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NICOTIANA MIACROPHYLLA. Giant Red=Flowered Nicotiana. 
One of the handsomest Nicotianas ever introduced, growing from 3 to 4 feet high, very 
compact and a profuse bloomer. Flowers in color are a rich cardinal red, from 2 to 244 
inches in length, and borne in large numbers on stiff stems, standing well above the foli- 6 
age, producing a fine effect. I do not think any annual can surpass this beautiful Nicoti- © 
ana in habit of growth, or brilliancy of its rich and glowing cardinal] flowers. <A bed of this 6 
grand Nicotianais quite effective. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. = 
NICOTIANA DECURRENS. Dwarf White-Flowered Nicotiana. 
This handsome Nicotiana is of dwarf form, branching freely from the ground, giving a © 
great number of flowering branches, thus making it a profuse bloomer. The flowers are a 
large with long tubes, pure white, and deliciously fragrant, opening before sundown and & 
closing very late the following morning to re-open again towards evening. For early flow- © 
ering, seed should be started in the house, although if sown in open ground the first of May 
will flower in July. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
CANDYTUFT. New Mammoth White. 
This grand New Candytuft, is a most won- 
derful improvement on the well-known White 
Rocket, bearing large trusses of pure white 
flowers, double the size of the old variety. Itis 
of dwarf growth, very free flowering, and desir- 
able alike for pot culture or the open ground. On 
my trial grounds at Briar Crest the past sum- 
mer, I had a row of this magnificent Candytuft 
which was greatly admired, its great profusion 
of bloom, and large trusses, completely form- 
ing a sheet of pure white, which could not help 
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ZINNIA. NANA COMPACTA COCCINEA. 
ZINNIA. Nana Compacta Coccinea. _ but be attractive. Pkt., 10 cts.;3 pkts.,25cts. » 
A very attractive dwarf compact variety, -" 
producing its large, double fiery-scarlet flow- SOLANUI GUINEENSE. iE 
ers in greatabundance. Especially suited for A bold plant, which if sown early and 
edgings, groups and pot culture, and a bed set 
with them produces a beautiful and most 
striking effect, being an elegant substitute 
for Scarlet Geraniums. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c. 
NEW ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
During the last few years many new and 
beautiful forms of this esthetic annual, have 
been introduced, which I now offer ina mix- 
ture, thus giving my customers a chance of 
securing all the new varieties for the price of 
one. The varied markings of bronze, crim- 
son, Maroon and gold, alternating with pure 
white and deep purple, are strikingly beauti- 
ful, whether as pot plants for conservatory or 
for growing out of doors. For cutting they are 
invaluable. Pkt., 10 cents; 3 pkts., 25 cents. 
THE TULIP POPPY. 
This unique Poppy grows 12 to 14 inches 
high, and produces, well above the foliage, 50 
to 60 large flowers of the most vivid scarlet. 
The two outer petals of the flower bear a sim- 
ilarity to a saucer in which are set two erect 
pelals: of the same color, forming a pouch- 
ike receptacle, enclosing and seemingly pro- 
tecting the anthers. From a mere description, 
no adequate idea can be gained of the strik- 
planted out, will readily grow 6 to 8 feet in 
height in a season; it can also be kept dwarfer 
if grown in pots. The flowers, which are small 
and violet in color, are succeeded by an abund- 
ance of fruit early in August. The fruit is 
borne in grape-like bunches and jet black, but 
cannot be eaten. It is sure to produce a singu- 
lar effect. Asan ornamental plant, for decora- 
tive display, etc., I know of no plant more de- 
Sirable than the beautiful Solanum Guineense. 
Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
EUPHORBIA HETEROPHYLLA. 
Fire on the Mountain. 
Also known as the Annual Poinsettia. A 
pretty hardy annual of the easiest culture, 
forming bushy plants 3 to 4 feet high, with 
Smooth glossy leaves, at first entirely green, 
but as the season advances each branch be- 
comes tipped with greenish white flowers, en- 
veloped in unique orange-scarlet bracts, the 5 
large surrounding leaves becoming blazed with ® 
dark fiery scarlet tipped with green. Delight 
in a warm situation exposedto the sun. Desir- 
able for garden or pot culture, and if lifted in 
the fall and taken in the house will make fine 
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ngly beautiful effec resen when e etaining its rich glowing colors w wards 
alas are in full blestat the color being, even NEW ANNUAL CHEYSANTHEMUMS, spring. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
from afar, of such glowing richness as to perfectly dazzle the eye; the beholder 
is at once reminded of the well-known Scarlet Duc Van Tholl or Vermillion RE MOUNT Sie: FUPHORBIAW 
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-Poppy”’ will hardly be questioned. It commences blooming early in June, 
and flowers abundantly and constantly for a period of 6 to 8 weeks. To sum 
\up, the Tulip Poppy constitutes a most valuable addition to our decorative 
annuals, and will henceforth rank as one of the finest of them, while in its 
jadaptability for the production of a brilliant mass of coloring has few equals. 
“Sown where the plants are to bloom, the minute seed lies several weeks before 
germinating; ina hot-bed it comes upin about 8days. Pkt., L0cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. 
NEW AMERICAN SWEET PEA. ‘‘fiss Blanche Ferry.”’ 
The combination of colors in this excellent New American Sweet Pea, is the 
same as in the well-known Painted Lady, but the red is of a richer shade, and 
the two lower petals are often prettily striped with rose. It differs, however, 
from the Painted Lady in habit, being of a dwarfer, compact growth, its flowers 
larger and produced in greater profusion, and in addition begins to bloom at 
least 10 days earlier than any other sweet pea. This variety is largely grown 
by the florists in this country and abroad for cut flowers, and under the name 
of Nellie Janes has become the popular flower with Chicago growers. The 
flowers are deliciously fragrant, and produced on long stems, a desirable feature 
in Sweet Peas. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 44 1b., 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 
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