NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING, 1900. 



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New. 



California 

 Hybrid 

 Begonias 



New Callfuruia Hybrid Begonias. 



Everyone should try 

 these beautiful new Hy- 

 brid Begonias. The 

 seed germinates quickly, 

 and plants begin bloom- 

 ing when only two inches 

 high. They make beau- 

 tiful, round plants, 15 to 

 18 inches high, which are 

 a perfect mass of bloom 

 from one year's end to 

 the other. The foliage is 

 rich and glossy, frequent- 

 ly tinted with bright red. 

 The flowers are of many love- 

 ly shades of pink, white, and 

 rose. They are equally fine for pots and 

 bedding, both indoors and out, and are 

 one of the most charming flowers you can have ; no trouble 

 to g^row. Pkt. 6 cts., 3 pkts, for 15 cts. 



Parisian Favorite Pansies. 



These are the most favorite Pansies sold in the flower stores of 

 Paris, their grand size, beautiful bright colors, and exquisite markings 

 will soon make them leading favorites in this country, too. Everyone 

 will want them as soon as known. They are splendid. Pkt. 6 ctS. 

 3 pkts. for 15 cts., }i oz. 65 cts. 



New Emperor Salpiglossis. 



This is one of the most beautiful novelties offered this season. It is 

 entirely different from the old salpiglossis, and throws up one 

 leading stem, crowned with large clusters of splendid, richly colored 

 flowers, each one exquisitely veined and tinted with gold. It is a 

 hardy, vigorous plant, very easily grown and surprisingly beautiful. 

 Certain to be in great demand as soon as known. Everyone who can 

 should give it a trial. Pkt. 8 cts. 



SALPIGLOSSIS GRANDIFLORA— These are very pretty and graceful flowers; 

 borne on long stems and in great profusion ; thecolors range from light blue 

 and straw color to the deepest purple and maroon. A beautiful bedding plant ; 

 no trouble to grow ; large flowering. Mixed, pkt. 4 cts. 



Bartonia Aurea, Golden Bells. 



Grows only about one foot high, but is one of the showiest and 

 brightest of garden flowers; large golden blossoms, borne in great pro- 

 fusion all Summer. Fine for beds and borders. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 3 pkts. for 12 cts. 



New Giant California Poppy, "Irresistable." 



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. Stock limited. Pkt. lO cts. New Emperor Saipisriossit. 



