Novelties and Sj^eclalties^ 1892, 



DAHLIA, THE CACTUS. Exceedingly attractive fall bloomin|2: varieties, which come readily from seed. 

 We ofler two colors. 

 1269 - Scarlet, Jiiarezi. Per pkt., 15c. 

 1-27U - White. Per pkt., 15c. 



1271 - I>KLPHINIUM BKUJSONIANUM:. C Musk- Scented Larkspur. J Flowers a beautiful lipht blue, and 

 sLrongly musk scented. Although of dwarf habit, the flowers are very large and attractive. Per pkt., 15c. 



1272-DIANTHUS, NEW SILVER CLOUD. No annual can excel this charming hardy annual pink oi 

 Japan. The flowers are densely double, of a rich deep purple color, edged with a narrow line of silvery 

 white. The plants are completely covered during the summer and fall with blossoms, which if cut for 

 vases will be succeeded by two or three Avhere one was taken. No novelty we saw in Europe last sea- 

 son appeared of greater merit than this new Pink. Per liberal pkt., 20c. 



127.3- DIANTHUS CHINENSIS, FIREBALL. Brilliant red, double Chinese Pink. Densely double; 

 exquisitely glowing velvety red. Per pkt., 10c. 



1274-DlANTHUS HEDDEWIGGI, WHITE DIADEM. Among white garden flowers this will take 

 a foremost place. The seed may be started in heat or sown out of doors in May. Of low growth, with 

 abundance of fine double wliite flowers on long stems. Desirable for dwarf beds, edgings, etc In 

 bloom till frost. Per pkt., 15c. 



r275-DOLICHOS ATROSANGUINEA- (Hyacinth Bean.) A beautiful, rapid growing, ornamental 

 climber, producing clusters of scarlet flowers. Will run ten feet. Per pkt., 5c. 



1276-ESCHSCHOLTZIA, GIANT CALIFORNIAN. The Eschscholtzias, or CALIFORNIAN 

 POPPIES, are among our most popular annuals. The flowers of this giant variety arc very large, 

 often four to five inches across, and borne in the greatest profusion. There are several beautiful colors. 

 Per pkt., 15c. 



1277 -FUCHSIA PROCUMBENS. A charming plant for hanging pots, vases, etc. The small red flowers 

 are produced on long, slender hanging branches, and are succeeded by beautilul red berries. It is 

 remarkably free blooming, and a delightful object at all seasons as a house plant. Per pkt., 20c. 



1278 - GLOXINIA " CORONA," NEW. Splendid large-flowering novelty in this grand class. For size 

 and beauty of flower it ha^ hardly a peer. The blooms measure about four inclies across, with richly 

 veined throat of deep red, passing into a beautiful indigo. The outer ground is pure white, marked with 

 dark blue dots. Comes perfectly true from seed; an acquisition of remarkable beauty. Per pkt., 40c. 



1279- GLOXINIA ALBA MAGNIFICA. Perfectly pure snow-white flowers, on long, stout stems; of 

 large size, perfect form and very handsome. A novelty of genuine merit. Per pkt., 50c. 



1280 -GLOXINIA, EMPEROR FREDERICK. One of the most beautiful and distinct Koveltie-o. The 

 large, erect flowers emerge fi'om thick, emerald foliage, and are of a dazzling scarlet color to nearly the 

 base of the throat, encircled at the outer edge of the throat by a band of pure white. It is remarkably 

 fine in every respect. J'er pkt., 40c. 



1281 - GLOXINIA COELESTINA. This charming new Gloxiana is of the same fine habit as Emperor Fred- 



erick. The blooms are particularly large and of bright azure blue with white thi'oat. It belongs to the 

 erect-flowering section, and is very valuable and distinct. Per pkt., 40c. 

 505 -GLOXINIA DEFIANCE. Novelty of last year. (See General List.) Per pkt., 50c. 



1282 - GYPSOPHI1.A PANICULATA NANA. Grows in a compact, low bush; flovrers pure white; 



nothing better adapted for fine bouquets. Hardy perennial. Per pkt., 10c. 



1283 - HOLLYHOCK, PRIZE-WINNER STRAIN. Seed saved from Mr. H. H. Fay's collection, which 



has taken first prize at exhibitions of the Mass. Horticultural Society for two years. For size, double- 



ness and beauty of coloring, they are all that can be desired. Twelve fine colors separate; the collec- 

 tion, $1.20. 

 1283^ -Finest Mixed, choicest colors; fine, double. Per nkt., 10c. 

 1284 -HOLLYHOCK, CATHERINE MERMET. A beautiful variety with long spikes of charming 



double rose-pink flowers. Claimed to be the finest of all light-red Hollyhocks, x'er pkt., 25c. 

 1285 - HOLLYHOCK, WHITE PLUME ; DOUBLE. Flowers white and densely double ; very free bloom- 



ing and remarkably pretty ; largely used by florists. Per pkt., 10c. 

 1286-IMPATIENS SUI.TANI HYBRIDA. New, charming 



hybrids of this universal favorite ; produce lovely flowers of 



many pleasing shades. In bloom every month in the year 



when grown indoors; covered with flowers all summer if 



used as a border plant. One of the best Novelties of the sea- 

 son. Per pkt., 25c. 

 1287-IPOMEA, HEAVENLY BLUE. To a prominent lady 



botanist belongs the honor of originating this most loVcly 



climbing plant, so admirably adapted for the greenhouse, or 



open garden in summer. It is the result of a cross between 



Ipomea Leari and Mina Lobata. The flowers are from four 



and one half to five inches across, in large, airy clusters, and 



of that heavenly blue so rarely seen in flowers. It should 



be started in the house very early, shifted into small pots, 



and allowed to become pot-bound, when it begins to bloom 



very youug. All who see it for the first time declare, 



" This is the loveliest thing I ever saw." Per pkt., 20c. 

 1288 -LARKSPUR, AZURE BLUE. Avery fine new shade 



of this i)opular summer flowering annual. It belongs to the 



Emperor c\a^9,, is of very fine habit, iuid quite unsurpassed 



for bedding and bouquet work. Per pkt., 10c. 

 1289-LIATRIS PYCNOSTACHYA. {Kansas Gay Feather.) 



A very ornamental, hardy, herbaceous plant, having long, 



graceful spikes of bright, rosy purple flowers. Per pkt., 5c. 

 1290-LOBELIA, ROYAL BLUE. Of all the varieties of blue 



Lobelia, this is the best adapted for bedding. Of dwarf, 



robust growth, with dark green foliage, and covered during 



the entire season with rich dark-blue flowers. For lines 



or beds it is admirable, as the plants are of equal height. 



Per pkt., 10c. H b 



IMPATIENS SULTANI HTBRIDA. 



Per pkt., 25c. No. 1286. 



