.NOVEIvTiES IN FLOWER SEEDS. 



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MAMMOTH PERFECTION COSMOS. Pkt., lOc. 



RICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS. ^ 



2465. An entirely new and distinct class of these 

 handsome ornaniental plants, which surpass in size 

 and beauty all the varieties hitherto known. The 

 plants attain great dimensions, presenting a splendid 

 aspect with tlieirgigaDtic leaves, and may be com- 

 pared in their general appearance to a luxuriantly 

 growing giant Aralia Sieboldi. The different varie- 

 tiesiucluded in ourmi.xture havelightand dark green 

 leaves and some of coppery bronze changing to dark 

 green with reddish ribs. As single specimens on the 

 lawn oriii large gioups they are very effective. The 

 seeds are quite distinct in color and most beautifully 

 marked. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c. 



MAMMOTrl PERFECTION COSMOS. 



932. The flowers are double the sizeof theoldlarge-flowernig^ 

 Cosmos, measuring twelve to filteeu inches in circumference; 

 the petals arebroader and overlapiping, forming a perfectly round 

 flower deeply ribbed and of spleiidid substance. For cutting for 

 bouquets and vases this is one of the finest flowers grown, last- 

 ing in water for two weeks ; the long stems and feathery foliage 

 lend themselves to graceful arrangements. 



This new Mammoth strain of Cosmos is the glory of the au- 

 tumn g.arden. The plants, five to six feet high, of symmetrical 

 pyrami<lal form, are one mass of feathery, emerald green foliage, 

 studded with mammoth flowers of white, pink or crimson, en- 

 livening the garden longafter more tender flowers have succumbed 

 to early frost. Ifgrown in pots and housed by the end of Septem- 

 ber they will flower all winter. Price, per pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., -5c.. 



2130. NEW TOM THUMB NASTURTIUM, 



" PKINCE HENRY." A most beautiful new variety, pro- 

 ducing large flowers two inches across, of cream color, 

 marbled and spotted with bright crimson scarlet and fre- 

 quenlly tipped with wine-red. The contrasting colors are 

 remarkalily effective. The oval, busliy pl.ants, about one 

 foot high, are literally covered with flowers, forming gor- 

 geous mounds of color from early summer until killed by 

 frost. Unsurpassed for garden decoration. Succeeding: 

 everywhere. {See cut.) Price, perpkt., ]5c.; 2 pkts., 25c. 



BICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS AND SEED. Pkt. , 15c. 



MIGNONETTE IMPROVED VlbTORIA. Pkt , lOc. 



2028. MIGNONETTE IMPROVED VICTORIA. This new Mignonette is a perfect beauty in every respect. Grows 

 only about six inches high, and will put everv lover of flowers in ecstasy by its ijerfectly regular, pyramidal habit and 'he^ 

 elegant, beautifully formed spikes which are profusely covered with pretty brilliant red flowers. The flower is birger and ot 

 a more brilliant red color than that of the old Victoria Mignonette, and contrasts grandly with the dark glossy green foliage- 

 Pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 25c. 



