skin, which renders it a most valuable keeper for winter use ; flesh melting, juicy, rich. S. Glout Morceau — Large, sweet, melting, ‘juicy and buttery; one of the best early Winter pears ; productive. D. Josephine de Malines — Medium, yellow, slightly russet : flesh buttery, juicy and sweet ; a fine keeper ; productive. D. Lawrence — Rather large, yellow, covered with brown dots ; flesh whitish, slightly granular, somewhat buttery, with a very rich, aromatic flavor, unsurpassed among the early Winter pears ; succeeds well on the quince ; ripens with little care ; should be in every orchard ; tree healthy, hardy and productive. S. Mt. Vernon— Medium size; light russet, reddish in the sun; flesh yellowish, juicy and aromatic ; early bearer. A very good late pear. D. and S. President Drouard — A very good looking and large Winter pear, with a delicate and abundant perfume ; melting and juicy. D. and S. Vicar of Winkfield (Le Cure) — Large, long ; not first quality, but desirable for its productiveness. Best on quince. D. and S. Winter Nelis — Medium size ; yellowish green and russet; fine grained, melting, rich and delicious ; one of the best Winter pears ; very productive. S. Dec. to Feb. Nov. & Dec. Dec. to March. Dec. Dec. to March. Nov. & Dec. Dec. Mar. tc May. Nov. tc Jan. Dec. PEACHES. The Peach Tree requires a well drained, moderately rich soil — warm, sandy loam is probably the best In order to preserve the continued healthy growth of the trees and the fine quality of the fruit, th' Peach should have the shoots and branches shortened in every year or two, so as to preserve a round, vigorous head ; and the land should not be seeded to grass, but kept in constant cultivation . The following have been selected after an examination of more than one hundred different sorts in bearing, the best only being chosen They furnish a succession for about two months, commencing the early part of August. NAME. DESCRIPTION. ♦ SEASON. Alexander Early. From Illinois, from ten days to two weeks earlier than Hale’s Early ; of good size, well grown specimens measuring eight inches in circumference, handsome and regular in form with deep maroon shade, covered with the richest tint of crimson, rich and good in quality with a vinous flavor ; free-stone. Middle to end of July. Amsden. Very early ; three weeks before the Hale’s Early, and ten days before the Early Beatrice. The fruit has remarkably keeping and carrying qualities. Fruit rather larger than Hale’s Early ; roundish, a little flattened, with a slight suture. Color red, beautifully [shaded and mottled with a very dark red, nearly covering the greenish white ground. Flesh white, with a delicious flavor. Middle to end of July. Barnard’s Early. Medium to large ; yellow, cheek purplish red, flesh yellow, red at the stone, juicy, sweet and rich. One of the very best yellow fleshed peaches. First to middle of September. Clarissa. New, very large, yellow flesh, fine flavor and appearance First October. Conkling. New, beautiful golden yellow, marked with crimson ; very handsome, flesh pale yellow ; very juicy, sweet, vinous and very good . Equal to any yellow flesh peach. First September. V 14 ILLUSTRA TED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. NAME. DESCRIPTION. SEASON . Cooledge’s Favorite Large White, with crimson cheek ; flesh pale, very melting Middle to end of and juicy, with a rich, sweet and high flavor • beautiful and excellent. Productive. August. Crawford’s Early. This very beautiful and best of yellow peaches is highly Last of August. esteemed for market purposes. Fruit yery large, oblong ; skin yellow, with fine red cheek ; flesh yellow, juicy, sweet and excellent. Wonderfully productive and hardy. Crawford’s Late. Fruit of the largest size ; skin yellow or greenish yellow, with Last of Sept. dull red cheek ; flesh yellow ; productive. One of the finest late sorts. Downing. A seedling produced by H. M. Engle, of Lancaster County, Middle to end of Pennsylvania, from an attempt to hybridize Hale’s Early Peach with an Apricot. Fruit medium ; greenish white, July. nearly covered and mottled with red ; flesh white, juicy, melting and sweet. Early Beatrice. A new variety, of fair size, handsome appearance, and very Beginning of good quality. Color white, beautifully marbled with bright red ; has ripened fully two weeks before the Hale’s Early, August. and is remarkably free from rot. Many hundred bushels of this variety have been sold at very high prices in New York and Philadelphia markets, fully establishing its char- acter as a most valuable market fruit. Early Canada. This wonderful early Peach is a native of Jordan, Province of Middle to end of Ontario, Canada, a chance seedling brought out by the late A. H. High. Ripens one month before Crawford’s ' July. Early. Good samples measure over seven inches in cir- cumference ; unusually hardy for a Peach. Early Louise. Larger than Early Beatrice ; a few days later, but of higher Middle of Aug. quality ; good medium size ; flesh melting, juicy and excel- lent ; but little if any less valuable than the former. Early Rivers. Another new variety ; large, light straw color, with delicate End of August. pink cheek ; flesh juicy and melting, with very rich flavor. Ripens close after the Louise, and one or two weeks earlier than Hale’s. Early York. Medium size, greenish white, covered in the sun with dull red ; Middle of Aug. flesh greenish white, very tender. Early Silver. Large, melting and rich, with the vinous flavor of the White Early in Sept. Nectarine, its parent One of the best. Foster. Originated in Medford, Mass. Large; deep orange red, be- Last rf August. coming very dark red on the sunny side ; flesh yellow, very rich and juicy, with sub-acid flavor. Earlier than Early Crawford. Very handsome. Garfield, or Brigdon A new Peach originated in Cayuga Co., N. Y. Flesh yellow, Middle of Sept. very rich and juicy ; color deep orange red, becoming dark red on the exposed side ; very attractive ; foliage large, green, glossy and peculiar. George IV. Large white, with red cheek ; melting, juicy and delicious. Last of August. Moderate bearer. Honest John. Medium to large ; yellow ; flesh vellow and of good quality. First of Sept. Tree vigorous and productive. Hale’s Early. Fruit medium size, skin clear, smooth, white, delicately mar- Last of July. bled with bright and dark red on the sunny side; flesh very melting, juicy, and high flavored. Hill’s Chili. Medium size, dull yellow, tree very hardy, a good bearer • Last of Sept. highly esteemed as a market fruit in Western Michigan. Jacques’ Rareripe. Very large, deep yellow ; has a high reputation. Last of August Large Early York. Large, white, with a red cheek fine grained, very juicy, rich Last of August. and delicious ; vigorous and productive ; one of the best. Lord Palmeston. Very large ; skin creamy white, with a pink cheek ; flesh firm, yet melting ; very juicy and rich. September. Middle of Sept. Morris White. Medium, straw color, tinged with red ; juicy and delicious ; productive. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , &*f. 15 NAME. May’s Choice. Mountain Rose. Old Mixon Cling. Old Mixon Free. Richmond. Salway. Schumaker. Sener. Stevens’ Rareripe. Steadley. Stump the World. Susquehanna. Wager. Wheatland. Wilder. Willetts. DESCRIPTION. New; a large and beautiful yellow Peach of the highest quality, ripening immediately after the Early Crawford; in size and form closely resembling that variety, but superior to it in richness of color and high vinous flavor; tree a good bearer; very desirable. Large; red; flesh white, juicy, rich and excellent; one of the best early Peaches, ripening with T roth’s Early , and much larger and finer than that variety. Should be in every collection. Large ; pa'.e yellow, with red cheek ; juicy, rich and high fla- vored; one of the best clingstone peaches. Large ; pale yellow, with deep red cheek ; tender, rich and -good; one of the best. New ; large, globular ; skin orange yellow, with a deep red cheek ; flesh mellow, pink at the stone, very juicy, fine fla- vor, resembling the Early Crawford in quality, but less acid, and superior; ripens a few days later than the Early Craw- ford ; strong grower and hardy. F ruit large, roundish, deep yellow, with a rich, marbled, brown- ish red cheek ; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, rich and sugary. A new English variety, promising highly as a late showy market sort. New; claimed to be earlier than Alexander. Originated at Fair- view, Pa. Medium to large, bright yellow, splashed with crimson ; juicy, melting and rich ; parts freely from the stone when fully ripe. Recommended by Thos. Meehan, of Gardener’s Monthly. New ; large, yellow, with deep red check ; yellow flesh, deep pink around the stone ; freestone, rich and very* juicy. New, and said' to be producing remarkable crops in the vicinity of the Hudson river, which are sold at very high rates; fruit resembles our enlarged Old Mixon Free, being of very high color and very beautiful. Very productive and free from disease. Commences and ripens immediately after Late Crawford, and continues three or four weeks. Large, round, of a greenish white color, flesh white to the stone, and of a de icious flavor; freestone, very hardy. Very large, roundish ; skin white, with a bright red cheek; flesh white, juicy and good. One of the handsomest peaches ; large, yellow and red, melt- ing rich and good ; origin, Pennsylvania. Very large, yellow, more or less colored on the sunny side ; juicy, and of fine flavor. Origin, Miller’s Corners, Ontario County, N. Y., in which vicinity it has been thoroughly tested for ten years, and bears uniform and large crops, even when other sorts fail. Named after the person on whose farm it originated. New r ; originated by Mr. Rogers, of Wheatland, N. Y., who has 20 acres, and says this variety is the best of all. Thirty- nine peaches weighed 18 lbs. Was awarded the first prize for size, quality and beauty, at the New York State Fair. Ripens between Early and Late Crawford, and larger than either of them. A seedlipg produced by H. M. Engle, of Lancaster Co , Pa. from an attempt to hybridize Hale’s Early Peach with an Apricot. Tree a very vigorous grower ; hardy and pro- ductive. Fruit medium to large; round ; flesh very juicy and rich; rather larger than Downing, and a few days later. Said to be the largest and finest flavored peach grown ; speci- mens have measured twelve inches in circumference, weigh- ing three-quarters of a pound ; flesh juicy and rich ; color bright yellow, mostly covered with dark red. Large, deep yellow, dotted with red; melting and juicy, with a rich flavor. SEASON. Last of August. First of August. Last of Sept. First to Middle of September. First of Sept. First of Oct. Middle of July. First of Oct. Last of Sept, and First of Oct. First of Oct. End of Sept. Last of Sept. Last of August. First to Middle of September. Last of July. I September. Yellow Rareripe. Last of August- i6 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE ADDITIONAL LIST OF PEACHES FOK SOUTHERN AND WESTERN PLANTING. NAME. DESCRIPTION. SEASON. Amelia. From South Carolina; very large and beautiful, white, nearly covered with crimson ; flesh white, juicy, melting, sweet, rich, vinous ; one of the best peaches for home consump- tion, but too tender for long transportation ; freestone. Last of July. Briggs Red May. About medium ; very highly colored ; flesh greenish white, very juicy, vinous, and of very good quality; adheres some- what to the stone ; of firm texture, and proves well as a shipping peach ; tree very prolific. Middle to End of July. Chinese Cling. Fruit large ; roundish oval; skin transparent cream color, with marbling of red next the sun ; flesh creamy white, very juicy and melting, with a rich agreeable flavor. Last of July. Columbia. Very large ; skin downy, dingy yellow, and striped with dull brown or red ; flesh yellow, buttery, melting, and exceed- ingly lich. Ripe about July 20th, and continues for a month ; a popular Southern type, which is easily repro- duced from seed. Last of July. Grand Admirable Cling. Full medium size ; skin white, nearly covered with red ; a very handsome and excellent peach, and a good bearer. First of August, La Grange. Large ; greenish white, slightly reddened in the sun ; flesh white to the stone ; juicy, sweet and rich ; the lateness and color of this peach make it a desirable sort for canning or preserving ; freestone. Middle of Sept. Lady Parkham. Of Southern origin ; fruit of medium size ; skin greenish white, with sometimes a blush cheek ; flesh white, juicy, vinous and highly flavored ; a first rate variety ; freestone. Last of Sept. Large Red Rareripe A most excellent peach ; fruit large ; skin greenish white, dot- ted, and with a beautiful rich red cheek ; flesh white, red at the stone, melting and juicy, with a sweet and rich flavor. Early in August. Late Rareripe. Large; pale greenish yellow, marbled and covered with reddish spots ; cheek dull, deep red, mottled with fawn colored specks ; flesh white but red at the stone ; very juicy, melt- ing, and of rich, high flavor ; very productive. Early in Sept. Moore’s Favorite. Resembles Old Mixon Freestone, and some think it identical with that very popular sort, while others claim that it is a distinct variety. First to Middle of September. Mary’s Favorite. Large ; skin white, sometimes a purple cheek on exposed side ; flesh white to the stone ; juicy, sweet and rich ; an excellent sort for canning. Last of August. Picquet's Late. A Georgia variety of large size ; yellow, with a red cheek ; flesh yellow, melting, sweet, of the highest flavor ; free- stone ; a valuable acquisition. September. President. Large; skin pale yellowish green, with a red cheek; flesh white, but red at the stone, juicy, melting, rich and high flavored. Middle of Aug. Raymond Cling. Large ; greenish yellow, with a fine red cheek ; flesh white, juicy, sweet and very good ; well deserving a place in the orchard. Middle of Sept. Reeves’ Favorite. Large, oblong; skin deep yellow, with orange cheek; flesh juicy and buttery, very sweet, good ; freestone. Middle of July. Scott’s Nonpareil. A fine, large, yellow peach, from New Jersey. A good market variety. Middle of Sept. Sturtevant. Qnginated near Cleveland ; one of the best yellow fleshed peaches ; skin downy, rich yellow, covered nearly with dark rich red in the sun; flesh yellow, red at the stone; freestone. Last of August Troth’s Early. A very early and excellent peach, of medium size; whitish, with a fine red cheek; flesh juicy, sweet and very good; one of the most popular and profitable varieties for early marketing. Middle of July. Ward’s Late Free. Medium to large; yellowish white, with a red cheek in the sun; flesh nearly white, juicy and good ; valuable for late pre- serving. Tree vigorous. First of Oct. OF FRUITS AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , <5 rv. , 17 PLUMS. The Plum tree, like the Pear and other finer fruits, attains its grexcest perfection on our heavy soil* being entirely free from disease. The curculio, a small, dark brown beetle, often stings the fruit, causing it to drop off ; but the following directions, faithfully observed, will secure a good crop of this splendid fruit everywhere. As soon as the blossoms are fallen, spread two sheets under the tree, and give the tree a sudden jar, by striking a smart blow with a hammer upon the stub of a limb, sawed from the tree for the purpose: t he insects will drop on the sheet and can be killed. Collect all the fallen fruit and burn or feed to swine. Repeat the operation every day for two or three weeks. It should be done before sunrise. The cost of protecting large orchards from the attacks of this enemy will not exceed ten cents per tree for the entire season . HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON. Vlg. Mod. Vig. Mod. Free. Mod. Free. Free. Free. Vig. Slow. Vig. Vig. Vig. Free. Free Vig. Free. Mod. Beauty of Naples— A new variety of the highest promise ; size large ; color greenish yellow. Flesh firm, juicy and very fine flavored ; tree very hardy and prolific. Bleecker’s Gage — Above medium, yellow ; juicy and rich ; productive. Bradshaw — Fruit very large, dark violet red ; flesh yellowish green ; juicy and pleasant ; productive. Coe’s Golden Drop — Large and handsome ; light yellow ; firm, rich, sweet ; one of the best late plums. Columbia— Very large ; nearly round ; flesh rich and fine flavored. Middle of Sept. Last of Aug. Middle of Aug. Last ol Sept. Sept. Damson— Fruit small, oval ; skin purple, covered with blue bloom ; flesh melting and juicy, rather tart : separates partly from the stone. Denniston's Superb— Medium size, round, dotted with purple ; handsome, quality good ; good bearer. Duane’s Purple— Large size, roundish and oblong, color a reddish purple ; flesh juicy and good ; very handsome ; bears well. Fellenberg — (Italian Prune)— A fine late plum ; oval, purple, flesh juicy and delicious; parts from the stone ; fine for drying. Tree very productive. Glass’ Seedling— Raised in Guelph, Ont. Tree hardy, very productive ; fruit very showy, valuable for market and culinary purposes ; large, dark, purple, almost black, with a thin, blue bloom. Flesh a little coarse, moderately sweet and juicy. Green Gage — Small ; considered the standard of excellence for quality. General Hand — Very large, oval ; golden yellow, juicy, sweet and good. Geuii— Fruit very large, deep bluis i purple, covered with thick bloom ; flesh yellow- ish green, coarse, sweet and pleasant ; great bearer and very early ; tree a hardy and rapid grower. This new variety is regarded as very valuable for market by growers along the Hudson river. German Prune— A large, long, oval variety, much esteemed for drying; color dark purple, of very agreeable flavor Huling’s Superb— Very large and handsome ; yellowish green ; juicy, rich and good. Hudson Gage— Medium size ; yellow, with streaks of green ; very juicy, melting, rich and fine ; productive Imperial Gage (Flushing Gage, Prince’s Imperial Gage)— Fruit large, oval, skin pale green, flesh juicy, sweet, rich and excellent. Tree very vigorous and productive. Imperial Ottoman— Medium size, dull yellow ; early ; juicy, sweet and excellent ; great bearer Jefferson— Large, yellow, reddened in the sun ; juicy, rich and delicious. One of the best. Last of Sept. Last of Aug. Beg. of Sept. Sept. Sept. Middle of Aug. First of Sept. First to Middle of Sept. Sept. Middle of Aug. First of Aug. Middle of Aug. First of Aug. Last of Aug. ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON . Vig. Kington — A fine, handsome plum, originated in Rochester, N. Y. Fruit very large and showy, usually borne in clusters ; of good quality, firm flesh and rich flavor. Very fine for preserving. Last of Aug. Vig. I.umbard (Bleccker’s Scarlet)— Medium, round, oval ; violet red ; juicy, pleasant and good; adheres to the stone ; productive. A valuable market variety ; one of the most hardy and popular. Last of Aug. Mod. Lawrence’s Favorite- Large, yellowish green, remarkably juicy and melting. One of the best ; productive. Middle of Aug. Vig. McLaughlin— Large, yellow, firm, juicy, luscious; productive. Nearly or quite equal to the Green Gage. Last of Aug. Vig. Mariana— An accidental seedling originating in Texas. An unusually strong, rapid grower. Fruit larger than the Wild Goose. Round, and of a peculiar light red color. Its productiveness is marvellous, and it ranks among the best, if not the best of the Chickasaw varieties. Aug. Vig. Monroe — Medium, excellent ; vigorous grower and abundant bearer. Sept. Vig. Mooer's Arctic— New ; originated in Maine, and celebrated for its remarkably hardi- ness, freedom from curculio and great bearing qualities. Fruit grows in large clusters ; large, dark purple ; f.avor very fine both for preserving and dessert. A long keeper. Last of Aug. to Dec. Vig. Niagara— New. Origin uncertain ; very large, reddish purple, entirely covered with gray bloom ; flesh deep greenish yellow. Resembles Bradshaw, although a stronger grower, more hardy and far better bearer. Middle of Aug. Free Peach— Very large and handsome, dull red ; good, ve y productive. Last of Aug. Vig. Pond Seedling — A magnificent English Plum ; light red, changing to violec ; flesh rather coarse ; abundant bearer. One of the most attractive in cultivation Sept. Vig. Purple Egg (Hudson River Purple Egg)— Highly esteemed by growers along the Hudson River ; described as one of the richest and finest flavored plums we have ; stone free ; good size, resembles the German Prune— a little larger, with a nice bloom ; good bearer and brings good price in market ; tree bears young. Sept. & Oct. Free. Prince’s Yellow Gage— Above medium size; deep yellow ; flesh yellow, rich, melt- ing and sweet ; productive Aug. Vig. Quackenboss — Large, oblong, oval deep purple, a little coarse, sprightly, juicy, sweet and excellent. Adheres slightly to the stone; productive. Valuable for market* Oct. Vig. Red Egg (Red Magnum Bonum) — Large red ; firm flesh ; sub-acid First of Sept. Free Reine Claude de Bavay— Large, nearly round; pale yellow; marked with red ; juicy, melting and excellent : good bearer. Last of Sept. Vig. Schuyler Gage — Medium size ; yellow, dotted and marked with red in the sun ; juicy rich and sweet ; productive. Last of Sept. Free Smith’s Orleans— Large size, reddish* purple ; flesh firm and juicy, with a rich, fine flavor ; productive. Sept. Vig. 1 Shipper’s Pride— A large blue plum ; very hardy and productive and possessing re- markable qualities for market. The flavor is fine, and altogether it is one of the greatest acquisitions to the list of plums we have had in many years. Sep*. Free Shropshire Damson— A Plum of fine quality, as free from the attack of the curculio as the Common Damson, and of same color. The flesh is amber colored, juicy and sprightly. In market it has commanded nearly double the price of the Com- mon Damson, and is enormously productive. Last of Sept. Free. Victoria (Sharp’s Emperor)— One o f the most magnificent Plums in cultivation ; of the largest size, fair quality ; purplish red color ; most abundant bearer. Sept. Vig. Weaver— Fruit large, purple, with a blue bloom; very prolific; a constant and regular bearer and of good quality. The tree is very hardy, not being injured in the severest winters, and will thrive even to the northern limits of the United States. Aug.. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , &c. 19 HABIT OF •GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON . free. Vig. Vi g. Washington —Very large ; when ripe, clear yellow, marked with red ; flesh firm, very juicy and excellent ; very popular ; productive. Wild Goose— Fruit medium, purple with a blue bloom ; flesh juicy and sweet. Yellow Egg, or Yellow Magnum Bonum— Very large, egg-shaped ; excellent for cooking ; good and productive Last "of Aug. July. Last of Aug. CHERRIES. The Cherry tree universally requires a dry soil, and is naturally a hardy tree, succeeding in the light- est soil or dryest situations. Many varieties of rapid growth with large, glossy leaves, forming fine, pyra- mid-shaped heads, and producing large crops of luscious fruit ; are well adapted for planting along the streets, or in yards as shade trees. By a proper selection of varieties, they may be profitably grown for market. Many trees produce from five to six bushels per tree. The fruit brings m market, one year with another, $2 to $3 per bushel. HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON. F ree. HEART AND BIGARREAU CHERRIES. First to Black Eagle — Large black, very tender, juicy, rich and high flavored ; productive. middle of July. Vig. Black Tartarian— Very large, bright purplish black ; half tender, juicy, very rich, Last of excellent flavor ; productive. June. Vig. Coe’s Transparent— Medium size, pale amber, red in the sun ; tender, juicy, rich. Last of handsome ; one of the best ; productive. June. Vig. Downer’s Late Red — Large, light red ; tender, juicy and delicious ; productive. Middle of June. Free. Early Purple Guigne (Early Purple)— The earliest fine variety ; medium size, heart- First to shaped ; tender, juicy and sweet ; very hardy and productive. _ middle of June. Vig. Elton — Large and fine flavor, pale yellow, light red next the sun. Last of June. Vig. Elkhorn (Tradescant's Black Heart)— A fine, large, black cherry, of good quality; Middle productive. of July. Vig. Gov. Wood— Raised by Dr. Kirtland, and one of the best cherries ; very large, light Last of red ; juicy, rich and delicious. Tree healthy and a great bearer. June. Free. Knight’s Early Black — Large, black, tender, juicy, rich and excellent ; productive. Middle tolastof June. Free. Luelling— A variety from Portland, Oregon ; of very dark color and finest quality ; Last of flesh solid and firm, and adapted to long transportation. June. Vig. Napoleon Bigarreau— Very large, pale yellow or red ; very firm, juicy and sweet ; First of very productive ; one of the best. July. Vig. Rockport Bigarreau — Large, pale amber with clear red ; a very excellent and hand- Last of some cherry ; good bearer. June. Vig. Schmidt’s Bigarreau— This noble cherry originated in Belgium. The tree is remark- Last ably vigorous, hardy and productive. Fruit grows in clusters, and is of the larg- June est size ; skin deep black color ; flesh dark, tender, juicy, with a fine, rich flavor ; July. stone small. A decided acquisition to our list of cherries. Vig. Sparhawk’s Honey— Medium, red ; a very sweet and melting variety ; ripens late Last of and will hang for some time on the tree ; productive. June. Free. Yellow Spanish— Large, pale yeilow, with red cheek ; firm, juicy and excellent ; one Last of of the best light colored cherries : productive. June. ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE DUKE AND MORELLO CHERRIES. These are for the most part, round shaped ; fruit generally acid, though some varieties have a very mild*, pleasant flavor. The trees are naturally of a smaller growth than the preceding class, and well adapted for Dwarfs or Pyramids. The Morellos are more slender and spreading in habits than the Dukes, which are of stocky, upright growth. Both are more hardy than the Hearts and Bigarreaus, and in large demand where the latter cannot be grown with advantage. HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON. Vig. Free. Free. Mod. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Vig. Vig. Belle de Choisy — Medium, amber, mottled with red ; tender, juicy, sweet and rich. Belle Magnifique — Fruit large, roundish ; skin bright red, flesh tender, juicy, spright- ly, sub-acid ; one of the finest of this class of cherries. Tree hardy and very pro- ductive. Empress Eugenie— Pruit large, dark red, very rich, tender and sub-acid. A superior variety. . English Morello— Medium to large ; blackish red, rich, acid, juicy and good; very productive. Early Richmond (Kentish, Virginian May) — Medium size, dark red ; melting, juicy, sprightly, acid flavor. This is one of the most valuable and popular of the acid cherries, and is unsurpassed for cooking purposes, and is exceedingly productive. Late Duke— Large, light red j late and fine. Last of June. Last of July. First of July. August June. Last of July. Large Montmorency— A large, red, acid cherry, larger than Early Richmond, and fully ten days later. Louis Phillippe— Very productive ; fruit large, roundish, regular ; color rich dark, almost purplish black red ; flesh red, tender, sprightly ; mild acid ; good to best. Leib— A new Morello, one week later than Early Richmond, and claimed to be very superior. May Duke — Large, dark red, juicy and rich ; an old excellent variety ; productive. Olivet— A new variety of French origin. Large, globular, very shining, deep red sort ; flesh red, tender, rich and vigorous ; very sweet, sub-acid flavor. Ostheim— A hardy cherry, imported from the nurseries of Dr. Regei, of St. Peters- burg. Russia. It has been tested in the severest winters of Minnesota, and has been found perfectly hardy. Charles Downing thus describes it : 14 Fruit large, roundish, ovate; skin red, dark at maturity; stalk long ; flesh liver-colored, ten- der, juicy, almost sweet, sub-acid ; very good. Reine Hortense— Very fine ; large, bright red ; juicy and delicious, and productive. End of June. Middle of July. End of June. Middle of June. Middle to last of June. Middle July. Middle of July. NECTARINES. A most delicious, smooth-skinned fruit, which thrives wherever peaches will grow, but it is liable to be stung by the curculio, and requires the same treatment as plums. Ripens in August. HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON. Vig. Free. Vig Free Vig. Vig. Boston— Large, deep yellow, with a bright blush and mottlings of red ; sweet and a peculiar, pleasant flavor ; freestone ; the largest and most beautiful variety known; hardy and productive. Early Violet — Medium sized, yellowish green, nearly covered with dark purplish red; juicy, rich and high flavored. Early Newington — Large, pale green, nearly covered with blotches of red; juicy, rich and sweet ; probably the best clingstone Nectarine. Elruge— Medium size, pale green, with a dark red cheek ; flesh pale green, very juicy and rich. Hunt’s Tawney — Medium; pale orange; juicy, rich and excellent; very early and productive ; the best of its season, and worthy of general cultivation on account of its hardiness ; freestone. Red Roman— Large size, greenish yellow, with a dark, dull red cheek ; flesh yellow- ish, fine and rich ; productive. Sept’r. Last of Aug. First of Sept. First of Sept. First to middle of Aug. First of Sept. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c. 21 APRICOTS. A delicious fruit of the plum species, valuable for its earliness, at is liable to be attacked by curculio, and requires the same treatment as the pkira » k beats immense crops ; ripens in July and August. HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON . Free. Vig. Vig. Free. Vig. Vig. Vig. Vig. Free. Breda - Small, dull orange, manced with red • juicy, rich and vinous ; productive and hardy. Early Golden (Dubois)— Small, pale orange ; juicy and sweet ; hardy and produc- tive. Hemskirke— Large ; bright orange, with a red cheek ; juicy, rich and luscious ; large and remarkably handsome English variety, and one of the very best. Large Early— Medium ; orange, with a red cheek ; sweet, rich and juicy ; one of the best early sorts. Moorpark— One of the largest ; orange, with a red cheek : firm, juicy, with a rich fla- vor ; very productive. Peach— Very large ; orange, with a dark cheek ; juicy and high flavored ; similar to Moorpark. Roman— A remarkably hardy and prolific apricot, producing good crops where none others succeed ; flesh rather dry. Royal- Large ; yellow, with an orange cheek ; juicy, rich and delicious ; a very fine variety, and well deserving a place in collections. Russian Apricot (Prunus Siberica)— Described as the hardiest of all the apricots, having stood 30 0 below zero without injury, while the Moorpark and Breda were frozen to the ground. Remarkably frce'from diseases, worms and insects. In Kansas and Nebraska, where they have been planted quite largely by the Mcn- nonites, it is said not an unhealthy tree can be found. Fruit medium size and of the best quality. St. Ambrosia— A new variety; large, oblong; very sugary and rich ; a vigorous J grower and very productive. First of Aug. First of July. End of July. Middle of July. August. August End of July. End of July. Middle ol Aug. QUINCES. The Quince is attracting a great deal of attention as a market fruit. Scarcely any fruit will pay better in tnc orchard. The tree is hardy and compact in growth, requires but little space, productive, gives regular crops, and comes early into bearing. The fruit is much sought after for canning for winter use. When put up in the proportion of about one quart of quinces to four of other fruit, it imparts to them a most delicious flavor. It flourishes in any good garden soil, which should be kept mellow and wen enriched. Prune off all the dead and surplus branches, and thin out the fruit if bearing too freely. HABIT OF GROWTH NAME AND DESCRIPTION. SEASON. Free. Apple or Orange Large, roundish ; bright golden yellow ; cooks tender and is ol very excellent flavor. Valuable for preserves or flavoring ; very productive ; the most popular and extensively cultivated variety. Oct. Vig. Angers— Somewhat later than the preceding ; fruit rather more acid, but cooka well ; an abundant bearer. Oct. Vig. Champion— A new variety originated in Connecticut. The tree is a prolific and con- stant bearer ; fruit averaging larger than the Orange, more oval in shape, quainy equally fine, and a longer keeper. Oct. — Bunches a little above medium size, compact; berries large, light red, very juicy and sweet, with distinct, spicy, refreshing flavor ; vine a vigorous grower, and bears well ; ripens a little before the Isabella. Duchess— The Duchess originated with A. J. Cay wood, in Ulster county, N. Y. Bunch medium to large, often eight inches long, shouldered, compact; berries' medium, round, greenish white ; skin thin ; flesh tender, without pulp, rich and delicious. Ripens with the Delaware. Empire State— The Empire State is a seedling of the Hartford Prolific, fertilized with the Clinton ; fruited the first time in 1879, and its first crop was thirty-eight bunches, which it carried through in fine order. Its crop in 1880 was forty-eight bunches, of most magnificent fruit. Grafts inserted in two-year-old Clinton and Champion vines in 1880. produced in 1881, from twenty to thirty bunches per vine, ripening with Hartford Prolific and Moore’s Early. Nearly all of the bunches shouldered, and the finest shade of white ever seen in fruit. A good grower and fruiter in every respect. Bunches large, from six to ten inches long, shouldered ; berry medium to large, roundish oval; color white with very light tinge of yellow, covered with a thick, white bloom ; leaf thick, smooth underside ; flesh tender, juicy, rich, sweet and sprightly, with a slight trace of native aroma, continuing a long time in use ; vine very hardy. Its great productiveness, beautiful color, fine quality, extreme hardiness and vigor and healthfulness of vine and foliage, size and compactness of cluster and good shipping qualities make it the best Grape, all . things considered, yet produced. (See cut). Early Victor— This new extra early grape of Kansas origin, is gaining a fine reputa- tion throughout the entire country. In bunch and berry it is rather below the average, but ripens verv early, and what is of special importance It is very pure in flavor with very little pulp and without a trace of foxiness, or other unpleasant taste - while it is exceptionally sweet, sprightly and vinous, never cracks and adheres firmly to the bunch. Further, the vine is hardier even than Concord and one of the few that resist mildew perfectly. Color black with a fine bloom. Eumelan— A native black grape. Bunches above medium, very handsome double shouldered and moderately compact ; berries round or slightly oval ; in size medium ; in color black. Its flesh is tender to the very center ; its flavor rich, vin- ous and spnghtly. Francis B. Hayes— A new white grape, of medium sized bunch and berry ; of first rate quality and very early ; foliage healthy ; vine vigorous and very hardy. Hartford Prolific— Bunches rather large ; berries large, globular; color almost black, covered with a beautiful bloom ; flesh sweet and juicy. Ripens four or five days before Concord ; valuable for its hardiness, abundant bearing and early maturity. SEASON. Sept. First of Sept. First to middle of Sept Last of Sept. August Sept. Sept. Last of Sept. Sept. Early in Sept. Last of Aug. Sept. Sept. August. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, Src. 25 ;olor. Red. Black. Red. White. White. White. Black. White. Black. Purple. White. Purple . Golden. NAME AND DESCRIPTION. Iona (Dr. Grant) — Bunches large, long, somewhat shouldered and loose ; berries me- dium, of a fine, clear wine color ; skin thin ; flesh tender, without pulp, with a brisk, sweet vinous flavor. Ripens about a week after the Delaware. I ves Probably a seedling of the Isabella ; hardy and productive, but with a tough, acid center. Jefferson— Vine very vigorous, very hardy and productive ; leaves large, thick, downy ; bunch very large, often double shouldered, very compact ; berries large, roundish, oval, light red, with a thin lilac bloom, flesh meaty or solid, tender, juicy sweet, slightly vinous, spicy ; best for market. Lady— A seedling of the Concord, introduced by G. W. Campbell, of Delaware, Ohio. Of medium size, white and very good flavor ; very early. Lady Washington (Ricketts) — A new grape, a cross between Concord and Allen’s Hybrid. Fruit yellow, tinged with pink; bunches very large, often weighing a pound. Vine strong, very hardy, and has so far resisted the attacks of insect enemies without harm. Very highly commended by leading pomologists. Martha — A seedling of the Concord, which it resembles in growth and hardiness. Bunch of good size, and berry large, of pale green or light color ; buttery, sweet, juicy, sprightly. Ripens with the Concord Monroe— Bunch medium to large, shouldered; something like Concord. Berries large, round ; skin rather thick, black, covered with a thick coating of white bloom, very handsome. Flesh juicy, sweet, vinous and sprightly ; a pleasant, refreshing table grape, and it is believed will make good wine. The vine is vigorous, with firm, short-jointed, hardy wood, which always ripens well ; fine, healthy foliage, which has never shown a trace of mildew. Ripens with Hartford Prolific. Moore’s Diamond— Originated by Jacob Moore, the producer of the Brighton, is thus described : “ Vine a vigorous grower, with dark, healthy foliage, entirely free from mildew. It is a pure native, being a cross between Concord and Iona. Has fruited for ten years, near Rochester, N. Y., add endured the winter unin- jured, and without the least protection. A prolific bearer ; bunches large, hand- some and compact, slightly shouldered ; color delicate, greenish white, with rich, yellow tinge when fully ripe. Skin smooth and free from specks ; pulp tender, juicy, and nearly transparent, with very few seeds. Berry about the size of Con- cord. Quality best ; rich, sprightiy and sweet, resembling the foreign Chasselas. Ripens about two weeks before Concord.” Moore’s Early — A new hardy grape, a seedling of Concord, combining the vigor, health and productiveness of Concord, and ten days earlier than Hartford. In qhality, hardly to be distinguished from Concord. This grape has taken the first prize at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society since 1872, when first exhibited, and the $60 prize of the same society each year for the best new seedling. Prom- ises to be a valuable acquisition. Bunch large, berries very large, black. Naomi— New. One of the J. H. Rickett’s seedlings and described by him as one of the very best table grapes in his collection. Vine very vigorous and productive ; flesh tender, juicy, melting, rather crisp, sweet and sprightly, with a trace of Mus- cat flavor. Ripens with the Concord. Niagara— The originators say : ” This new white grape originated in Lockport, N. Y., in 1868, and is a cross between the Concord and Cassidy, first fruiting in 1872. I has since regularly borne large crops of fine fruit. The vine is a remarkably strong grower and very hardy ; the leaves are thick and leathery and dark glossy green ; bunches very large and uniform and very compact ; berries as large or larger than Concovd and skin thin but tough, which insures their shipping qualities ; quality good, very little pulp, melting and sweet to the center ; ripens with the Concord. Norfolk — New, and owned exclusively by us. A cross between Black Hamburg and Marion. A strong grower, with thick leathery foliage. An abundant bearer of remarkably showy fruit, heavily covered with lilac bloom. Color same as Catawba, with bunch somewhat larger, usually double shouldered. Ripens two weeks before Concord. The fruit is of a decided Muscat flavor, very sweet and rich ; holds well to the bunch, but is not as long keeper as Amber Queen, but for home use will be sure of a place in every garden when known. The vines have stood 18 degrees below zero without protection and without injury. Pocklington— Is a seedling of the Concord. Originated and raised from seed by John Pocklington, Washington County, N. Y., an elevated, cold, late locality. The vine thoroughly hardy, both in wood and foliage. Strong grower ; never mildews in vine or foliage. Called a white grape, but the fruit is a light golden yellow, clear, ..uicy and sweet to the center, with little or no pulp; bunch very large, sometimes shouldered ; berries round and very large and thickly set ; quality when fully ripe , much superior to Concord. It will prove the white grape for the million, both for market and for home nse ; ripens with the Concord. — Large, bunches generally shouldered ; berry round and large, flesh buttery, with a somewhat fibrous center, sweet, rather sprightly. SELECT FOmilGN VARIETIES. SEASON Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept, Aug. Sept. Sept. Last of Sept. First of Sept. Last of Aug. to First of Sept. Sept. First of Sept. Middle of Sept. COLOR. NAME AND DESCRIPTION. Black. Black. Black. Black. White. White. White Black Barbarossa— A very profitable variety for market purposes. Bunch large berries large, oval, black ; juicy, sweet and very agreeable. Black Frontignan— Bunch rather large ; berry medium, round, quite Dlack ; skin thin with a rich musky flavor. Black Hamburg— The most popular of all foreign grapes. Bunch large, shouldered ; berries very large, oval; purplish black ; juicy, sugary and ricl\. Black Prince— Bunch long, somew hat open ; berries large ; black, covered with a blue bloom, tender, juicy, rich and sprightly. Bowood Muscat— Bunch large and shouldered ; berries large, oval swee* and rich, with a strong Muscat flavor. Popular. Buckland's Sweetwater— A beautiiul variety for the cold house. Bunch very showv ,arge and shouldered. Berries medium ; amber, juicy, melting and delicious. Canon Hall Muscat— An English seedling from the Muscat of Alexandria ; sets its fruit a little better than the old sort; fine. 28 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE COLOR. NAME AND DESCRIPTION. Black. White. White. White. White. White. White. Black. White. ■Jlack .Vhite. uercus). AMERICANA— A tree of coarse growth and foliage, with large and bright colored berries. CONCORDIA (Golden)— A new variety of great beauty. Leaves green, heavily shaded with a rich gold yellow. A most striking and beautiful tree on the lawn, and should be in every collection. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , ata ) — A very striking hardy variety, spreading widely upon the ground' forming a very handsome evergreen bed. AMERICAN UPRIGHT ( Communis Pendula ) — A remarkably pretty little tree, with dense up- right growth, and handsome, fastigiate form. The ends of the young shoots have a re-curved habit, which renders the foliage quite graceful. Pine (Pinus). AUSTRIAN, or BLACK (Austriaca)/— A remarkably robust, hardy, spreading tree ; leaves long stiff and dark green ; growth rapid ; valuable for this country. CEMBRA (Swiss Stone) — Of conical form, very uniform and dense in growth ; leaves a dull green ; bears purple cones ; a most desirable dwarf pine. DWARF or MOUNTAIN (Pumilio )— A low-spreading, curious species, attaining only the size of a bush ; foliage similar to that of the Scotch. SCOTCH (Sylvestru) — A fine, robust, rapidly-growing tree, with stout, erect shoots and silvery green foliage. WHITE ( Strcbus ) — The most ornamental of all our native Pines; foliage light, delicate or silvery green ; flourishes in the poorest soils. Retinospora (Japanese Cypress). A genus very similar to Cupressus. It comprises many sorts of wonderful beauty. They are na- tives of Japan, and very few will endure the rigor of our Winters without protection. Wher- ever they can be preserved they will amply repay the efforts made. The small varieties are exceedingly desirable for in-door culture in pots. LYCOPOIDES — Its foliage closely resembles that of Club Moss. It is very elegant. ' OBTUSA— A tall growing variety, with spreading, graceful foliage of bright green, glaucous be- neath. A most beautiful and stately tree. NANA (Dwarf) — A very dwarf variety of the above. Curious and pretty. AUREA (Golden Dwarf)— The beauty of its foliage is heightened by the brilliant yellow with which it is colored and which deepens with age. PISIFERA— A small tree with numerous delicate branches and feathery foliage, one of the finest of this genus. 15 to 20 inch. $2.5*0. AUREA — Similar in character to the above, with foliage distinctly marked with golden yellow. PLUMOSA— A variety with fine short branches and small leaves. The soft, plume-like appearance of the foliage gives it its name. ARGENTEA (Silvery)— Foliage similar to to the above, distinctly marked with silvery white spots ; exceedingly attractive.. ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AUSTRIAN PINB. Spruce (Abies). NORWAY (. Excelsa)—A lofty, elegant tree, of perfect pyramidal habit, remarkably elegant an rich, and as it gets age, has fine, graceful, pendulous branches; it is exceedingly picturesque and beautiful. Very popular, and deservedly so, and should be largely planted. One of the best Evergreens for hedges. AMERICAN WHITE {Alba) — A tall tree, with loose, spreading branches and light green foliage. PENDULA (Weeping) — Leaves dark glossy green ; branches very drooping. PYRAMIDALIS — A tree of very compact and fastigiate, but slow growth. PYGM>EA — A dwarf variety of the Norway ; grows from three to four feet high ; very compact. Spruce (Abies). HEMLOCK or WEEPING ( Canadensis ) — An elegant pyramidal tree with drooping branches and delicate, dark foliage, like that of the Yew ; distinct from all other trees. It is a beautiful lawn tree and makes a highly ornamental hedge. Yew (Taxus). ERECT ENGLISH ( Baccata Erecta)—A very fine pyramidal variety of the English Yew, with dark green foliage ; hardy and desirable. ELEGANTISSIMA — A beautiful tree of small, dense habit ; leaves striped w'ith silver, frequently turning to light yellow. WASHINGTONII — New, vigorous in growth, and rich in healthy green and golden yellow foliage one of the best. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. &>c. S3 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS. Althea, or Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus). These are fine shrubs, and especially valuable because of their flowering in the Fall wjien nearly all other shrubs are out of bloom. Entirely hardy and easy of cultivation. BOULE DE FEU— A fine new variety, of vigorous growth. Flowers large, very double, and of a beautiful violet red color. VAR. CCERULEA PLENA— Double blue Althea. DOUBLE VARIEGATED, or PAINTED LADY (Variegatus Jlore plena)— Fine double flower- ing variegated pink and white. DOUBLE LILAC (Paonijlora) — Very handsome, dotlbfe lilac-flowering. DOUBLE PURPLE (Purpurea) — Double, reddish purple; DOUBLE RED (Rubra Pleno) — Double red flowers. VIOL ACE A ( Flore Pleno)— Double flower of violet blue coldr and of medium si^. VARIEGATED LEAVED DOUBLE PURPLE (Flore Pleno fol . Variegatis) — A very showy kind ; distinct, leaves variegated with ligju yellow, flowers double purple j exceptionally fine. Almond (Amygdalus). DWARF DOUBLE ROSE FLOWERING (Pumila Rosea)- A beautiful shrub, with small, double- rosy blossoms. DWARF DOUBLE WHITE FOWERING (Pumila Alba). Amorpha (Bastard Indigo). These are fine, large shrubs, with small purple or white flowers in dense terminal panicles in July. FRAGRYNS (Fragrant Amorpha)— A hairy shrub. Flowers dark purple. June and July. FRUTICOSA (Shrubby Amorpha, or Wild Indigo) — Native of Caroline and Florida. Flowers dark bluish purple in June and July. Anemone, Japonica (Alba). A very desirable, thoroughly hardy, pure white lawn or garden plant. Grows about 18 inches high. Flowers about two inches in diameter. Blooms in the Fall. Very beautiful for cemetery plots. Berberry (Berberis). COMMON EUROPEAN (Vulgaris)— Red fruited. PURPLE-LEAVED (Purpurea^. An interesting and beautiful variety, with violet purple leaves and fruit. Buckthorn (Rhamnus). PURGING (Catharicus)— A valuable, hardy, robust shrub, with dark, rich foliage and white flow- ers, followed by black berries. Used extensively for hedges, and being very hardy, is one of the most desirable plants for this purpose. Calycanthus, Sweet Scented Shrub, or Allspice. FLORIDUS (Sweet-scented Shrub)— An interesting shrub, having a rare and pecr'iar fragrance o; wood and flowers ; its blooms are abundant and of peculiar chocolate coior. Currant (Ribes). CRIMSON FLO WERIN G->(Sanguineum). YELLOW FLOWERING — (A ureum). Daphne. MESEREUM PINK (Mezereum)— Flowers appear very early, before the leaves, and are very beautiful. TRAILING (Cneorum)— A very low evergreen shrub, •blooming at intervals from May to Novem ber ; flowers rose color. Deutzia. ROUGH-LEAVED (Scabra)— One of the most beautiful profuse flowering shrubs ; white. SLENDER BRANCHED ( Gracilis) — A charming species, introduced from Japan by Dr. Siebold; flowers pure white ; fine for pot culture, as it flowers freely at a low temperature in Winter. CRENATA FLORA PLENA— Similar in growth and habit as the above ; flowers double ; white tinged with rose. CANDIDISSIMA (Double white flowering)— One of the finest shrubs, producing snow white flow- ers of great beauty, and valuable for bouquets and baskets. Dogwood (Cornus) MASCULA VARIEGAT A— Leaves striped with pale yellow or white ; very beautiful. CORNELIAN CHERRY (Mascula) — Bright yellow flowers in May. RED BRANCHED (Sanguined)— Very conspicuous and ornamental in Winter, on account of ic blood-red bark. DEUTZIA CRENATA FL. PL. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , 55 Euonymous- Burning Bush — Strawberry Tree. A very ornamental and showy shrub, whose chief beauty consists in its brilliant berries, which hang in clusters from the branches until midwinter ; berries rose colored ; planted with a back ground of Evergreens the effect of contrast is very fine. EUROP^EUS ( European Euonymus) — Forms a tree sometimes 30 feet in hight. Fruit rose-colored. FRUCTA ALBA ( White-Fruited Euonymus)— A variety with white fruit. Elder (Sambucus). AUREA — A handsome variety with golden yellow foliage and clusters of pure white flowers ; very desirable for ornamenting lawns. CUT-LEAVED (Laciniata) — A fine variety, of vigorous growth, and deeply lacinated foliage. VARIEGATED LEAVED (Variegata)— A hardy, variegated shrub ; very showy and fine. Filbert (Corylus). PURPLE LEAVED (Purpurea)— A very conspicuous shrub, with large, dark, purple leaves; distinct and fine. Forsythia. VIRIDISSIMA— Leaves dark green; flowers bright yellow, very early in Spring. A fine hardy shrub. Introduced by Mr. Fortune, from China. Globe Flower (Kerria). JAPAN (Japonica)— A slender, green-branched shrub, covered with a profusion of globular yellow flowers from July to October. Halesia, or Silver Bell. FOUR WINGED (Tetraptera)— A fine, large, and very ornamental shrub, with beautiful, white bell-shaped flowers, in great abundance in May. Honeysuckle, Upright (Loniccra). RED TARTARIAN ( Tartarica Rubra)— A well-known shrub ; flowers bright pink, which appear in May. WHITE TARTARIAN ( Tartarica Abba)— Like the preceding, but has dull, white flowers. Jasminum (Jessamine). , NUDIFLORUM— A shrub with long, slender branches and small deep green leaves ; has a profu- sion of richly scented yellow flowers through Spring and Summer. Hydrangea. LARGE CLUSTERED ( Panicuiata)—K fine, large shrub, bearing showy panicles of pink and white flowers in the greatest profusion. It is quite hardy, and is altogether a most admirable shrub for planting singly, or on the lawn in masses. QUERCIFOLIA (Oak-leaved Hydrangea)— A hardy, massive shrub, of woody growth and bushy habit. Leaves lobed like those of the oak, and downy beneath, turning to crimson in Autumn. Flowers white changing to purple. “ OT A KS A ’’—Large foliage of a deep green; bears a profusion of deep rose-colored flowers in huge tresses •, new and very fine. THOS. HOGG— A beautiful variety, with large trusses of pure white flowers. Not hardy, but very valuable for forcing. Lilac (Syringa). CHARLES THE TENTH— A strong, rapid grower, with large shining leaves, and reddish purple flowers. CHIONANTHUS LEAVED (Josikea)— Has dark, shining leaves like the White Fringe Tree, and purple flowers, fine and distinct. COMMON PURPLE ( Vulgaris Purpurea). DOUBLE LILAC ( Lemoinei Flore Pleno)—A new and choice variety of the Lilac, producing long racemes of double purple flowers, lasting longer than the single sorts. A valuable acquisition. PERSIAN (Persica) — Medium sized shrub, with small leaves and bright purple flowers. WHITE PERSIAN LILAC (Alba)— A fine sort ; white flowers delicately tinged with rose color. LARGE FLOWERING WHITE (Alba Grandiflora)—A beautiful variety; has very large, pure white p nicies of flowers. Considered the best. Plum (Prunts). PRUNUS PISSARDII— In Europe this is pronounced the coming Ornamental Tree or Shrub. The wood and leaf are of a rich, peculiarly vivid dark purple, holding the color well through the entire season, and in this respect superior to Purple-leaved Birch, or any purple-leaved tree we have. It also produces a black fruit of ornamental appearance, early in the season. TRILOBA (Doubling Flowering Plum)— A highly interesting and desirable addition to hardy shrubs, flowers semi-double, of a delicate pink, upwards of an inch in diameter, thickly ‘et on the long slender branches ; native of China ; hardy. P RUN US TRILOBA. OF FRUITS AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , &c. 57 \ HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDI FLORA. Purple Fringe, Smoke Tree (Rhus Cotinus). A very much admired and conspicuous shrub or small tree, with spreading habit, so as to require considerable space ; covered in mid-summer with a profusion of dusky, fringe-like flowers, desirable for its striking peculiarity of flowering. Quince, Japan (Cydonia Japonica). SCARLET — An old and esteemed variety, having a profusion of bright scat let flowers in early Spring, and one of the best early shrubs we have ; makes a beautiful and useful hedge. BLUSH JAPAN {Alba) — A beautiful variety of the preceding, with a delicate white and blush flowers. Snowberry (Racemosus). Has tiny pink flowers succeeded by white berries that hang for months. Spiraea. The Spiraes are all elegant, low shrubs, of the easiest culture, and their blooming extends over a period of three months. BILLARDI — Rose color. Blooms nearly all Summer. CALLOSA ALBA — A white-flowering variety, of dwarf habit; very fine. DOUBLE FLOWERING PLUM LEAVED {Prunifolia fl. pi )— Very beautiful: its flowers are like white daisies ; from Japan. Blooms in May. DOUGLASI (Douglas’ Spiraea)— Has spikes of beautiful deep rose-colored flowers in July and August. EXIMEA— Flowers bright rose color. July. One of the best. ELM LEAVED {Ultni/olia )— Leaves somewhat resembling the Elm. Large, round clusters of white flowers. GOLDEN LEAVED — An interesting variety, with golden-yellow tinted foliage, and double white flowers in June. Very conspicuous. LANCE LEAVED ( Lancelata ) — Narrow pointed leaves, and large, round clusters < f white flowers that cover the whole plant ; a charming shrub. Blooms in May. REEVESII FL. PL. (Reeves’ Double)— Flowers white and double; blooms freely in clusters. One of the best. VAN HOUTTI— One of the most charming and beautiful of the Spiraes, having pure white flowers in clusters or panicles about an inch in diameter. Astonishingly profuse in bloom, and plants remarkably vigorous and hardy. But lately introduced from France and there is no more desirable flowering shrub in cultivation. 58 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. VIBURNUM PLICATUM. Syringa (Philadelphia). All the species and varieties of the Syringa have white flowers, many of them quite fragrant GARLAND (Coronartus ) — The common popular shrub, with pure white, delicately perfumed flowers. LARGE FLOWERED ( Grandiflorus ) — A con- spicuous, showy kind, with large flowers and irregular branches. Tamarix. AFRICAN (A/ricana )— This is a very beautiful shrub, with small leaves, somewhat like the Juniper, and delicate small flowers in spikes. Viburnum. SNOW BALL ( Opulus ) — A well-known, favorite shrub, of large size, with globular clusters of white flowers in June. PLICATUM {Plicate Viburnum ) — A rare and exceedingly beautiful species from Japan* Flowers pure white, in very large globular heads. Wiegela. ROSE COLORED {Rosea ) — An elegant shrub* with fine rose-colored flowers. Introduced, from China by Mr- Fortune and considered one of the finest plants he has discovered. Quite hardy ; blossoms in May. AMABALIS or SPLENDENS— Of much more ro- bust habit ; large foliage and flowers, and blooms freely in Autumn ; a great acquisition. DESBOISI — A beautiful variety, with deep rose- co.ored flowers, resembling Rosea, but flowers much darker. One of the darkcst,and best. FLORIBUNDA— Flowers of a rich crimson, and has the additional merit of usually making a second growth and flowering profusely during the latter part of summer. It is from Japan, and perfectly hardy and adapted to our climate. Be- ing of such a dark, rich color, it is a great acqui- sition as compared with the pale pink flowers of Rosea and other sorts. HORTENSIS NIVEA— Flowers pure white, retain- ing their purity during the whole time of flower- ing. Foliage large, habit vigorous. A very pro- fuse bloomer. VAN HOUTTI— A new variety of vigorous growth with dark rich crimson flowers, produced in great abundance. Darker than Desboisi, and a decided acquisition. WIEGELA— VARIEGATED LEAVED. VARIEGATED LEAVED (FA. Variegata )— Leaves bordered with yellowish white, finely marked ; flowers bright pink. White Fringe (Chionanthus). VIRGINIAN (Virginica)— One of the best large shrubs or small trees, with ruperb foliage, and delicate, fringe-like white flowers. DOUBLE PURPLE WISTARIA 60 ILLUSTRA7 ED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. CLIMBING PLANTS. Akebia. QUINATA A fine rapid growing ’•mber, with dark green leaves, and purple blossoms in early Summer. Ampelopsis. VEITCHII A miniature foliaged creeper, which clings with the tenacity of Ivy ; beautiful leaves of a glossy green shaded with purple ; perfectly hardy, and colors finely in Autumn. Aristolochia (Birthwort). SIPHO (Tube flowered, or Dutchman’s Pipe)— A twining vine of rapid growth, having large, dark green leaves and curious brownish pipe-shaped bloom. Bignonia, or Trumpet Flower. SCARLET (Radicans)— A splendid climber, vigorous and hardy, with clusters of large trumpet- shaped scarlet flowers in August. LARGE FLOW ERED (Grandijlora)— A magnificent vine with large flowers, but not so hardy. Honeysuckle (Lonicera). MONTHLY FRAGRANT or DUTCH ( Belgica ) — Blooms all Summer ; very sweet. COMMON WOODBINE (Periclymena)— A steng, rapid grower ; flowers very showy ; red out- side, buff within. June and July. CHINESE TWINING (Japonica) — Holds its foliage nearly all Winter; blooms in July and Sep- tember, and is very sweet. HALLEANA (Hall’s New)— Nearly evergreen; flowers pure white ; produced abundantly; fra- grant like a Jasmine. YELLOW TRUMPET (A urea)— A well-known variety, with yellow trumpet-flowers. SCARLET TRUMPET (Sempervirens)— This and its varieties are the handsomest in cultivation. It is a strong, rapid grower, and produces searlet, inodorous flowers all summer. Ivy (Hedera). ENGLISH (Helix)— A well-known, old and popular sort. NEW SILVER STRIPED— Deep green leaves, heavily margined with white ; very striking. VARIEGATED LEAVED (Fol. Variegated)— With smaller leaves than the preceding. The Evergreen Ivies often suffer in Winter if exposed to the sun, and should therefore be planted' on the north side of the wall or building. Silk Vine (Periploca), GRCECA— A graceful, rapid growing vine, with dark, glossy foliage and /elvety brown flowers. Virginia Creeper (Ampelopsis Quinquefolia). A native vine of rapid growth, with large luxuriant foliage, which in the Autumn, assumes the most gorgeous and magnificent coloring. The blossoms, which are inconspicuous, are succeeded by handsome dark blue berries. The vine is best calculated to take the place in this country of the celebrated English Ivy, and is really in Summer not inferior to it. Wistaria. CHINESE (Sinensis)— A most beautiful climber of rapid growth, and producing long pendulous clusters of pale blue fl: wers. When well established, makes an enormous growth; it is *’ery hardy, and one of the most superb vine ever produced. DOUBLE PURPLE WISTARIA (Flore Pleno) — A rare and charming variety, with perfectly double flowers, deeper in color than the single, and with racemes of remarkable length. The plant is perfectly hardy, resembling the Wistaria Sinensis, so well-known as one of our best, climbing plants. (See cut, p. 59). AMERICAN (Frutescense) — A native variety of vigorous habit, and small clusters of light blue fragrant flowers. CHINESE WHITE — Introduced by Mr. Fortune, from China, and regarded as one of his greatest acquisitions. AMERICAN WHITE— A native seedling, pure white. Bunches short. A free bloomer. MAGNIFICA — Flowers in dense, drooping racemes of the same size as the Clematis, and of a pale- lilac color. Vigorous and perfectly hardy. OF FRUIT AND ORNA MEN TAL TREES, &=r. bi. CLEMATIS. j CLEMATIS. The Clematis is worthy of the widest dissemination, and a foremost place in every collect.on Since 1862 when the jackmanni was produeed in England, the Clematis has grown m favor and m- tere^-new varieties of great beauty having been produced every year since, unt.l now .t stands as one a. “1, Ua «..gh bo,, probably I. a nob loab, , V™ p— oao. "■*. if vou can A generous mulching Fall and Spring will insure a rich harvest of flowers. We have arranged the varieties now on hand in three classes ; first, those that “ the current year's growth ; seeond, those that flower only on last year's wood ; th.rd, the Double Flower ing sorts. 62 illustrated descriptive catalogue PERPETUALS. SUMMER AN» AUTUMN BLOOMERS, FLOWERING ON SHOOTS OF THE SAME YEAR’S GROWTH. Alba Magna— This is the finest of all the white varieties of the early Lanuginosa section, having re- markably broad sepaied flowers ; pure white color. Alexandra— This is one of the continuous blooming sorts of real merit; has a vigorous habit of growth and in flower is remarkably showy and ornamental. The flowers are large and of a pale reddish vio- let color. New and desirable. July to October. Ear ‘ Bcaconsfield -A rich, royal purple, splendid form. First-class certificate Royal Horticultural Society. Flammula An old and well-known variety, which is highly prized for the fragrance of its small, white flowers and its remarkably dark green leaves, which remain on the plant very late. A vigorous grower. July to October. Grand Duchess-A splendid variety, with flowers about nine inches across, bluish white, and of good quality. First-class certificate Royal Horticultural Society. Gipsey Queen— Rich, bright dark velvety purple ; very free, late flowering. Gem— A new and valuable perpetual blooming variety. The flowers are of a deep lavender blue The parent plant, though much weakened by propagation, had upwards of one hundred flower buds as late as the middle of October, 1871. June to October. Gloire de St. Julien— This is one of the best new perpetual white varieties. The flowers are very large and abundant. June to October. Hendersoni— This is a handsome variety of very free-blooming character. The flowers are of a rich bluish purple color and bell shaped. It is ornamental, not only on account of the profusion of its flowers, but also for the long continuance of its blossoming season. June to October. Henryi— New, and one of the best perpetual hybrids, of robust habit and a very free bloomer. The flowers are white, large and very showy. July to October. Imperatrice Eugenie-This is one of the best, if not the best white Clematis. The plant is vigorous and produces flowers profusely, which are of fine form, large and of a pure white. July to October. Jackmanni— This is perhaps the best known of the newer fine perpetual Clematis, and should have credit of the great popularity now attending this family of beautiful climbers. The plant is free in its form of growth, and an abundant and successional bloomer, producing flowers until frozen up. The flow- ers are large, of an intense violet purple, remarkable for its velvety richness. Though raised in 1862 —since which time many new varieties have been raised and introduced— the Jackmanni has no supe- rior and very few, if any equals. July to October. (See cut, page 63). Jeanne d'Arc_A free-growing, vigorous variety. The flowers are very large-seven inches across-of a grayish or French white color, with three bluish veins in each sepal ; delicate and beautiful Julv to October. * y Louis Van Houtte— A strikingly showy variety, with bluish purple flowers. First-class certificate Royal Horticultural Society. Lord Neville— Flowers large and well formed : color, rich dark plum, stamens light, with dark anthers; edgings of sepals finely crimped. First-class certificate Royal Horticultural Society. Lady Caroline Neville— Beautiful bright mauve, with deeper bars. First-class certificate Royal Hor- ticultural Society. Lady Boville— This very fine variety has peculiar and well-formed cupped flowers, of a clear, soft, grayish blue. It is a vigorous grower and free and continuous bloomer. July to October. Lanuginosa Candida-A variety of the above, having large, delicately tinted, grayish white flowers which become white after the flowers are fully expanded. One of the best. July to October. Lanuginosa Nivea-This is one of the finest of blooming plants ; it has great merit in these particulars, viz.: it \s pure white — it is a perpetual bloomer— it opens its first blossoms earlier than Jackmanni', and thence continuing to bloom onward until arrested by frost. June to October. Lawsoniana-A hybrid variety, showy and free, with very large, beautiful rosy-purple flowers, which are produced profusely and in continuous succession. July to October. Madame Van Houtte— A new white variety, having flowers remarkably fine in size and quality Tulv to October. 4 1 y Morikata Oki— Satiny pale mauve, slightly cupped. Mrs. Hope— A satiny mauve color, the bar of a rather darker tint. Mrs. Moore— White, showing in the young state a slight mauve shade along the bar. Mrs. G. Innes — Double, pale lavender blue. Magnifica-A very distinct and effective Clematis. A free flowering variety of the Jackmanni type, giving a great profusion of blooms continuously. The flowers are of a rich purple, with a distinct red bar through the center of each flower leaf. July to October. OP FRUll ANF ORNAMENTAL TREES , &c. 63 clematis jackmanni flower natural size). Marie Lefebvre — A new vigorous growing variety, with large flowers of a pale silvery mauve, with a deeper mauve colored bar. July to October. Modesta — This variety has a free-growing and free-blooming character, with flowers of a tine form, and of a bright blue color. July to October. Mrs. James Bateman — This is a new variety of great merit; a free successional bloomer, continuing throughout the season to yield an abundant crop of its showy blossoms, which are of a reddish lilac, changing to a pale lavender as they become older. July to October. Madam Grange— Crimson violet, red bar in center. Otto Frcebel— This is a splendid variety with a very robust habit and very large flowers, of a grayish tinted or French white color, and a good form and texture. July to October. Princess of Wales— A deep bluish mauve, with a satiny surface. An exceedingly fine Clematis. Purpurea Elegans— Deep violet purple, light-colored filaments, and pinkish brown Anthers. First-class certificate Royal Horticultural Society. Perfecta— This is a very fine variety of the Lanuginosa class, with large, white, well-formed^ and hand- some flowers ; slightly tinted at first, but bleaching to pure white. July to October. Prince of Wales— This is one of the very profuse flowering varieties of vigorous habit ; showy and free. The flowers are of deep purple with a red bar in the center of each flower leaf. First-rate for bed- ding as well as training up. July to October. Robert Hanbury— A bluish lilac, flushed at the edge with red and having the bar slightly fringed with red. Rubella— One of the finest of the Jackmanni class, having the same habit of abundant and continuous blooming until frozen up. The flowers are large and of a deep velvety claret color ; showy and effective. July to October. Rubro Violacea— This is another of the Jackmanni class, producing flowers in great profusion, which are of a maroon-purple, flushed with reddish violet. One of the best, July to October. 64 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. Samuel Moulson— Mauve, with a reddish tint on the bars. Star of India— A very showy, very tree flowering sort with large flowers, first of a reddish plum color, changing to a violet purolc, with turkey-red bar in the center of each flower leaf. A distinct vari- ety of great merit. July to October. Tunbridgensis— A very fine variety, having flowers of a remarkably good form and reddish lilac color, with a central band of bluish mauve. This variety can be used to advantage with the Jackmanni and other dark colored sorts. July to October. Velutina Purpurea— This variety has great merit in being the darkest colored Clematis of the ciass. It has the vigorous, free blooming character of the Jackmanni. The flowers are large and of a very rich blackish mulberry-purple color. New and choice. July to October. Viticella Major— This is an improved form of the Viticella ; is a free grower, with flowers of reddish plum color. Viticella Rubra Grandiflora— This is the nearest approach to a crimson Clematis yet obtained. The flowers, which are very abundant, are of a dull crimson color, and have green stamens. July to October. Viticella Venosa A beautiful Clematis, of free growth. The flowers are above medium size ; the color is a pleasing tint of reddish-purple, elegantly veined with crimson. July to October. William Kennett— A choice new variety, having large flowers of a deep lavender. July to October. The following varieties Jlower in Spring and early Summer y from the old or ripened w^od of ihe previous year's growth: Albert Victor— This is one of the early flowering hybrids, having large flowers of a deep lav-mder, with a paler bar in the center of each sepal. The flowers are produced freely from*tfce last ot May to ut« first of July. Aureliana— A valuable hybrid variety ; flowers large and of a lively porcelain blue color, which are prc» duced in great profusion. June to October. Apiifolia— Japan . Vigorous, abundant ; light yellow flowers in August ; excellent to cover rock work, &c. Coccinea (Scarlet Clematis)— Flowers most brilliant scarlet, quite unlike that of any ether Clematis. Blooms in July. Very choice and rare. Duke of Norfolk— A very deep mauve color, with a broadish pale bar. The anthers are dirk colored. Duchess of Teck— A pure white, with a faint, delicate mauve bar. Awarded first -class w -*rtificate by the Royal Botanic Society. Edith Jackman — White, delicate flush of mauve. Fair Rosamond— Free-growing and handsome. The flower is fully six inches aerts^;, and consists of eight sepals. The color is White with a bluish cast, having a light wine red ba:. up the center of each sepal. Flowers very fragran^, and are abundant through June and first of July. Lady Londesborough— One of the best of the early flowering Japanese Hybrids. flowers ar* large, of a silvery gray, with a paler bar in the center of each sepal. June to July. Lord Mayo — Deep rosy lilac color, darker towards the base. Lord Derby— Anthers reddish purple, w'ith white filaments. Lady Alice Neville — Color rosy-lilac, with pale mauve bars. Certificate Royal Hor .cultural Society. Mrs. Geo. Jackman— Satiny white, with a creamy bar. This variety often flowen in the yocng word, giving it more the character of a perpetual bloomer. This is one of the best v-. the early flower ng whites. Maiden’s Blush— Delicate bluish white tint, of bright rosy lilac at the base of bar. Mrs. S. C. Baker— French white, claret bar. Miss Bateman— One of the most charming of the Spring flowering hybrids, having large white flowers, with chocolate red anthers, and somewhat fragrant. May and June. Montana— A remarkably free-growing, exceedingly ornamental, hardy Indian Cliirber, well adapted for trailing over walls or trellises. The flowers are white, with a dash of pink and tuft of straw-colored stamens. Sweet-scented and very copious— the branches literally becoming converted into floral garlands. Standishii Introduced from Japan. A remarkably free-growing variety, with beautiful, richly-colored, very finely formed flowers, of a light mauve purple color. One of the best. June. Sir Garnet Wolseley— Bluish ground; effective dash of bronze, with a distinct bar of plum red. Stella— New. Very showy, one of the choicest. The flowers are of a light violet or deep mauve, with a distinct bar in the center of each sepal of a reddish plum color. The Queen— A new variety, having a free habit abd remarkably handsome foliage and flowers of a deli- cate lavender color. Vesta— Large, of fine form ; dead white, with a creamy tinge over the center bar ; delicate primrose fra- grance. A valuable early bloomer. Virginiana— A very strong grower, having fragrant white flowers. Valuable for covering screens. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , &c. 65 DOUBLE SORTS. Countess of Lovelace— A decided advance on £3 John Gould Veitch, both in habit, color and form. A bluish-lilac, rosette shaped, forming a double flower. Duchess of Edinburgh— This is without doubt the best of the double pure whiles. Deliciously scented. Enchantress — A very large and distinct variety. Good habit, bearing very double white flowers. I he exterior petals are very orettily flushed in the center with rose. First-class certificate Royal Horti- cultural Society, Excelsior— A distinct double flowered sort, with flowers about six inches across, of a grayish purple or deep mauve color, marked with a plum-colored bar ; the outer flower leaves of the same color as the large ones. It is a first-class certificate variety. Forteuni— This was introduced from Japan by Mr. Fortune. The flowers are large, double, white and somewhat fragrant. John Gould Veitch— Sent .rom Japan in 1862. The flowers are very handsome, distinct, large, double, and of a light blue or lavender color. It is like Fortunei, except in the color of the flowers. June and July. Lucie Lemoine— New. Flowers white, double, large and well formed ; composed of 75 to 90 petals, very showy. June. ^ ^ HARDY GHENT AZALIAS. This class of Azalias are sufficiently hardy for open air culture and will stand our winters without protection, though a mulching of straw or loose litter is desirable, at least until they become established. They are among the most beautiful of flowering shrubs, presenting the best effect where massed in beds. They require no other than an ordinary garden soil, with moderate fertilizing each year. LIST OF VARIETIES WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS. A mcena— Bright purple and double. Calendulacea Flammea — Scarlet. Coccinna— Dark orange. Cordon — Light orange. Boquet de Flore— Pink and white ; fine. Cruenta— Scarlet ; fine. Narcissa Flora— Splendid yellow, double, Nudi Flora— Pink and white. Dr. Gray— Scarlet. Ne Plus Ultra— Orange ; fine. Penicellata Stellata— Straw color and salmon. Wm. C. Bryant— Pink and orange. CHINESE AZALIAS. These are half hardy and require the protect ter. Otherwise they may be treated the same as Alba Perfecta — Fine white. Amarantina Splendida— Rosy purple. Adolphe de Nassau— Large rose. Colons Nova— Superb crimson. Georgiana— Copper red scarlet. Louise Margottin — White, semi-double, striped with crimson. I very ana— White, striped with rose. of conservatory, green-house or frames during Win- Ghents. Marie Van Houtte— Large, semi-double; white, striped and blotched with rosy salmon. Extra fine. Madam Perrine— Variegated. Marie Vervaine— Variegated, crimped. Fine. Symmetry — Good form ; rosy salmon. Triomphe de Ledeburg — Scarlet crimson ; fine. RHODODENDRONS. These are the most magnificent of all Evergreen Shrubs, with rich green foliage and superb clusters .of showy flowers. They flourish best in a rich garden soil, and like Azalias, are most effective when grouped. (See cut, p. 66). The following varieties are entirely hardy and adapted to a Northern climate : Album Elegans— Large white flower ; an admir- able variety and strong grower. Abraham Lincoln— A superb crimson; very fine foliage. Bertie Parsons — Lilac blush. Bicolor — Dark rose. Blandyanum— A very bright rose. One of the best. Catawbiense (Seedling)— Having lilac colored and red flowers simply. Everestianum— Rosy lilac, with crimped petals and yellow eye. Very fine. Grandiflorum— Deep rose, inclining to crimson ; an abundant bloomer. One of the best sorts. Perspicuum— White. Purpureum— Purple. Roseum Elegans— Rosy tinted. Very fine. Roseum Superbum -A good late sort ; rose col- ored. Speciosum— A light pink ; late bloomer 66 ILLUSTRATED BE SCRIP 'LIVE CATALOGUE. RHODODENDRON. CAMELLIA. The Camellia is not sufficiently hardy for open air culture, Dut requires artificial warmth. It blooms through the Winter and early Spring months, and requires a soil of rich loam and well rotted composts thoroughly mixed. Alba Plena— White ; one of the best known and best varieties in cultivation. Carswelliana— Variegated. Fine. Chandlerii— Red and white. Elata— Dark crimson. Duchess d’Orleans— Flesh colored, striped with white Jeffersonii — Bright crimson. Fine form. Lady Hume’s Blush — Flesh color. Sherwoodii — Rosy crimson. William IV.— Splendid; variegated red and white. William Penn— Cherry red. Fine. Wilderii— Bright rose. Fine form. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c. *>7 EVERGREEN SHRUBS. Ashberry (Mahonia). HOLLY LEAVED ( Aqui/olia ) — A most beautiful shrub, with glossy, holly-like leaves, which change to brownish green in Winter, with clusters of bright yellow flowers in May; very hardy, and makes a good hedge. Box (Buxus). DU 1 ARF ( Suffruticosa ) — The well-known variety used for hedging. TREE BOX — Several sorts. Euonymus. RAD1CANS VARIEGATA A charming shrub of dwarf and trailing habit ; it is perfectly hardy and has foliage beautifully variegated with silvery white, tinted with red in the Winter. Un- surpassed for edging. ROSES. HYBRID PERPETUAL AND HYBRID REMONTANT ROSES. Hybrid or Remontant Roses are perfectly hardy, free and constant bloomers, of all shades of colors from very dark to perfectly white. To obtain the most satisfactory results, they should be planted in rich, deep, well-drained soil and severely pruned in early Spring, before the buds start. Achille Gonod— Dark carmine red; very large, full and bold flower. Admiral Lapeyrouse-A well-formed rose of good size, and dark, rich crimson color; hardy and a free bloomer. Alfred Colomb Bright carmine red; clear color, large, deeply built form; exceedingly fine Anna de Diesbach— Carmine; a beautiful shade, moderately full and very large. Augusta Mie-Ciear, rosy pink; Very large and finely cupped; vigorous, fine. Alba Carnes— White, with delicate pink shading. Moderate size; free bloomer; very beautiful Baron de Bonstetten-Rich, velvety maroon; large, full. A splendid sort, though a shy bloomer in Autumn J Boildieu Extra large, very full, double and sweet; bright crimson scarlet; elegantly shaded- very bril- liant and showy. ’ 3 Barronne de Maynard-Pure white, medium sized flowers; good form; very double and one of the most persistent of bloomers. Beauty of Waltham— Almost full; beautiful, bright cherry color. Baronne Prevost-Deep rose; very large and full; a vigorous grower and abundant bloomer; one of the oldest and finest of this class. Belle of Normandy— Silver rose color; large, full and globular in form. Extra fine Baroness Rothschild-Light pink, cupped form, very symmetrical, without fragrance, very beautiful A moderate grower only. Carl Coers— Deep purple, large and double. Climbing Jules Margottin-Carmine-rose, lightened with pink; full flowers of medium size very pretty in bud. This is a decided acquisition; the flowers are the same as in the old variety except that they are a little smaller, and quite as freely produced; the growth is more vigorous. Countess of Serenye— A seedling from La Reitie, but shows much of the yules Margottin character Silvery pink, often mottled ; a full, finely shaped globular flowers, of medium size- wood light green, foliage .darker, thorns red; slightly fragrant; very distinct; not always reliable about opening but a very free bloomer, and well worthy a place in a small collection. Decidedly one of the finest Autumnal Roses, and also one of the most beautiful for forcing. Countess of Oxford-A seedling from Victor Verdier. Bright carmine, fading in the sun; very large and full; not fragrant Wood almost thornless; foliage very handsome, large and distinct. Fine in bud; valuable for forcing. Charles Lefebvre-Fine bright red; center purple shaded; large and globular; one of the grandest roses Caroline de Sansal-Clear, delicate flesh color, becoming blush; magnificent variety; the best rose of its color in the catalogue, surpassing even the Victoria, which is very similar in color, growth vigorous and foliage luxuriant. Climbing Victor Verdier— Rosy Carmine, purplish edges; showy and very effective. Coquette des Alps— White, lightly shaded with carmine; of medium size. A free bloomer. 68 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. Coquette des Blanches— Pure white, flowering in clusters; a very free bloomer. Doctor Arnal— Bright crimson, fine form, large and double; good grower, iree bloomer. Duke of Edinburgh— Rich velvety vermilion; very hardy and vigorous. Duke of Teck — Bright crimson scarlet, clear and distinct in its vividness of color, beyond anything else* a real march toward a true scarlet rose, The flower is large, very double, of good, bold, pointed, globular form. Very free flowering habit, and bold, ere»;t growth, with grand foliage. Empress of India — An imperial rose in every respect, splendid form, very large, full and double ; very fragrant; color, dark violet crimson, finely shaded and velvety. Eliza Bcelle— White, lightly tinged with rose; medium size; good form. Francois Michelon— Deep carmine rose, very large, full and one of fine globular form ; fragrant and a free bloomer. A seedling from La Reine. A very distinct, choice sort; excellent, late in June and July, when other varieties are gone. General Washington— Brilliant rosy crimson; large and double; fine. General Jacqueminot— Brilliant crimson scarlet; very showy and effective. Giant of Battles— Very deep, brilliant crimson center; dwarf habit, free bloomer, and one of the very best. John Bright— Named in honor of the great English statesman, solid glowing crimson; full, regular form fragrant and free. Joasine Hanet — Purplish red; very full; blooms in clusters. John Hopper— Rose, with rosy crimson center; splendid form. Jules Margottin— Light, brilliant crimson; large, full and beautiful. Louis Van Houtte— Beautiful maroon; medium size; full, of fine shape, deliciously perfumed. Lion of Combats— Deep colored crimson; showy and fine. La Reine — Bright rosy pink; very large, doable and sweet; one of the best. Lord Raglan— Fiery crimson, shaded with purple; large and finely formed. A superb rose and a vigor- ous grower. Leopold Premier — Bright, dark red; fine form; large and fine. Leopold Hausburg — Bright carmine, large and full; habit somewhat pendant. Louise Margottin— Beautiful pink; cupped form. Lord McCartney— Crimson, as bright as General Jacqueminot; of very fine appearance; prolific in bloom and very hardy; very desirable. Madame La Char me— White, sometimes faintly shaded with pink, moderately large. A free bloomer in Spring. Madame Laffay— Rosy crimson, large and double; one of the oldest and best. Mrs. Elliott— Bright rose; large, vigorous and one of the best. Madame Derroulix Douville— Beautiful rose color ; distinct, large, full ; an excellent rose ; a good grower. Marshal Forey— Crimson; one of the richest, dark shaded roses; cupped, good size and a free bloomer; very hardy. Madamoiselle Eugene Verdier— A seedling from Victor Verdier. Beautitul silver rose ; large, full, of fine form; large, lustrous foliage, exquisite buds; of great merit. Mabel Morrison — A sport from Baroness Rothschild. Flesh white, changing to pure white; in the Au- tumn tinged with rose; double, cup-shaped flowers, i\ cely produced . In all save substance of petal and color, this variety is identical with Baroness Rothschild. Though not so full in flower as we would like it, it is the best white Hybrid Perpetual raised. Madame Charles Wood — One of the most valuable Hybrid Perpetual roses ever introduced. The flower is extra large, full and double; color deep, rosy crimson, sometimes brilliant scarlet, with maroon shading; it blooms soon after planting out and continues to bloom all summer. Marquis of Salisbury — Deep rose, with crimson shading. Perfectly imbricated, round, globular form, like a well arranged ball, a grand Autumnal Rose, and perhaps the finest shape yet raised; a strong* compact habited plant. Marchioness of Exeter— A seedling from Jules Margottin. Free; rosy vermilion; size medium or large; form, semi-globular full, fragrant. A rose of considerable substance. Madame Victor Verdier— Bright cherry rose; large compact and finely cupped ; blooms in clusters. A free bloomer. Madame Boutin— Dark cherry rose, large, and of bold, globular form. Marie Bauman— Brilliant carmine crimson. Large, full and of exquisite color and form; very fragrant. Marshall P. Wilder — New, color cherry carmine ; continues in bloom long after other varieties are out of flower : the finest H. P. rose yet produced. Paul Neyron— Deep rose color, good foliage; by far the largest variety in cultivation. Paeoma- Cherry red, brilliant ; extra fine form, a beautiful rose. Pierre Notting— Deep velvety crimson. A beautiful, globular-shaped flower, distinct and fine. Pius the Ninth— Bright purplish red, changing to violet. Very large and full; robust and profuse bloom- er; one of the best. Portland Blanche— Pure white flowers, like Blanche Vibert. Said to bloom more freely in the Fall. Prince Camille de Rohan — Deep velvety ernuson, large, moderately full. A splendid rose. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , &v. 69 President Lincoln— Dark crimson, medium size, rich. A most prolific bloomer and should be in every collection. Hardy and a fair grower. Perl« des Blanches— Vigorous, very large and full, well-formed ; white center, changing to flesh color. Richard Smith— Velvety maroon ; very dark. Reine Blanche— Pure white, beautifully cupped. Exceedingly beautiful both in bud and bloom >tar of Waltham— Carmine-crimson, medium or large size ; semi-globular, full. Foliage very large. Smooth green wood, with occasional red thorns. Sir Garnet Wolseley — Vermilion, shaded with bright carmine. Color well maintained throughout. Sydonie— Blush, large and fine, distinct ; a vigorous grower. Victor Verdier — Clear rose, globular, fine form and free bloomer. Superb. Victoria— Pale blush, nearly white, very large, full and double. Strong grower and abundant bloomer. William Griffith— Rosy lilac, large and beautifully formed, vigorous and profuse bloomer. One of the best. Xavier Olibo— Velvety black . Splendid HYBRID TEA ROSES. These are produced by crossing Tea Roses and Hybrid Perpetuals. La France is of this class, and is probably more highly prized than any other Rose. They are not quite as robust as the Hybrid Perpetua.s but sufficiently so to endure our climate with a little protection in winter. Captain Christy — Very tender, flesh colored, center of deeper tint; very large,Centifolia Rose-shaped; fine. Charles Margottin— A seedling from Jules Margot tin, reddish crimson ; form semi-cupped, very large fuil and sweet, retains color well and is a very fine bloomer ; foliage slightly crimped. Cheshunt Hybrid— Cherry carmine, with a shade of violet; flowers large, full, slightly fragrant. A fine bloomer in Spring, but not in Autumn ; distinct and fine. Countess of Roseberry — Victor Verdier type. Cherry red ; a good color ; large, full, cupped ; not fra- grant ; smooth wood, handsome foliage ; promising. Duke of Connaught — Bright crimson, changing to reddish crimson ; large, full flowers, without fra- grance. A showy, good Rose, both in bud and flower. Duchess of Connaught — Silvery rose, of large globular form, highly scented. Both in color and fra grance this variety resembles La France, but the flowers are more circular and the foliage larger. If it proves sufficiently distinct from La France, it will be a great addition. Duchess of Westminster— Carmine-rose, large, full flowers, with a faint Tea odor. This retains very nearly the same shade of colors as Marquise de Castellane, which is not common among the Teas. La France— Delicate silvery rose ; erv large and full ; an almost constant bloomer, equal in delicacy to a Tea Rose ; the most pleasing fragrance of all roses ; a moderate grower ; semi- hardy. Jean Sisley — Lilac-rose; large or very large; very full, without fragrance. A very free bloomer, always in flower, but having too much substance it is not valuable for forcing, the buds not opening well; probably it will be more valuable for open air culture than for the house. Michael Saunders— Free or moderate. Bronzed rose, a distinct color ; large, beautifully-formed flow- ers, which, from their great fullness, do not always open well under glass, but are fine in open air; somewhat fragrant. Nancy Lee— Satiny rose, of a very delicate and lovely shade. Beautiful buds, of medium size, highly perfumed ; growth slender. Pierre Guillot— Bright dazzling crimson, passing to brilliant carmine; petals beautifully veined with pure white ; flowers very double and full ; a free bloomer and very sweet. Viscountess Falmouth— (Seeded from President, fertilized with Moss Rose Soupert Notting). Flowers extra large and full, splendid form, color delicate pinkish rose, back of petals bright carmine. This color overlapping the other, gives it a most lovely appearance ; very distinct and beautiful. It is a constant bloomer and very fragrant. BOURBON ROSES. These are not quite so hardy as the preceding class, requiring slight protection in the North. They are continual bloomers, of vigorous, rapid growth, with rich, luxuriant foliage. Blanche Lafitte— Pale flesh color ; full and beautiful. Hermosa— Light blush or flesh color, large, full and double; grows freely and blooms* profusely; fine. Louise Odier — Fine bright rose, large, full cupped form. Louis Margottin— Delicate satin rose, fine form ; a free bloomer and a superb new rose. Omar Pasha— Scarlet crimson, fine and vigorous ; one of the very best. Queen of the Bourbons— Fawn colored rose, beautifih and profuse bloomer. Sir J. Paxton— Deep rose, shaded with crimson ; very strong grower, fine rich foliage and free bloomer. Souvenir de la Malmaison— Pale flesh, with a fawm shade ; very large, full, beautiful NOISETTE ROSES. These are the finest Autumnal bloomers, and are distinguished by flowering in clusters. They are not quite hardy, requiring a /ittle orotection during severe winters. 70 ILLUSTRATIVE DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE . Augusta— Sulphur yellow, large and full, very fragrant, strong grower ; similar to if not identical with Solfaterre. Caroline Marinesse— Creamy white, small and full, nearly hardy ; flowers resemble those of Felicite Perpetual. Cloth of Gold (Chromatella)— Rich, deep yellow ; large, double, fragrant, and a vigorous grower. Celine Forestier— Fine, bright yellow, highly fragrant, a strong grower and profuse bloomer; a fine rose. Lamarque— White, with sulphur center, flowers in clusters. A magnificent climbing rose under glass. Lady Emily Peel— Has pure white flowers in large clusters; a free grower and fine for pillars. Narcisse— Pale yellow ; a beautiful tea-scented Rose. Yellow— Sulphur yellow ; rather feeble grower. Solfaterre— Bright sulphur yellow, large and globular. Woodland Margaret— Pure white, rather small ; a free bloomer. TEA ROSES. The perfume of these Roses is most delicate and agreeable, indeed, they may be called the sweetest of all Roses. The flowers are also very large and delicate in their colors, such as white, straw and flesh color, and various tints of rose combined with them. They are more tender than any other rose in the .catalogue, requiring a house or pit in Winter. They are most desirable for pot culture. American Beauty— The flowers are a deep crimson color, shaded light ; in shape they are like Countess of Oxford, of very large size, and very fragrant. It is undoubtedly a very superior variety, and is being grown very extensively. Bon Silene— Purplish carmine. Catherine Mermet— Bright flesh color, with the same peculiar silvery luster possessed by La France; large, full and of beautiful form ; decidedly one of the finest Tea Roses. Cornelia Cook— A seedling from Devoniensis. Pale yellowish white, sometimes tinged with flesh; flow- ers very large and full ; not a free bloomer, and often does not open well, but a superb rose when well grown. Jeanne d’Arc— Pure white, very fragrant and beautiful ; strong, luxuriant grower; fine pillar rose. Clara Silvain— Pure white, large and full. Clothilde— Bright salmon rose, large, full, of good shape, hardy and effective. Devoniensis — White, with blush center ; large and fine. Duchess of Edinburgh -A very desirable novelty. Flowers of good size, moderately full, deep crim- son in the buds, becoming brighter as they expand ; good for Winter flowering. Empress Eugenie— Silvery rose, medium size ; full, fragrant ; a good variety. Clone de Dijon— Yellow, shaded with salmon and rose ; large, full and distinct. Isabella Sprunt— Sulphur yellow, very fine ; especially desirable for house blooming. Marechal Niel— Very bright, rich, golden yellow ; very large, full and perfect form the peta s are extra large and of good substance ; of vigorous growth and a free bloomer This is unquestionably the finest of all Tea Roses. Truly magnificent. Madame Bravy— White, with rose center, large and fine Madame Marie Sisiey— Groundwork a delicate primrose yellow, each petal edged with bright pink; very vigorous and free flowering ; a very fine rose. Perle des Jardins— A beautiful straw color, sometimes deep canary ; very large, full, and of fine form ; stiff shoots or stems and very free flowering. Pearl (Seeded from President, fertilized with Comtesse de Serenye)— Beautiful pale flesh color, or creamy white, delicately tinged with rosy blush; medium size, very full, perfect form; delightfully perfumed. Reine Marie Henriette— Flowers large, full, of fine form ; color, beautiful cherry red, with a shade of violet; flowers somewhat flat, highly scented, and in color and form have some resemblance to Cheshunt Hybrid ; an extra fine climbing variety. Safrano— Fawn, shaded with rose. Sunset— Tawny shade of saffron and orange, very double and handsome, and has beautiful rich foliage ; one of the be t roses of recent introduction, and excellent for forcing. The Bride— A lovely pure white tea rose of large size. Admirable for forcing as well as for summer flowering. The buds have more substance than Niphetos, are full and double and possess the good characteristics of Cath. Mermet. Triorrphe de Luxembourg— Salmon buff, shaded with deep rose ; distinct and fine. Wm. Francis Bennett— In shape, the flowers resemble Niphetos, and rival in coloring the rich glowing crimson of Gen. Jacqueminot while they resemble in fragrance the lovely La France, It is of vig- orous growth and the utmost freedom in bloom. Yellow Tea— An old and popular rose ; very fragrant ; straw color ; very fine bud. These arc very appropriate for beds on account of their dwarf habits of growth. They bloom all through the Summer in open ground, and may be protected through the Winter in a pit or house. Agrippina, or Cramoise Supc rior— Rich velvety crimson. Arch Duke Charles— Rosy crimson, distinct and fine. Douglass— Rich velvet color ; a fine, free bloomer. Daily, or Common— Light pink, a constant bloomer. Eugene Peauharnais — Bright amaranth ; distinct and fine. Sanguinea- Deep crimson ; a most profuse and constant bloomer and free grower CHINA, OR BENGAL ROSES. 72 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE POLYANTHA ROSES. A new class of roses of dwarf habit, with small, very double flowers, freely produced ; while they are perfectly hardy, and most excellent for out-door planting, they are also fine for winter blooming. M’d’lle Cecile Brunner— Flowers salmon, shaded rose, of sweet, delicate fragrance; perfect in form. The whole plant at times is one mass of bloom. Mignonette— Flowers small, about one inch in diameter ; color light rose ; very fine, and flowers freely. Paquerette— Pure white, about one inch in diameter, flowering in panicles of from five to forty blooms; full, prettily formed, recalling blossoms of the double flowering cherry. In flower continuous.}- from June to November. CLIMBING ROSES. These are admirably adapted for covering walls, trellises, old trees, unsightly buildings, etc. Their rapid growth, perfect hardiness, luxuriant foliage, immense clusters of beautiful flowers commend them at once to every one. Baltimore Belle— Fine white with blush center; very full and double. Gem of the Prairie — A hybrid between the Queen of the Prairie and Madam Laffay. It is a strong and vigorous grower, similar in habit to the Queen, but the flowers are considerably darker in color, be- sides being quite fragrant. New and a great acquisition. Greville, or Seven Sisters— Large clusters of bloom, shaded to dark red. Mrs. Hovey— Pale, delicate blush, becoming almost white ; resembles Baltimore Belle. Queen of the Prairie— Bright rose color ; large, compact and globular ; a very profuse bloomer. One of the best. Triumphant— Color, rose ; darker than Baltimore Belle. Strong grower, free bloomer, a very excellent sort. A desirable addition to the list of Climbing Roses. MOSS ROSES. /Etna— Bright crimson, very double ; superb. Captain John Ingram— Dark velvety purple, full and fine. Countess of Murinais— White, slightly tinged with flesh. The best white moss. Crested— Rose ; beautiful and curious mossy fringed calyx. Finest of all for buds. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , , 6v. 73 General Drouot— Deep crimson, very mossy and a free bloomer ; dwarf habit ; perpetual. Glory of Mosses— Pale rose, very large, full and beautiful. Laneii— Rosy crimson, shaded with purple, grows well ; superb. Luxembourg — Large, cupped, fine purplish crimson ; a luxuriant grower and tree bloomer. Madame Edward Ory Reddish carmine, large and full. A very moderate grower; perpetual. Perpetual White— Pure white, blooms in large clusters. Princess Adelaide Blush, becoming quite pale ; very double and well formed ; the most vigorous grower of all the Mosses. Salet — Clear rose color, very double, of vigorous growth and abundant bloom ; perpetual, Wm. Lobb — Light crimson purple, large and double. Unique— Pure white, large and full. SUMMER ROSES. Aureti— Fine, dark velvety purple ; globular and double. Harrison’s Yellow— Double ; bright yellow ; very showy and fine. Magna Charta— Pink, suffused with carmine ; full, globular. Foliage and wood light green, with numer- ous dark spines. A fragrant, excellent rose. Madame Hardy— White, large, full and double. Madame Plantier — One of the finest pure white roses, blooming in clusters. Persian Yellow— Deep golden yellow ; double and very fine. HEDGE PLANTS. To secure a good hedge it is necessary to plant well Dig a wide, deep trench, and work the soil thoroughly into the roots. Stamp the ground firmly so that each plant will be set as solidly as a post, then mulch heavily with loose manure for a distance of one to two feet on either side, according to the size of the plants. This is especially necessary with Evergreens, and all exposure of the roots to the sun and air must be strictly avoided. Evergreens should not be planted in the Fall. DECIDUOUS HEDGE PLANTS. Honey Locust. Very hardy and the cheapest and best for defensive hedges. Osage Orange. Highly esteemed at the West and South. Not hardy enough for the Northern States. Japan Quince. Unquestionably the finest of all plants for an ornamental hedge. Grows very compactly, will sub- mit to any amount of pruning, while the brilliant and showy scarlet flowers make it exceedingly attractive. The following are also very desirable for ornamental hedging, description of which will be found under the proper headings in this Catalogue : Purple Berberry, Roses, Mtheas, Privet, Spireas, Tartarian Honeysuckle, Dwarf Box, for edging. P/EONIES. A splendid class of shrubs, flowering in all shades, from red and lilac to white, with blooms from four to eight inches in diameter. Many of them are very double, and have a delicate and refreshing fra- grance ; they are easily cultivated and require but little protection. TREE P PEONIES. Banksil — Rosy blush, with purplish center ; double and fine. HERBACEOUS PiEONIES. These are very beautiful, showy, and easily cultivated plants, blooming from the beginning of May to the end of July. They should have a place in every garden. A selection will give a continuous bloom for three months. We offer the best sorts, varying from pure white, straw color, salmon, flesh color and blush to lilac and deep rose. ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE *14 CARNATION. EVERGREEN HEDGE PLANTS. Am. Arbor Vitae, Norway Spruce, Tom Thumb Arbor Vitae, for borders, Mahonia Aquifolia, Honeysuckles, Hemlock, Sib. Arbor Vitae. MISCELLANEOUS BO RDER AND HOUSE PLANTS. We offer a fine assortment of the best varieties of these useful plants, which are exceedingly valua- ble on account of their hardiness, easy culture and showy appearance. Most of these will live all Winter in the open ground, and bloom freely every year. We name our leading sorts : Anemone. Double and single, white and scarlet ; single the most brilliant. Plant five inches apart and cover three inches deep. They flower after the Hyacinths, and continue a long time in bloom. Ex- cellent for cemetery plants. Bell Flower (Campanula). Large, showy, bell- shaped flowers of pure white, blue and purple. June to August, OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , &v. IS Handsome spike of blue. Lupin-shaped flowers; in June and July. Carnations. White, carmine, rosy pink and striped ; very beautiful and fragrant, continuing in flower a long time. Plant in pots in Fall, and grow in conservatory or parlor window. One of the best house plants. Chrysanthemums. The prettiest of late Autumn and early Winter flowering plants. In November and December there is nothing that will make such a cheerful display. Plant in pots and place them in the house where they will have the sun. The prevailing colors are white, yellow and red, the red being the least interesting. Columbine (Aquilegia). Well-known flowers, hanging from rather tall stems, about two feet high ; various colors Daisy ^Beilis). Red, white and pink, double and quilled. 76 IL LUSTRA TED DE SCRIP TIVE CATALOGUE The Dahlia is the grandest Autumn flower we have. Nothing is its equal in any respect in Septem- ber and October. It is in its glory when everything else is faded or fading, and surrenders only to the Frost King. Put Dahlia tubers in the ground when the season becomes warm, covering the neck some three inches. I f many shoots start, thin them out. After flowering, and before hard frosts, take up the plants, remove the tops, dry the bulbs a little, and put in the cellar unti Spring, when they oan be divided and replanted . Look at them occasionally to see that they are not shriveling from too dry an atmosphere, nor starting the eye early in consequence of too much moisture and warmth. The Dahlia is divided into three pretty distinct classes-the ordi- nary Snow Dahlia ; the Dwarf or Bedding Dahlia , making a thick, compact bush only eighteen inches in height, but with flowers of full size ; and the on or Bouquet, with small, very per- fect flowers, only from one to two inches in diameter, while the plant is of nearly the common size. As the Dahlia is a Fall flower, there is no need of planting before the middle of May, or even later. Dicentra Spectabilis, or Dielytra (Bleeding Heart). ... t A beautiful hardy border plant, with brilliant, rosy, heart-shaped flowers, hanging in great profu sion from a gracefully curved stem. Mav and June. Feverfew (Pyrethrum). Fine, double Aster-like flowers in profusion. Very desirable; white, blush, rose, scarlet and crimson. Forget-me-not (Myosotis). Beautiful and popular small plants ; white, blue and yellow. May to August. ’ Fox Glove (Digitalis). , , Long bell-shaped flowers, on stems three to four feet high ; white and red ; very showy. Jul> to September. Fraxinella (Dictamnus). A. strongly perfumed plant, with pretty spikes of white and reddish purple flowers in June. H ° lly There are very few plants in the world so grand, and yet so perfect and delicate as the Hollyhock. Its flowers are quite as double, and almost as pure and perfect as those of the Camellia, and when we remember that they mass around a column from three to five feet in height, we get some idea of their beauty. Seeds sown in the Spring produce plants that will bloom tile second Summer Plants set out in the Spring will flower about mid-Summer, and for several years if not allowed to bloom too freely the first year. We have excellent, healthy young plants grown from teed, that if planted in the Spring will flower the first Summer, and usually for two or three Summers after. The colors are nicely assorted, so that almost every color, from white to purple, may be expected. Milfoil (Achillea). Low growing plants, with abundant, showy flowers ; white and red. June to August. Perennial Larkspur. The Perennial Larkspur, like their relatives, the Annuals, commonly called Larkspurs, are valuable plants, and in no other way can we get such a grand and constant display of blue flowers. For- mosum is a most brilliant dark blue, by all odds the finest blue flower known among our hardy plants. The Chinese are generally of lighter shades, from lavender to deep blue . Perennial Phlox. The flowers of the Perennial Phlox are immense masses of bloom from the purest white to crirasoa They grow to a height of two feet or more and are perfectly hardy. SUMMER AND AUTUMN FLOWERING BULBS, THAT REQUIRE TAKING UP IN THE FALL, AND TO BE KEPT FROM FREEZING. Amaryllis. FORMOSISSIMA (Jacobean Lily)— Flowers large, deep red. JOIINSONIA— Dull brick red, with a white star center. Boussingaultia. . . . , a . BASSILOIDES (Madeira Vine)— An old, well-known climber; a rapid grower, with thick, fleshy leaves and white flowers, grand for trailing in a porch, over a window, or in any place where you desire a beautiful green. Gladi The S s'e are among the most showy and brilliant of all bulbous plants. Nature is nowhere more lavish of her paint than upon the flowers of the Gladiolus. They should be planted out of doors in the Spring-nevcr in the Fall, as the bulbs will not stand freezing. They are, however, excellent for window culture, planted in vases, either singly or in groups. Tigridigs^LL pLOWER— One of our favorite Summer-flowering bulbs, of the easiest culture, displaying their gorgeous, tulip-like flowers of orange and scarlet, daily from July to October. CONCHI FLORA— Yellow. PAVONIA— R~i. OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. &*c. 77 PHLOX. Tuberose. DOUBLE WHITE AND SINGLE — Flowers very fragrant. Flowers from 3 to 4 feet. Late Autumn. PEARL— Its vaiue over the common variety consists in its flowers being nearly double in size ; im- bricated like a rose, and its dwarf habit, growing only 18 inches to two feet. The fragrance and color same as common sort. Vallotta. PURPUREA — A very beautiful and showy Fall flowering, bulbous rooted plant; the flowers are borne on stems growing about 12 inches high, and consists of five or six Amaryllis-like flowers of a brilliant Roman purple color. FLOWERING BULBS TO BE PLANTED IN THE FALL. Crocus— In various colors. Colchicum Autumnale. Frittillaria Imperialis. CROWN IMPERIAL — Very showy plants ; are quite hardy and when the bulbs are once planted they need no further culture. Plant five inches deep, one foot apart. AURORA, CROWN ON CROWN, WILLIAM REX. Galanthus. SNOW DROP— This, the earliest of Spring flowering bulbs, is univer- sally admired for its elegant snow- white drooping blossoms. Hyacinths — Among the bulbs used for Win- ter flowers, the Hyacinth stands fore- most on the list. T wo methods are em- ployed in flowering the Hyacinth in Winter, one in glasses filled with water the other in pots or boxes of soiL HYACINTHS FLOWERING* IN WATER AND TULIPS IN EARTH. 78 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE Jonquils— Pretty varieties of the Narcissus, having a very agreeable fragrance ; adapted to either pots or out-door culture. The bulbs being small, six or eight may be put in a six -inch pot. Lilium (Lily). The Liliums are entirely hardy, and with a few exceptions quite fragrant and most of the varieties are exceedingly beautiful. AURATUM (Gold banded Lily of Japan). CANDIDUM (common white). CANDIDUM, fl. pi. — Double white flowering. LANCIFOLIUM ALBUM (white Japan). LANCIFOLIUM ROSEUM (rose spotted). LANCIFOLIUM RUBRUM (red spotted). TIGRINUM, fl. pi. (Double Tiger Lily)-Bright orange scarlet with dark spots. LANCIFOLIUM PUNCTATUM-White and pink. TENUFOLIUM — One of the earliest flowering Lilies ; foliage slender and flowers brilliant scarlet. This is a little beauty. UMBELLATUM — Vivid orange. Lily of the Valley— The Lily of the Valley is as hardy as 'any plant can possibly be, and when planted in the open ground will increase pretty rapidly. For the house we have what are called “ pips,” young roots with flowering stems, that will bloom in a few weeks after planting, and will flower well in baskets of damp moss, or potted. Pips for Winter flowering in the house, we can send out in December, as they will not suffer injury from frost. For the gar- den we can ship either in the Spring or Autumn. Narcissus— Garden Varieties. Admirably adapted for garden decoration in early Spring. They are easily cultivated ; hardy. Very showy and fragrant. SINGLE VARIETIES. BILFLORUS — White, with yellow cup. NANAS MAJOR. POETICUS — White, with red cup. TRILOBUS. DOUBLE VARIETIES. ALBA PLENO ODORATA — White, fragrant INCOMPARABLE— Yellow and Orange. ORANGE PHOENIX— Orange and Lemon. VAN SION (Double Daffodil) — Yellow. Polyanthus Narcissus. Beautiful early Spring flowers, produced in large clusters of white and yellow. £)uite fragrant, making them very valuable as parlor or conservatory ornaments. LILIUM AURATUM. Tulips. Owing to the late Spring frosts, bedding plants cannot safely be planted before the early Spring flow- ering bulbs are through blooming. Without these bulbs, for one or two months of beautiful Spring weather, our gardens would present a bare appearance. We know of nothing that for the amount of money invested will give a more gorgeous show during early Spring, and there is noth- ing more easily grown than the Tulip. They thrive well in almost any soil. Should be planted during October and November. nsriDiEix:. PAGE. 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