ROSES, SEEDS, AND BULBS FOR 1895. 



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Fine Perpetual Blooming CARNATIONS. 



These splendid Carnation -Pinks are among the most beautiiul and desirable flowers we 

 have ; highly valued for their constant bloom and delicious fragrance ; they flower freely during 

 the summer and fall in the garden, and if taken indoors, and kept in a cool, light room, will 

 produce an abundance of lovely flowers all winter. It is best to keep the buds picked ofl" those 

 intended for winter bloom, and they should be taken in before hard frost, as they are not 

 entirely hardy. The following are the finest varieties in cultivation : — 



GRACE "WILDER. Beautiful rose-pink; flowers 



large, finely fringed ; clove-scented ; dwarf, compact 



grower ; very free bloomer ; very beautiful. 10 cts. each. 

 SNOWDON. Extra large flowers ; fine, full form ; 



elegantly fringed; very fragrant; constant bloomer; 



pure whj^e. 10 cts. each. 

 GOLDEN GATE. Clear golden-yellow; extra large 



and double ; deliciously clove-scented ; very beautiful. 



10 cts. each. 

 CHESTER PRIDE. Rich creamy-white, finely striped 



with bx-ight rose ; large, very full, and sweet. 10 cts. 

 GARFIELD. Rich rosy-pink; very large and hand- 

 some; exquisitely fringed and scented. 10 cts. each. 

 SILVER SPRAY. Grand silver-white flowers; early 



and profuse bloomer ; very sweet ; fine, bushy plants. 



10 cts. each. 

 PORTIA. Rich, glowing crimson ; very bright ; one of 



the handsomest and best varieties ; large, bold flowers ; 



very sweet. 10 cts. each. 

 MRS. FISHER. A fine, constant-blooming, pure-white 



variety; clove-scented; large, full flowers ; very hand- 

 some. 10 cts. each. 

 FRED. CREIGHTON. Bright, clear, shining pink; 



very constant and profuse bloomer. 10 cts. each. 

 MRS. F. MANGOLD. Deep, rich crimson; large, 



full flowers, finely fringed; very sweet and handsome. 



10 cts. each. 

 HINZIE'S WHITE. One of the most free-blooming 



and satisfactory pure-white Carnations in cultivation ; 



grown largely for cut flowers., 10 cts. each. 

 TIDAL WAVE. Exceedingly beautiful and good every 



way ; rich, bright rose; splendid large, double flowers, 



delightfully perfumed. 10 cts. each. 

 J. R. FREEMAN. Rich cardinal-crimson ; very large, 



bold , handsome flowers } constant and profuse bloomer ; 



very sweet. 10 cts. each. 



Any three for 25 cts.; set of fifteen splendid 

 varieties, postpaid, for $1.10. 



Carnations are lararely 

 grown for sale, and are 

 probably the most prof- 

 itable cut flowers in 

 cultivation. 



LIZZIE McGO WEN. Extra large, full, perfect flowers ; 

 pure snow-white ; deliciously perfumed ; very free 

 bloomer ; one of the best. 10 cts. each. 



AMERICAN FLAG. Elegant large, double flowers; 

 finely fringed, very sweet, and beautifully striped with 

 alternate bands of bright red and white; very hand- 

 some. 10 cts. each. 



FOUR NEW AND SCARCE CARNATIONS. 



DAYBREAK. This splendid new Carnation is con- 

 sidered one of the verv/Jfest and most valuable varie- 

 ties ever sent out. Thre flowers are of the largest size, 

 very double, and fjdl to the center, and delightfi^" 

 fragrant; lovely^^m-ight flesh color — someone hassaic 

 "like rosy da^m on hills of snow." Wonderfully 

 beautiiul. IS^cts. each. 



EDNA CRAIG. New aBil highly recommended; rich 

 peach-blossom pink oif the most lovely tint ; flowers 

 are beautifully Mdged, very large, and of perfect 

 form; very sw^^ef and a true perpetual bloomer. 15 

 cts. each. 



ORANGE BLOSSOM. ,Large, finely-formed flowers, 

 elegantly fringed and^'' deliciously fragrant ; color 

 lo>ety cream y-whU«",''^with bright pink center ; very 



■"il. 15 ctsffeach. 

 BUTTERCUP. The finest golden-yellow Carnation in 

 cultivation ; same beautiful color as Marechal Niel 

 Rose ; flowers are large, full, and very sweet ; a good, 

 vigorous grower and constant bloomer; the best pure 

 yellow. 15 cts. each. 



Set of four new and scarce Carnations, 50 cts., 

 postpaid. 



BEGONIA REX. 



These splendid plants are grown for their large, 

 beautifully colored, ornamental leaves, which 

 are of various rich shades, wonderfully banded, and flaked with the most charm- 

 ing metallic eSects, impossible to describe, and having rich crimson stems. They 

 require a warm room in winter and a shady place with considerable moisture in 

 summer. They are the finest foliage plants in cultivation and wonderfully beau- 

 tiful. Highly valued for house culture, conservatories, etc. 



Our stock includes the new seedling, Cumberland, Queen of Hanover, 

 Lucy Closson, Countess Erdody, Siebold, and seven other choice sorts, 

 all entirely different but equally beautiful. Price 15 cts. each ; two 

 for 25 cts. Set of twelve elegant varieties, all labeled, $1.25, postpaid. 



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The Beautiful Orchid Water Lily. ™be-! 



tiful plant is sure to please every one who plants it. It is equally sure to grow and 

 blooms very quickly. The leaves are deep, glossy green, and form curious, balloon-shaped sacks filled with air, 

 which causes the whole plant to float on the surface of the water. It bears large clusters of lovely, orchid-like 

 flowers. Color pale violet-blue, delicately tinged with pink and orange. Plant in jar or small tub of water, put 

 some rich soil in the bottom, and you will be surprised at its rapid growth and beautiful bloom. 20 cts. each : 

 three for 50 cts. 



