NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. 



IX 



MIGNONETTE, IMPROVED VICTORIA. 



No. 6110. A charming new compact giouiny; variety of dense 

 pyramidal habit, growing about .six inches high. The flowers are 

 large and of a more bviUiant red than in the old Victoria Mignonette, 

 and are in beautifvd contrast to the dark glowing green foliage. It will 

 prove a most useful and desirable variety for pot culture, as well as for 

 groups and edgings in the garden. Per pkt., 20 els. 



MIGNONETTE, EEOISE FRANCIS. 



No. C107. This magnificent new Mignonette has, liy sedulous care 

 and selection, been brought to a high state of perfection by its introducer, 

 who claims that for fragrance of flower and size of truss it surpasses 

 all other varieties. Spikes of this flower have been cut with slems 

 forty-five inches long and with trusses one and a half inches in cir- 

 cumference and with eight inches of perfec* bloom. We offer the seed 

 in sealed packets containing about 100 seeds, as put up by the origi- 

 nator, at 50 cts. per pkt. 



Phlox Drummondii, Double Yellow. 



No. 6341. Of late years several semi-double varieties of the Phlox 

 Drummondii have been introduced. The variety now offered has 

 pale yellow flowers, very pretty, with a slight perfume. To produce 

 Mignonette, Improved Victoria. 'he best double flowers. Phloxes should be grown in a light soil. Per 



pkt,, 20 cts. 



TUI.IP POPPY. 



{Papaver glaucum. ) 



No. 6391. From a mere description no adequate 

 idea can be gained of the strikingly beautiful effect 

 presented by a bed or mass of this magnificent Poppy 

 when the plants are in full bloom, the color being, 

 even when seen from a distance, of such a glowing 

 scarlet as to perfectly dazzle the eye, suggesting at 

 once a l)ed of Scarlet Tulips; hence the appropriate- 

 ness of the name. The plants grow about 14 inches 

 high, and produce from .50 to 60 flowers, well above 

 the foliage. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; 3 pkts., 2-5 cts. 



DWARF POLYANTHA or FAIRY ROSES. 



No 6366. It has been demonstrated that these very 

 popular and beautiful miniature Roses may be easily 

 raised from seed to produce plants that will bloom 

 freely the first summer, if sown early in hot beds or in 

 boxes in the house and afterwards transplanted ; thus 

 adding a new interest and pleasure to the cultivation 

 of these charming plants. They are of dwarf, com- 

 pact growth, free blooming and ever-blooming. They 

 are entirely hardy, and most desirable for summer 

 bedding or for pot culture in winter. Per pkt., 2.5 cts. 

 [For plniits of Polyantha Roses, see page 119 ) 



New Dw^arf Scarlet Salvia^ 



Clara Bedman. 



No. 6495. This is one of the finest Salvias ever 

 introduced, and is now offered for the first time. It 

 differs from all other Salvias we have ever seen, grow- 

 ing in a compact bush about two feet high by two feet 

 in diameter. Its erect spikes of miniature flowers of a Dreer's Single Large Flowering Fringed Petunias. 



brilliant scarlet color stand clear above the dark-green foliage, and completely cover the plant. It attracts immediate attention 

 in the garden, and is one of the most effective and gorgeous plants in cultivation. Per pkt., 20 cts. 



0R66H'S CHC3ICE PETONIAS. 



We have long been celebrated for our magnificent strains of 

 double and single Petunias, which we endeavor to improve 

 from year to year by careful hybridization and selection. 



No. 6284. Dovible Larg-e Flowering'. Seed saved 

 from our own unrivaled collection ; will produce a large per- 

 centage of double flowers of the largest flowering varieties, in 

 many beautiful colors and tints. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



No. 6290. Single Large Flowering' Fringed. A 



choice selection ; the flowers are of very large size and beautiful 

 shape, deep throated, and of varied and brilliant colors, many 

 being beautifully fringed. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Petunia Grandiflora, Double Violet. 



No. 6287. A beautiful new double Petunia from Germany, 

 with very large deep violet colored flowers. This is a novel 

 and distinct variety, and will prove an acquisition. It is well 

 known that the double Petunia grown from seed produces but 

 a small percentage of double flowers. This fine variety will 

 yield about 30 per cent, double and the balance in single 

 flowers of the same rich shade. The weaker seedlings should 

 be carefully selected, as these always produce double flowers. 

 Per pkt., 35 cis. 



New Dwarf Salvia, Clara Bedman. 



