Centrosema 
Grandiflora 
“Look 
at Me.” 
Throughout the 
whole country and 
in all flower-loving 
Europe, ‘‘ Centros- 
ema Grandiflora,” 
or as it has been 
christened in Eng- 
land, the ‘‘Butterfly 
Pea,” has attracted 
widespread attention 
among the seed trade 
and professional flor- 
ists, as well as ama- 
a iM ZZ lik al teurs who have tested 
; it or have seen the 
growing and blooming plants. This grand Novelty is offered to the public this sea- 
son for the first time. It is perhaps best described in the words of the introducer : 
*“Something Absolutely New.” 
‘Many old and neglected plantsare really valuable, and prove eminently satisfac- 
tory, but, after all, it cannot be denied that one which is absolutely new to cultivation, 
- and at the same time is one of the very best, in actual merit, is decidedly most desirable. 
“* Just such a plant is Centrosema Grandiflora. I have had the pleasure of watch- - j 
ing the growth and development of it during the last few seasons. IT IS A PERFECTLY 
HARDY, PERENNIAL VINE of rare and exquisite beauty, which BLOOMS EARLY IN JUNE 
FROM SEFD SOWN IN APRIL, AND BEARS IN THE GREATEST PROFUSION INVERTED, 
PEA-SHAPED FLOWERS FROM 11g To 2% INCHES IN DIAMETER, ranging in color 
from a rosy violet to a reddish purple, with a broad feathered white marking through 
the centre. The large buds and the back of the flowers are pure white, making it 
appear as if one plant bore many different colored flowers at one time. Occasionally 
plants bear pure white flowers, while others are margined with a broad white feather- 
ing. "THE FLOWERS ARE PRODUCED IN THE GREATEST ABUNDANCE, SOMETIMES 6 to 
8 IN A SINGLE CLUSTER. 
‘““ The stem and foliage are very graceful, and of a delightful odor. Blooming 
stems placed in water remain fresh for many days. 
“‘It is well adapted for every garden purpose, especially asa climber, running 6 to 
8 feet in aseason. Even in the poorest soil it will bloom freely until cut down by frost. 
“‘T certainly predict for it a great run and immense popularity here and abroad.” 
Price per packet, 20 cts.; 3 packets, 50 cts. 
MARCUERITE CARNATIONS. 
This new race of carnations has created quite a sensation, not only on account of their 
beautiful flowers, and the remarkable percentage that come ‘** doubles,” but alsofromthe 
fact that, unlike all others, THEY BLOOM IN ABOUT FOUR MONTHS FROM THE TIME OF SOW- 
ING THE SEED, and continue to flower until checked by the frost. The most beautiful fra- 
grant double Carnations can now be had in full flowerin the open garden as easily and 
almost as quickly asthe Chinese Pinks! Also for flowering in the house this newstrain will 
beinvaluable. Fully eighty per cent, of the flowers come double; of large size. They em- : 2 
bracea fine range of brilliant colors. The plants are dwarf, branching, compact and neat THE MARGUERITE CARNATION. 
in habit, standing well upright without any support. They are very free-flowering. 5 % 2 
Per pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. Bloomsin four months from sowing the seed. 
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