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:H!hRrADREER -PnilADEl,PHIAfi\-^ R[LIABLE FLOWER SHDS 



RHODANTHE. 



(Swan Kiver Ererlasting.j 



PER PKT. 



3860 A charming annual ; succeeds in a light, 

 rich soil and a warm, shellered situa- 

 tion ; valuable for pot culture; flowers 

 everlasting; mixed colors; 1 foot 5 



RICIXUS (Castor Oil Bean). 



Ornamental plants of stately growth and pictur- 

 esque foliage, with brilliant-colored fruit, produc- 

 ing a sub-tropical effect; fine for lawns, massing, 

 or centre plants for beds. 



3861 Borboniensis. Very large and beau- 

 tiful green foliage; 15 feet. Per oz.. 



Rhodanthe. ;^5 (,(5 5 



3863 Qibsoni. Dwarf branching habit, deep red foliage; 5 feet. Per 



oz., 15 cts 5 



3862 Catnbodgiensis. 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 oz., 20 cts 5 



3364 Philippiensis, A variety from the Philippines, with beautiful 



gigantic foliage ; 10 feet. Per oz., 15 cts 5 



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



Per oz. , 15 cts 5 



3870 Zanzibariensis. A new 



and distinct class which 



surpass in size and beauty 



all the varieties hitherto 



known. The plants attain 



great dimensions, present- 

 ing a splendid aspect with 



their gigantic leaves. The 



different varieties 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,, 15 cts 5 



3880 Mixed. All sorts, old 



varieties. Per oz., 15 cts.. 5 

 3879 Imported Collection of 



8 distinct varieties . . . . .30 



Salpiglossis 



RiciA'us Zanzibakiensis. 



RIDBECKIA. 



(Cone-flower. I per pkt. 



3901 Bicolor Superba, Fine free- 

 flowering annual variety, growing 

 about 2 feet high, forming a 

 dense bush and producing in 

 great abundance on long stems its 

 bright flowers. The disc is 

 brown, the florets golden-yellow, 

 with large velvety-brown spots at 

 the base; very effective and use- 

 ful for cutting. (See cut.) 10 



''t04 Bicolor superba semipiena. 

 Semi-double flowering form of 

 the above, equally showy and 



useful for cutting 10 



't(l2 Newmani. One of the finest of 

 autumn-flowering perennials, 

 bearing large flowers. Bright 

 orange-yellow petals, surrounding 

 a large black cone ; a showy flower 15 



'.'1(13 Purpurea (Czffw/ Purpie Cone- 

 flo-cuer). One of the most inter- 

 esting hardy perennials, produc- 

 ing from midsummer until late 

 aulumn large, showy, reddish- 

 purple flowers, about - 4 inches 

 across ; a remarkably large cone- 

 shaped centre of 1 rown, thickly 

 set with golden tips in spiral lines 15 



ROSES. 



3890 Dwarf Polyantha, or Fairy. Beautiful miniature Roses, easily 

 raised from seed lo produce plants that will bloom freely the first 

 summer 15 



3891 Large=flowering Hardy Hybrids. Interesting to grow from 

 seed, although it is the second year before they flower; all colors 

 but yellow ; fragrant ■. 20 



SAEPIG1.0SSIS (Painted Tongue). 



The Salpiglossis is one of the greatest favorites among annuals, partly 

 because of its easy culture, but principally for its beautifiil, almost orchid- 

 like flowers which it produces from early summer until late fall. (See cut.) 



3920 Large=flowering Mixed. A splendid variety of color?, flowers 



of large size 5 



3921 Emperor. This new variety forms only one leading stem, and 

 bears on its summit a veritable bouquet of the most beautiful flow- 

 ers, each one richly veined with gold, and much larger than the 

 finest of the " Grandiflora '" type 10 



3919 Imported Collection of 6 large-flowering sorts 30 



Kri)Hi-:CK!A Bir-Lt 



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