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PETEf* HE^DE^SO^ St CO., flEW YO*^.— FLtOWE^ SEEDS. 



DAHLIA. 

 Double Varieties. 



Although perennials, these will flower freely the same season from 

 seed, producing large double flowers of perfect form, and of rich colors 

 and markings in greatest variety ; indispensable for garden decoration. 

 i to 6 ft. 



Choice Double Mixed. Many colors Pkt. 10 



Pompone, Double Mixed. Small flowering 10 



Juarezii (Cactus Dahlia). Brilliant scarlet double flowers of distinct 



and remarkable appearance, and worthy of extensive cultivation. . . 10 



Single "Varieties. 



From their grace and beauty are much used for cut flowers ; 



handsome bedding - plants, flowering in great profusion in a large variety 



of color. Seed sown in spring will produce plants that bloom from 



August until frost. 2 to 4 ft. 



Single Mixed Selfs and Striped. Many colors ; many striped and 

 spotted Pkl. 10 



New Tom Thumb Dahlias. Little compact bushy plants, only 

 about 12 inches high by 24 inches across. They produce, in great 

 abundance, flowers of the most unique and exquisite colors and com- 

 binations, spotted and striped, margined, ringed, etc., etc 15 



CARNATION PINKS. 



Indispensable plants for both pot culture in the greenhouse, window 

 garden and open ground culture in summer; of innumerable colors and 

 delicious perfume. 1 to 2 feet. (See cut.) 



Guillaud Strain. The only carnations blooming the first season 

 that contain yellow. The flowers are large, of perfect shape, very 

 fragrant and last a long time, either cut or on the plants. The seeds 

 which we offer in mixture contain a magnificent variety of colors and 

 shades, and, making this strain still more valuable, they contain 

 flowers of clear yellow and others with yellow stripes. They are 



equally adapted for open ground and pot culture Pkt. 35 



Bizarres, Choicest Double Mixed. Flakes, fancy and selfs... 35 

 Perpetual, or Tree, Choice Double Mixed. Fine for 



winter flowering 25 



Picotee, Choice Double Mixed. Flowers either white or 



yellow, bordered with purple, red or rose 35 



lie Pavori. Double. Rosy carmine 25 



Hermine. Double. Snow white 25 



Jean Sisley. Double. Salmon yellow 25 



Grenadin. Habit dwarf and compact, brilliant double scarlet 



flowers, very early 15 



White Grenadin. Double early flowering white 25 



Pinest Double Mixed 20 



Double Mixed. A small percentage will come single 10 



Imported collection of seeds of finest double Carnations, 6 separate varieties. 



SO cts., or 12 for SI. 00. 



HARDY DIANTHUS or PINKS. 



Highly valued for the great beauty and fragrance of their flowers. These make splendid bushy 

 plants, from 1 to 2 ft. high, unrivaled for permanent beds and borders. 



Gar dnerianus fl. pi., Mixed. (Double Hardy Garden Pink.) Large fringed flowers Pkt. 5 



Pluniarius fl. pi., Mixed. (Double Pheasant' s-eye Pink.) Double fringed flowers; 



fragrant and of white, crimson or purple shades, spotted and variegated, 9 to 12 inches high.. . 15 



Scoticus, Mixed. (Scotch Paisley Pink.) 25 



Semperflorens Hybridus fl. pi. (Double Mule Pink.) 25 



Plumarius, Mixed. (Feathered Pheasant' s-Eye Pink.) Large single fragrant flowers of 



beautiful colors and finely fringed 5 



NEW "MARGUERITE" CARNATION. 



MARGUERITE CARNATIONS. 



FLOWERING IN A FEW WEEKS FROM SEED. 

 Most abundant bloomers ; flowers very double, ranging through 

 beautiful shades of reds, pinks, white, variegated, etc. Those sown 

 in spring commence flowering in early summer, and continue to bloom 

 until checked by frost. They can be potted and taken in the house 

 and will flower abundantly throughout the winter, though, if in- 

 tended specially for winter flowering, it will be better to sow later 

 in the season. Mixed colors. (See cut.) Pkt. 10 



Cyclops Pinks. This magnificent new strain of Pinks produces an entirely new series of colors of endless 

 variety and unapproachable beauty, the flowers having an added value because of their clove-like perfume. 

 The individual blossoms are round and very large, fully six inches in circumference, with broad overlapping 

 petals, and are borne in wondrous amplitude, completely sheeting the plants from May until frost with 

 exquisite combinations of colors, the predominating shades being delicate rose, flesh pink, copper color, 

 salmon, dregs of wine red, white, bright crimson, etc., the beauty of each flower being further enlivened by 

 a large eye-like zone of velvety blood-red, making a strikingly beautiful contrast. 



The plants grow 12 to 16 inches high, are of sturdy and vigorous habit, and will bloom the first season if 

 the seeds are sown reasonably early ; continuing to flourish and bloom for several years. (See cut.) 



Single Cyclops Pinks. Mixed colors — Pkt. 16 Double Cyclops Pinks. Mixed colors — 50 



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FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS, SEE PACES 90 TO 97. 



