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Single Japan Pink " SILVER EDGE." 



Dianthus Heddewigi Marginatus. 



2307 This most striking novelty is the single-flowering form of the double 

 annual variety, Mourning Cloak, offered on page 'JO. The large, 

 slightly fringed flowers are a dark blood-red with purplish hue, uni- 

 formly edged or laced with pure white; exceedingly pretty. 20 cts. 

 per pkt. ; 3 pkts., 50 cts, 



DIMORPHOTHECA AIRANTIACA. 



237o A rare and extremely showy annual 'Daisy from South Africa intro- 

 duced last year, and which seems to suit our climatic conditions per- 

 fectly, and we look for it to become a permanent and popular favorite. 

 The bushy plants grow 12 to 15 inches high. The flowers, which are 

 2i inches and over across, are a unique, rich, glossy orange-gold, with 

 dark disc and halo. These glitter in the sunshine and present a mag- 

 nificent sight when in full bloom. Seed maybe sown in the same way 

 as Asters or Petunias, and should have a sunny posi- 

 tion. They bloom the greater part ot the summer and 

 fall. 25 cts. per pkt; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



NEW HYBRID FREESIAS. 



2477 This is one of the most remarkable novelties of recent 

 years, producing delightfully fragrant flowers in a large 

 variety of colors, such as pink, rose, purple, blue, vio- 

 let, orange, brown, etc. They are as easy to grow 

 and as valuable for cutting as the ordinary white Free- 

 sias, which are offered in bulb form in the autumn. 

 The seedlings are said to bloom in less than eight 

 months from time of sowing. Awarded a Gold Medal 

 at Nice, France, last summer. 30 cts. per pkt.; 2 

 pkts., 50 cts. 



New Double Hollyhock; " Newport Pink." 



2791 A charming variety that originated in one of the famous gardens at 

 Newport, R. I. It produces stately spikes of very double rosette-like 

 flowers of pure pink, a shade that is always in demand. The seed of 

 this variety is quite distinct, being much smaller than those of other -a 

 colors. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. 



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DlMORPHOTHECA AuRANTIACA. 



The Red Sunflower 



Double-flowering: BABY'S BREATH. 



(Gypsophila paniculata fl. pi.) 

 2695 This was introduced in plant form a few years ago, but being 

 somewhat difficult to propagate was likely to remain scarce. We 

 are now able to offer seed of it, which reproduces itself about 

 50 per cent, true, which should help its rapid dissemination. The 

 plant grows from 3 to 3A feet high, bearing its pretty little double 

 white flowers in much-branched panicles, which, when cut, can be 

 used to great advantage with other flowers or by themselves, as 

 they retain their beauty for months. It is also a most desirable 

 addition to the hardy border. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. 



THE RED SUNFLOWER. 



(Helianthus cucumerifolius purpureus.) 



2699 A red annual Sunflower has long been looked for, and 

 this new hybrid strain seems to be the forerunner of a 

 really bright red variety, containing as it does a large 

 range of colors, from light pink to deep purplish-red. The 

 flowers are identical to the new miniature Sunflowers, some 

 having straight, flat petals, others formed like a single 

 Cactus Dahlia. Their ease of culture, sturd) habit, free 

 and long blooming qualities insure this novelty being tried 

 by all interested in new forms of flowering plants. 25 

 cts. per pkt ; 5 pkts., Jt.00. 



TWO HANDSOJIE HELENHMS. 



The two fine sorts offered below originated at our own nur- 

 series, and are great advances on the older sorts, and desirable 

 additions to any collection of hardy perennial plants. 



2713 Riverton Gem. Of strong growth, 2A to 3 feet high, 

 and covered all summer with brilliant flowers, opening 

 old-gold, changing as they mature to wallflower-red. 



2714 Riverton Beauty. Similar to the preceding in every 

 way except color, the petals being a rich lemon-yellow 

 surrounding a large cone of purplish-black; a striking 

 combination. 



Price of either, 15 cts. per pkt, ; a pkt. of each, 25 cts. 



