ation in the flower trade. In
Roses there is at present a large assortment offered. From the
modest Bon Silene, and its new competitor, Papa Gontier, up to the
magnificent American Beauty and Hybrid Perpetuals, may be found every
gradation of color, size and fragrance. Retail prices vary from 75
cts. per dozen for Bon Silenes and $1.50 to $2 for Perles, Niphetos,
etc., up to $3 and $4 for the best Mermets, Niels and La France;
Hybrids and Jacques of best quality bring from $6 to $9 per dozen. In
bulbous flowers a large variety is shown. Lily-of-the-Valley sells
for $1.50 per dozen sprays; Narcissus of various kinds, Hyacinths
and Tulips for $1 per dozen; Violets, 50 cts. per bunch; Pansies,
Mignonette, Heliotrope, Forget-me-not and Calendulas, 50 cts. per doz.
Long stemmed Carnations are to be had in great variety at 75 cts.
per dozen; Callas 25 cts. each, and Smilax 50 cts. a string. At this
season Smilax is at its best, being its time of flowering, and the
flowers are deliciously fragrant.

Publishers' Note.

A photogravure of Mr. A. St. Gaudens's bronze medallion of the late
Professor Asa Gray will be published as a supplement to the second
number of GARDEN AND FOREST.

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[Illustration: Advertisement - BEAUTIFUL TREES

For lawn and cemetery planting. These can now be furnished in great
variety, from our extensive collection, at reduced prices.

We have now on hand a large supply of the following rare BEECHES,
all of which have been recently transplanted, and are in consequence
abundantly furnished with fine roots:--

PURPLE-LEAVED BEECH.

From 6 to 10 feet high; elegant specimens. All were grafted from the
beautiful "Rivers' variety," so justly celebrated for the intense
blood-red color of its foliage.

WEEPING BEECH.

From 6 to 10 feet high, suitable for immediate effect, and well
supplied with decidedly pendulous branches.

CRESTED and FERN-LEAVED BEECHES.

We offer a superb stock of these, averaging in height from 5 or 6 to
10 feet, all well rooted and nicely furnished.

In EVERGREENS

We have now in stock a large supply of AMERICAN, SIBERIAN and GOLDEN
ARBOR VITAES, BALSAM FIRS, HEMLOCKS and NORWAY SPRUC