Title: Annual descriptive catalogue : seeds &c.
Identifier: CAT31282554 (find matches)
Year: 1897 (1890s)
Authors: Joseph Breck & Sons; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Massachusetts Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Joseph Breck & Sons
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS (CORPO R ATION) . PLANT DEPARTMENT. To this important branch of our business we are giving much attention, and are in a position, second to none, to supply Fruit Trees, Shade and Ornamental Trees, Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Vines, Her- baceous and Summer Bedding Plants, etc., in all desirable varieties and sizes, at lowest prices. We shall be glad to advise intending buyers as to selection, and also furnish plans and estimates for laying out and planting ornamental grounds. While we exercise the greatest care to have all Nursery stock pure and reliable, we sell no Trees, Plants, Shrubs or other Nursery stock with warranty, express or implied, in any respect. If the purchaser does not accept these goods on these terms, they must be returned at once. ROSES.
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The Roses we offer are from the Nurseries of one of the most renowned and extensive growers in Britain. They were grown on a clay soil, in an exposed situation, near the sea, which insures thrifty growth, ripe wood and hardiness. They are all budded very low on the stock, and have fine roots. The list of varieties is revised, and contains nothing but the really most desirable and distinct kinds. PLANTING. If possible, select a position sheltered from high winds but open to sunshine. If the soil is not naturally suitable it must be improved — if light, by the addition of rich loam and decomposed cow or stable manure, well worked in ; where stiff and heavy, good drainage and rough stable manure are the essentials. When planting, carefully prune all dead or bruised roots or branches, spread the root fibres as much as possible, and set deep enough to cover the junction of the bud and stock, thereby preventing suckers, and enabling the rose to make roots. During the growing season, frequent waterings with liquid manure is an advantage. It is easily made by mixing cow manure with water in an old tub or barrel. In the following list of one hundred varieties we have aimed at selecting those that combine, in the fullest manner, the five requirements of a perfect rose, namely : beauty of color, beauty of form, fragrance, profusion and continuity of bloom, and vigor of growth. To aid our customers in making selection, who cannot give space to a hundred kinds, we have indicated what we consider the best fifty, by prefixing a star *; to the best twenty-five, two stars **; to the best twelve, three stars to the best six, four stars ****. Strong Plants, 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. Extra Strong Plants, 50 cts. each ; $ 4.00 per doz. See Special Offers on third page of cover.

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