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RiciNUS Zanzibariknsis (Castor Oil Bean). 



RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean) 



Ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque 

 foliage, with Urilliant colored fruit, producing sub tropi- 

 cal effect; fine for lawns, massing or centre plants for 

 beds. 



PER PKT. 



3861 Borboniensis. Green foliage; 1.') feet. Per 

 oz. , 15 cts 5 



3863 Gibsonl. Deep red foliage; 5 feet. Per oz., 



lo cts 5 



3862 Cambodgiensis. The main stem and leaf 

 stalks are shining ebony, leaves large, regularly 

 divided and richly colored. The foliage assumes 



different shades as the plant increases in size, so that very striking 

 effects may be obtained when planted in groups; 5 feet. Per oi., 

 20 cts 5 



3865 Sanguineus. Blood-red stalks and clusters of red fruit; 8 feet 



Per oz. , 15 cts 5 



3870 Zanzibariensis. A distinct class, which surpasses in size and 

 beauty all varieties. The plants attain great dimensions, presenting 

 a splendid aspect with their gigantic leaves. The different varie- 

 ties included in our mixture have light and dark green leaves and 

 some of coppery-bronze, changing to dark green, with reddish ribs. 

 The seeds are quite distinct in color and beautifully marked. (See 

 cut. ) Per oz. , 20 cts 5 



3880 nixed. .\1I sorts. Per oz., 15 cts 5 



3879 Imported Collection of 8 distinct varieties 30 



RHODAXTHC (Swan River Everlasting). 



3860 A charming annual; succeeds in a light rich soil and a warm, 

 sheltered situation; valuable for pot culture; flowers everlasting; 

 mixed colors; 1 foot 5 



ROSMARINUS fRcemary). 



3895 Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb, delightfully fragrant, 

 flowers light blue, grows about two feet high, should be planted in 

 a warm, dry situation, and given a little protection. } oz., 15 cts. 5 



RUDBECKIA. 



(Cone Flower.) 



PEK PKT. 



3901 Bicolor Superba. Fine free-flowering annual variety, 

 growing about 2 feet high, forming a dense bush and pro- 

 ducing in great abundance on long stems its bright flowers. 

 The disc is brown, the florets golden-yellow, with large vel- 

 vety brown spots at the base; very effective and useful for ! 

 cutting. { See cut. ) 10 



3906 Fulgida. An effective hardy perennial sort, producing in 

 masses during August and September brilliant orange-yel- 

 low flowers; 3 feet 10 



3902 Newmanl. One of the finest of autumn-flowering peren- 

 nials, bearing large flowers. Bright orange-yellow petals, 

 surrounding a large black cone; a showy flower 15 



3903 Purpurea ( (.'*■((//< Purple Cone- Flower). A most inter- 

 esting hardy perennial, producing all summer large, showy, 

 reddish-purple flowers; about 4 inches across, with a re- 

 markably large cone-shaped centre of brown; thickly set 

 with golden tips in spiral lines. } oz. , 30 cts 10 



SAPOXARIA (Bouncins Bet). 



3940 Vaccaria. A pretty and useful annual variety, grows about 

 2 feet high and bears masses of satiny pink flowers some- 

 what like an enlarged Gypsophila; charming for cutting, 

 adding grace to any arrangement of flowers. Several sow- 

 ings should be made to keep up a 

 succession of bloom. Per oz., 30 

 cts 5 



SCARI.BT RU]SN£R 

 BEAI^S. 



3595 Scarlet Runners. A great fav- 

 orite in England and Europe, not 

 only as an ornamental climber, but 

 for the delicious edible beans which 

 succeed the bright scarlet sprays of 

 pea-shaped blossoms. Per pint., 

 30 cts., postpaid 5 



RUDBBCKIA BlCOLOR SuPERBA. 



Do not fail to try the Zinnias shown in colors and offered on page 50. 



