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New Heliotrope==LEMOINES GIANT HYBIDS. 
These beautiful new Giant Helio- 
tropes are among the finest novelties 
of the year; they are as easily raised 
as the older kinds and far surpass 
them in size and beauty. The plants 
have large, glossy leaves, grow about 
two feet high and bear enormous 
elusters of exquisitely fragrant 
flowers, fully twicé as large as the 
old kinds and so delightfully sweet 
that they perfume a whole neighbor- 
hood. The colors range from pure 
white through all shades of violet 
and purple to dark indigo blue. 
One of the sweetest and lovliest 
flowers we have. Pkts. 12 cts. 
HELIOTROPE. A universal favorite (ee 
Lay 
on account of its delightful fra- 
grance and constant bloom, equally 
desirable for bedding in Summer 
and houseculture in Winter. Grows 
easily from seed and blooms con- * 
tinuously. Very sweet and beauti- 
Yas 
ful. Pkt. 6 cts. S/N) 
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SMILAX (usually called Boston PUES 
Smilax). One of the most desira- LEA = ; 
ble window vines, highly valued Z& 
for its elegant glossy green foliage Conard’s 
and gracefulclimbing habit; grows Flower Seeds 
several feet high the first season, Grow and Bloom. 
and is largely used in all kinds of A , s 5 Bite 
Pichia ate fo ed Pkt. 6 cts. New Heliotrope, Lemoines Giant Hybrids. 
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-—_MIGNONETTE.—= 
The Mignonette is well known as one of our choicest and most popular flowers, largely grown on 
account of its delicious fragrance, which is so pleasing and attractive that besides being valued for itself 
itis always in demand for mixing in with other cut flowers. It grows very easily from seed sown in the 
open ground, blooms constantly ail the season, and if lifted and taken int.. the house, will continue to give 
flowers and fragrance all winter. We offer the finest varieties separately. and also recommend our 
own special mixture which contains the choicest colors and sweetest sorts for beds and cutting. 
CONARD’S FINEST LARGE-FLOWERING MIGNONETTE MIXED. A Special Mixture of 
all the choicest colors and sweetest sorts, for beds and cutting. Pkt. 6 cts.; 4oz. 50 cts. 
NEW QUAKER CITY MIGNONETTE. 
A new and extra fine variety; large, 
full flower spikes, rounded at the top, 
handsome, gold red color, deliciously 
sweet. Pkt. 4 cts. 
NEW GIANT WHITE. Large, full 
spikes, pure white flowers; very sweet. 
Pkt. 4 cts. 
IMPROVED GOLDEN QUEEN. Very 
handsome and attractiye, and exceed- 
ingly sweet; light; golden yellow, ex- 
cellent free-blooming sort, Plt. 4 cts. 
THE MACHET (Pure). Well known 
as one of the finest sorts; vigorous, 
pyramidieal plants, with thick, dark 
green Jeaves; blooms constantly and 
bears large spikes of deliciously sweet 
flowers. Pkt. 4 cts.; % oz. 50 ets. 
MIGNONETTE, COMMON SWEET, 
(Reseda Odorata). Very fragrant; 
largely used. Pkt. 3cts; oz. 15 cts. 
MIMOSA, SENSITIVE PLANT. A 
curious and interesting plant, for the 
leaves will quickly clase and droop at 
the slightest touch and during the 
night. Graceful, fern-like foliage, with 
—— ei ink flowers. Valuable as a curiosity. 
New Quaker City Mignonette, Pt. 8 ets. : 
TEN CHOICE GARDEN ROSES FOR 65 CENTS. 
HERMOSA. Bright Pink; hardy and constant. | QUEENS SCARLET. Rich Scarlet. 
GOLDEN GATE. Cream and Gold. | ETOILE DE LYON. Bast Yellow. 
CLOT'LDE SOUPERT. Amber Rose. | LUCIOLE. Rosy Crimson. 
MADAME WELCHE, Peachy-yellow Large. THE BRIDE, Pure white, extra fine. 
MARIE GUILLOT. Creamy-white. GENERAL DE TARTAS. B ight Carmine. 
