BEST PLANTS FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE. 



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■ The following list embraces the cream of the standaril aiul uell-tried varielies, together with the best of the new introductions 

 of 1892. 



New Striped Carnation, Ameri- 

 can Flag;. A most distinct and novel 

 variety, a sport from tliat fine scarlet 

 " Portia,"' from which it differs in color; 

 the Howers, whicli are of good size and 

 fine form, are distinctly striped with alter- 

 nate bands of red and wdiite. 

 Anna Webb. A line crimson, deeply 

 hinged, of medium size, and branching 

 habit ; florets very full ; a free, continuous 

 bloomer. 

 Aurora. A beautiful pink variety. The 

 pl.niit is strong and handsome, coming 

 cjuickly into bloom, and promises lo be 

 very profitable, a single plant tested last 

 season having jiroduced 190 flowers. 

 Buttercup. Rich golden yellow, with 

 a few streaks of clear carmine ; of vigorous habit 

 and very floriferous. The florets are full and very 

 double, from 2i to 3 inches in diameter. 

 Cbe.ster Pride. White, pencilled rosy carmine; 



arge, strong, good habil. 

 CentlU'y. Of healthy growth, medium height, and 

 eail) constant bloomer; of a rich, glowing carmine 

 color, full and double; rich clove fragrance. 

 Daj break. A genuine novelty in color, being a very 



delicate shade of pink, admired by every one. 

 Dawn. Neither what is called a straight or solid 

 color, or variegated, but a blending from the centre 

 of the flower outwards, of a soft delicate pink or 

 rose color to pure white at the edge. 

 Pleld of Gold. Light canary yellow, very dwarf. 

 Grace Darling'. This is the finest pink Carnation 

 yet introduced. In color it is a very delicate peach 

 blossom, shading lighter at the margin of the petals 

 and having that peculiar luminous effect in the centre 

 of the flower, the secret of beauty in a 

 pink variety. 

 Grace "Wilder. Bright, rosy pink, very 



fragrant. 

 Golden Gate. Fine yellow variety, full 



and double as Buttercup, but brighter 

 Golden Triumpli. 



A very pretty shade 

 of yellow. 



Hinze'.s White. 



A well-known variety. 

 Hector. A very fine new scarlet; 



brilliant in color, long .stemmed. 

 J. It. Freeman. Rich cardinal 



crimson, clove-scented. 

 li. L. Lamborn. A dwarf, 

 compact grower, bearing on long 

 stems fine waxy white flowers ; 

 Grace D.^kling. vgry large floret. 



Lizzie McGowan. An elegant new white variety that is des- 

 tined to become very popular, being of the purest white color, 

 large, full and very attractive; very prolific and fragrant. 

 Nelly Lewis. A novel variety and entirely distinct from all 

 others, of a most pleasing soft shade of pink; it is a strong 

 grower, a free bloomer and exquisitely fragrant. 

 Pearl. Another new white variety with very large flowers, fre- 

 quently from 3 to 3.} inches across, occasionally tinted with rosy 

 blush. A good bloomer, very full and free. 

 Portia, The finest scarlet yet introduced, of vigorous, healthy 



growth, and very free. 

 Tidal W^ave. A very dwarf variety, of a carmine pink color, 



very productive and early. 

 Thomas Cartledg'e. A beautiful carmine, closely resembling 

 La Purite in color. It is a vigorous grower, early to come in 

 flower and extremely prolific ; a decided acquisition. 

 William F. Dreer. This fine variety is a seedling from T5utter- 

 cup crossed with Century. It is of exceedingly strong, healthy 

 growth, upright and robust, with a majority of long stems, and 

 often four full blown flowers on a single spike at one time. Its 

 color is a beautiful rose pink, deeply fringed petals, very large, 

 often three inches in diameter, and does not burst its calyx. 



15 cents each, ?1 50 per dozen, §800 per 100; the set of 25 varieties, one of each, for $2.50 



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F. Dreer. 



A new pure 

 ite variety, very full and 

 good substance, lasting, 

 veil grown, a long time 

 r being cut. Very fra- 

 nt, and an early and 

 linuous bloomer. 



