J. MANNS & CO.’S TESTED AND TRUE FLOWER SEEDS. 37 
Cockscombs. 
Glasgow Prize, or Tom Thumb.-— Very dwarf, 
broad compact combs of deep crimson. Pkt., 5c. 
Feathered 
Fine Mixed.— 
This new Feath- 
ered Celosia pro- 
duces large plumes, 
which are exquis- 
ely curved and 
curled in exact re- 
semblance to an 
ostrich feather. 
25. The plant grows 
SS about three feet 
aus » high,is of hand- 
some pyramidal 
~ form, and nu- 
merous massive 
plumes, grace- 
fully waving 
above the fo- 
liage, makes it 
Cockscomb. 
one of the most effective ornamental plants, for either pot 
or outdoor planting. It is easy of culture. Pkt., 5c. 
Celosia Cristata.—Highly ornamental plants, pro- 
ducing crested head of flowers, somewhat resembling a 
cock’s comb. There are many shapes and colors, but of all 
colors the rose and crimson are the most brilliant and rich. 
Tender annual. The dwarf varieties are about one foot 
high. Pkt., 5c. 
Triumph of the 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 featherly plume of most intense bril- 
liant red, while the large leaves are of a dark bronzy green. 
Planted either singly or in groups this variety is most effect- 
ive in the brilliant mass of soft, glowing color. Pkt., 5c, 
Dianthus. Chinese and Japanese Pinks). 
pea tua: These popular 
eto) biennials flower 
rf Ragen, freely the first 
ee year from seed. 
In most localities 
the plants are 
quite hardy and 
produce even 
larger aud finer 
flowers the sec- 
ond year. Seed 
should be sown 
ZO thinly in shallow 
drills when trees 
are starting out 
in leaf. When 
well started, 
Myoung plants 
: should be thin- 
ned out or transplanted, so that dwarf varieties may stand 
six inches apart and the larger ones eight inches apart in 
the row. Plants begin to bloom early in summer and con- 
tinue until destroyed by hard frost. 
Chinensis.— (Double Chinese Pinks.)--Compact plants, 
with large clusters of small double flowers in a wide range 
of colorings. Per oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c. ° 
Heddewiggii.—Finest single mixed. Very large 
fringed single flowers, frequently two to three inches in 
diameter, a very fine garden annual. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 50c. 
New Large-Flowering Dwarf Double Hybrid 
Pinks.—The dwarf blants are heavily laden with large 
double flowers of perfect form and most brilliant colors,— 
frequently three inches across. They embrace all colors 
from pure white to deep crimson, and are mostly variegated 
in fantastic markings. Pkt., 5c 
Plumarius.—( Glove Pink).—Finely fringed silvery- 
white flowers, beautifully shaded with light lavender-pur- 
ple; strong clove fragrance; blooming in clusters on a long 
stiff stem. Per pkt., 5c. 
Semperflorens.—Florists’ Perpetual Pink. Large 
clusters of very double finely fringed snowy-white flowers, 
on a tall, stiff stem. Strong clove fragrance, desirable for 
cut flowers. Pkt, 5c. 
aisy 
This is the beautiful little double Daisy of which the 
poets have sung so sweetly. It grows but three inches high. 
and bears a profusion of beautiful red and white flowers. 
Makes a splendid edging, and is an early and persistent 
bloomer. Pkt., 5c. 
Giernal Fl lower. —(ieticirysum.) 
These are very popular and desirable for winter decor- 
ations, bouquets, wreaths, etc. They should be cut when 
they come into full bloom, tied into bunches and dried in 
the shade with their heads downward. 
Bractectum.— Double mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
Bractectum.—Double red. Pkt., 6c. 
1, —Golden Feather. 
ip EVEL EW. Pyrctinun Auranum.) 
A highly ornamental golden yellow foliage plant, unex- 
celled for bedding, one and a-half feet. Pkt., 5c. 
forget- Me-Not,.—canosotis.) 
Neat and beautiful little plants with star-like flowers, 
succeeding best in a shady, moist situation; half-hardy pe- 
rennials, blooming the first year from seed if sown early. 
Pkt., 5c. 
e— (Bellis Perennis.) 
nf . . . 
FOX Gloves.—<vigitais. 
A handsome and highly ornamental hardy perennial 
plant of stately growth, fine for shrubberies and other half- 
shady places; three feet. Pkt., 5c. 
Gilia. 
Mixed.—Very dwarf plants of compact growth and 
great freedom of flower which are produced in close heads; 
small saucer-like flowers in a wide rangeof coloring. Seed 
should be sown thinly in open ground early in spring when 
the trees are starting out in leaf. Pkt., 6c. 
Hollyhock. 
Splendid tree flowering peren- 
nials, producing beautiful double 
‘Y flowers on grand spikes four to six 
\ feet in height the second spring 
from seed. Seed may be sown 
thinly in shallow drills at any time 
FFE during spring, but germinates best 
M2EN while the ground jis cool and 
iD) moist. When young plants are well 
started transplant to beds or bor- 
WN’ ders, setting them one to two feet 
SV apart. Beds or borders in which 
WIS they are to growshould be of light 
Hollyhock. rich soil, slightly raised or rounded 
to insure good drainage during the winter. Plants will 
continue to grow and blossom for several years if the flower 
spikes are cut off as soon as they are done blooming. 
Double finest mixed. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 75c. 
feliotrope. 
These are deliciously fragrant flowers, remaining in 
bloom a long time, fine for pot culture or bedding; oneand 
a-half foot. Half-hardy annuals. Large flowering hybrid. 
Mixed Pkt., 5c. 
Hesperis.—(See Sweet Rocket.) 
Ipomoea Moonflower.—(See Climbers. ) 
Joseph’s Coat.—(See Amaranthus Tricolor.) 
Lathyrus Perennial Peas.—(See Climbers. ) 
Larkspur.— ( Delphinum. ) 
One of the most showy and useful plants, possessing 
nearly all requisites for adornment of the garden. 
Dwarf Rocket.—Double extra fine, mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
EIGHT LARGE 5c. PACKAGES OF FLOWER SEED FOR 25c. 
