FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES 



f bZ,l fHinii Diaqtlms or Hi Pints 



We do not know of a more universally popular class of garden annuals than the improved types 

 of "China" Finks. They bloom profusely and uninterruptedly fromearlysuinmer until alter frost. 

 They thrive under almost till conditions. Plants bushy and compact, about one foot high. These 

 new varieties are particularly beautiful and should be grown in all flower gardens. 



WhitA Mii/liMti Pink Large double flowers of pure white ground color, 

 VrilllG UiaUCIll I llll\. which contrasts beautifully with the "Diadem" 



markings, those delicate feathery and velvety lines in carmine, blood red. lilac, pur- 

 ple, etc., arranged in shield-like form, to which the Diadem Pink owes its name. We 

 esteem this novelty very highly. The charming flowers resemble some of the finest 



perennial Scotch Pinks. (See cut.) Pkt. 25c. 



Very distinct and beautiful. 

 Flowers very large, double 

 and finely fringed, of a brilliant salmon color, changing to salmony rose as they 



age. Vigorous and free Pit. 25c. 



(Dianthus Stellaris.) A new class which will not fail to become 

 one of the most admired of garden annuals. The flowers are 

 single, of the true star-like form, and all of the brilliant colors of the Diantlius 

 Heddewigi class, of which this is a sport, will be found in these Star I 'inks. The 

 profuse quantity of bloom, continued uninterruptedly from the beginning of June 

 until frost, is another of tin- great merits of this class. For garden beds they 

 are unrivaled. Mixed colors... Pkt . 20c 



Double "Salmon Queen" Pink. 



Star Pink. 





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IHITE DIADEM PINK. 



D w A R P Wse HOLLYHOCKS. 



Pyramidal little plants, only 1"> to 18 inches high, 

 producing large semi-double Bowers, from base to sum- 

 mit. These very unique and beautiful Hollyhocks, from 

 the " l li >wery Kingdom," are great acquisitions. Tin- 

 plants grow in pyramidal form to a height of only l ."> 

 to 18 Inches, and are covered from bottom to top with 

 semi-double flowers about 3 inches across, i he pet als i -f 

 Which are crinkled and fringed likecrnni pled and slashed 

 satin: the colors are crimson, white, pink, pink-shaded 

 with deep pink toward centre of flower, and pink with a 

 white edge. We expected to offer these colors separately 

 Oils season, but our Japanese suppliers notify us of the 

 small yield of seed, so we will combine all into one mix- 

 ture to give us seed enough to offer to our customers 

 this year. (See cut.) Mixed colors Pkt. 15c 



BUTTERFLY CYCLAMEN. 



(Cyclamen Perslcum Gr&nditiorum Pajiilio.) 

 The flowers are of noble size, with spreading, crimped 

 and undulated petals. 1 he margins of w hlch arc-daintily 

 fimbriated. The effect is to throw high lights and 

 shadows on the waxy glossy petals, enlivening the bril- 

 liant colorings and exquisite variegations of the flowers. 

 As a winter and spring flowering pot plant these P>ut- 

 terfly Cyclamens are of highest merit. Mixed colors. 

 Pkt. of 12 seeds 50c. 



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N^ardv OAILLARDIA. 



(Grandiflora Compacts.) 

 New compact-growing varieties, forming 

 round bushes only 12 to 15 inches high, 

 and bearing their long-stemmed blossoms 

 upright. The flowers are large and the 

 colors as rich and varied as the old tall 

 varieties. As the flowers are produced in 

 continuity and abundance (the second year 

 and afterward i from June until frost, this will 

 be one of the most popular flowering plantsfor 

 the hardy garden. Excellent for cutting. I.s'ee 

 cut.) Pkt. 1 



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GAILLARDIA "AUREOLA." 



(Gaillardia Grandiflora Maxima Kermesina Splendens.) 

 A magnificent large growing hardy perennial variety, producing 

 immense flowers of brilliant crimson, bordered with clear canary 

 yellow Pkt. 25c. 



NEW DOUBLE S& GAILLARDIA. 



(Gaillardia Picta Lorenziana Nana Compacta.) 

 Gaillnrdia Lorenziana has long been a favorite garden annual, 

 producing large spherical heads of flowers. This new " Nana Com- 

 pacta " type is a great improvement. The plants are not straggly, 

 but bushy and compact, about one foot high, rendering them 

 especially desirable for garden beds. They are also distinguished 

 for their large double flowers of many brilliant hues, including 

 crimson, garnet, lemon, gold, etc., which are borne in abundance 

 from early summer until frost Pkt. 20c. 



NEW GERANIUMS. 



CALIFORNIAN GIANT- 

 FLOWERING HYBRIDS. 



A strain of seed saved from grand new 

 Hybrids a II greatly enlarged and improved. 

 The flowers are extra large, round, of the 

 most perfect forms, borne on splendid 

 trusses, some of them forming balls 16 

 inches in circumference. The colors are all 

 shades of scarlet and crimson, rose, pink, 

 salmon, cream veined pink, blush, snowy 

 white and all the new auriole types with 

 lovely rings and large white eyes. These 

 all stand the hot sun, and sown early they 

 make good flowering plants the first sum- 

 mer. (See cut.) Pkt. 15c. 



