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NEW LARGE-FLOWERING TORENIA—A most charming 
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Splendid Fringed 
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PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA (Fringed 
Chinese Primrose)—Undoubtedly one of the most beau- 
tiful 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 
trom April to July blooms freely the following Winter. 
Cover the seed an eighth of an inch with fine, light, rich 
soil; keep moist but not wet, and they will begin to grow 
in two or three weeks. They are so easily raised that 
there is no reason why every flower lover should not have 
a magnificent display of these brightest and best of all 
Winter Howers. 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 flowering, all colors. Pkt. 8 cts. 
Ever-blooming Primula 
Obconica Grandiflora 
These new Ever-blooming Primulas are undoubted- 
ly one of the grandest novelties recently introduced. The 
flowers are much larger than the old white kind and of 
many beautiful shades, including pink, violet, blush rose, 
lilac, white, etc. Ihe seed grows easily, makes strong, 
sturdy plants 8 to 10 inches high, which begin to bloom 
very quickly, and continue to produce great masses of 
lovely tinted flowers for many months at a time. We 
know of no other plant that is so easy to grow and will 
produce so many lovely flowers for so long atime. They 
are a perfect treasure for the window, garden, green- 
house and conservatory, and will bloom at any season or 
ae the whole year. We cannot recommend them too highly. 
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA (Fringed Chinese Primrose) Best quality seed 6 cts. per pkt., 3 pkts for 15 cts. 
MIMULUS (Monkey Flower)—Curiously shaped, brilliantly 
colored flowers, biotched and spotted in every conceivable man- 
ner; excellent for pots and baskets, also for open ground. Pkt.38c. 
SCHIZANTHUS, or CHRISTMAS ORCHID FLOWER— 
An elegant free-blooming annual; large, curiously-shaped flow- 
ers beautifully spotted with crimson, lilac, purple and orange; 
makes pretty house plants, also fine for beds and cutting. Pkt.4c. 
SOLANUM (Jerusalem Cherry)—A charming plant fora pot, 
resembling a miniature orange tree; covered all Winter with a 
profusion of scarlet fruit which is the chiefattraction. Pkt. 4c. 
HEUCHERA SANGUINEA—A splendid new hardy perennial 
of real value. Plants make neat compact bushes fifteen to 
eighteen inches high. The flowers are produced in long, grace- 
ful trusses, and are bright, rich crimson. Exceedingly valuable 
and handsome for cut flowers. Perfectly hardy, will live over 
Winter and come up fresh every Spring. Pkt. 4cts. 
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plant equally valuable for beds, baskets and pots; a profuse (ss em aN 
bloomer, covered with deep blue flowers most all the time. i= Vee (1) oe a\ 
Pkt. 6 cts. Z\\5 3 ed ON 
NIGELLA (Love in a Mist)—A curious and pretty hardy an- ASS Nw IN p SOg 
nual known as Lady in : yi i [ae 
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CYCLAMEN PE&RSICUM—Charming bulbous-rooted plants, with 
beautiful variegated foliage and richly colored orchid-like flowers. 
They are highly esteemed as pot plants for Winter and Spring bloom- 
ing. Seed sown early in sandy loam makes bulbs that will bloom the 
following Winter. After flowering the bulbs should rest in a dry state 
over Summer. Pkt. 8 cts. 
CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM — Beautifully mottled leaves and very 
large flowers of rich colors. Finest mixed, pkt..10 cts. 
ICK PLANT (Mesembryanthemum) —A handsome plant for hanging 
baskets, vases, rock-work, etc.; leaves and stems appear as though 
covered with icy crystals, which glisten in the sunlight. Pkt. 3 cts. 
MIMULUS MOSCHATOS (The Musk Plant)—An old favorite, grown 
for its strong, musky odor; does well outside, also in pots. Pkt. 3 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 
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM ; eae blooms all-Summer. Fine for screens, porches and trellises. 
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MRS. E. I, PARKER, Mass.—‘“ Gentlemen: The Tuberous Rooted Begonias that 
you sent me last Spring have been admired by people passing all Summer. Such 
a sight has never been beheld among these Hampshire Hills.’’ See page 74. 
