NB 46 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS XB 

PORTULACA 
This charming little annual is unrivaled for brilliancy among 
plants of low growth, and has the happy faculty of flourishing un- 
der almost all conditions, though hot sun and light sandy soil suit 
it best. Nothing is prettier. for beds, edgings, rockwork, ete. 
Through the driest, hottest seasons it flourishes amazingly, carpet- 
ing the ground with a mat of succulent foliage that in the forenoon 
is hidden by gayest flowers. The seed does not germinate until 
hot weather, and should be sown late. Pkt. 
Sintle; Extra Mixed) eee en eee eee Oz. $0.40 $0.05 
Collection of ten separate colors, 40c. 
DOUBLE PORTULACA 
Pk _ Pkt 
IWihites). iiskuss eae $0.15 Scarlet. ie $0.15 
Orantes-223.ocies eset: 15 Sulphur. . Pee eneRia Face) 
Rose: Colonna... enone: 15 Mixed Colors... Preriiaed (0) 
Collection of six separate colors, 60c. 
POTENTILLA. Handsome herbaceous ‘perennials, exceedingly 
useful in all situations; the neatness of their foliage and long 
duration of bloom make them very desirable. 
Double. Choice varieties tnixed. Pkt 
1 foot. $0.25 
Single. Finest mixed. Ry; ‘feet. .10 
PRIMULA (Chinese Primrose) 
For Winter decoration, the Primula is 
one of the most important greenhouse 
plants. The flowers are large, rich in 
color and of great substance, while the 
habit of the plant is robust, and the 
flowers stand well above the foliage. 
SINGLE FRINGED CHINESE 
PRIMROSES 
Alba magnifica. Flowers pure 
ee with a large, bright yellow Pkt. 
CO Cea wer erenG hood aapAa en acoune $0.50 
Chiswick Red. The most brilliant 
crimson-scarlet Primula; the foliage 
is very finely cut, anda deep green 
Colorfyaact. iso Whe eiere + siavae setae 50 
Holborn Blue. Saved from richest 
colored flowers only............. 50 
Magenta Queen. Compact habit 
of growth, vigorous and robust. 
Flowers are very large, of a bright 
magenta, with a small lemon eye; 
dark green foliage>...........0.. .50 
Meteor. Immense, beautifully 
fringed blossoms; color rich crim- 
son with bright yellow center ....  .50 
Princess Louise. Splendid, large white flowers, having a Pkt. 
peculiar metallic luster; quite Gistincta tte iep oe PD $0.50 
Rose Queen. Beautiful shade of rose..................... 50 
Rubra violacea. Of robust habit, bearing flowers of rich vio- 
SLR CLIMISOL es ene Rete ore OPS sere fs: Oe 50 
Village Maid. White, striped carmine..................... .50 
Al bate bureswhitercn vy rte eho, och te ek a Pe eee 25 
IRubrawe Redsveryalineaeer rere cee ee erat ee eee ‘25 
Single Fringed. Very choice mixed....................... 20 
Primula stellata. The dark foliage and star-shaped flow ers 
make an attractive combination, and the blossoms remain 
in good condition. 
‘Alba; Pureswhite erg. so onesies or eee .20 
DOUBLE FRINGED CHINESE PRIMROSES 
‘Alba plenas (Doubleiwhitess...4-. dee en oem eae 50 
Rubra plena. Double red......... i : 
Hinesti Double! Mixedtos.--e ee. tee oe ee ee oer .50 


r Primula vulgaris 

‘ VARIOUS PRIMROSES 
Obconica. Flowers are very fragrant and of a pale lilac Pkt. 
color. Grows easily from seed which, if sown early in 
Spring, will produce blooming plants in May or June.....$0.10 
Floribunda. Lovely yellow flowers, deliciously fragrant. 
nine for houseiculturcees ssh eee roe eee 25 
Cortusoides. Bright rosy red. Hardy perennial........... 10 
Dean’s Hardy Hybrids. Beautiful varieties, all colors mixed.. .25 
Japonica. Queen of Primoses. 1 inch in diameter, of an 
endless variety of color. Finest mixed.................... 10 
Vulgaris. The Yellow English Primrose. Very fragrant.... .10 
PYRETHRUM 
LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES 
Handsome herbaceous perennials, bearing large flowers 3 to 4 
inches across, ranging in color from light ‘pink to deep crimson. 
| Fine for cutting. Pkt. 
Hybridum, Single Mixed. Best sorts.................... $0.10 
IRoseum sm sing eavery ines eae eee 10 
Double Mixed. 
Eixtraichoices ee eeer ee ee eee 25 
YELLOW-LEAVED VARIETIES 
Aureum. The well-known Golden 
Feather. Bright yellow foliage. 
Extensively used for carpet bed- 
ding edgings) letca nee ee 10 
Selaginoides. Beautiful fern-like 
yellow, foliage erates 10 
RHODANTHE. Graceful everlast- 
q ings, admirably suited for pot 
culture in Winter and for the 
garden in Summer. Succeed 
best in alight, rich soil. Valu- 
able for dried bouquets. 
Maculata. Bright rose, with 
dark centers eeeormrcre eee 10 
Maculata alba. White.......... 10 
Mixed \Colorsissese ee cere 10 
RICINUS (Castor Oil Plant) 
|} For foliage effect in bedding this makes 
an excellent tropical effect. Pkt. 
Borboniensis arboreus. Large, 
dark green leaves. 15 feet...... $0.05 
Cambodgensis. The finest of the 
dark foliage varieties. Leaves and 
stems are almost black. 5feet... .05 
Gibsoni. Dark red foliage. 5 feet .05 
Giganteus. Leaves of immense size. 12 feet.............. 05 
Sanguineus. Blood-red fruit, very ornamental. 10 feet.... .05 
Mixed Varieties. All colors....... Sue bodderbosCCONE Oz. 20c. .05 
Zanzibariensis. A distinct class with gigantic leaves 2 to 24% 
feet across. (Minest, mixed= eee Goce aera Oz. 25ce. .05 
SOLANUM. A handsome genus of ornamental foliage and 
fruit-bearing plants, which grow freely in any good, rich soil. 
Capsicastrum. Scarlet fruits, almost covering the plants .10 
Little Gem. Dwarf habit, 9 inches high. Berries globular, 
bright scarlet and of the size of a Red Currant; highly 
ornamentals. see Oe OE EO era 15 
STEVIA. Free-flowering plants for pot or border culture; ex- 
tensively grown by florists for cut flowers. Bloom from 
seed the first season. Tender perennials. 
Purpurea. Purple verysiner ree eee ee ees 10 
Serrata. Pure white; sweet-scented................--+-- 10 
RIVINIA humilis ( Ronee Plant). A pretty pot plant, bear- 
ing racemes of white flowers, followed by beautiful bright 
scarlet berries. acces cee cl ales iccee eet or renereae 25 

