XXIV 



l^ovelties and Specialties, 1894. 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA MARITIMA. 



Per packet, 15 cents. No. 1360. 



GLOXINIA, ERECT FLOWERING. 



Per packet, 50 cents. See page 38. 



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— FORGET-ME-NOT, JEWEL. The much admired Myosotis Alpestris Victoria recently intro- 

 duced has become a general favorite. The Jewel is of the same fine blue color, but thrftws a 

 longer spike of much larger flowers. It is a gem. Per packet, 10 cents. 



— GAILIjARDI A SUPBRBA G-RANDIFLORA. One of the most showy dwarf perennials 

 grown. The flowers which range from yellow to crimson, are of immense size and of gorgeous 

 colors. Per packet, 10 cents. 



— 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 packet, 40 cts. 



— GLOXINIA, GOUVILLE STRAIN. This strain is the finest on the continent of Europe, and 

 invariably takes first prizes wherever exhibited. The flowers are of immense size and. sub- 

 stance; of brilliant and varied colors; beautifully tigered and spotted and containing a f aw pro- 

 portion of self colors. Per packet, 50 cents. 



GLOXINIA. Magnificent erect flowering strain. See page 39. 



— GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA NANA. Grows in a compact, low bush; flowers pure white; 

 nothing better adapted for fine bouquets. Hardy perennial. Per packet, 5 cents. 



— HELIOTROPE, MADAME BRUANT. This is without question the darkest andfinest Helio- 

 trope in cultivation. The flowers are of an intense violet blue, very large and freely produced. 

 It comes perfectly true from seed. Per packet, 10 cents. 



— HIBISCUS, CRIMSON EYE, 1894. A remarkably showy plant with immense white flowers 

 with centre of deep velvety crimson; grows three to four feet high, is perfectly hardy, blooms 

 the first year, and will succeed well with anyone. Per packet, 10 cents. 



— HOLLYHOCK, MIKADO STRAIN. The most showy and free-flowering Hollyhocks in ex- 

 istence, and blooming magnificently the same season sown. The plants grow from four to six feet 

 high, are many branched and are literally covered with bloom. The flowers are single or 

 semi-double with the usual Japanese or ragged edges. The ground of the flower is in some 

 fine shade of purple, rose or pink, all are beautifully striped or marked with white, etc. Most 

 attractive and highly recommended. Per packet, 20 cents. 



^ I^OLLYHOCK, CATHARINE MERMET. A beautiful variety with long spikes of charming 



/ double rose-pink flowers. Claimed to be finest of all light-red Hollyhocks. Per packet, 20 cts. 



^HOLLYHOCK, NEW BRIGHT SCARLET. We recommend this as one of the most striking 



and beautiful in cultivation. Not only are the flowers perfectly double but the color is one of 



the most attractive in the whole family. Per packet, 15 cents. ' 



— HOLLYHOCK, W^HITE PLUME; DOUBLE. Flowers white and densely double; very free 

 blooming and remarkably prettv; largely used by florists. Per packet, 10 cents. 



— 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, doubleness and beauty of coloring, they are all that can be desired. Twelve tine colors 

 separate; the collection, $1.00. 



— HOLLYHOCK, PRIZEWINNER. Splendid double, mixed. Per packet, 10 cents. 



— HOP, JAPANESE, VARIEGATED-LEAVED. No ornamental climbing plant is more 



effective than the beautiful Japanese HumuliLS. It is an annual and rapidly attains a height 

 of eight to ten feet. The blotched or striped silvery-white leaves are very charming. Per 

 packet, 10 cts. 



-HYACINTH-FLOWERED CLIMBER. (Dolichos.) This little known climber is one of the 

 freest flowering, most ornamental, and most rapid growing annuals for covering fences, piazzas 

 or trellises, that can be found. The seeds may be planted as soon as the weather has become 

 warm in spring. The plants make a rapid growth, come into bloom in early summer, and con- 

 tinue one mass of either purple or white blossoms throughout the balance of the season. The 

 foliage is almost as attractive as the flowers, being dark, and on the underside of a fine shade 

 of light purple. Very highly recommended. Mixed colors, i)er packet, 10 cents. 



-IMPATIENS SULTANI HYBRID A. 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 flo'wers all summer if used as a border plant. Per packet, 20 cts. 



— INULA ENSIFOLIA. A remarkably tine, free flowering hardy border plant. It is very neat, 

 and from twelve to tifteen inches high. The flowers, which are fully an inch and a half 



across, are of a pure yellow. "When sown early the seedlings bloom the first season. Per 

 packet, 10 cents. 



