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J. MANNS &, CO.'S CHOICE SEEDS. 



ROCKET. 





(Empress Sweet Secuba. ) — White, extra large trusses. 

 A great improvement in size and qualitj- of the flowering 

 trusses over the common white varietj-. Packet, 5c. 



Carnations 

 andPicotees. 



PINKS. 



-_ --> / The most magni- 

 V^^?^^ficent of all the 

 * j^ Pink familj-, and are 

 ^ general favorites for 

 their delicious fra- 

 giance and richness 

 '^ ot color. Seed may 

 be sown under glass 

 in Spring or in 

 the open ground; 

 protect during 

 Winter ; h a 1 f - 

 hardy perennials. 

 The seed we offer 

 has been imported 

 tiom the best sourc- 

 es in Europe, and 

 will produce many 

 splendid novelties 

 in double and semi- 



New Margaret Carnation. — 



The flowers are of perfect form, large and 

 very sweet scented. The brilliant colors 

 range through manj' beautiful shades of 

 red, pink, white variegated, etc. Those 

 sown in Spring commence flowering in early Summer and 

 continue to bloom in profusion until checked by frost, when 

 they can be potted and taken into the house and will flower 

 all Winter, though, if intended specially for Winter flower- 

 ing, it -v^-ill be better to sow later in the season. The plants 

 are abundant bloomers, quite dwarf, much branched, com- 

 pact and robust in habit, stands upright without support. 

 Package, 10c. 



G-iant Wliite. — Flowers very large and double; pure 

 white, with only an occasional pink streak; plants short and 

 stocky, with stiff stalks. Package 10c. 

 Carnations that Bloom the Second Summer from Seed. 



Double Dwarf Vienna. 



Produces double, very sweet-scented flowers in the 

 largest variety of colors and in the greatest profusion. With 

 a light protection they stand the Winter. Package, oc. 



Early Ketl Grenadin. — Eor yielding a quantity of 

 double red flowers there is no outdoor Carnation that can 

 equal it. It will live through the Winter with little protec- 

 tion. Package, 5c. 



CASTOR BEAN. 



(Ricinis). 



Tall, majestic plants for lawns, with leaves of glossy 

 green, brown or bronzed metallic hue, and long spikes scarlet 

 and green prickly fruit. Of very quick growth in rich soil. 

 Tender annual; six to fifteen feet high. Packet, 5c. 



Zanzibarensis. — A new and distinct class which 

 surpasses in size andbeautj^ all the varieties hitherto known. 

 The plants attain great dimensions, presenting a splendid 

 aspect with their gigantic leaves. Packet, 5c. 



CENTAUREA. 



(a) An exceedingly interesting genus of plants, em- 

 bracing annuals, biennials and perennials. Some of the 

 varieties are foliage plants, indispensable for borders and 

 edges of beds, while others are noted for their beautiful 

 flowers. Packet, 5c. 



Centanrea Cyanus.— (a) (Cornflower.) This is 

 the widely known and ever-popular "Corn Flower" or 

 "Com Bottle," which, if the seed is sown just as soon as the 

 ground is fit in Spring, vAW. furnish a profusion of white, 



blue and pink flowers from July until late in Autumn. 

 Hardy annual; two to three feet high. Mixed. Packet, 5c. 



Elegans. — Double, mixed rose and white. Pkt. oc. 



Maritinia( Dusty Miller.) — Fine silvery white foliage; 

 used extensively for ribbon planting, hanging baskets, vases, 

 decorative pot plants, etc. Perennial, but usually grown as 

 an annual. 1 foot. Packet, 5c. 



CLARKIA. 



(a) Pretty, profuse-flowering annuals, much used for A 

 edging. They grow from nine inches to one and a half feet 

 in height, and their colors are confined mostly to red and 

 white, separate and in combination. Useful for hanging 

 baskets and vases. Packet, 5c. 



COCKSCOMB. 



( Celosia Cristata.) 



Highly ornamental plants, producing crested-head of 

 flowers, somewhat resembling a cock's comb. There are 

 many shapes and colors, but of all colors the rose and crim- 

 son are the most brilliant and rich. Tender annual. The 

 dwarf varieties are about one foot high. Packet, 5c. 



Glasgow Prize, or Tom Tliumb. — Verj- dwarf, 

 with broad compact combs of deep crimson. Packet, oc. 



Feathered, Fine 



Mixed.— This new Feath- 

 ered Celosia produces 

 large plvimes, which 

 are exquisitely^ 

 curved and curled 

 in exact resem- 

 blance to an ostrich 

 feather. The plant 

 grows abotit three 

 feet high, is of 

 handsome pyramid- 

 al form, and 

 numerous mas- 

 sive p 1 \i m e s , 

 gracefully wav- 

 ing above the 

 foliage, make it 

 one of the most 

 effective orna- 

 COCKSCOMB. mental plants, 



for either pot or outdoor planting. It is easy of culture. 

 Packet, 5c. 



Triumpli of tlie Exposition. — A very distinct 

 variety of strong pyramidal growth, two and a half feet in 

 height, branching freely. Each stem or branch is crowned 

 with a magnificent feather}- plume of most intense brilliant 

 red, while the large leaves are of a dark bronzey green. 

 Planted either singly or in groups this variety is most ef- 

 fective in the brilliant mass of soft, glowing color. Pkt. 5. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



Chr3'santhemvims have de- n 

 servedly become ver}' popular. 



They are showy and effec- 

 tive in the garden, and 

 very desirable for cut 

 flowers. 



ELSIE WALKER. 



Packet, 5c. 

 Double Corona- 

 riuni. Mixed. 



Compact bushy growth 

 eighteen inches in 

 height. Flowers quite 

 double, three-quarters 

 to one inch in diameter, 

 shading from white and 

 light lemon-j-ellow to 

 rich deep orange. 



Hybridum. — Double, fin 

 mixed. Package, 5c.; oz., 25c. 



Cobaea. — See Climbers. 



Convolvulus. — See Morn 

 ing Glory. 



8 LARGE 5-CENT PACKAGES OF FLOWER SEKD FOR 25 CENTS. 



