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JOHNSON . & . STOKES • PHILADELPHIA . (^ 



New Gillaud Pinks. 



The ouly Strain of Pinks 

 blooming the iirst Sea- 

 son that Contains 

 Yello\F. 



665. This new race origi- 

 iialed with M. Gillaud, a cele- 

 brated French specialist, and, 

 like the Di:>nthus Margaritse, 

 they contain considerable Car- 

 nation blood antl yet possesses 

 all of the profuse and early 

 blooming qualities of the an- 

 nual Dianthus. 



The Gillaud Pinks bloom 

 profusely in the summer and 

 autumn from spring sown 

 seed; the flowers are very 

 large, of perfect shape, very 

 fragrant and last e. longer time 

 either cut oron the plants than 

 I). Jlargaritse, and making 

 .this strain still more valuable 

 they contain flowers of clear 

 yellow and others ^\'ilh yellow 

 stripes. The seeds which we 

 ort'er in mixture contain a mag- 

 nificent variety of colors and 

 tliades. They are equally 

 adapted for open ground and 

 potculture. and will, wethink, 

 prove indespensable to the 

 florist, put., 20c.; 3pkts.,50c. 



Heuchera • Sanguinea. 



1530. {Coral Plant.) At 

 our Floracroft grounds this 

 exquisite little, hardy peren- 

 nial is an especial favorite. 

 The growth of the plant is low 

 and bushy, throwing up long, 

 slender spikes of lovely coral 

 re<l flowers, making the most 

 sracefu! bouquets imaginable, 

 Its general character is indi- 

 cated in the illustration and 

 being perfectly hardy, it 

 spreads and glows in beauty 

 with each successive season. 

 It is very valuable as a florists' 

 flower. "Pkt., 15c. 



NEW GIANT DAIST. Pkt., 15c. 



New Giant Daisy. 



1024. (BellU perennis, fl. pi. maxima.) These new 

 maxima or Giant Daisies are the largest flowering of all 

 known varieties of Bellis. They have been obtained and 

 brought to such a state of perfection through judicious 

 selection of the lovely Prince of Wales Daisy. The flowers, 

 which are densely filled with fine petals, are of a size that 

 they could not be covered with a silver dollar, appear in 

 glowing red and rose varieties ; they have been admired by 

 every visitor. The seed now offered is perfectly reliable and 

 certain to produce surprising results. Pkt., 15c. 



MIGNONETTE IMPROVED VICTORIA. Pkt., lOc. 



2028. nUGNONETTE IMPKOVED VICTOKIA. 



This new Mignonette is a perfect beauty in every respect. 

 Grows onlv about six inches high, and will put every lover 

 of flowers in ecstasy by its perfectly regular, pyramidal habit 

 and the elegant beautifully formed spikes which are pro- 

 fusely covered with pretty brilliant red flowers. The flower 

 is larger and of a more brilliant red color than that of the old 

 Victoria Mignonette, and contrasts grandly with the dark 

 glossy green foliage. Pkt., lOc; 3pkts., 25c. 



