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Splendid Fringed Chinese Primrose. 
(PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA) 
me: Sn PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA (Fringed Chinese 
\ if 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 not 
wet, and they will begin to grow in twoor 
three weeks. They are so easily raised 
there is no reason why every flower lover 
should not havea 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 floyering, 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 fora pot 
Pri 3 dene: § = resembling @ miniature orange tree; covered all Winter with 
rimula Sinensis Fimbriata. a profusion of scarlet fruit, which is the chief attraction 
(Fringed Chinese Primrose). Pkt. 4 cts. 
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NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES FOR HOME PLANTING. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, Japan or Boston Ivy. This is AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS, Blue Lily of the Palace. 
the best and most beautiful Hardy Climbing Vine for There is no finer plant than this for outdoor decoration; 
covering the walls of Houses, Churches, Schools, etc. It planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza. Itis 
is entirely hardy, grows rapidly, and clings firmly to the also asplendid ornament for house and conservatory in 
rails wus ofher support. Tbe foliage is lovely green winter. Pkt. 6 cts. 
n summer, but changes in autumn to bright crimson, | NEW AQUELIGEAS, IMPROVED HYBRIDS. Ver 
Bae, Sagrand display. se re) and charming colors. fine mixed, These beautiful Hybrid Columbines are td 
Silly Irom seed. - 0 cts, 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 itsseason. It grows easily from seed, and 
if started early will bloom the same Summer, Itis 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 atatime. Pkt. 6 cts. each. 
NEW HIBISCUS—‘“ Crimson Eye,”’ Exactly similar to the SUNSET, except 
in color, which is pure satiny white, with deep rosecentre. 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 p. 113. 
NEW YELLOW COSMOS. A charming novelty for beds and borders, 
grows only ten to twelve inches high and covers the ground with its hand- 
=e x some lively green leaves, blooms quickly and continues covered with 
— 7 NAY 7 Vip pretty golden yellow cosmos like flowers all season until killed down by 
NDS Tx 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 
ie = high, and bears grand heads of rich creamy white flowers as shown in the 
Yucca Filamentosa. illustration. Grows easily from seed and if started indoors will bloom the 
first season. A splendid ornamental plant for bedsand lawns. Perfectly 
SET OF 9 PKTS., ONLY 40 CTS. hardy. Pkt. 6 cts. 
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° and handsome presents, and send us with your order the names and 
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