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NENRTADUR PHILADELPHIA 4>A -fH FLOWER SEED flOVELTIES 



Goldtn Salvia, Canary Bird. 



PRDIIXA OBCOMCA 



GIGANTEA. 



This, the finest of the Obconica type yet introduced, is the 

 result of a cross between P, obconica grandijlora and P. megasafoliaj 

 of strong, vigorous growth, with extra large individual flowers and flower 

 heads, borne on extremely strong stems, and make handsome specimens for 

 window garden and conservatory decoration, and is a splendid cut flower. 



We offer same as follows: 



3811 Gigantea Kermesina. Kich crimson. 25 cts. per pkt, 



3812 — Rosea. Pure rose color. 25 cts. per pkt. 



3815 — Mixed. All colors, from pale lilac to crimson. 20 cts. per pkt. 



New Golden Salvia " CANARY BIRD." 



(Salvia Splendcns Aurea.) 



3936 A novel variety of the popular Scarlet Sage, producing good spikes 

 of clear yellow flowers, which contrast nicely with the dark green of 

 the foliage, and a splendid companion to the many scarlet varieties. 

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



DWARF EARLY-FLOWERING 



SCARLET SAGE ZURICH. 



3937 This valuable variety has been given a thorough trial, and proved 

 itself to be a real improvement on existing sorts, being the earliest of 

 all to flower, beginning in June and continuing without interruption 

 utitil frost. It is of dwarf, compact habit, rarely more than 18 

 inches high, and is as free-flowering as any of the taller, later flower- 

 ing sorts. 20 cts. per pkt. ; ]} oz. , 75 cts. 



SOLANUM CAPSICASTRUJI 



"ERA DIAAOLO." 



3992 A new variety of the well-known Jerusalem or Coral Cherry, of close, 

 compact growth, with foliage somewhat smaller and lighter green 

 than the type. The small, bright scarlet fruits are produced in 

 lavish profusion, and as they remain on the plant a long time it 

 makes a beautiful decorative pot plant through the winter months. 

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



New Stokesias or Cornflower Asters. 



4060 The blue Stokesia Cyanea, although a native of the United States, 

 was practically unknown as a garden plant until the year 1903, when 

 we illustrated it in colors on the cover of our Garden Book; and, as 

 a result of our efforts, it is now one of the popular hardy peren- 

 nials. Some four years ago a white-flowered variety was discovered, 

 and now we are able to ofler a mixture containing a number of rose 

 shades, and various shades of blue as well. These should prove 

 highly interesting, and we look forward to the time when this plant 

 will be found in all gardens in a great variety of colors. 25 cts. per 

 pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



" NEWPORT PINK » SWEET WILLIAM 



4282 A distinct new color in this favorite hardy plant, which originated in 

 one of the far-famed gardens at Newport, R. I. In color it is what 

 florists call watermelon-pink or salmony-rose. Strikingly brilliant 

 and beautiful; the habit of the plant is perfect, being well formed, 

 neat and compact, the flowers borne in massive heads on stems 18 

 inches high. For mid-season mass bedding it has no equal. It is 

 also very effective as a pot plant and for cutting. Perfectly hardy in 

 any part of the country. 25 cts. per pkt.; o pkts., £1.00. 



NEW GIANT-EEOWERED VERBENA. 



Verbena Hybrida Gigantea.) 



4350 A new strain of German origin, said to excel all others in the size 



of its flowers and in variety of colors, the individual flowers and 



trusses being of enormous size, the colors including Txrian-rose, 



purple-garnet, Turkey-red, geranium-red, rosy- scarl et and many other 



rich shades, each flower having a large white eye, which adds 



much to its effectiveness. Verbenas ate such useful subjects that 



this new strain deserves careful trial. 25c, per pkt.; 5 pkts. ,$1.0(1. 



'Nbwpokt Pink," Swbbt William. 



