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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. 



Per Pkt. 



Dahlia Double. Saved from the choicest varieties 10 



Lillipiit. Dwarf, choicest mixed 10 



Cactus. Distinct and remarkable appearance, 



petals quilled and curved loosely and gracefully ar- 

 ranged in large oval heads of bloom. F'inest mixed . . 10 



Collection of 6 Varieties 50 



— — Single. The new varieties are exceedingly beautiful 

 and are highly prized for cut flowers. The seed we 

 ofiEer was saved from splendid new varieties, which 

 for brilliancy of color cannot be surpassed; if sown 

 early in spring they will flower in August. Finest 



mixed 10 



Gracilis (new). Striped and spotted flowers, 



extra large, flaked and mottled in various brilliant 



colors 10 



Tom Thumb. Plants compact and bushy about 



12 inches high by 34 inches across. Flowers pro- 

 duced in abundance and of the most exquisite colors. 10 



Comet. Dark scarlet 15 



White Queen. Pure white 15 



Yellow Gem. Pure yellow 15 



Collection of 6 varieties 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, 

 strong and hardy 10 



Splendid Mixed. 3 ft 5 



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. Per oz. , 40 cts 5 



■ Mixed. Per oz., 35 cts 5 



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 25 



Secimda Glauca. Small, compact-growing, glaucous 



variety, with free-flowering, scarlet and yellow 

 racemes of bloom; very fine 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 25 



ERICA. 



(CAPE HEATH.) 



Charming evergreen greenhouse shrubs, flowering most 

 profusely. Sow in peat, in frame, pit or cool green- 

 house. 



Erica Capensis. Finest mixed 15 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA. 



(CALIFORNIA POPPY.) 



Hardy annuals, remarkable alike for their profusion of 

 bloom and beautiful bright colors. 



Eschscholtzia Californica. Bright yellow, rich orange 

 center, 1 ft 5 



Mandarin. A new and very beautiful variety. The 



outer side of the petals are brilliant scarlet, in inner 

 side rich orange 5 



Crocea fl. pi, A double flowering variety, flowers 



bright orange scarlet, shading off to salmon red. An 

 abundant bloomer. (See Cut.) 5 



Rose Cardinal. The flowers are of a rich rose-colored 



hue, most effective and beautiful 10 



