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CANARY-BIRD VINE 



(Tropaeclum Canariense) 



PER PKT. 



1749 A beautiful rapid growing annual climber, the charm- 

 ing little canary-yellow blossoms l:)earing a fancied 

 resemblance to a bird with its wings half expanded. 

 The sprays of flowers are very artistic and keep when 

 cuW in good condition for a week. (See cut.) Per 

 oz., 40 cts $0 05 



CANDYTUFT (IberisUmbellata) 



The annual Candytufts are universally known and cultivated, 

 and considered indispensable for cutting. All the varieties look 

 best in beds or masses. Seed sown in autumn produce flowers 

 early in spring; when sown in April, flowers in June; successive 

 sowings should be made at intervals. Hardy and easy to grow. 

 Single plants transplanted look v/ell and bloom profusely; 1 foot. 



1751 Carmine. Bright carmine rose. Oz., 50 cts $0 10 



1752 Crimson. Rich deep shade. Oz., 40 cts 



1753 Giant Hyacinth-flowered or Improved Em- 

 press. A wonderfully improved strain of the popular 

 Empress Candytuft, forming much branched plants 

 about 18 inches high, each branch terminated by an 

 immense spike of very large individual pure white 

 flowers. Makes a very effective white bed or border, 

 and is invaluable for cutting. (See cut.) Per j oz., 

 55 cts.; oz., 60 cts 



1755 White Fragrant. Small white flowers very freely 

 produced and very sweetly scented. Oz., 40 cts 



05 



1757 Lavender. 

 40 cts 



Delicate shade of rosy-lavender. Oz., 



1758 Rose Cardinal. Brilliant deep rosy-red; one of the 

 most effective for bedding. Oz., 60 cts 



1759 Collection. Containing a packet each of the above 

 6 sorts, 30 cts. 



1760 Mixed. A splendid mixture con- 

 taining all the colors. Oz., 30 



cts 05 



For Perennial Candytuft, see Iberis, page g'3. 



Large Flowering French Cannas 



Gi.\NT Hyacinth-Flowered or Improved Empress Candytuft 



Eschscholtzias and Marigolds 



We illustrate these two popular annuals in colors this season, 

 see pages 56 and 57. 



CANNA (Indian Shot) 



Dwarf, Large -flowering French. Unquestionably the finest bedding plants 

 for the American climate. The seeds here offered are all of our own saving. 

 Soak the seeds in warm water until they show evidence of swelling, then sow in 

 sandy soil, and place in a hotbed or greenhouse; when up to the second leaf, pot 

 off singly and keep under glass until the 

 proper season for planting out. 

 1781 Cheerfulness. Bright fire-red 

 margined gold and flaked crim- 

 son $0 10 



1783 Duke of Marlboro. Rich deep 

 crimson 10 



1784 Dr. E. Ackerknecht. Bright 

 carmine lake, bronze foliage.. . 10 



1786 Hungaria. A beautiful rose- 

 pink 10 



1787 Mrs. Alfred Conard. The 

 popular salmon-pink, very large. 10 



1788 The Gem. Pale yellow, dense- 

 ly spotted deep carmine 10 



1799 Collection of a packet each of 



the above six grand sorts 40 



1790 Mixed. Saved from the finest 



sorts. Per oz., 25 cts 05 



The growing of high-grade Canna roots 

 and plants is one of our leading specialties. 

 For list of same, see pages devoted to Garden 

 and Greenhouse plants. Canary-Bird Vine 



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