WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ 
DAHLIA. 
One of our best autumn flowering plants; blooms until 
killed by frost; half-hardy perennial, blooming the first 
year from seed if sown early. 
Dahlia Double. Saved from the choicest varieties........1 
— — Lilliput. 
— — Cactus. Distinct and remarkable appearance, 
petals quilled and curved loosely and gracefully ar- 
ranged in large oval heads of bloom. 
— Single. The new varieties are exceedingly beautiful 
and are highly prized for cut flowers. The seed we 
offer was saved from splendid new varieties, which 
for brilliancy of color cannot be surpassed; if sown 
early in spring they will flower in August. 
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— — Gracilis (new). Striped and spotted flowers, 
extra large, flaked and mottled in various brilliant 
COLOLS Hpac els eI Le ele becoger tte illetstaciahes Gisda kapses 10 
— — Tom Thumb. Plants compact and bushy about 
12 inches high by 24 inches across. Flowers pro- 
duced in abundance and of the most exquisite colors.10 
——— =— Comet. Wark scarlet.) 32.0.0)... jee ee 15 
—— —— White Queen. Pure white...........1........- 15 
— — YellowGem. Pure yellow.................000- 15 
— — Collection of 6 varieties....................008 50 
DIGITALIS. 
(FOXGLOVE.) 
Ornamental plants of much beauty, producing dense spikes 
of flowers on stems 3 to 5 feet high. The blossoms are 
thimble-shaped, purple, white and spotted, and very 
striking. Seed can be sown in spring or autumn, and 
large roots can be divided. Blossom the second sea- 
son. Hardy biennial. 
Digitalis, Ivery’s New Spotted. Great improvement on 
the old sort; an endless variety of colors; robust, 
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—— Splendid Mixed. 3 ft .............. 0.0.00... cece ee 5 
GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1896. 
Per Pkt. 
0 
Dwarf, choicest mixed............... 10 
Finest mixed. .10 
— — Collection of 6 Varieties....................-.. 50 
Finest 
10 
— Crocea fi. pl. 
DOLICHOS. 
(HYACINTH BEAN.) 
A very ornamental and rapid-growing climber. with dense 
foliage and handsome purple and white flowers, Ten- 
der annual. 
Per Pkt. 
Dolichos Lablab, Purple. Per oz., 40 cts................ 5 
— — White. Peroz., 40 cts........... 0. cece ee eee eee 5 
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ECHEVERIA. 
Interesting greenhouse succulents, with racemes of scarlet 
and yellow flowers. They are also largely used for car- 
pet bedding. 
Echeveria Metallica. Large, orange-colored blossoms on 
spikes 12 to 15 inches high. 
—— Secunda Glauca. Small, compact-growing. glaucous 
variety, with free- -flowering, scarlet and yellow 
racemes of bloom; very fine....................-.26. 25 
ERYTHRINA. 
(CORAL PLANT.) 
A spledid half-hardy shrub, with beautiful brilliant scarlet 
pea-shaped flowers. Cut down close to the ground 
before frost, and protect in a dry cellar during winter. 
Erythrina Crista Galli. Scarlet......................08. 25 
ERICA. 
(CAPE HEATH.) 
Charming evergreen greenhouse shrubs, flowering most 
profusely. Sow in peat, in frame, pit or cool green- 
house. 
Erica Capensis. 
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ESCHSCHOLTZIA. 
(CALIFORNIA POPPY.) 
Hardy annuals, remarkable alike for their profusion of 
bloom and beautiful bright colors. 
Bright yellow, rich orange 
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—— Mandarin. A newand very beautiful variety. The 
outer side of the petals are brilliant scarlet, in inner 
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A double flowering variety, flowers 
bright orange scarlet, shading off to salmon red. An 
Eschscholtzia Californica. 
abundant bloomer. (See Cut. Mea SUPE Hie ies x 5 
— Rose Cardinal. The flowers are of arich rose-colored 
hue, most effective and beautiful.................... 10 
