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C. & J. Gold Medal PerfccitaMPa^^ 



These are the finest and most expensive Pan- 

 sies we offer ; our other strains are fine, the best 

 of their kind just as represented, but our GOLO 

 MEDAL PERFECTION PANSIES 



are a special selection of the largest flowering, 

 and most beautiful varieties yet produced, and 

 are certainly not excelled in size and beauty of 

 coloring by any offered in this country. We ask 

 for them a liberal trial. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6 cts. ; 

 100 seeds, 10 cts. 



"We oflfer Twenty-five Dollars in Five Cash 

 Prizes for the largest flowers of our Gold Medal 

 Perfection Pansies grown from our seed this 

 season. First Prize, iftlO.OO for the largest flower, 

 SJ6.00 for the second largest, S4.0O for the third 

 largest, and $3.50 each for the fourth and ftfth 

 largest. Competition open to all who huy a six or 

 ten cent packet of seed. (See conditions, page 60.) 



Special^Offer^of^ize^inners. one pkt. 



Japanese Morning Glories, Gold Medal Perfection 

 Pansies, California Giant Petunias and Prize 

 "Verbenas; the four pkts., only 25 cts., on which 

 One Hundred Dollars is offered in cash prizes 

 for largest flowers. 



New Imperial German Pansies 



The Imperial German Pansies are noted for their strong, vigorous growth and the great variety and intense 



Tjrightness of their colors, combined with large size and perfect form of flowers. Our seed is the best'quality. 



Imperial German Splendid Mixed. This mixture is made from seeds of the largest and 



l)rightest flowers, and includes more than fifty different shades and colorings, representing all the finest and 



l)est types of German Pansies. Pkt. 100 seeds, 6 cts. ; i oz. 65 cts. 



The following- separate varieties of Improved German Pansies are each 8 cts. per 



pkt. of 50 seeds, 3 pkts. for 20 cts.; 8 pkts. for 50 cts.; the set of 



10 separate varieties for 60 cts.; postpaid. 



BLACK PRINCE— Largest and finest black. 



GOLDEN YELLOW— Deep rich yellow. 



EMPEROR WILLIAM— Improved. Large deep blue. 



SNOW FAIRY— Pure snow-white. 



RED RIDING HOOD— Brilliant shades of Red. 



SHOW VARIETIES-Splendid Mixed. Solid or self-colors. 

 IMPROVED FANCY STRIPED— Splendid striped colors. 

 FANCY VARIETIES— Beautifully spotted and marbled. 

 RAINBOW — Reddish-blue with white and pink edge. 

 LARGE SPOTTED MIXED -Grand spotted flowers. 



Sow Pansies in Spring for Fall Bloom and in Fall for Spring Bloom. 



ROYAL PRIZE PANSIES. 



This is a famous mixture of all the best varieties of English, French and German show Pansies, including the Fancy, 

 Striped and Spotted Pansies, and also the large Giant-flowered Pansies of the Improved Trimardeau and Cassier's Giant 

 Odier types. It is made up of the finest named kinds, and contains a greater number of the best and most striking varie- 

 ties of Giant-flowered Pansies than any other mixture we know of. Flowers are of immense size — most grand and strik- 

 ing colors imaginable. 100 seeds, 6 cts.; three pkts. for 15 cts.; % oz., 50 cts. 



SNOVT QUEEN PANSY. Beautiful, pure satiny-white, with yellow dot in center, and sometimes marked with faint 

 blue or purple lines ; always sweet and pretty ; popular and much admired. Pkt. 100 seeds, 5 cts. 



THE BEAUTIFUL SPANISH IRIS. 



This is one of the easiest grown and most beautiful of hardy summer 

 flowering bulbs. It is absolutely sure to bloom, grows twelve to fifteen 

 inches high, and bears lovely, large, orchid-like flowers of many brilliant 

 and striking colors, including elegant combinations of fine porcelain blue, 

 deep violet, royal purple, golden-yellow, rich orange, pearly-white, and 

 coal-black— beautifully variegated, striped, spotted, and rufiied in a man- 

 ner impossible to describe. A bed of them is sure to make an indescriba- 

 bly gay and beautiful display of striking and unusual colors, very hand- 

 Home and certain to attract notice. They are perfectly hardy, need no 

 l)rotection, and will bloom every Spring without attention. They require 

 >ery little room, will do well among shrubberj' or other flowers, and also 

 nipots; very pretty and useful for beds, borders, and edging, in door- 

 yards, lawns, and cemeteries. We put the price very low, and hope all 

 that can will give them a liberal trial. Price, good blooming bulbs, five 

 for 10 cts.; 20 cts. per dozen. 



C. & J. NEW B\ ERBLOOMING PEDIGREE CANNAS, 



SPLENDID BLOOMERS. Immense xropicai leaves, and grand spikes ©« 

 large lily-like flowers. Forty different shades and markings. Nice lively 

 roots, sure to bloom quickly. Plant in pots and set out when ground is 

 warm, and they will bloom all Summer. Price, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 

 6 for 50 cts.; $1 per doz. Post paid. 



SppHill Offpr ^"® Pedigree Canna, Five Spanish 

 Kjl/^viai KJi.L^i. j^.g ^j^j.^^ Hybrid Gladioli, two Double 



>*earl Tuberoses, two Silver Leaf Tuberoses, two Butter- 

 fly Gladioli— fifteen beautiful bulbs for 25 cts. 



)anisli Iris. 



