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THE "GflPTIVflTlNG" COLLECTION OF GERANIUMS. 



ALL FINE BEDDING VARIETIES, SUN=PROOF AND GORGEOUS. 



The colored Plate opposite is a Reproduction of a sfeetcli from ,iat«re, and ^hile a faithful representation 



yet falls to reach the dazzling colors of the flowers themselves. 



It is many years ago since we last published a colored plate with our annual catalogue showing Geraniums. During the years that have 

 elapsed the race has been marvelously developed. The French hybridists, notably Bruant, have devoted themselves to improving varieties m 

 coloTaiid form, with a special view to obtaining sorts that would stand the summer sun and heat without injury. How weU they have succeeded 

 the magnificent varieties herewith shown attest. And yet these are only florets. The glory is in the plant crowned with splendid trusses of these 

 fine flowers. The coUection was winnowed from over two hundred and fifty sorts which we had on trial, and we can confidently offer it as 

 unquestionably the best for all purposes possible to get at the present time, 



MALGACHE. 



This is a marked advance on previous varieties and is best 

 described as a yellowish orange. The habit is good, growth 

 vigorous and healthy ; it is quite free in bloom and is the best of 

 the orange-yellow section that has been as yet introduced. This 

 is a gem in every way. 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



GRANDVILLE. 



Immense individual florets borne in very large trusses on long, 

 stiff stalks; color of flower, brilliant scarlet, with distinct white 

 centre surrounded bv a bright carmine aureole ; floret semi-double; 

 habit dwarf, compact, vigorous, very strong grower and profuse 

 bloomer; unique and indispensable in an exhibition coUection 

 and useful for all purposes. 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 



MME, BARNEY- 



A splendid pure deep pink of the style of Bonnat, but a little 

 lighter and a more lovely shade ; truss, habit and profuseness of 

 bloom all that can be desired ; stands wet weather best of all in 

 this class; a splendid thing. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



WHITE QUEER 



In our grounds for two seasons this has proven itself to be the 

 best of the double whites. The color is pure as snow, a remark- 

 ably free bloomer, fine trusses, strong, healthy foliage, absolutely 

 sun-proof ; a compact grower, producing a plant of medium size in 

 lieight, but spreading. The flowers are borne on strong stalks 

 held well above the foliage. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



MME, JAULIN, 



Semi-double Bruant ; color, delicate peach-pink ; centre similar 

 to Daybreak carnation, with wide border of white ; unrivaled for 

 freshness and beauty ; florets are very large, produced in enormous 

 trusses; semi-dwarf, compact, exceptionally vigorous habit, with 

 broad, deep-zoned foliage ; a splendid bloomer ; one of the most 

 valuable and striking geraniums of recent introduction ; will prove 

 !i good bedder where a delicate shade is desired, and is one of 

 the best fancy Bruants for spring sales. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



THOMAS MEEHAN» 



Double, very large trusses and large florets of fine circular 

 form, color, brilUant rosy pink, base of upper petals blotched with 

 orange, quite a new color and a distinct and attractive variety. 

 This should be in every collection. 25c. each, $2. .50 per doz. 



MARQUISE de MONTMORT> 



Deep brilliant carmine-purple ; one of the most novel and 

 striking shades yet seen; a splendid habit, vigorous and clean; 

 excellent grower and profuse bloomer; fine large fioret, massive 

 truss held well up and erect ; foliage deeply zoned ; exceptionally 

 novel ; this variety was extensively used the past season as a bed- 

 der and gave general satisfaction, as it furnished a brilliant change 

 from the stereotyped beds of Double Gen. Grant and Beaute 

 Poitevine. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



M, CANOVAS , 



Immense trusses of brilliant fiery scarlet flowers, shaded with 

 velvet maroon; individual floret very large and similar form to 

 Beaute Poitevine. Habit exceptionally vigorous and identical with 

 S. A. Nutt, but seems to have more constitution. This variety we 

 consider a strong rival to the latter ; the color is more brilliant, the 

 truss is larger and the semi-double floret is a distinct advantage, 

 increasing the blooming qualities largely. 35c. each, S3.50 per doz. 



HUBERT CHARRON. h- 



A very beautiful serui-double ; clear white centre, with a heavy 

 band of reddish carmine around each petal, maculated pure white; 

 could be called a double Camille Bernardin ; fine habit, profuse 

 bloomer; unique, showy and striking; one of the finest of this 

 class. A double '-Aureole" of rare beauty. 25c. each, $2.50 pet doz. 



JOHN DOYLE. 



A strong, vigorous grower, truss of the largest size and bornef' 

 well above the foliage on very strong foot stalks; color is of the 

 richest scarlet, exceptionally bright and effective, one of the most 

 profuse-blooming bedders that we have ever had; the habit is 

 ideal ; the foliage very broad and strong and stands the sun better 

 than almost any other geranium we grow ; we apprehend that this 

 will prove to be the best scarlet yet introduced of the Bruant type, 

 and that it will supersede all other scarlet varieties for bedding 

 purposes, owing to its very high quality. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



MARVEL> 



Double scarlet-maroon, semi-dwarf, compact grower, clean, 

 vigorous healthy foliage ; truss large and full, held well above the 

 foliage, constant bloomer. This is a remarkably fine bedding 

 variety and when planted in masses is superb. 15c. each, $1.50 per 

 doz. 



MME. CHAROTTE. 



This is one of the finest sorts of the Beaute Poitevine class 

 that has been introduced; the habit is dwarf, spreading, very 

 vigorous; foliage lieavy, deep green in color, with a distinct broad 

 chocolate zone ; the trusses are enormous, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, 

 and borne in the greatest profusion on fine stalks; the individual 

 floret is very large and round, 2}^ inches in diameter, semi-double; 

 color, clear, distinct rosy salmon" occasionally marked with white 

 at times ; it is a splendid bloomer aud a decided acquisition, and 

 we are of the opinion that it will prove one of the most attractive 

 bedding varieties yet introduced. 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



JEAN VIAUD. 



Very large, slightly semi-double blooms, borne in large trusses 

 well above the foliage ; individual floret large ; color, bright rosy pink 

 with distinct white blotch in the centre ; hahit dwarf, compact, very 

 vigorous and exceptionally free blooming. Foliage clear, deep 

 green with distinct bronze green zone; unquestionably the best 

 pink geranium for bedding yet introduced and certain to be very 

 largely grown in the future. iOc. each, $4.00 per doz. 



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I SPECIAL OFFER 



The " CAPTIVATING" COLLECTION OF GERANIUMS, Thirteen New and Meritorious Varieties, Strong 

 Plants from Pots, for $2.50. If Purchased Separately, would cost $3.35. 



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