New Floral Guide — Spring, 1901, 



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NEW TALL NASTURTIUM, French Chameleon. 



This is an entirely new variety of climbing' Nasturtiums, remarkable for bearing 

 flowers of many different colors and markings on the same plant. The flowers 

 are of largest size and most brilliant colors, including fine blotched, bordered, flamed, and 

 self shades in endless combination. The variety and brilliancy of colors is truly mar- 

 velous ; we import the seed direct from the originators in France. Pkt. 5 cts,, oz. 15 cts. 



NEW DWARF NASTURTIUM, French Chameleon. 



Both the Dwarf and Tall Chameleon Nasturtiums are introduced by Vilmorin & Co.i 

 the celebrated seedsmen of Paris, who recommend them as remarkable novelties of great merit. They 

 are similar in growth and habit to other Nasturtiums, but bear flowers of many different 

 colors on the same plant. The flowers are of largest size and most brilliant shades; blotched, 

 margined, and stained, in many wonderful combinations. They are well worthy of an extended trial. 

 Pkt. 5 cts,, Yz oz., 8 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 



THE RAINBOW OR MAY APPLE 

 PASSION FLOWER. 



PASSIFLORA INCARNATA, 



This is a handsome rapid growing climber, winch grows easily from seed, and is always greatly 

 admired on account of the exquisite color and 

 curious form of its flower; begins to bloom 

 while quite small ; the flowers are 3 to 4 inches 

 across, lovely blush white, delicately tmted 

 with blue and having a beautiful rayed 

 centre like the spokes of a wheel. 

 The flow^ers are followed by handsome 

 purple fruits of pleasant flavor. It is 

 perennial, and though itmay die down 

 in Winter, will come up in the Spring 

 and bloom as well as ever ; a partially 

 sheltered situation suits it best. Pkt. 

 20 seeds, 8 cts. 



BLUE PASSION FLOWER — Splendid, 

 large flowers, similar to the above, except 

 in color, which is beautiful violet blue. 

 Pkt. 8 cts. 



SCARLET PASSION FLOWER— Thi^ Is 

 the beautiful red passion flower of Cali- 

 fornia ; exceedingly handsome. Pkt. 8 cts. 

 The 3 Pkts. for 30 cts. 



The 3 Colors Mixed. Pkt. 6 cts. 



SMILAX (usually called Boston Smil«x)-One of the Passlflora Incarnata. 



most desirable window vines, highly valued for its elegant glossy green foliage and graceful climbing habit; 

 grows several feet high the first seasor and is largely used in all kinds of floral decorations. Pkt., 4 cts. 



THE BLUE DAISY (Agathea Coelestis)— It blooms 

 quickly from seed and is most abundant and 

 constant bloomer; flowers like the Paris Daisy, 

 but deep blue; an ornament to the flower bed and 

 useful for cutting; may be had in bloom all the 

 year round. Pkt. 4 cts. 



ENGLISH DOUBLE DAISY (Bellis Perennis) — 

 Daisies are sure to grow, and begin blooming very 

 quickly; the flowers are white, pink, red, and 

 variegated; the most of them come double, and the 

 single ones are nearly as pretty as the double. 

 Finest mixed, 4 cts. 



NEW GIANT CALIFORNIA POPPY, " Irresis- 

 table." Here is something grand, showy and 

 ♦• Irresistable " for planting in all suitable places 

 in garden and lawn, grows five to six feet high, 

 loaded with immense perfectly double flowers 

 almost as round as a ball, and of the most exquisite 

 color, pure melting rose. The petals are elegantly 

 fringed, and taken altogether, it is a rare and 

 splendid novelty of commanding beauty, sure to 

 make a sensation wherever seen. Pkt. 6 cts. 



NEW AQUELIGEAS, IMPROVED HYBRIDS. 



Very fine mixed. These beautiful H3'^brid Colum- 

 bines are remarkable 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. 

 The Blue Daisy. Pkt. 6 cts. 



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