Novelties and Specialties^ 1894, 



XXIX 



i42eJ:poppY, 



-IPOI 



NEW CARDINAL. This is, perhaps, the most attractive double Poppy in cultiva- 

 tion, and is quite distinct. The plant j^rows eighteen inches high, with ten to twelve enormous 

 'very double flowers of glowing scarlet on white ground. It is annual and quite hardy. One of 

 the finest novelties of the season, and sure to attract marked attention. Per packet, 6 cents. 

 1427 -I POPPY. MONT BLANC. A pure white double variety very effective either for grouping or 

 for planting singly in borders. It is also very serviceable as a cut flower for vases. The plant 

 grows about two feet high, and succeeds in any soil. Per packet, 5 cents. 

 1428 ^ POPPY; PAPAVER ALPINUM ROSEUM. An entirely new and distinct color in the charm- 

 / in^ class of Alpine Poppies. It is dwarf, and of the same habit as the white, yellow and 

 / ov&ngQ varieties, {listed at x^cige 40), but of a beautiful rose color. Per packet, 15 cents. 



1429J^P)^PY; PAPAVER UMBROSUM. Rich vermilion, with shining black spots on each petal; 

 . / a hardy, very showy annual. Per packet, 5 cents. 



14aO^Af POPPY, NEW DOUBLE ICELAND. (Papaver nudieaule coccineum,fl. pi.) One of the 

 most attractive early flowering hardy Poppies yet introduced. The flowers are bright orange- 

 scarlet, carried in great numbers on slender stems. The seed produces from forty to fifty per 

 cent, of true plants, and this novelty will doubtless prove a valuable addition to the varieties 

 of the Iceland Poppy now so popular. Per packet, 20 cents. 

 POPPIES. These showy annuals are exceedingly popular; and our assortment is unsurpassed. 

 Please see also page 46. 



1431 -PRIMULA SINENSIS, FARQUHARS' "COLUMBIAN" STRAIN. In competition 

 with all seedsmen of note in America and Europe, plants from our seed took Highest Honors 

 AT THE World's Fair. We have great pleasure in now offering the identical strain thus 

 honored, which is without question the finest yet offered. The varieties are all grown sepa- 

 rately and mixed by ourselves — the finest strains only being included. 

 We ask a trial order for our Primula seeds from parties who have never tried them The uniform 

 excellence of the flowers, their great size and beautiful colors, will be a pleasant surprise. This 

 superb mixture cannot be purchased elsewhere. Per packet, 50 cents. 



1432 — PRIMULA, BULL'S PREMIER MIXTURE. This strain of Primulas is very select and 



fine, comprising many new and distinct colors of the large flowering fringed section. Choicest 

 mixed, per packet, 25 cents. 



1433 — PRIMULA SINENSIS, NEW BRIGHT BLUE. A decided improvement on Holborn Blue; 



an exquisite flower, fully up to Alba Magnifica in size and form; the best type of blue Primula 



in every respect. Per packet, 50 cents. 

 1434— PRIMULA SINENSIS, NEW DOUBLE ROSE. A new and beautiful color in double 



Primulas. Exceedingly free blooming, and remaining in full flower for months. One of the 



best plants for winter and early spring in the greenhouse or window. Per packet, 50 cents. 

 1435 — PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, GOLDEN FEATHER. Quite distinct from all 



others. Its pretty yellow leaves remind one of those of the Pyrethrum, Golden Feather. The 



pure white flowers show to great advantage above the yellow ground of the foliage, and the 



combination of the two colors offers a novel and pleasing contrast. Per packet, 35 cents. 

 1436 -PRIMULA SINENSIS, SUTTON'S 



READING SCARLET. The best 



red variety. Flowers very large and 



very free ; one of the best Primulas 



in cultivation. Per packet, 50 cts. 



1437— PRIMULA SINENSIS, W^ALTHAM 

 WHITE. This is a very distinct novelty, 

 of great value to every gardener and 

 florist. The flowers and foliage are of 

 the finest forms, equal in every respect 

 to Alba Magnifica, while the leaf stalks 

 and stems are red, making a most 

 beautiful contrast with the foliage and 

 blossoms. Per packet, 50 cents. 



PRIMULA SINENSIS. Our Chinese 

 Primula Seeds have no superior, and 

 the same high standards of excellence 

 ■which have characterized them for 

 years are this year fully maintained. 

 See page 47, for list of other standard 

 varieties. 



RICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS. The 

 beautiful Zanzibar Castor Bean. As 

 ornamental objects, few plants can ex- 

 cel these grand new Ricinus when prop- 

 erly grown. They are quite distinct, 

 attaining great dimension, with gigan- 

 tic leaves which surpass in beauty all 

 the varieties hitherto grown. The foli- 

 age ranges in color to green with white 

 ribs to dark bronze with red ribs. Or- 

 iginator's Seed. We offer:— 



1438 — Fine Varieties Mixed, Per packet, 20 



cents. 



1439 — Niger. Very dark foliage; beautiful; 



per packet, 20 cents. 



1440 — SAINTPAULI A ION ANTH A. A fine 



new plant belonging to the order of 



Gesneriacece. The violet flowers are IJ 



inches in diameter and borne on stalks 



about 3 inches high. The plant is neat and compact in habit, and makes a very attractive 



appearance in greenhouse or window. Per packet, 25 cents. 



RICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS. 



Per packet, 20 cents. No. 1438. 



