SEEDSWOMAN AND FLORIST. 



GYPSOPHILA ELEGANS— White perennial for bouquets, 

 grows in any soil. pkt. 3 cts. 



GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA— A graceful, hardy plant, 

 fine for cutting for bouquets. Flowers in feathery- 

 white panicles, pkt. 3 cts. 



GOURDS, ORNAMENTAL— Summer climbers of exceed- 

 ingly rapid growth and luxuriant foliage; fruits, when al- 

 lowed to fully ripen on the vines, can be kept for months 

 as curiosities. Fine mixtures, pkt. 3 cts. 



DIPPER GOURD— Valuable for dippers of various sizes 

 which will last for years, pkt. 3 cts. 



DISHCLOTH GOURD— The tough, spongy lining makes 

 an admirable lasting dishcloth, pkt. 3 cts. 



SUGAR TROUGH GOURD— Very useful for various pur- 

 poses; grow to hold four to ten gallons: thin, hard shells, 

 pkt. 8 cts. 



BOTTLE GOURD— Curious bottle-shaped, pkt. 3 cts. 



JAPANESE NE3T EGG — Resembliug in color, shape 

 and size the eggs of hens; are uninjured by cold or wet 

 and'therefore make the best nest-eggs. pkt. 6 cts. i 



HOLLYHOCK. 



Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities, or; 

 lend themselves as readidly to varie'd uses, as the Holly- 1 

 hock. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn, or for 

 interspersing among the shrubbery, they are invaluable. < 

 The flowers form perfect rosettes of the most lovely 

 shades of yellow, crimson, rose, pink, orange, white, etc. 

 It is not surprising that this old favorite should again be- 

 come popular: for, by careful selection, the flowers have 

 been so much improved that they are marvels of beauty 

 and elegance. The Hollyhock requires a rich, deep soil, 

 well drained, and will repay in quantity and elegance of 

 bloom any extra care. A slight protection during Winter 

 will be beneficial. 



DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK, FORDHOOK SUPERB— A great 

 beauty, magnificent long spikes crowded with double 

 flowers three to four inches across, and all of the bright- 

 est color. The flowers are quite as beautiful and per- 

 fect as those of the Camellia; they are massed com- 

 pletely around the spikes. Beyond doubt our Fordhook 

 Superb Hollyhocks are the finest strain in cultivation, 

 and will prove a revelation to many unacquainted with 

 their remarkable perfection, All colors, finest mixed, 

 per pkt 10 cts, 3 for 25 cts. 



NEW DOUBLE FRINGED ALLEGHENY HOLLYHOCKS— 

 Of many rich colors; the grand double flowers of this 

 new strain are remarkable for their extra large size, 

 novel forms and graceful arrangements upon the stems. 

 The hardy plants remain long in bloom and are most at- 

 tractive. Pkt 10 cts, 3 for 25 cts. See cut on cover page. 



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NEW HELIOTROPE, LEMOINE'S GIANT HYBRIDS 



NEW DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK FORDHOOK SUPERB 



HOLLYHOCK, CHARTIER'S SUPERB DOUBLE MIXED— 



Of all the brightest and best colors. The perfect double- 

 ness of the magnificent large flowers will please the most 

 critical, pkt 5 cts. 



HOLLYHOCK— Double White. Double Yellow, Double 

 Pink, Red Rose. Separate colors, pkt 5 cts. 



HUMULUS JA- 

 PONICUS VARI- 

 EGATA — Japan- 

 ese Hop. Foliage 

 very dense and 

 of a lively green, 

 variegated with 

 white. The most 

 valuable feature 

 is that it attains 

 enormousdimen- 

 sions very quick- 

 ly, pkt 5 cts. 



HELIANTHUS— 

 (Sunflower.) The 

 Dahlia. Produces 

 numerous bright 

 golden -ye How 

 flower's, double, 

 pkt 5 cts. 



HELIANTHUS- 

 Mammotndouble 

 flowering, pkt. 5c 



NEW HELIOTROPE, Lemoine's Giant Hybrids —Should 

 I devote this entire page to an illustration it would fail 

 to give an adequate idea of the grand size and rare beau- 

 ty of the flower heads of this wonderful novelty. On one 

 mammoth flower head I counted twelve thousand, nine 

 hundred and seventy-five flowers (12.975). The trusses 

 measure from ten to fifteen inches across. Their fra- 

 grance is delicious. The colors are from pure white 

 through all shades of violet and blue to indigo. Even be- 

 fore it comes into bloom the foliage is most noticeable ; 

 its large and glossy leaves frequently measure from five 

 to seven inches, and are borne on strong, erect stems, 

 growing about two feet in height. Per pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts 

 for 25 cts. 



HELIOTROPE— CHOICE MIXED OF MANY VARIETIES— 

 pkt. 10 cts. 



HELIOTROPE, DARK BOUQUET— The large flower heads 

 are intensely dark blue in color and most deliciously fra- 

 grant; it comes true from seed. pkt. 8 cts. 



HELIOTROPE, THE BLACK KING— It comes true from 

 seed; which can be sown in the open ground with entire 

 success. The color is unusually rich, dark purple, nearly 

 black; undoubtedly the darkest yet developed, pkt. 8 cts. 



HUMULUS JAPONICA VARIEQATA 



