NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING 1898. 



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Splendid Fringed Chinese Primrose. 



(PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRUTA) 



PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA (Fringed Chinese 



Primrose). Uudoubtedly one of the most beautiful and 



satisfactory house plants ; never attacked by insects, and 



will thrive in a window where there is but little sun and 



few other plants would grow; seed sown from April till 



July, blooms freely the following winter. 



Cover the seed an eighth of an inch with 



fine, light, rich soil, keep moist, but tiot 



wet, and they will Iiegin to grow in two or 



three weeks. They are so easily raised 



there is no reason why every flower lover 



should not have a magnificent display of 



these brightest and best of all winter 



flowers. The seed we offer is from the 



finest strains and best colors, including 



pure-white, purple, rose, scarlet, striped 



and spotted, and the lovely blue Primula. 



Splendid mixed, large flo^'ering, all 



colors. Pkt. 8 cts. 



THE EVERBLOOMING PRIMROSE. 

 PRIMULA OBCONICA. This lovely 

 primrose is one of the finest plants for 

 pot culture ever introduced. Flowers are 

 pure white, shading to lilac, and have the 

 real primrose fragrance; they are borne in 

 beautiful clusters on long stems, and in 

 such constant profusion that plants have 

 been known to bloom for twelve months 

 at a stretch: grows very easily, and will 

 doubtless become a great favorite. 

 Pkt. 6 cts. 



MIMULUS MOSCHATUS (The Musk Plant). An old favor- 

 ite, grown for its strong, musky odor; does well outside, also 

 in pots. Pkt. 3 cts. 



SOLANUM, (Jerusalem Cherry). A charming plant for a pot 

 resembling a miniature orange tree; covered all Winter will 

 a profusion of scarlet fruit, which is the chief attraction 

 Pkt. 4 cts. 



Primula Sinensis Fimbriata. 



(Fringed Chinese Primrose). 



Q Valuable Flower Seed Specialties ^ '^ 



AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, Japan or Boston Ivy. This is 

 the best and most beautiful Hardy Climbing Vine for 

 covering the walls of Houses, Churches, Schools, etc. It 

 is entirely hardy, grows rapidly, and clings firmly to the 

 walls without other support The foliage is lovely green 

 in summer, but changes in autumn to bright crimson, 

 making a grand display of rich and charming colors. 

 Grrows easily from seed. Pkt. 6 cts. 



NEW AND SCARC:!^ VARIETID^S FOR HOMB PI^ANTING. 



AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS, Blue Lily of the Palace. 

 There is no finer plant than this for outdoor decoration; 

 planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza. It is 

 also a splendid ornament for house and conservatory in 

 winter. Pkt. 6 cts. 

 NEW AQUELIGEAS, IMPROVED HYBRIDS. Very 

 fine mixed. These beautiful Hybrid Columbines are re- 

 markable for the size and novel forms of their flowers, 

 and their many beautiful colors. They are perfectly hardy and bloom 

 many weeks every season. Fine for borders and bedding. Pkt. 6 cts. 

 NEW HARDY HIBISCUS— " Sunset." A splendid plant, grows three to 

 four feet high, branching freely, and bearing immense cup-shaped flowers, 

 each one six to eight inches across, beautiful rich sulphur yellow, with 

 velvety maroon centre, blooms in July and August, and is one of the most 

 showy and handsome flowers of its season. It grows easily from seed, and 

 if started early will bloom the same Summer. It is entirely hardy ; the tops 

 die down in the Winter and come up fresh in the Spring ; will thrive in all 

 usual places, and produce hundreds of gorgeous flowers every day for ' 

 weeks at a time. Pkt. 6 cts. each. 

 NEW HIBISCUS—" Crimson Eye." Exactly similar to the SUNSET, except 

 in color, which is pure satiny white, with deep rose centre. The two varieties 

 make a fine contrast with each other, and a grand display of splendid 

 flowers. Pkt. 6 cts. 

 C. & J. NEW PEDIGREE CANNAS, Good Quality Mixed. These splendid 

 new Cannas grow easily from seed. Pkt. 6 cts. See full description page 75. 

 NEW YELLOW^ COSMOS. A charming novelty for beds and borders, 

 grows only ten to twelve inches high and covers the ground with its hand- 

 some lively green leaves, blooms quickly and continues covered with 

 pretty golden yellow cosmos like flowers all season until killed down by 

 severe frost. Pkt. 6 cts. 

 NEW MINA SANGUINEA. An elegant new climbing vine, quite scarce 

 and rare; grows fifteen to twenty feet high, neat, handsome foliage and 

 covered from top to bottom with pretty deep crimson flowers; blooms all 

 summer. Fine for screens, porches and trellises. Pkt. 6 cts. 

 YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. A very handsome plant, grows three to four feet 

 high, and bears grand heads of rich creamy white flowers as shown in the 

 illustration. Grows easily from seed and if started indoors will bloom fhe 

 first season. A splendid "ornamental plant for beds and lawns. Perfectly 



SET OF 9 PKTS,, ONLY 40 CTS. hardy. Pktects. 



If you kindly speak to your friends about our nice flowers, low prices 

 and handsome presents, and send us with your order the names and 

 addresses of some who you think would like to have our guide, we 



Yucca Filamentosa. 



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will send you FREE either one of the above NINE FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES you prefer, or two, three, or all of thena, 

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