

New Curled and Crested 
New Curled and Crested Zinnias. 
The flowers of the Curled and 
ZIN NIAS. Crested Zinnias are of perfect form—_ 
large, round, full and double, the | 
petals being twisted, curled and. 
crested into the most fantastic con- 
tortions and graceful forms, render- | 
ing them entirely free from the 
stiffness which was heretofore the 
characteristic of this family. Na-” 
ture, it seems, was not satisfied | 
with producing something new, odd | 
and superb in form, but tried to 
outdo herself on this, her new pro- | 



























nias is the remarkable range of col- 
ors, lavish profusion of bloom and 
compact, symmetrical habit of the 
plants. The colors of the flowers 
| range through many shades of red, 
Pink, purple and yellow, some ex- 
=equisitely striped and some grand 
whites. The individual plants form 
3 compact bushes, about two feet 
ay=) high by two feet through, and bear 
\) well above the foliage, 150 to 300 
ui flowers each, by actual count. They 
AY certainly do not look like Zinnias, 
nor like Marigolds, nor like any- 
thing ever seen before. The ease of. 
culture, indifference to special soils 
or treatment, their early, prolific 
and long-continued bloom, excellent 
habit, magnificent flowers and ex- 
quisite colors will render Curled 
and Crested Zinnias a popular and 
desirable garden favorite wherever 
tried. Packet, 15 cents. ; 
t S SSS colors, distinctly striped with light- 
. er and darker shades. Many of the single blooms will 
1 measure one inch across, and the large trusses of hand- 
? some striped and blotched, variously-colored flowers 
) are quite unique and beautiful, excellent for bedding. 
Every person visiting my trial grounds at Briar Crest 
f the past Summer remarked what a handsome display 
i they made. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. 
NEW CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. 
Lobb’s Cardinale. 
The Lobb’s Cardinale is adecidedly new acquisition 
to the list of trailing Nasturtiums, and one that no 
colored plate or description can do ample justice. The 
foliage is somewhat smaller than the ordinary Nas- 
# turtium, but is produced in greater profusion. The 
flowers are of a very striking and brilliant dark cardi- 
nal red color, and are indeed remarkably handsome. 
Very desirable for trellises, arbors, rock work and 
} hanging baskets, or will make a beautiful hedge if 
grown on brush. For vases I know of no trailer that 
produces such a grand effect, its glossy green foliage . 
} and beautiful cardinal-red flowers hanging over and 
i around in a most pleasing manner. No one desiring 
a climber of this class should fail to give ita trial. 
i Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 26 cents. 










NEW HIBISCUS. 
Crimson Eye. 
After many years of 
careful selection this new 
and distinct hardy Hibiscus, } 
now comes absolutely true § 
from seed. It is a robust § 
grower with dark red stems §{ 
and foliage. The flowers are } 
immense in size, often 
measuring twenty inches } 
fim circumferemce. The | 
color is of the purest white J 
with a large spot of deep j 
velvety crimson in the cen- § 
tre of each flower. It is a § 
striking combination of } 
color and one that must be 
seen to be ful‘y appreciated. } 
A well developed plant will § 
produce several hundred of } 
these flowers in a season. 
It will succeed anywhere § 
and is' perfectly hardy, 
blooming the first year from * Seren : 
seed sown in the open ground. Give this a trial and be 
convinced of its real merit. Pkt., 16 cts; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 
NEW TOM THUMB DAHLIAS. 
A radical departure in the way of single Dahlias, in- 
valuable for cut flowers and admirably adapted for plant- 
ing in masses and for border decoration. The perfect lit- 
tle plants, only twelve to fifteen inches high, are re- 
markably regular in their dwarf, bushy habit of growth, 
and they come into flower very early. Scarcely three 
months after sowing the seed, the plants will be fully de- 
veloped and covered with showy, pretty flowers, which 
are produced in constant profusion and great variety the 
whole summer through. The range of color is something 
unusual: in many of the flowers the ground is white, 
with regular zones of magenta, crimson, purple, etc., 
while in others the ground is yellow or light rose, with 
charming contrasting variegations. The effect is vivid 
and striking, yet the blooms may be classed as most re- 
fined in their effect. Pkt., 10 cents; 3 pkts., 25 cents. 
NEW VARIEGATED JAPANESE HOP. 
This charming annual climber is sure to create a furor 
wherever grown, especially among the lovers of the mag- 
nificent, luxuriant and picturesque. It isa rapid grower, 
attaining a height of 20 to 25 feet in a few weeks time. 
The leaves (averaging from 6 to 7 inches across) are beau- 
tifully and distinctly marked with silvery white, yellow- 
ish green and dark green, partly regularly striped, as 
well as marbled and blotched almost like crazy patch- 
work. In many cases the leaves are almost white and no 
green-leaved branches appear. It is not injured by in- 
Sects, does not suffer from the heat and it retains its 
lively variegated and densely packed foliage wntil cut 
down by frost! The piant is unusually vigorous, and will 
rapidly cover porches, fences, summer-houses, rustic 
arches or gateways. Pkt., 15 cents; 2 pkts., 25 cents. 
SPECIAL OFFER. One packet of each of the 
above 6 Floral Gems, only 50 cents, postpaid. 


NEW HIBISCUS. Crimson Eye. 


W. M. Hastings, Delta, Colo.: ‘All the flower seeds, trees and 
small fruits ordered from you have come to hand in fine condition. 
Iam more than pleased with them. You haye done much better 1 
for me than any one I ever dealt with.” New Variegated Jap ane Hop: , 
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