lUENRTADREER -PHIIAKLPHIA-^^lir RELIABLE fLOWER SEEDS i I I loi 



Helianthus (Jucumekipolius {Mini itii> I ^to /I • ><> >) 



OOUBI.K SUNFI^OWERS. 



•2706 Nanus FI. PI. ( Globe of Gold). 



double-orange flowers ; 4lt. Per oz., 25 Cts.. 



2704 Globosus Fistulosus ( Gloh: 

 or Dahlia SiinJio7ver). Flow- 

 ers large, double of a rich saffron 

 color; 6 feet. Per o?.., 25 cts.. 



12697 Double Yellow Miniature. 

 While many prefer single flow- 

 ers on account of their gener- 

 ally more artistic form, others 

 like the double forms as being 

 more lasting when used as cut 

 flowers; both have their uses, 

 and this new variety will in a 

 measure please both, the flow- 

 ers, while double, being quite 

 free and graceful; grows nbout 

 4 feet high ; flowers three inches 

 across of a bright golden yel- 

 low 



2698 Double White Hlniature. 

 A new double, nearly white 

 sort. A certain proportion of 

 the seedlings produce semi- 

 double flowers, which are as 

 desirable as the completely 

 double form. In habit of growth an 

 the well-known single variety 



HEI.IANTHUS (Sunflower). 



Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brillancy of their flowers, 

 making a very good effect among shrubbery and for screens. 



SINGI.E SUXFLOl^ERS. 



The single Sunflowers are indispensable for cutting. Sown on a sunny 

 spot in April or May they come into bloom early in summer, and keep 

 up a constant supply of flowers until cut down by fiost. 



PER FKT. 



2701 CucumerifoliuS {Miniature Suftfiowtf). Small, single 

 rich yellow flowers. An abundant bloomer; 4 ft. (See cut.) 

 \ oz,, 15 cts 5 



2703 — ■ SteWzi {^Improved Miniulure Siitiflowei). Differs from 

 the above by its larger and better formed flowers of the purest 

 golden yellow, with black disc. Per |^ oz , 15 cts 5 



2702 — Orion. Effective new variety of " Stella." The petals are 

 twisted like a Cactus Dahlia. \ oz., 20 cts 10 



2700 — New niniature. A multitude of new varieties hav'e been 

 raised from the popular Miniature Sunflower which we offer ■ 

 in mixture. They nil differ from the parent, most of them 

 being larger, and many with curiously twisted petals. Tlie 

 prevailing colors are pale-yelluw, golden yellow and creamy 

 white, some with black centres and all beautiful ; for cutting 



they are indispensable. \ oz., 25 cts..... . 10 



2707 — Perkeo. A charming dwarf variety of the Miniature Sun- 

 flower. The plants form com- 

 pact bushes about 12 in. high 

 by 14 in. through. There are 

 many positions, such as the 

 front of borders or beds of 

 plants of medium height, where 

 this can be used to good ad- 

 vantage, flowering as it does 

 from the end of June until cut 



down by hard frost 15 



2705 Perennial. This is a mix- 

 ture of the finest single flow'er- 

 ing hardy perennial sorts, in- 

 cluding such varieties as Maxi- 

 milliana, Miss Mellish, Or- 

 gyalis, Tomentosus, etc., etc. 

 Seeds sown early will produce 

 flowering plants the first year ; 

 as subjects for the hardy border 

 as well as for cutting they are 

 Hblichrysum. indispensable. J oz., 50 cts. . . 10 



PBR 



profusion of flower it is identical to pkt. 

 15 



PER PKT. 



Dwarf, 



5 



HELICHRYSm (straw riowcr). 



'.2720 MonstrOSUm Fl. PI. One of the be^t of " Everlasting" Flowers. Ex- 

 ceedingly effective double flowers, making a fine display in beds or bor- 

 ders; they succeed in any rich garden soil ; hardy annuals ; 2 feet. Mixed. 



(See cut.) 20 cts. per \ oz. 



5 

 50 



2719 Imported Collection. 10 varieties 



HEUCHERA (Alum Root). 



;2761 Sanguinea. ■ One of the finest hardy perennials. The flowers are of a 

 rich, bright crimson color; the leaves light green and slightly hairy. 

 Excellent for cutting 10 



HIBISCUS (Marshmallow). 



Showy ornnmental jierennial plants, for mixed beds or shrubbery borders, having 

 laree-si-ied, beautifully-colored flowers; blooms the first year if sown early. 



2774 Palustris. Large pink flowers 5 



2771 Moscheutos (S7vamfl Rose Mallotv). Flowers 6 inches in diameter, of 



a light rosy-red, with dark centre 5 



277:^ Crimson Eye. Flowers of the largest size, pure white, with a large sp>-t 



of velvety crimson in the centre ,. • . • 10 



2773 Qiant Yellow, or Golden Bowl. Cup-shaped flowers from 6 to 9 



inches in diameter; of a rich deep cream, with a velvety maroon centre. The 



plants commence to bloom early and continuously until cut down by frost. , 10 



Heuchera Sanguinea. 



XJur Royal Exhibition Pansies combine the largest size flowers and the richest colorings. See colored plate and page 70. 



