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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. 



GLADIOIaOS Hy5RIDUS 

 NANCEIANUS. 



(NEWEST HYBRIDS.) 



No. 5856. This new race undouDtedly represents the 

 grandest results that have yet been achieved in this mag- 

 nificent flower. The individual flowers are of immense size, 

 and stand boldly out on erect branching stems, dispLiving 

 their full beauty to the gaze. The colors are of most bril- 

 liant and varied hues, richly spotted, and resembling Orchids 

 in their gorgeous markings. Seed, per pkt., 25 cts. Bulbs, 

 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.25 ; $5.00 per doz. See also page 103 



Calendula, Double Sulphur. 



No. 5342- A new variety of the improved compact grow- 

 ing pot Marigold, growing about one foot high, wiili very 

 large and extremely double flowers of a pleasing sulphur yel 

 low Color. The Calendulas are excellent for cutting, and 

 thrive in any situation. Per pkt., 20 cts. 



JB:JELIGTB0JPIU3I I]\DICU3I. 



No. 5934. This extremely interesting and beautiful plant, 

 if treated as an annual, will grow to three feet high in one 

 summer; grown under glass, it will be perennial, and by 

 cutting back maybe kept quite dwarf. It grows very fast, and 

 is excellent for groups in the garden or as single plants for pot 

 culture,prodiicingcontinuously in summer and winter its charm 

 ing sky-blue flowers. 



Per pkt., 25 cts. 



New Giant Double DaisxJ. 



(Bellis Perennis Maxima.) 



No. 5686. These new Giant Daisies have by long and 



judicious selection been brought to a high condition of 



perfection. The flowers, which are beautifully and 



densely imbricated, are of an unusual size, measuring 



IJ to 2 inches in diameter, and varying in different red 



Per pkt., 25 cts. 



HeUCReRA SANGOINeA. 



No. 5937 One of the finest of recent introductions amongst* 

 hardy perennials, and especially to be recommended for florists, 

 its graceful flower spikes furnishing splendid material for bou 

 quets. It is allied to the Saxifragas, and has a neat bushy habit. 

 The flowers are of a rich bright crimson color; the leaves light 

 green and slightly hairy. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



HELICHRYSUM, SII.VER BALE. 



No. 5926. A beautiful and chaste variety of this favorite ever- 

 lasting flower. The plant grows about 2^ feet high, with luxu- 

 riant bright green foliage, and produces a great profusion of large, 

 regularly formed double flowers of the puiest white. Will prove 

 extremely useful for winter Ixiuquets, church decorations, and 

 when fresh cut flowers are scarce. 



Per pkt., 20 cts.; 3 pkts., -50 cts. 



INUEA ENSIFOEIA. 



No. 5973. A very free flowering and showy perennial com- 

 posite. It grows from 12 to 15 inches in height, and forms a neat 

 round bush. The fluwer-heads are of a pure golden yellow color. 

 It is perfectly hardy, and if sown early will flower the first season. 

 Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Heliotropium Indicum. 



Nicotiana Colossea. 



Calendula, Dol'ble Sulphur. 



(GIAXT TOBACCO.) 



No. 6193. This imposing foliage plant attains a height of 10 feet. The 

 leaves, of about 3 feet in length by 18 to 20 inches in breadth, are erect at first, 

 gracefully bending downward successively. When young they are downy and 

 of a reddish tint, changing to a glossv dnrk green later on, this lovely green 

 contrasting beautifully with the reddish brown ribs. The plants being of 

 branching habit and of robust growth, and the leaves being very tough, are 

 never damaged by wind or rain. It develops fully from seed the first year and 

 blooms the second. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



SESBANIA GRANDIFLORA. 



No. 6553. This magnificent white flower is a native of Western Australia, and 

 belongs to the family of Leguminaceous plants and is allied to the Clianthus. It is 

 one of the largest flowering species known, the immense flowers being produced 

 on racemes of usually four flowers each. It is adapted for greenhouse or con- 

 servatory decoration, but can be grown in the open ground in summer. It 

 thrives best in a warm situation with plenty of moisture. Per pkt., 50 cts. 



