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Large-flowering Annual Scabiosas 



(Mourning Bride, Sweet Scabious, Pin Cushion 

 Flower, etc.) 



These are firm favorites with many of our customers. Seed can be 

 sown any time in the spring after danger of frost is past. They grow 2\ 

 to 3 feet high, and come into bloom early in July, and continue without 

 interruption until hard frost. The beautiful flowers in exquisite shades 

 are borne on long stems, and when cut keep in perfect condition for the 

 best part of a week. They make effective borders or beds, and no garden 

 is complete without Scabiosas, especially where flowers are wanted for 

 cutting. We offer as under: 



PER J- OZ. PER PKT. 



3943 Azure Fairy. Clear lavender-blue $0 30 $0 10 



3944 Crimson. Rich rosy crimson 30 10 



3951 Flesh Pink. Delicate tone of pink 30 10 



3952 King of the Blacks. Velvety black 



purple 30 10 



3956 Rose. Soft rose color 30 10 



3958 White. Pure white 30 10 



Two New Annual Scabiosas 



The two varieties below are improvements on those of 

 s similar color now in commerce, being larger and more double. 



PER f OZ. PER PKT. 



3955 Peachblossom. Soft peach-blossom 



pink $0 50 $0 15 



: 3957 Shasta. Very large, pure white 50 15 



3959 Collection of a packet each of the 8 colors, 

 60 cts. 



3960 Mixed. All colors of the Improved Large-flower- 

 ing. Per J oz., 25 cts.; per oz., 60 cts 10 



Hardy Perennial Scabiosas 



3941 Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). One of the handsomest of hardy 

 perennials, especially valuable for cutting, the blooms lasting 



a long time in water; color soft lavender blue; 3 feet 25 



3942 Japonica. A variety from Japan, forming bushy plants, 

 2§ feet in height, and bearing on long, wiry stems beautiful, 

 artistic, lavender-blue flowers; a fine cut flower. J oz., 30 cts. 10 



3946 Columbaria. A new hardy perennial variety from South 

 Africa, a very superior form to the European species, producing 

 freely flowers measuring 2 to 2\ inches across, of a beautiful 

 delicate mauve and soft pink; a fine hardy border plant; \\ to 

 2 feet. Mixture containing both colors 25 



Large-flowering Scabiosa 



SmilaX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides) PER PKT , 



3981 In many respects Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly 

 one of the most graceful climbers which adorns the greenhouse 

 or conservatory; for bouquets and floral decorations it is 

 indispensable. \ oz., 25 cts $0 10 



SchizanthuS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, especially 

 adapted to bordering beds of taller flowers and those of a heavier growth. 

 The seeds germinate quickly and come into bloom in a few weeks from 

 sowing. The florescence is such as to completely obscure the foliage, 

 making the plant a veritable pyramid of the most delicate and charming 

 bloom. The Schizanthus make admirable pot plants for the house in 

 late winter and early spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. 



3967 Dwarf Large-flowered. A new variety, forming compact 

 pyramidal plants a foot high, literally covered with large, 

 beautiful, orchid-like flowers in a bewildering range of color. 



\ oz., 40 cts $0 15 



3968 Wisetonensis. A variety largely used as a pot plant for 

 the house or conservatory. It is remarkably free-flowering, and 

 presents a beautiful appearance with its myriads of blooms, 

 the gound color of which is white, dotted with delicate rose. 

 J oz., 50 cts 



3970 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type, which forms 

 pretty plants 18 inches high with fine foliage and covered with 

 bloom throughout the summer, i oz., 25 cts 



15 



10 



Schizanthus Wisetonensis 



The Five Fine Annuals shown in colours and offered on page J>6 aVe really Worth while 



