PETUNIA. Ruffled Giants. 
An entirely new strain of single fringed, large flowered Petunias, 
+ Which are simply the acme of perfection. The flowers are exquisitely 
ruffied or fringed on the edges, and are of enormous dimensions, many 
f measuring five inches across, while the colors are indescribably rich 
and varied, marked, veined and blotched in the most grotesque and 
beautiful manner, giving the throat the appearance of great depth. 
¢ The colors range through all shades of yellow, rose, velvety-crimson, 
green, black and white, running off into intricate veins, or exquisitely 
ie, penciled combinations, heretofore unknown in Petunias. The leaves 
are of good substance, of a rich dark green, making a suitable back- 
© cround, from which the flowers stand out in bold relief. If you want 
g the most gorgeous Petunias ever seen, plant the Ruffied Giants. 
Packet of about 50 seeds, 25 cents; 3 packets, 50 cents. 
PETUNIA. Double Extra Large Flowering. (Maule’s Superb Strain.) 
% This is without a doubt, the finest strain of Double Petunia ever of- 
> fered. In the last few years I have received many flattering testimo- 
© nials from planters of this superb Petunia, speaking in the highest 
& terms of the immense size of flowers and exquisite colors, shades and 
markings. On my trial grounds, they are greatly admired by all who 
, see them, producing at least 60 per cent. of large double flowers, many 
© measuring 344 inches in diameter. Even those that come single are of 
such immense sizeand handsome markings, that it would be impos- 
Sible to grow them from Single Petunia seed. Every reader of my 
catalogue this year that wishes the finest Double Petunia ever raised, 
should plant Double Large Flowering. Packet of about 50 seeds, 
25 cents; 3 packets, 50 cents. 
VERBENA COMPACTA DEFIANCE. 
An exceedingiy dwarf and compact Verbena, only growing about 5 
inches high, and spreading itself fully 15 inches, forming a dense mass 
5 of dark green foliage, which produces beautiful large trusses of most 
c) graceful, glowing scarlet flowers, a color quite distinct from any other 
5 variety. For bedding purposes no Verbena can equal the beautiful 
~ Compacta Defiance, which on accountof its dwarf, compact, spreading 
= growth, forms a solid mass of green, covered the whole suminer 
with their bright scarlet blooms, the effect being most pleasing. 
» Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
NEW WHITE VARIEGATED LEAVED MARVEL OF PERU. 
Alba Magnifica. 
The common Marvel of Peru has been one of our most admirable 
garden favorites for years, but to introduce a new sort of any value has 
been heretofore futile. I take pleasure, how- 
ever, in introducing a variety entirely distinct 
from any before offered, and consider it a most 
decided novelty. The plant is of dwarf, com- 
pact growth, foliage being handsomely varie- 
gated yellow and green, while the flowers are 
of a transparentivory white. Seed germinates 
readily, and flowers shortly after coming up, 
blooming continuously all summer, and in fuil 
glory during the early fall. Excellent for 
massing or shrubberies. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c, 
SHIRLEY POPPY. 
These charming Poppies represent an en- 
tirely new strain of the Ranunculus-flowered 
family. They range in color from pure white 
through many shades of pale pink, rose and 
carmine, ending in the deepest crimson, many 
delicately edged, blotched and striped, which 
fy 2dd greatly to their loveliness. The form of 
= the flower is most beautiful, generally single 
3 or semi-double, and will be found very valu- 
q able for table decorations, where its charming 
colors, shades and markings, cannot fail to at- 
tract the attention of all who behold them. 
> The seed I offer has been most carefully saved g 
5 from a grand collection, embracing only the g 
- best colors and forms. Perfectly hardy, and # 
>» flowers profusely the first season from seed. 
Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. “6 
NASTURTIUM. Empress of India. 
The plant is of dwarf bushy habit, with 
dark tinted foliage, while the flowers are of the 
most brilliant crimson color, so freely produc- 
ed that no other annual in cultivation can ap- 
proach it in effectiveness. Its dazzling colors 
are remarkable. Packet, 5 cents. 
































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CENTROSEMA GRANDIFLORA. 
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CENTROSEMA GRANDIFLORA. 
(Look at me). 
Many old and neglected 
plants are really valuable, and 
rove eminently satisfactory, 
ut, after all, it cannot be de- 
nied that one, that is new to 
cultivation, and at the same 
time is one of the best in ac- 
tual merit, is decidedly most 
desirable. Just sucha plant 
is Centrosema Grandifiora. It 
isa hardy, perennial vine of 
exquisite beauty, which 
blooms early in June from 
seed sown in April, and bears 
in the greatest profusion in- 
verted, pea-Shaped flowers, 
from 144 to 244 inches in diam- 
eter, and ranging in color 
from a rosy violet to a red- 
dish purple, with a_ broad 
feathered marking through 
the centre, while the large 
buds and back of the flowers 
are pure white, making it ap- 
pear as if one plant bore 
many different colored flow- 
ers at one time. Occasionally 
plants produce pure white 
flowers, while others are 
broadly margined with a 
white feathering. The flowers 
are produced in the greatest 
abundance, sometimes six to 
eightin a cluster. The stem 
and foliage are very grace- 
It is well adapted for every garden 
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purpose, and especially as a climber, running six to eight feet in 
a@ season, and for covering the lower part of porches, or trailing over 
low objects, has no superior. It will bloom until frost, and if potted 
and taken inside in the fall, will no doubt, flower freely the entire 
winter. One of its most attractive features is the way in which the 
flowers look up at you. Every imaginative persen sees faces in the 
Pansy, and this is even more suggestive in Centrosema. Therefore, 
“Look at Me,” I think, is quite an appropriate name forit. I had the 
pleasure of seeing a fancy straw basket, filled and trimmed with 
the beautiful foliage of Centrosema Grandifiora, which makes a grand 
substitute for smilax; entwined with foliage were large numbers of its 
beautiful flowers, which made a handsome and tasty floral design. 
Seed will germinate freely if soaked in water for about 48 hours 
before planting, and should be boiling hot when poured on the seed. 
Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
CROZY’S NEW DWARF CANNAS. 
A new class from M. Crozy, only growing from 8 to 4 feet high. 
They resemble, but far excel the Gladiolus in brillianey, ranging 
through all shades of yellow, orange, crimson, scarlet and vermilion, 
many beautifully blotched and striped. 15 to 20 flowers in full bloom 
have been counted on a single spike, each plant producing 8 to 5 
flower stalks. Seed sown in house or hot bed in January or February 
will produce flowering plants in July. Soak the seed 60 hours in warm 
water before planting, sow.in sandy loam and peat; place in a warm 
sunny room; when up to the second leaf, pot off singly and keepin the 
house until the proper season for planting out; take up the roots before 
frost, and preservein a warm place. Packet, 10 cts.; 3 packets, 25 cts. 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA. Lathyrus Splendens. 
A new hardy Sweet Pea, and is considered in the far west the hand- 
somest of all climbers. They produce immense large clusters of bril- 
liant deep rose flowers most profusely, being loaded down in season 
with their handsome blooms. One of the most desirable trailers for 
covering a porch or trellis, and being perfectly hardy will produce a 
wealth of graceful and brilliant deep rose blossoms in April, at which 
time the effect is wonderful. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. 
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