RUDBECKEA (cone Flower). 
PER PKT- 
3901 Bicolor Superba. Fine free-flowering annual variety, growing 
about two feet high, forming a dense bush and producing in great 
abundance on long stems its bright flowers. The disk is brown, 
the florets golden-yellow, with large velvety brown spots at the 
base; very effective and useful for cutting. (See cut.)........... 10 
3906 Fulgida. An effective hardy perennial sort, producing in masses 
during August and September brilliant orange-yellow flowers; 3 
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3902 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 
3903 Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-Flower). A most inter- 
esting hardy perennial, producing all summer large, showy reddish- 
purple flowers; about 4 inches across, with a remarkably large 
cone-shaped centre of brown; thickly set with golden tips in spiral 
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= SANVITALIA. 
3938 Procumbens FI. Pl. An 
annual of dwarf, compact 
growth useful in masses in 
beds or edges of borders, or 
in vases, baskets, etc. Showy 
bright yellow, double flow- 
ers, in bloom all summer. 
RupsBgEcKIA Bicotor SUPERBA 
RHODANTHE. (Seefcuts)saeperee ra a 10 
(Swan River Everlasting.) es 
PER PKT. Saponaria (Bouncing Bet). 
386¢ A charming annual; succeeds 
ina light rich soil and a warm, 
sheltered situation; valuable 
43940 Vaccaria. A pretty and 
useful annual variety, grows 
about 2 feet high and bears 
masses of satiny pink flowers 
somewhat like an enlarged 
Gypsophila; charming for 
cutting, adding grace to any 
arrangementof flowers. Sev- 
eral sowings should be made 
to keep up a succession of 
, 30 cts 
for pot culture; flowers ever- 
lasting, mixed colors; 1 foot.. 10 
RICINUS. 
(Castor Oil Bean.) 
Ornamental plants of stately growth 
and picturesque foliage, with brilliant 
colored fruit, producing sub-tropical | _ 
5 
effect; fine for lawns, massing or centre Sere Sera 
plants for beds. 
8861 Borboniensis. Green foliage; 15 feet..............+-+-+--- 5 
3863 Gibsomi. Deep red foliage; 5 feet........----+------ seems a ia 5 
3862 Cambodgiensis. The main stems 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; 
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3865 Sanguineus. Blood-red stalks and clusters of red fruit; 8 feet... 5 
3870 Zanzibariensis. A distinct class, which surpasses in size and 
beauty all varieties. 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. 
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3880 Mixed. All sorts. Per oz., 25 cts.......------. eee eee ees 5 
ROSMARINUS (Rosemary). 
3895 Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb, delightfully fragrant, 
flowers light blue, grows about two feet high, should be planted in 
a warm, dry situation, and given a little protection. 40z., 15 cts. 5 RupsBecKIA Purreurea (Giant Purple Cone Flower) 
Do not overlook the many new things offered in Flower Seeds this season. See pages 53 to 62. 
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