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ECIIINOCYSTIS (Wild Cucumber Vine). per pkt. 



2401 Lobata. One of the quickest growing vines we know of; splendid 



fur covering trellises, old trees, fences, etc. (See cut.) Per oz., 30 cts. 5 



ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly). 

 2421 Amethystinum. Handsome ornamental hardy plants, growing 2 

 to 3 feet high, with finely-cut spiny foliage and beautiful thistle-like 

 heads of amethystine-blue ; fine for drying for winter bouquets 10 



ESCMSCMOi,T2;iA (California Poppy, Gold Cups). 



Very attractive annuals for beds, edgings, or masses; profuse flowering, fine- 

 cut glaucous foliage; in bloom from June till frost ; 1 foot. (See cut.) 



2425 -,Aurantiaca. Rich orange. Per oz., 25 cts 5 



2426 Mandarin. Inner side of the petals rich orange, the outer side bril- 

 liant scarlet I'er oz., 30 cts 5 



2427 Rose Cardinal. Large floweis of intense carmine 5 



24.30 Single nixed. All colors; Per oz., 25 cts 5 



2440 Double nixed. All colors. Per oz., 50 cts 5 



EUPATORIUM. 



2441 Fraseri. A very pretty herbaceous 

 hardy perennial plant, blooming 

 the first season from seed, produc- 

 ing clusters of snowy-white flow- 

 ers; fine for cutting and bouquets ; 

 i;^ feet.... 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA, 



Gaura Lindheimeri. 



with smooth glossy-green leaves 

 tiful orange-scarlet, presenting a 



ECHINOCYSTIS LonAi 



EUPHORBIA. _ 



Strong-growing annuals suit- 

 able for beds of tall-growing 

 plants or mixed borders; the 

 llowers are inconspicuous; the 

 foliage, however, is exceedingly 

 ornamental. per pkt. 

 2452 Variegata {Snow on 

 the Mountain). At- 

 tractive foliage, veined 

 and margined with 

 white; 2 ft. (See cut.) 5- 

 2451 Heterophylla (An- 

 nnal Puiusettia, Alex- 

 ican Fire PUmt,, 

 Painted Leaf). An 

 annual resembling in 

 habit and color the 

 beautiful hothouse 

 Poinsettia. Th e 

 plants grow 2 to 3 

 feet high, of branch- 

 ing, bush-like form, 

 which, about midsummer, become a beau- 

 striking and brilliant appearance 10 



FERNS. 



These ornamental plants are very desirable for Wardian cases or ferneries; thriv- 

 ing in a peaty, sandy soil, and moist, shady positions in the garden during the sum- 

 mer. The seed is slow of germination. Sow on the surface in seed pans or pots, 

 keep moist, and in a temperature of 60 degrees. 



2470 Choice Mixed. From a fine collection 15 



FUCHSIA (Lady's Eardrops). 

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

 the garden. The seed we offer is saved from the finest single and double 

 named sorts ' 25 



GAURA. 

 2511 Lindheimeri. A graceful perennial 3 

 spikes of rosy-white flowers from July till 

 frost. This plant is largely used through- 

 out Europe for interspersing in beds of 

 Begonias, Geraniums, etc., etc., giving an 

 air of grace to what would otherwise be 

 stiff and formal 10 



GERANIUM (Pelargonium). 



2530 Zonale flixed. A superb strain of the 



largest and finest varieties 



2528 Double Mixed. This seed will produce 



a large percentage of double flowers of 



exira fine colors 25 



2526 Pelargonium, Mixed {LadyWasliing- 



tou). Saved from the finest fancy and 



spotted large-flowering sorts 25 



2525 Apple=scented. This fragrant favorite 



variety can only be grown from seed to 



form fine plants 10 



4 feet high, bearing numerous 



Euphorbia Variegata. 



For brilliancy few flowers excel Poppies. See the Shirley Poppies on front cover of this book and oflfer on page 15. 



