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PETUNIA, "WHITE SQUADRON 



Gabriel. A soft shade of flesh white, rich violet at the base of 



the petals. 

 Harvey. Kich, deep violet ; deeply fringed and edged with silvery 



white. One of the finest varieties in our grounds. 

 Infanta. Pearly white, tinted blush ; base of petals rich claret. 

 Jura. Deep lavender, shading to pinkish lilac, liberally veined 



with rich violet. 

 Knight. Brilliant violet, purple throughout the body of the 



flower ; the margin of the petals pearly white. 

 Marion. Pure white, broadly marked with light claret, very finely 



fringed ; a distinct and beautiful variety. 

 White Squadron. (See cut and description adjoining.) 

 Price, 20c. each ; set of 12 sorts for $2.00. 

 For other varieties of Petunias, see page 143. 



phfijnium Variegatum, 



In the engraving below we show a new plant which we believe 

 is destined to take a prominent place among decorative plants 

 for the house, and in sub-tropical bedding in the open ground in 

 summer. Its growth is not unlike a Canna, strong and free, and 

 the foliage is beautifully marked creamy white on a dark green 

 ground ; the white and green blend in some portions of the leaf, 

 and the result is shades of sea green, moss green, etc., although 

 the prevailing colors are white and dark green. It is of the 

 easiest culture, will grow and make fine plants in the house, 

 and lasts well under ordinary conditions. It is bright and cheerful 

 in appearance, and shows well among palms and other decorative 

 plants; in fact, no collection would be complete without it. 

 It thrives best where there is plenty of air in free circulation, 

 partial shade, a moderate amount of moisture, and a temperature 

 of 60 to 65 degrees at night, and 10 to 15 degrees higher in day- 

 time when the sun is shining. 



Price, extra large plants from 6 in. pots, $2.00 each ; smaller 

 plants from 5 in. pots, $1.00 each; young plants, 35c. each. 



Hetp X)ouble IDfyite Petunia, 



"white SQUADRON." 



This splendid Petunia was raised from seed in 1891, and was selected from 

 among the thousands we grew as being the best. We offered this last year for 

 the first time, and sold large quantities of it to our most critical trade ; from time 

 to time during the summer we received flattering testimonials to its merits, 

 and another season's trial confirmed our first appraisement of its great value. 

 Unlike most others previously offered, this variety is of strong constitution, and 

 is covered with its splendid flowers the whole season long. It was this fine quality 

 which suggested its name, every plant being crowned with a squadron of pure 

 white flowers. (See cut.) Price, 20c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



X)ouble ^ringeb Petunias, 



IN VARIETY. 



We devote much effort to the cultivation of the Double Petunia; we spare no 

 pains or expense to obtain the best results, and as a consequence we succeed annu- 

 ally in raising a succession of fine varieties. It is difficult, almost impossible, to 

 perpetuate through propagation by cuttings any of the colored sorts, as the second 

 year the colors blend together and distinctiveness is lost, hence the necessity 

 of constantly obtaining fresh varieties from seed. The varieties named below 

 we selected from the vast numbers of seedlings we grew the past season. They are 

 all beautifully fringed and exhibit every shade and marking found in Double Petu- 

 nias. In speaking of these, we are often at a loss for fitting terms to describe the 

 brilliant shades and bewildering combinations of color, so that if any discrepancy 

 appears between the flowers and description, it will be the result of natural 

 variation from the original, or a failure to describe accurately owing to the great 

 diversity of shading. 



Amanda. A very handsome variety, pure snow-white, lightly marked with 



rosy claret, fringed. 

 Brilliant. Somewhat similar to the above, clear pearly white with wine-colored 



veins and great blotches of purplish magenta, deeply fringed. 

 Circe. The body of the flower is deep claret, while toward the edges it becomes 



lighter and finally ends in clear white ; a very double and finely fringed variety. 

 Eolus. A delicate shade of blush white, light violet in the centre, outer petals 



blush pink. 

 Pancy. A unique shade in Petunias, pinkish lavender, veined purplish magenta 



and crimson. *- .-..,- 



PHKTNIUM VAEIEGATUM. 



