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pleasure to all. 
decoration. 
New Floral Guide—Spring, 1904. 
105 
SWEET PEAS 
QO”: Splendid New Sweet Peas are the prettiest and most satisfactory flowers you can have. 
They 
We offer the sweetest and most beautiful varieties in exist- 
They do well everywhere; bloom abundantly and give delightful 
The flowers last a long time after cutting, and are highly prized for house and table 
They should be planted in liberal quantity. We sell in any quantity desired, by the packet, 
ounce or pound, and hope to have your orders this season. 
THE CULTURE IS VERY SIMPLE —Plant the seed three or four inches deep in the most convenient place you happen 
to have, very early in the Spring—just as early as possible, February, March, April or May, according to the season and locality. 
Keep the ground loose and mellow, give the young plants good support to climb on—wire nettin 
twine or brush. Keep the 
flowers picked off clean every day as fast as they open (this is very important), and they will outa abundantly for many 
-weeks. 
distinct colors. 1€) 
by ourselves here, it is guaranteed to please. 
‘NEW SWEET PEA “AMERICA”—A remarkably hand- 
some variety from California. Flowers very large, color 
bright flashing crimson, on white ground; rich and beauti- 
ful. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz.,10cts. 
‘AURORA—Immense flowers, borne 3 and 4 onastem, white, 
beautifully flaked and striped with bright orange salmon; 
| extra fine. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
(BLANCHE BURPEE—Claimed bythe introducer to be the 
finest pure white Sweet Pea in cultivation. The flowers are 
of grand size and freely produced; certainly one of the very 
| best. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz. 10 cts. 
(BLUSHING BEAUTY-—FExtra large flowers, delicate flesh 
} peek, fine hooded form, very beautiful. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; 
- 0z., 10 cts 
)CELESTIAL—Beautiful shell-shaped flowers, fine lavender 
color, tinted with white and olive shades. Pkt. 60 seeds, 
| .4cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
(CROWN JEWEL—FExtra large expanded flowers, cream 
pink, delicately veined and shadowed with violet. Pkt. 60 
seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
EMILY ECKFORD-—Superb every way; lovely light sky- 
blue, the most beautiful we have. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4cts.; oz. 10cts. 
EMILY HENDERSON—Extra large flowers; pure snowy- 
Bite, very early and free-flowering. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts. 
‘ECKFORD’S UP-TO-DATE —This is an up-to-date mixture 
of the newest and most beautiful English novelties, includ- 
ing best named kinds, and seedlings of the newest shades 
and colorings; undoubtedly one of the finest strains now 
peted. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; Y%-lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb., 
cts. 
‘EXTRA EARLY BLANCHE FERRY—Bright clear rose, 
with creamy white wings; the same beautiful colors as 
Blanche Ferry, but begins to bloom from 10 days to two 
weeks earlier, and is of such dwarf stout growth that it re- 
quires little support toclimb on, which some considera great 
recommendation. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
'FIRE-FLY—Fxtra fine, intense crimson scarlet, the bright- 
est and best of allscarlets. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
GOLDEN GLEAM — Deep primrose yellow, large finely 
hooded flowers, ideal form, profuse bloomer. Pkt. 60 seeds, 
4cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
GRAY FRIAR —Large hooded flowers, solid pearl gray; a 
most distinct color. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
KATHERINE TRACY—Bright, shining pink, extra large 
and beautiful. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4cts.; oz. 10 cts. 
C.& J. New Large-F lowering SWEET PEAS, SNist coors 
This splendid mixture is made from choice Large-Flowering varieties of brightest and most 
They are grown separately for us in California, and mixed in proper proportion 
Pkt., 100 seeds, 5 cts.; oz., 8 cts.; 14-lb., 15 cts.; 1 Ib., 50 cts., postpaid. 
No flowers are easier to grow or more certain to give satisfaction. 
FINEST COLORS 
LADY NINA BALFOUR—A new variety of rare and cap- 
tivating beauty ; color exquisite mauve shading to a rich 
pinkish gray ; of the most refined elegance. Pkt. 60 seeds, 
4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
LADY PENZANCE—Exquisite new variety, lovely rose 
pink, elegantly shaded with orange and fawn. Pkt. 60 seeds, 
4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
MAID OF HONOR-—Beautiful large flowers, shaded light 
blue on white ground edged with violet. Pkt. 60 seeds 4 
cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
METEOR—Truly an exquisite variety, bright orange salmon, 
delicately veined with rosy pink. Pkt. 60seeds, 4 cts ; 0z., 
10 cts. 
MISS BLANCHE FERRY—Undoubtedly one of the finest 
Sweet Peas in cultivation ; early and very profuse bloomer; 
color, bright clear rose, with creamy white wings. Pkt. 60 
seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 6cts.; Y%-lb., 15 cts.; 1 lb., 45 cts. 
NEW COUNTESS—Clear, light porcelain blue, very hand- 
some, and the best of this color. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz.., 
10 cts. 
PRIMMA DONNA~—Extra large size and beautiful form, 
lovely shaded pink,a real Gem. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 
10 cts. 
PRINCE EDWARD OF YORK—One of the largest and 
most striking of the new Sweet Peas; fine pinkish scarlet, 
very bold and handsome. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
PRINCESS OF WALES—Lovely white flowers, delicately 
striped with rich mauve; very beautiful. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 
cts.; oz. 10 cts. } 
RAMONA—A lovely new sort; large hooded flowers, cream 
white, elegantly veined with rose. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; 0z., 
10 cts. 
SALOPIAN — Immense flowers of most perfect form and 
bright striking colors, being a dark fiery red with rose col- 
ored wings; splendid. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
SENSATION—F lowers of largest size, full expanded form 
and borne four on a stem, beautiful creamy rose with pure 
white wings;agrand variety Pkt. 60seeds,4cts.; oz.,10cts. 
STELLA MORSE—This is the nearest approach toa Yellow 
Sweet Pea yet obtained; fine rosy buff passing to rich 
creamy white; extra large flowers. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; 0z., 
0 cts. 
STANLEY—Dark, rich maroon, darkest of all; larger and 
handsomer than Boreatton. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
8 full size pkts. of the above, your choice for 25 cts.; 20 
pkts. do. for 50 cts.; complete set, 30 pkts. in all for 
Special Offer 
: 65 cts., postpaid. 
‘GOOD MIXED SWEET PEAS—All colors, Pkt. 3¢.; 0Z. 6¢.; lb. 12c.; Ib. 35¢. 
NEW DWARF CUPID SWEET PEAS 
These grow only 6 to 8 inches high, but the flowers are as large as the tall kinds and deliciously sweet. 
8 kinds only. Price same for all. Pkt. 60 seeds, 4c.: oz., 10c.: any 3 pkts, 10c.; set of 8 for 25c., postpaid. 
NEW CUPID, COUNTESS OF RADNOR. Lavender | NEW CUPID, 
tinted blue. NEW CUPID, 
NEW CUPID, ALICE ECKFORD. Pure white shaded | NEW CUPID, BOREATTON. Deep coppers red. 
“rose. NEW CUPID, PRIMROSE. Primrose yellow. 
NEW PINE CUPID. Fine bright roy pink. NEW WHITE CUPID. Pure snow white, 
FIRE FLY. Bright dazzling scarlet. 
BEAUTY. Clear rose pink. 
