We invite the special attention of our customers to our 



Every variety there represented was taken from our own grounds in June of 1876, 



and is as exact a counterpart of the natural flower both in size, shape and coloring as 



well can be. The seeds ive offer will vary a little in some of the varieties, but we are 



certain that they will be at least equal to the types of each color shown in the plate, — 



and if treated as we will briefly describe, will bloom abundantly in the open border 



during the summer months. 



The seeds may be sown any time from September to March, though our experience 



leads us to know that those spring sown, that is, during January, February or 



March, bloom better during the hot, dry iveaiher in summer than those that have 



been sown in September and "wintered over" in cold pots or frames — these bloom 



earlier, but get exhausted before the hot, dry weather of summer sets in. We prefer 



to soiv in shallow boxes {two or three inches deep) in light soil, merely covering the 



seed and pressing the covering slightly with a smooth board. The best temperature 



for Pansy seeds to germinate in is from fifty to sixty degrees ; if much warmer they 



are apt to rot after coming up. As soon as the plants are well up, and give any 



indication of damping, we plant them at an inch or so apart in shallow boxes similar 



to those used for sowing the seed. A cool greenhouse, or to those who have not that 



convenience, a cool sitting room will answer to keep them in until the ground becomes 



warm enough for garden operations in spring, when they may be then planted out in 



the open ground at once, covering up on cold nights with boards or paper. To those 



who have a cold frame or exhausted hot-bed, it would be best to place them there a month 



or so before planting in the open ground. 



In ordering, please designate by number the variety 'desired. 



PEICBS. 

 Buyer's Selection oe any Single Packet (by number), - - - - - $0 20 



Six Packets ( " ), 1 00 



Or the entire Collection oe Twelve Packets, as shown on Plate, - 1 50 



Strong Pansy Plants, 30c. each; $3.00 for Pull Collection. 



SENT BY MAIL IF DESIRED. 



The great improvement made in the fancy varieties of Pansies has rendered them 



widely popular, not only as plants for vases or tvindow boxes for spring flowering, 



but for massing in flower beds in summer no plant is more deservedly esteemed. 



