ENRTADRKR 4)HIIAKIiPHIA-PA IM RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 



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Euphorbia Vakiegata. 



EUPHORBIA. 



Strong-growing annuals suitable for beds of lall-growing plants 

 or mixed borders; the flowers are inconspicuous, the foliage, 

 however, is exceeiiingly ornamental. per pkt. 



2452 Variegata (Snow onthe Mountairi). Attractive foliage, 

 veined and margined with white; 2 feet. (See cut ) Fcr 



OZ. , 30 CIS 



2451 Heterophylla {Annual Poinsettia, Mexican Fire Plant, Paint- 

 ed Leaf). An annual resembling in habit and color the beauti- 

 ful hothouse Poinsettia. The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, of 

 branching, bush-like form, with smooth glossy-green leaves 

 which, about midsummer, become a beautiful orange-scarlet, 

 presenting a striking and brilliant appearance 10 



FERNS. 



These ornamental plants are very desirable for Wardian cases or 

 ferneries ; thriving in a peaty, sandy soil, and moist, shady positions in 

 the garden during the summer. The seed is slow of germination. Sow 

 on the surface in seed pans or pots, keep moist, and in a temperature of 60 dtgiees. 

 2470 Choice flixed. Saved from a fine collection 15 



Glaucium. 



FUCHSIA (I^arty's Eardrops). 

 2480 A well-known plant of easy culture, for the house or 

 shady situations in the garden. The seed we offer is 



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saved from the finest single and double named sorts. 

 GAIELfAROIA (Blanket Flower). 



Annual Varieties. 



Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the profusion, 

 and brilliancy of their flowers, continu- 

 ing in bloom from early summer till 

 November; excellent for beds, bordeis 

 or for cutting ; \k feet. per pkt. 



2495 Ambiyodon. Rich blood- 

 red ; very effective 5 



2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. 5 

 2197 Picta Lorenziana. A 



charming, profuse double 



flowering strain ; beautiful 



mixed colors. (See cut). Per 



oz., 40 cts ... 5 



2500 Picta nixed. Single sorts, 



fine colors. Per oz., 30 cts. 5 

 Perennial Varieties. 

 The following are among the showiest and 

 most effective hardy perennial plants, and should 

 find a place in every hardy border. They 

 thrive in almost any position or soil, require no 

 protection and take care of themselves. If 

 sown early they begin flowering in July, con- 

 tinuing a mass of bloo.m until frost ; fine for 

 cutting ; 2 feet. 



2503 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich 

 crimson, narrow canary-yellow border 15 



2504 Sulphurea Oculata.' P.\le sulphur, bright maroon 

 eye. ... 



2502 Qrandiflora Compacta. New compact variety, 

 forming bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bear- 

 ing its long-stemmed flowers well above the foliage. 

 In coloring the flowers are as rich and varied as those 



of the tail-growing sort 15 



2501 Qrandiflora Superba. Our own savin 



varieties. Per oz., 50 cts 



GI.OBE AMARANTH. 



GAURA. 



2511 Lindheimerl. A graceful perennial 3 to 4 feet high, 

 bearing numerous spikes of rosy-white flowers from 

 July till frost. This plant is largely used throughout 

 • Europe for interspersing in beds of Begonias, Gerani- 

 ums, etc., etc., giving an air of grace to what would 

 otherwise be stiff and formal 10 



Gaillakijia Lorenziana. 



GERANIUM. 



(Pelargonium.) 



Zonale, flixed. A superb strain of 



the largest and finest varieties. 10 

 252fi Pelargonium, Mixed {Lady 

 II iishington). Saved from 

 the finest fancy and spotted 

 large-flowering sorts 25 



2525 Apple=scented. This fra- 

 grant favorite variety can only 

 be grown from seed to form 

 fine plants 10 



GEUM. 



(Avens.) 



Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing 

 profusely large showy flowers all through 

 the .summer; an elegant flower for 

 bouquets. 



2541 Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. 



Double dark crimson 10 



15 



GI.AUCIUM (Horned Poppy). 



25(.U Corniculatum [Luteu)n). An ornamental foliage 

 plant, with long, recurved deeply cut silvery leaves ; 

 of vigorous growth, contrasting finely with colored 

 foliage plants. Flowers are orange - yellow bell- 

 shaped and drooping; hardy biennial ; 2 feet. (See 

 cut.) 



Splendid mixed 



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Globe Amaranth. 



(Goinplirena.) 



Popularly known as " Bachelor's Buttons." a first-rate bedding 

 plant; flowers can be dried and used in winter bouquets. (See cut.) 



2566 Aurea Superba. Golden yellow 5 



2567 Nana Compacta. Red ; 1 foot 5 



2570 riixed. 2 feet. Oz., 25 cts ' 5 



GEOXINIA. 



A superb genus of greenhouse plants, jiroducing magnificent 

 flowers of the richest colors; thrive best in an equal mixture of peat, 

 loam and >and. Sow in March. (See cut.) 



2578 liybrida Grandiflora. An unsurpas;ei strain, containing 



the spotted hybrids as well as the finest self-colored sorts ... 25 



Gi-OXINIA. 



The Giant Snapdragons shown in colors on the back cover of this bTok are one of the best summer cut-flowers. 



