

NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING, 1900. 



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Splendid Fringed Chinese Primrose. 



(PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRUTA) 



PrJmula Sinensis Fimbriata, 



(Fringed Chinese Primrose). 



PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA (Fringed ChineM 



Primrose). Uudoubtedly one of the most beautiful and 



Batisfaotory house pla?nt8 ; 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 



tine, light, rich soil, keep moist, but not 



wet, and they will begin to grow in two or 



three weeks. They are so easily raised 



there is no reason why every flower lover 



should not have a magnificent display of 



these brightest and best of all winter 



flowers. The seed we offer is from the 



flnest strains and beat colors, including 



pure-white, purple, rose, scarlet, striped 



and spotted, and the lovely blue Primula. 



Splendid mixed, large flowering, all 



colors, Pkt. 8 cts. 



THE EVERBLOOMING PRIMROSE, 

 PRIMULA OBCONICA, This lovely 

 primrose is one of the flnest plants for 

 pot culture ever introduced. Flowers are 

 pure white, shading to lilac, and have the 

 real primrone fragrance; they are borne in 

 beautiful clusters on long stems, and in 

 »uch constant profusion that plants have 

 been known to bloom for twelve months 

 at a stretch* grows very easily, and will 

 doubtless Decome 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 for a pot 

 resembling a miniature orange tree; covered all Winter with 

 a profusion of scarlet fruit, which is the chief attraction 

 Pkt. 4 cts. 



Valuable Flower Seed Specialties ^ ^ 



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AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, Japan or Boston Ivy. This is 

 the best and most beautiful Hardy Climbing Vine for 

 covering the walls of Houses, Churches, Schools, etc. It 

 is entirely hardy, grows rapidly, and clings firmly to the 

 walls without other support. The foliage is lovely green 

 In summer, but changes in autumn to bright crimson, 

 making a grand display of rich and charming colors. 

 Grows easily from seed. Pkt. 6 cts. 



N^W AND SCARC]^ VARIETIES FOR HOME PI/ANTING. 



AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS, Blue Lily of the Palace. 

 There is no finer plant than this for outdoor decoration; 

 planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza. It is 

 also a splendid ornament for house and conservatory in 

 winter. Pkt. 6 cts. 



NEW AQUELIGEAS, IMPROVED HYBRIDS. Very 

 fine mixed. These beautiful Hybrid Columbines are re- 

 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. 



CROTOLARIA RETUSA, GOLDEN BUSH PEA, OR FLORIDA RAT- 

 TLE-BOX. Ivooks very much like a Golden Yellow Sweet Pea. Often forty 

 flowers on one spike, blooms profusely all summer. The flowers are fol- 

 lowed bj- pods, in which the seeds sound like a child's rattle. Soak seeds in 

 warm water and start in window or hot-bed. Pkt. 6 cts. 



WEW HIBISCUS— Crimson Eye, A splendid plant, grows three to four 

 feet high, branching freely and bearing immense cup-shaped flowers, 

 each one six to eight inches across. Color, pure, satiny white, with deep 

 rose centre ; entirely hardy. 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- 

 some lively green leaves, blooms quickly and continues covered with pretty 

 golden yellow cosmos-like flowers all season until killed down by 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 



high, and bears grand heads of rich creamy white flowers as shown in the 



illustration. Grows easily from seed and if started indoors will bloom the 



first season. A splendid ornamental plant for beds and lawns. Perfectly 



Packet. 6 cts. 



Yucca Filax^entosa. 



SET OF 9 PKTS., ONLY 40 CTS. ^^^^^^ 



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