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Althea Frutex-Rose of Sharon. This is really one of the most showy and beautiful flowering shrubs; the flowers are of large size, very double and full, and of various brilliant and striking colors. It blooms freely during August and September when scarcely any other tree or shrub is in blossom. Double Rose-15 cents. Double Variegated-Pink and white. 15 cents. Folia Variegata - Leaves conspicuously margined creamy white, flowers double purple. 25 cents.

Azalea Ponticum. A fine hardy shrub, producing an abundance of bright yellow flowers in early Spring. 35 cents.

Cornus Sanguinea. A strong-growing shrub, with clusters of fine white flowers; the stem and branches turning blood red in Winter, 20 cents.

Calycanthus- Sweet-Scented Shrub. Fowers [Flowers] purple, very double and deliciously fragrant; remains in bloom for a long time; a very desirable shrub. 20 cents.

Corcorus Japonica. A slender shrub four or five feet high, with beautiful double yellow blossoms from July to October. 15 cts.

Corcorus Japonica -Variegata. Similar to the preceding, with foliage variegated green and white. 15 cents.

Deutzias. Crenata (fl. pl.)-Flowers double white, tinged with pink. 15 cents. Gracilis (Slender Branched)- A very desirable dwarf-growing variety. Flowers pure white. A valuable plant for Winter blooming. 15 cents. Crenate Leaved (Crenata)-Strong grower, profuse bloomer. 15 cents. Crenata (fl. alba pleno)-A very valuable variety of strong growth, producing its pure white double flowers in abundance. 15 cents.

Exochordia Grandiflora. A very beautiful and rare shrub, with large and distinct pure white flowers in May. 35 cents.

Forsythia Fortuni. An upright growing shrub with bright green foliage; flowers bright yellow, dropping before the leaves appear. A fine early flowering shrub. 15 cents.

Upright Honeysuckles. Red Tartarian -Beautiful pink and rose color blossoms in June. 15 cents. White Tartarian-Flowers white; blooms in May and June. 15 cents.

Hawthorns. A well known family of moderate sized trees bearing a profusion of flowers in May. The double flowering varieties are especially beautiful. Double Scarlet-Flowers deep crimson, with scarlet shade, very double. 50 cents. Double White-Small double daisy-like flowers in clusters. 50 cents. Double Pink-Double pink or rose flowers with white tips. 50 cents.

Hydrangea-Paniculata Grandifiora. Syn. H. Deutziafolia. This is one of the most valuable hardy shrubs in cultivation. It attains a height of three or four feet, and is perfectly hardy in all parts of the country. The flowers are white, borne in immense pyramidal panicles nearly a foot in length. The plants should be cut back every Spring at least one-half of the last season's growth, as the flowers are borne on new wood and are much finer when the plants are treated in this way. Fine for cemetery decoration. 25 cents.

Purple Fringe. A beautiful, distinct, large shrub, much admired for its long, feathery flower stalks, which give the tree the

[Right Column.] appearance of being covered with a cloud of smoke. 20 cents.

Lilacs. White and purple. 15 cents.

Pyrus Japonica-Scarlet Japan Quince. Blooms early in Spring; flowers bright scarlet; very hardy. 20 cents.

Pyrus Japonica Alba-Blush Japan Quince. A very beautiful variety of the Pyrus, with delicate white and blush flowers. 20 cents.

Philadelphus or Mock Orange- Grandiflora. A large growing shrub; flowers snow-white in great profusion. June to July. 15 cents.

Philadelphus-Flore Pleno. A dwarf variety, with double cream-colored flowers. 20 cents.

Rhododendron, or Rose Bay. The most magnificent hardy evergreen shrub that grows, with broad, thick evergreen foliage of glossy richness which is almost hidden in May and June by a splendid array of beautiful flowers in clusters, each cluster large enough for a lady's bouquet. Catawbiense Seedlings-9 to 10 inches, $1. Choice named sorts-9 to 10 inches, $2.

Spireas. Beautiful shrubs of the easiest culture; very desirable for shrubberies or the flower garden. Billardii-Rose-colored flowers in spikes. 15 cents. Callosa Alba- A white flowering variety, of dwarf habit, very fine. 15 cents. Chamoedrifolia-One of the most desirable of the Spireas, with small wiry branches covered in June with clusters of white flowers. 20 cents. Eximia-Spikes of bright rose-colored flowers, very free bloommg. 15 cents. Grandiflora-A very desirable variety, having large rose-colored flowers. 15 cents. Profuse Flowering-Flowers white; a great bloomer. 15 cents. Prunifolia- A beautiful Spirea; its flowers are like double, small white daisies; blooms early. 15 cents. Reevesii (fl. pl.)-Double white flowers in clusters; very fine. 15 cents. Thunbergia-A pretty white flowering variety with narrow linear leaves, valuable for forcing. 20 cents. Van Houtte-A strong grower; flowers pure white, in clusters; fine. 15 cents.

Viburnum Opulus-Snow Ball. A well-known shrub; attains the height of 8 or 10 feet, produces its snowy-white flowers in large balls or masses in June. 10 cents.

Viburnum Plicatum-Japan Snow Ball. A beautiful shrub of moderate upright growth, with crinkled or plicated rich green leaves. The flowers are white, and are larger and more solid than those of the common Snow Ball. 15 cents.

White Fringe. A tall growing shrub with large, deep green foliage, pure white, drooping, fringe-like flowers; extremely desirable. 35 cents.

Weigelas. Hortensis Nivea-Flowers pure white, foliage large, habit vigorous, a very profuse bloomer. 35 cents. Hortensis Rubra-Flowers deep red when in bud, and nearly white inside when fully open. 15 cents. Hendersoni- Flowers rose color; fine. 15 cents. Rosea-A beautiful shrub with rose-colored flowers, in May and June. 15 cents. Rosea, Nana Variegata-One of the most conspicuous shrubs that we cultivate, leaves beautifully margined creamy white; flowers pink. It is a dwarf grower and admirably adapted to small lawns and gardens. 15 cents. We will send 10 shrubs, each labeled, our selection of varieties, for $1.

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[Top half of page] [Left Column.] Handy Ornamental Climbing Vines. Ampelopsis. Quinquefolia (American Ivy)-A perfectly hardy climber of rapid growth; fine for covering walls or unsightly objects. 15 cents. Tricolor-A variety with leaves beautifully mottled creamy white. 25 cents. Veitchii-A hardy climbing plant from Japan. It is a splendid plant for covering unsightly objects, as it clings to stone-work, etc., with the greatest tenacity. The foliage is a bright, glossy green, shaded with purple, changing in Fall to the brightest tints of scarlet, crimson and orange. 20 cents.

Akebia Quinata. A very beautiful, perfectly hardy, fast growing Japan vine, with magnificent foliage, producing flowers in large clusters of chocolate-purple color; possessing a most delicious perfume; unsurpassed for covering trellises and verandas, the foliage never being attacked by insects. 15 cents.

Bigonia-Radicans. Trumpet Flower-A rapid growing climber, with large scarlet, trumpet-shaped flowers. 20 cents.

Dutchman's Pipe-Aristolochia Sipho. A magnificent hardy vine of rapid growth, with very large heart shaped leaves and brownish flowers resembling in shape a miniature pipe; splendid for archways or verandas. Strong plants, 75 cents each.

Honeysuckles. Aurea Reticulata-A variety with beautifully variegated foliage; the leaves are netted and veined with [Right Column.] clear yellow; flowers yellow and fragrant. 10 cents. Chinese Twining-Blooms at intervals through the Summer, and relains its foliage late in Winter; flowers nearly white, quite distinct. 10 cents. Halliana-Color white, changing to yellow, very fragrant; blooms from June to November. 10 cents. Magnevillea-Flowers yellowish white, fragrant; evergreen in Winter. 10 cents. Monthly Fragrant-A fine, rapid growing variety; flowers large and very fragrant; color red and yellow; a constant bloomer. 15 cents. Scarlet Trumpet- A strong rapid grower; blooms very freely the entire season; bright red trumpet-shaped flowers. 10 cents.

Wisteria. This is one of the most popular of our hardy vines, growing very rapidly, climbing to a height of fifty feet or more, and when in bloom is truly magnificent. It flowers in early spring, in long drooping racemes, resembling in size and shape a bunch of grapes. Brachybotria Rubra-Flowers reddish purple. 25 cents. Chinese (Sinensis)-Flowers in clusters, pale blue; sometimes gives a second crop of flowers in the Fall. 20 cents. Sinensis Alba-Flowers borne in long drooping clusters, as in the blue variety; pure white in color, making a most striking and elegant contrast. 75 cents. Magnifica-Flowers in dense drooping racemes of pale lilac; of the same size as the Chinese; vigorous and perfectly hardy. 20 cents. We will send eight climbing vines, each labeled, our selection of varieties, for $1.

[Lower Half of page] Hardy Ornamental Trees.

[Left Column.] Evergreens. In the following list we quote only such sizes as can be sent by mail. Norway Spruce-When planted alone on the lawn makes a majestic pyramid of living green from base to summit, perfectly hardy to withstand the severest cold of our Northern Winters or the greatest heat of Summer. Unrivalled as a screen or wind-break. No evergreen excels it in safety of transplanting, in close, compact habit of growth and in endurance of close pruning from year to year without injury. Two years, 3 to 4 inches, 10 cents each; 50 cents per 10; $2 per 100; 4 years, 4 to 6 inches, 20 cents each; 75 cents per 10; $4 per 100. Arbor Vitae (Golden)-A beautiful variety of Chinese, compact and globular in form; color a lively yellowish green; not quite hardy at the North; should be planted in a shady situation. 4 to 6 inches, 75 cents. American Arbor Vitae-A hardy pyramidal tree when grown singly and properly sheared, a handsome object; planted closely it makes a compact and beautiful hedge of light green. 4 to 6 inches, 15 cents each; 75 cents per 10; $6 per 100. Arbor Vitae (Semper Aurea)-A variety of the Aurea of dwarf habit, but free growth, retaining its golden tint all the year round. One of the very best of the golden variegated Evergreens. 75 cents. Arbor Vitae Ericoides (Heath Leaved Arbor Vitae)- A very pretty dense little shrub, of the Tom Thumb type. 25 cents. Arbor Vitae (Pumila)-A little dwarf, very fine both in color and form. 5 to 6 inches, 35 cents. Arbor Vitae (Pyramidalis)- An exceedingly beautiful, bright variety resembling the Irish Juniper in form; foliage deep green, color well retained in Winter; perfectly hardy. Should have a place in every collection. 6 to 8 inches, 35 cents.

[Right Column.] Arbor Vitae (Tom Thumb)-A very small, compact little Evergreen; very fine foliage. Makes a beautiful ornament for a small yard or cemetery lot; fine for low hedges. 4 to 6 inches, 25 cents. Arbor Vitae (Compacta), "Parson's."-A very compact variety; hardy and desirable. 5 to 6 inches, 25 cents. Arbor Vitae (Hoveyi)-A small tree, globular in form; foliage light green with a golden tinge, and very compact, hardy. 4 to 5 inches, 35 cents. Cupressus Nutkaensis-A very fine Evergreen from Nootka Sound. One of the best; foliage dark green; perfectly hardy. 6 to 8 inches, 50 cents. Holly (English)-Deep green, glossy, shining leaves with bright red berries through the Winter. Largely used in Christmas decorations. 50 cents. Lawson's Cypress-A most desirable tree from California, with elegant drooping branches, and feathery foliage of a dark glossy green hue. 5 to 6 inches, 35 cents. Irish Juniper-Erect and formal in habit; foliage deep green and very compact, making splendid column, sometimes 15 or 20 feet high[.] Much used in cemeteries. 4 to 6 inches; 25 cents. Swedish Juniper-Not quite so erect in g owth [growth] as the Irish; foliage light yellowish green. It attains a height of 10 or 15 feet, perfectly hardy. 4 to 6 inches; 25 cents each. Juniperus Suecica Nana-A dwarf variety, compact habit of growth, foliage light, not changing in winter; perfectly hardy. 4 to 5 inches, 35 cents. Pine (Austrian)-A strong hardy grower, fine for wind-breaks; grows rapidly on light, sandy soils; hardy. 4 to 6 inches, 25 cents. Pine (Scotch) -Like the preceding, its quick, strong growth makes it valuable for protective screens; very hardy. 4 to 6 inches. 25 cents.

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Podocarpus Nubigens-A rare Evergreen from Japan; erect like the Irish Yew, with heavier and denser foliage. 4 to 5 inches, 50 cents. Retinospora Plumosa-An exceedingly handsome, small Evergreen from Japan, with feathery, light green foliage. 4 to 5 inches, 35 cents. Retinospora Plumosa Aurea-Like the preceding, a plant of great beauty, soft, plume-like foliage, of a golden color, close and compact habit; should be in every amateur collection. 4 to 5 inches, 35 cents. Yew (Elegantissima)-An erect little tree with variegated leaves; valuable at the South. 4 to 5 inches, 50 cents. Yew (Irish)-Upright in growth, with dense foliage, of a dark somber hue; not quite hardy here; valuable at the South for cemeteries or small yards[.] 3 to 4 inches, 35 cents. Box Tree-A fine, small Evergreen, with pale green leaves. Can be trained in any desirable form by shearing. 3 to 4 inches, 20 cents, 4 to 6 inches, 25 cents.

Catalpa Speciosa-(Hardy, or Western Catalpa.[)] This remarkable and valuable variety of the Catalpa is a native of the Mississippi Valley. It differs distinctly from the common Catalpa Bignonoides. It was discovered by Dr. J. A. Warder, N. Y., and J. C. Teas, at Dayton, Ohio, in 1853. The two varieties there growing side by side, their flowers differing so widely in time of blooming showed their difference. But at Dayton the tender varieties stood their Winters, and they did not know that their favorite tree was so much more hardy than the old common variety to stand the Winters of our bleak prairies. This remained for us, here in Iowa, to give it the test of hardiness. It has a record of standing from fifty to one hundred years in the ground in the shape of stockades, gate posts, fence posts, foot logs, etc., without rotting in the least. The following is from the report of John C. Teas, who Mr. Barney of Dayton, O., sent out in 1878, in company with Dr. Warder, to explore the woods of the Mississippi Valley, to learn its native place and habits of growth. "Of all the trees that have been suggested as adapted to the formation of timber plantations, the Catalpa Speciosa stands pre-eminent. Its exceedingly rapid growth; its adaptation to almost all soils and situations; its wide range of latitude, extending from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico; its extraordinary success on the western and north-western prairies; the case and certainty with which it is transplanted; its strong vitality and freedom from disease and insects; the incomparable value of its timber for the most important as well as minor uses for which the timber is needed; the almost imperishable nature of the wood when used for posts, railroad cross-ties and in other exposed situations; to say nothing of the handsome and stately appearance of the tree and the unrivalled beauty of its flowers, all point to the Catalpa Speciosa, as the tree to plant." Mr. Suel Foster of Iowa, says: "My experience for twenty-five years with the Hardy Catalpa (they give me the credit of giving it the name of Hardy), assures me that it is by far the most valuable tree the farmer can plant, for post timber, and for almost all the uses timber and wood is used for on the farm, or for railroad ties, and for commercial purposes. Set a line of trees where you want a permanent fence, for posts to attach the wire to, and for wind-breaks. The Catalpa planted in a rich soil and well-cultivated will in five years grow large enough for fence posts. In ten years for telegraph poles. In twenty years for railroad ties, piles or bridge timbers. In from thirty to forty years for saw logs. It takes on as smooth a polish for cabinet-making purposes as black walnut or black cherry, and in time, it will take the place of these valuable varieties of timber, which will soon become exhausted at the present rate of consumption. The Catalpa, having a leaf as large as the sunflower, is a disinfectant, and will draw malarial diseases from the atmosphere and make our country more healthy than it now is. The Western Hardy Catalpa is hardy enough to stand the climate as far north as the cottonwood, elm, and, soft maple or box elder will succeed. Catalpa

[Right Column.] seed germinates very readily. It should be planted in early Spring, about the time of corn planting, in drills about three feet apart; sow rather thin in drill, say one seed to the inch of drill, cover not over one-half an inch deep, and if the season is dry, walk along the drills heel and toe, so as to press every inch of the soil down. In this way the seed will produce about 80 per cent of plants. Cultivate the same as you would a row of corn, and at the end of the season they will be from one to three feet high. Prices of seedlings by mail, 6 to 8 inches, ten cents each; 30 cents per 10; 75 for $1. Large 3 year old seedlings by freight or express, 100, $5; 1,000, $35. Prices of seed, pkt, 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50; lb. $1.50; 4 lbs. $5; 10 lbs. $10.

Deciduous Trees. Ash-Leaved Maple-A distinct variety, making a handsome lawn tree. 6 to 10 inches, 15 cents; $1.00 for 12; $2.00 for 100. Norway Maple-A native of Europe. A large, handsome tree, with broad, deep green shining foliage; very desirable for street, park or lawn. 10 to 12 inches. 25 cents. Sycamore Maple-A handsome tree from Europe, of rapid, upright, growth and large foliage. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents. Silver Leaved Maple-A hardy, rapid-growing native tree of large size[.] Valuable for producing a quick shade. Excellent for street planting. 15 cents. $1 for 12; $2 for 100. American Linden or Basswood-A rapid-growing, beautiful tree, with very large leaves and fragrant flowers. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents. European Linden-A very fine pyramidal tree with large leaves and fragrant flowers. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents[.] Mountain Ash (European)-A fine hardy tree; head dense and regular; covered from July till Winter with great clusters of bright red berries. 8 to 12 inches, 25 cents. Magnolia Acuminata (Cucumber Magnolia)-A beautiful pyramidal tree, attaining height from 50 to 80 feet; has bluish green leaves 6 to 9 inches long. 4 to 6 inches, 25 cents[.] White Flowering Horse Chestnut-The well-known European species very handsome; has magnificent spikes of white flowers. As a lawn tree or for the street, it has no superior. One year, 25 cents. Tulip Tree (Whitewood)-One of our largest native trees, with broad, glossy, fiddle-shaped leaves and beautiful tulip-like flowers. 25 cents. White Ash-A rapid growing native tree, of fine symmetrical outline. A valuable street or park tree, and should be extensively planted for timber, as the demand for it is very great for the manufacture of agricultural implements, railway cars, etc. One year 15 cents; $1 for 12; $2 for 100. Lombardy Poplar-A native of Europe. Remarkable for its erect growth and tall spire-like form. 25 cents. Silver-Leaved Poplar-A tree of rapid growth and spreading habit. Leaves glossy green above, and white as snow beneath. 25 cents. Laurel Leaved Willow-A splendid ornamental small tree, with large, glossy laurel-like leaves. Whence its name. 25 cents. Balsam Poplar, or Balm of Gilead-A remarkable rapid growing tree, with luxuriant, glossy foliage. 25 cents. Birch, Cut-Leaved Weeping-Beyond question one of the most elegant of all weeping or pendulous trees. Its tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, graceful, drooping habit, silvery white bark and delicately cut foliage, presents a combination of attractive characteristics rarely met with in a single tree. 75 cents. Weeping Willow (Babylonica)-A well-known and most graceful tree of large size. Its fresh, bright green tint, and its long, wavy branchlets make it very attractive. 25 cents. Wisconsin Weeping Willow-A fine, drooping habit in the style of Babylonica with the additional merit of being entirely hardy as far North as Wisconsin[.] 25 cents.

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Trees, Plants, and Shrubs By Express or Freight Only.

Trees, shrubs, or plants from this list can be sent only by freight or express. They are all strong and healthy from open ground, as early as the ground can be worked in spring. Stock in this list is supplied by a reliable nurseryman, and will be shipped direct from the nursery in Des Moines about April 15th. Of apples we offer about 150 varieties and can generally supply any kind ordered. We can most cordially recommend all to try these. They are A1 in quality and you will see that our prices are below those of many other nurserymen. There are no premiums or discounts on this list. Twenty-five or over sold at 100 rates.

[Left Column, table] [column headings: Each. Per Doz. Per 100.] Apple Trees-No. 1, 4 to 6 feet, select. [Each] $30. [Per 100] $20.00. Second selection, 4 to 5 feet. [Each] 20. [Per 100] 15.00.

Crab Apples - Transcendent, Hyslop, Quaker Beauty and many others. [Each] 40. [Per 100] 4.00.

Cherries-Early Richmond, English Morello, Gov. Wood and Montmorency, 4 to 6 feet. [Each] 75. [Per Doz.] 7.50.

Plums-4 to 6 feet, a fine assortment. [Each] 75. [Per Doz.] 7.50.

Pears - Bartlett, Clapp's, Duchess, Vicar, Keiffer and many others both standard and dwarf, 4 to 6 feet. [Each] 75. [Per Doz.] 7.50.

Mulberry-Leading varieties. [Each] 50. [Per Doz.] 5,00.

Grapes-Concord, 1 year, No. 1. [Per Doz.] 1.25. [Per 100] 10.00. Concord, 2 year, No. 1. [Per Doz.] 1.50. [Per 100] 12.00. Worden, best early, hardy as Concord, 2 years. [Per Doz.] 2.50. [Per 100] 17.00. Martha, Elvira, and Roger' Hybrids and many other kinds, 2 years. [Per Doz.] 2.50. [Per 100] 17.00. Prentiss and Pocklington, white, new. [Each] 1.00. [Per Doz.] 10.00.

Currants-Best sorts, 2 years. [Per Doz.] 1.50. [Per 100] 10.00.

Gooseberries-Two years, Houghton. [Per Doz.] 1.50. [Per 100] 10.00. Two years, Downing. [Per Doz.] 2.00. [Per 100] 12.00.

Raspberries - Mammoth Cluster, Turner, etc. [Per Doz.] 1.00. [Per 100] 6.00. Gregg, Cuthbert and Thwack. [Per Doz.] 1.25. [Per 100] 7.00.

Blackberries-Snyder, hardy, abundant bearer; best. [Per Doz.] 1.00. [Per 100] 6.00.

Strawberry-Wilson, Crescent, Cumberland, Triumph, Chas. Downing, Kentucky, Seth Boyden and Downer's Prolific. [Per Doz.] 35. [Per 100] 1.50.

Huckleberry. [Per Doz.] 2.50.

Evergreens -Scotch Pine, 2 feet. [Each] 30. Austrian Pine, 18 inches. [Each] 25. Norway Spruce. [Each] 25. Norway Spruce, 2 to 5 feet, per foot, 20 cts. Riga Pine, 6 to 9 inches. [Each] 25. Red Cedar, 10 to 14 inches. [Each] 25. Red Cedar, for lawns, 3 to 4 feet. [Each] 75.

[Right Column.] [column headings: Each.] Balsam Fir, 10 to 14 inches. [Each] 25. Siberian Arbor Vitae, 2 feet. ... 60. American White Spruce, 2 feet, fine. [Each] 50. Silver Spruce and Douglass Fir, from Colorado, 10 to l4 inches, each. 50.

Deciduous Ornamental Trees- Catalpa and Silver Birch, 6 to 8 feet, each. 50. Catalpa and Silver Birch, 4 to 6 feet. [Each] 40. Mountain Ash, 3 to 5 feet. [Each] 60.

Weeping Trees-Kilmarnock Willow and Cut-leaved Weeping Birch, 4 feet, each. 1.00. Weeping Mountain Ash, fine, 5 feet. [Each] 1.50. Wisconsin Weeping Willow and Silver Maple, 5 to 6 feet each. 75.

Shrubs- Weigelias, Snowball, Flowering Almond, Hydrangea, Lilac, Dogwood, Barberry, Tree Honeysuckle, Rose Acacia, a large collection of the finest Spireas. [Each] 50.

Vines and Creepers-Ampelopsis, Bignonia, Honeysuckle, Wisteria, Bittersweet, etc. [Each] 50.

Peonias-Dielytras. [Each] 50.

Hardy Roses. All should have some of these beautiful outdoor Roses. The following are the best varieties. Prairie Queen-Bright pink, climbing, each. ... 75. Baltimore Belle-Pale blush, variegated, climbing, each. ... 75. Augusta Mie-Large, clear, bright pink, very fragrant, each. ... 75. Gen. Washington-Bright vermilion rose; large, fine form, perfectly double, and a very free bloomer, each. ... 75. Madame Plantier-Pure white flower of most perfect form; blooms only in spring; but is literally covered with flowers then; beautiful for cemetery decoration, each. ... 75. Barberry Plants-Per 100. ... 4.00.

[Bottom third of page] Flower Plant and Bulb Department. We have recently purchased two well-stocked greenhouses, and are better prepared than ever before to supply the great demand for plants and cut flowers. During the past year we have filled an immense number of orders for plants, and sent them by mail and express to all parts of the United States. Our system of packing is so very complete that plants arrive in as perfect condition after traveling many hundred miles as they are when packed. Our plants are all grown for the mail trade and growing them in the immense quantities we do, for this purpose, we are enabled to keep our stock more complete and the plants in better condition than many other dealers. They are all strong, healthy and vigorous. They are sent by mail, post paid, at the prices named, provided the order is not less than $1.00, or if less than $1.00 is ordered, 10 cents extra must accompany each order, for extra work and postage. Suppose you send only 10 cents or 15 cents for a plant; it takes nearly that in time and postage to fill your order, and we have nothing left. Sending for part of the dollar in seeds or something else, and then making out with plants from this department, will not do. The order must be for $1.00 in flower plants or bulbs, or the ten cents extra must be sent. We would advise all who want many plants to have them sent by express, as we will then send much larger plants than can be sent by mail, and enough extras to cover your express charges. Customers wishing plants in the fall are requested to send for our special list of winter blooming plants and bulbs, which will be issued about Sept. 1st.

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[Left Column.] Abutilons, or Flowering Maples. Beautiful greenhouse shrubs blooming almost the entire year. Well adapted and popular for house culture or bedding.

[table] [column heading: Each.] Abutilon Boule de Neige-Pure white. [Each] 20. Arthur Belsham-Dark crimson. [Each] 20. Thompsoni-Leaves mottled, golden yellow. [Each] 20. Mesopotamicum-Trailing; flower scarlet and yellow. [Each] 20.

Achania Malvaviscus-Similar to above; bright scarlet flowers; always in bloom. [Each] 20.

Achryanthes-Bright leaved bedding plants; used largely in ribbon beds; four fine sorts. Per doz. $1.00. [Each] 10.

Ageratums-Well known favorites, free blooming; pretty for bouquets; three varieties. [Each] 15.

Alternanthera-Beautiful, bright leaved, variegated foliage plants, almost indispensable for ribbon beds and borders. Per doz. $1.00. [Each] 10.

Aloysia Citriodora-The well known Lemon Verbena; leaves have a delightful fragrance. [Each] 20.

Alyssum (Sweet)-New variegated leaved double. [Each] 15. [Alyssum]-Double White and Giganteum, each. ... 10.

Aspedistra Lurida Var.-Dark, glossy, green leaves, with broad stripes of white; remarkable for producing its flowers under the surface of the earth; easily grown. [Each] 25.

Astilbe Japonica (Spirea Japonica)-. [Each] 20.

Agave (Century Plant)-Plain and variegated, large plants $1 to $5; small size. [Each] 25.

Anthericum, Variegatum-Leaves variegated white and green stripes, a splendid basket or pot plant. [Each] 20.

Begonias-Flowering. This beautiful class of plants are deservedly popular, the beauty of foliage combined with their graceful flowers and free blooming qualities [illegible] to make them one of the most desirable classes of plants grown and should be found in every collection of window plants.

[table] [column heading: Each.] Begonia Rubra-Large, bright, scarlet flowers. [Each] 20. Hybrida Multiflora-Rosy, pink flowers one of the best for winter blooming. [Each] 10. Richardsoni-Flowers white, very pretty. [Each] 15. Saundersoni-Flowers bright scarlet. [Each] 10. Zebrina-Foliage very dark green, veins marked silvery white; flowers white. [Each] 10. Weltoniensis-One of the best; pink flowers. [Each] 10. Washingtoniana - Similar to above; white flowers. [Each] 15. Metallica-A free flowering variety. [Each] 25. Rex-Ornamental leaved; grown for the beauty of their foliage. [Each] 20. Tuberous Rooted. [Each] 50.

Browallia Elata- A valuable winter flowering plant; blue flowers. [Each] 10.

Bryophyllum-Curious from its manner of leaf rooting. [Each] 15.

Bouvardia-One of our most useful winter blooming plants. [Each] 20.

Calla Ethiopica (Lily of the Nile)-A favorite wherever known. Large, white flowers; excellent for aquariums. [Each] 35.

Calla, Spotted-Leaved or Richardia. [Each] 35.

Cactus-A very large variety. [Each] 25.

Crasulas-Winter-blooming plants; star-shaped flowers. [Each] 15.

Carnations-One of the best plants for bedding out in summer, and if taken up in fall and potted will bloom well during winter; $2 per doz. [Each] 20.

Cuphea Platacentra or Cigar Plant. [Each] 10.

Centaurea-White foliage plants, commonly called Dusty Miller. Nothing excels this for borders or use in cemeteries; two sorts; $1.50 per doz.. [Each] 15.

Clabosia-Yellow flowering shrub. [Each] 35.

Chrysanthemum-Blooms during November and December, when there are but few other plants in bloom. Nothing excels it. [Each] 15.

Coleus-The best, cheapest and most popular ornamental-leaved bedding plants grown. There is almost an endless variety in their colors and markings; per doz., $1. [Each] 10.

Cereus Grandiflorus-(Night-Blooming Cereus). [Each] 25. [Cereus Grandiflorus]-Large-size plants. [Each] 1.00.

Cinerarias- White foliage plants; two sorts. [Each] 15.

Cocoloba Plataclada-Curious flat stem. [Each] 10.

Cyperius Alternifolius or Umbrella plant. [Each] 20.

Cyclamen Persicum- This plant is well adapted

[Right Column.] [column heading: Each.] for window culture and will give more flowers for less culture than almost any plant that we know of. The leaves are as beautiful as the flowers; winter blooming. [Each] 20.

Daisies, Double-All colors mixed; per doz., $1. [Each] 10.

Euphorbia Splendens-Curious plant, covered with thorns one-half inch long. Blossoms freely the year round; scarlet flowers. [Each] 30.

Echeveria- An interesting class of plants now attracting censiderable [considerable] attention; useful for rockeries. etc. [Each] 20.

Epiphyllum Truncatum-(Lobster-leaved Cactus). [Each] 15.

Eupatorium Riparium-Winter blooming plants, bearing clusters of white flowers. [Each] 15.

Euonymus-Evergreen shrubs; three varieties. [Each] 15.

Eucharis Amazonica (Lily of the Amazon)-Pure white, star-shaped flowers, four inches in diameter; fragrant. [Each] 50c and 1.00.

Fabiania Imbricata. [Each] 15.

Feverfew, Double White- Produces an abundance of white flowers all summer. [Each] 10. Golden Feather-Useful for ribbon beds and borders. [Each] 10.

Fuchsias. Universally acknowledged to be the most elegant of all flowers. Nothing can surpass them in beauty, as they are always delicate in coloring and exquisitely graceful in form. Fuchsia Avalanche-Crimson sepals, double purple corrolla. [Each] 15. Black Prince-Splendid; large expanded reddish rose corrolla; waxy, carmine sepals; constant bloomer. [Each] 15. Carl Holt-Sepals white; corolla crimson-striped white. [Each] 15. Earl of Beaconsfield-Long tube; single, carmine. [Each] 15. Mad. Van Der Strass-Scarlet sepals; large, double white corolla; excellent. [Each] 15. Model-Pink sepals; double white corrolla. [Each] 15. Speciosa-Best blooming variety; tube and sepals blue; corolla bright crimson. [Each] 10. And many other varieties.

Ficus Repens-A plant of trailing habit. [Each] 15.

Festuca-Ornamental grass for baskets. [Each] 10.

Ferns-In variety. [Each] 15 to 50.

Funkia Alba (Day Lily)-White. [Each] 25.

Farfugium Grandes-Thick, leathery, dark green leaves, with yellow spots. [Each] 35.

Gloxinias-Summer-blooming greenhouse plants. [Each] 50.

Geraniums Are the most useful and popular plants in cultivation. We have a very large variety of the best single and double sorts, comprising all colors known in Geraniums. We name a few of the leading varieties:

Single Flowering Varieties. Gen. Grant-Clear bright scarlet. [Each] 10. Guinea-Orange yellow. [Each] 15. Gen. Garfield-Bright scarlet, large eye. [Each] 10. I've Got It - New, pure white. [Each] 20. Jealousy-Orange scarlet, with a yellowish hue. [Each] 15. New Life-Scarlet, distinctly striped white. [Each] 20. Orange Bower or Peach Blossom - Center of flower bright orange, variegated white. [Each] 15. Queen of the West-Orange rose. [Each] 10. William Cullen Bryant-Rich pure scarlet. [Each] 10. Wellington-Crimson maroon. [Each] 10.

Double Flowering Varieties. Asa Gray-Clear salmon. [Each] 10. Asteroid-Crimson. [Each] 10. Bishop Wood-Carmine scarlet and vermilion. [Each] 10. Candissima Plena-Double, pure white. [Each] 20. E. Lauth-Violet crimson. [Each] 10. Falcon de Neige-New, white. [Each] 20. Hazel Kirke-Rich purple crimson. [Each] 10. Henry Cannell-Brilliant scarlet. [Each] 10. James A. Garfield-Clear pink. [Each] 15. Jewell-Full double, bright red. [Each] 10. Mad. Baltet-White, changing to pink. [Each] 10. Mons. Lowagie-Scarlet shaded orange. [Each] 10. Mad. Thibaut-Rose shaded carmine violet. [Each] 10. M. Pasteur-Red shaded orange. [Each] 10. Naomi-Bluish pink. white center. [Each] 15.