NEW FLORAL GUIDE—SPRING, i899. 99 
. & J. Gold Medal Perfection Pansies, 
These are the finest and most expensive Pan- 
sies we offer ; our other strains are fine, the best 
of their kind just asrepresented, but our GOLD 
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.; 
500 seeds, 50 cts. 
We offer 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, $10.00 for the largest flower, 
%&6.00 for the second largest, #4.00 for the third 
largest, and $2.50 each for the fourth and fifth 
largest. Competition open to all who buy a six or 
ten cent packet of seed, (See conditions, page 92 
Special Offer of Prize Winners. One pkt. 
wrest reese CAach New 
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. 
isin New Imperial German Pansies 
The Imperial German Pansiesare noted for their strong, vigorous growth and the great variety and intense 
brightness 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 
brightest flowers, and includes more than fifty different shades and colorings, representing all the finest and 
best types of German Pansies. Pkt. 100 seeds, 6 cts.; $ 02. 65 cts, 
The following separate varieties of Improved German Pansies are each 6 cts. per 
pkt. of 50 seeds; 3 pkts. for 15 cts.; 8 pkts. for 40 cts.; the set of 
10 separate varieties for 50 cts.; postpaid. 
BLACK PRINCE—lLargest and finest black. SHOW VARIETIES—Spiendid Mixed. Solid or self-colors. 
GOLDEN YELLOW —Deep rich yellow. IMPROVED FANCY STRIPED—Splendid striped colors. 
EMPEROR WILLIAM—Improved. Large deep blue. FANCY VARIETIES—Beautifully spotted and marbled. 
SNOW FAIRY—Pure snow-white. RAINBOW—Reddish-blue with white and pink edge. 
RED RIDING HOOD—Brilliant shades of Red. 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 o:.. Flowers are of immense size—moat grand and strik- 
ing colors imaginable. 100 seeds, 6 cts.; three pkts. for 15 cts.; 14 oz., 50 cts, 
SNOW 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. ng & 
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 ruffled 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- 
some and certain to attract notice. They are perfectly hardy, need no 
protection, and will bloom every Spring without attention. They require 
very little room, will do well among shrubbery or other flowers, and also 
im pots; 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 EVER-BLOOMING PEDIGREE CANNAS. As 
SPLENDID BLOOMERS. Immense tropical leaves, and grand spikes of 
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 ets.; 
6 for 50 ets.; $1.00 per doz. Postpaid. 
1 One Pedigree Canna, Five Spanish | its if ‘ é, 
special Offer. Iris, three Hybrid Gladioli, two Double BAA a AE TALL 
Pearl Tuberoses, two Silver Leaf Tuberoses, two Butter=- Spanish Lris, 
fly Gladioli—fifteen beautiful bulbs for 25 cts. 
