. These are situated at Riverton, N. J., about nine miles from Phila- delphia, and cover over 100 acres of ground, nearly seven of which are covered with 87 large modern greenhouses. Volumes have been written about this establishment in the horticultural press on both sides of the Atlantic, and we will here but briefly outline the scope of the various departments. New and Rare Plants and Bulbs. (See pages 98 to 104 of this catalogue.) We take pains to test all new and. rare plants, and yearly our own representatives make a tour of the leading horticultural centres of the world in quest of nove
. These are situated at Riverton, N. J., about nine miles from Phila- delphia, and cover over 100 acres of ground, nearly seven of which are covered with 87 large modern greenhouses. Volumes have been written about this establishment in the horticultural press on both sides of the Atlantic, and we will here but briefly outline the scope of the various departments. New and Rare Plants and Bulbs. (See pages 98 to 104 of this catalogue.) We take pains to test all new and. rare plants, and yearly our own representatives make a tour of the leading horticultural centres of the world in quest of novelties. We have the pleasure of presenting this year one of the most valuable decora- tive plants ever discovered, viz.: the Golden Pandanus, which is fully described on page 103. Many others of the new things offered on the above-noted pages are sure to become popular. A Bit of Our Rockery where Many Interesting Hardy Flow- ers are Planted for Trial. Aquatic Department. (See pages 105 to 113.) The most extensive and complete in the world, many acres of artificial and natural ponds being required to produce the stock which we now ship to every part of the civilized world. Garden and Greenhouse Plants and Bulbs. (See pages 114 to 146.) This department, which includes such popular favorites as Cannas, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias. Gladiolus, Geraniums, etc., will be found very complete, only the very choicest varieties in each class being offered. Palms, Ferns and other decorative stock are grown by the million
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