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PETER HENDERSON & CO.—FLOWER SEEDS. 63 
DIANTHUS. 
Per Pkt. 
This magnificent tribe is one of the most satisfactory that 
can be raised from seed. D. Caryophyllus and its varie- 
ties are the much-admired Carnations and Picotees. D. 
Barbatus is the well-known Sweet William. D. Chinen- 
sis and varieties are known as Indian Pinks, perhaps one 
of the mest beautiful class of plants existing. D. Hed- 
dewigii and Diadematus are splendid sorts, with flowers 
ple asco he inches in diameter, and of the most brilliant 
colors. ll cultural directions given on packet contain- 
ing z : 
Dianthus Gardnerianus, Various colors. Hardy 
PM DS Ee nso haan omnes sania ane ais anege = 10 
— Barbatus,. (SeeSweet William.) Fine mixed, 1 ft.10 
— Caryophyllus (Carnation), Extra Choice 
Bizarre. Saved from an unequaled collection of 
named flowers, which will produce a fine assort- 
ment of superbly colored varieties, including flakes, 
bizarres, and selfs; 1to2ft. (See cut.).............5 
— — Perpetual, or Tree. From the best collec- 
tion extant, and may be expected to produce beau- 
tiful new varieties, of various colors and of the 
highest merit, 2ft. (See cut.).......... ee a aes. 50 
— — New Grenadin, Although quite new, this 
variety has already become a standard sort. Usu- 
ally coming perfectly true from seed, it blooms 
much earlier than any other Carnation, and pro- 
duces in the greatest abundance perfectly double 
flowers, of good size and of the most vivid scarlet 
hue. The habit of the plant is dwarf a.d compact. _ 
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— —— Monthly,Fine Double German, Mixed. 
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— — Double Mixed. For border culture, 1 to 2 ft. 
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— Plumarius, (Pheasant-eye Pink.) Very fragrant. 
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— Chinensis fi. pl. (China or Indian Pink.) Finest 
double mixed. Hardy Annual....... .... ee re 5 
— Alba Flore Plena. Double white. Hardy An- 
rT Ig ee ee eee a cee ee eer 5 
— Heddewicgii, fl. pl. (Double Japan Pink.) Very 
beautiful mixed colors. Hardy Annual, 1 ft 
— Heddewigii Atropurpurea fl, pl...........-- 10 
— Diadematus flore pleno, A ee ariety of 
luxuriant but dwarf and compact owth. 
densely double, comprising a 
— Imperialis fi. pl. (Double Imperial Pink.) Fine 
nixed. Hardy Anmutthe . <5 325 - shee soe snenee neee 10 
— Picotee Pink. Without stripes, but with edged 
border... -. SAS Be Fae SECO REECE Ona ae ne 50 
— Reneicus, fi, pl. (Paisley, or Florists’ Pink.) (See 
— Laciniatus. A beautiful fringed variety; various 
colors. Hardy Annual,1ft. (See cut.)............ 10 
— — Flore Pleno. A double variety of the above; 
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— New Japanese. These new and popular forms of 
7 D. Heddewigii are mst distinct and pleasing. We 
offer two sorts, of which ‘‘ Eastern Queen”’ is beau- 
tifully marbled; the broad bands of rich mauve 
upon the paler surface of the petals are very strik- 
ing and pretty. ‘* Crimson Belle,’ as its name im- 
lies, is of a rich crimson color, flowers of very 
e size and substance, evenly and finely laciniat- 
ed. Both varieties come perfectly true from seed, 
and have been fully tested by us, and they are 
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DIGITALIS. 
(Foxglove.) 
Handsome ornamental plants of stately growth and varied 
colors. Culture same as Delphinium. Hardy Peren- 
nials. 
Digitalis Alba. Pure white, 3 ft.................2..... 5 
— Gloxinoides, White. crimson-spotted, 3 ft........ 5 
— Purpurea. Purple, 3 ft 5 
— Fine Mixed Varieties. 5 
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DODECATHEON. 
(American Cowslip, Shooting Star.) 
A hardy herbaceous perennial, with beautiful light-purple 
flowers. It attains a height of 1ft. Same culture as given 
for Delphinium. 
Dodecatheon Meadia...... Seccea: SBC OD Onn O BEE 10 
DOLICHOS. 
(Hyacinth Bean.) 
Beautiful climbi lants of free wth, flowering in 
clusters, 10 ft. ie tanais oa = 
Per Pkt 
Dolichos Lablab. Purple; beautiful in fall..... ..... 5 
— Alba. White............. et ere Saennge So ORE 5 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. 
(California Poppy.) 
Very profuse-blooming plants of extremely rich and beauti- 
ful colors, 1 ft. Same culture as Aster. Hardy Annual 
Eschscholtzia Californica, Bright yellow, with 
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— Californica,; Alba Flore Pleno. From the 
double golden yellow Eschscholtzia, originating in 
England three years ago, has sprung the double 
white variety that we now offer. The seed saved 
from the plants grown in 1880 has produced plants, 
7 per cent. of which have borne beautiful double 
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—— Dentata Sulphurea,. New and curious variety.. 5 
— Crocea fi. pl. A new double-flowering variety, 
flowers bright orange scarlet, shading off to salmon 
red. Quite a distinct sort, and an abundant 
bloomer. (See cut)............. sch ah couece emcees 15 
—— Rose Cardinal. (See Novelties.) ................. 15 
—— Mandarin. A most beautiful and distinct variety. 
The inner side of the petals is of a rich orange 
color, the outer side being brilliant scarlet, of the 
ype known in new fabrics as the mandarin scarlet; 
and when in full bloom the plants of this charming 
novel resent a gorgeous outline. Theinner sur- 
face of the flowers has a rich, silk-like appearance, 
resembling the beautiful silk of the siik-worm. The 
flowers are of good substance. (See cut)........- 15 
— Teunifolia (Fern Leaved.) Foliage finely cut, 
flowers briehti yellow. =. ui. eee ee ree 10 
— RBRosea. Flowers tinged with bright rose, very 
ECHEVERIA METALLICA. 
It is only recently that we have been able to offer seed of 
this valuable succulent, now so largely used, both as a 
pot plant for decorative purposes and for bedding out in 
summer. The packets we shall sell apparently contain a 
very small quantity, as the seed is exceedingly fine; but 
each packet will be found sufficient to produce 250 plants, 
if care is used in SOWING.........00..c.0006 os Es fae 50 
ERICA (Cape Heath.) 
Well known, very beautiful and interesting green-nouse 
shrube, flowering most profusely. Culture same as for 
Azalea. 
Erica. Choice varieties, mixed, 2 ft........ 0 ............ 15 
ERYSIMUM. 
Showy, free-flowering, handsome hardy annuals; very 
effective in beds or mixed borders. 
Erysimum Arkansanum, 
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—— Peroffskianum., Beautiful shade of orange...... 5 
ERYTHRINA (Coral Tree.) 
Forms a shrub about 5 feet high, having large spikes of 
deep scarlet pea-shaped blossoms. Culture same as given 
for Cyclamen. Half-hardy Shrub. 
Erythrina Christa Galli. Scarlet........ ......... 25 
ETERNAL, OR EVERLASTING 
FLOWERS. 
(See Helichrysum and Xeranthemum.) 
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS. 
(Blue Gum Tree.) 
We offer seed of this so that those who are curious to know 
may see what the plant is like. It makes a pretty tree, 
and would form an object of interest in sub-tropical 
planting. 
Eucalyptus Globulus, (‘Fever and Agnue Plart™). 10 
EUPATORIUM. 
Mery petty herbaceous plants, with bunches of showy 
white flowers, fine for bouquets. Same culture as Begonia. 
Hardy Perennial. 
Eupatorium Fraserii. (Described above.)..... .... 10 
EUPHORBIA. 
(Variegated Spurge.) 
An annual variety, hardy, with white and green bracts, 
giving it a variegated appearance. 
Euphorbia Variegata, 114 ft.............. Se esas 5 
(Western Wallflower.) 
