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HENRTADREER -PNIIAKLPHIAW- 



REIIABIE FLOWER SEEDS 



RiciNUs Zanzibariensis (Castor Oil Bean) 



RUOBECKIA. 



(Cone Flower.) 



PEK I'KT- 



3901 Bicolor Superba. Fine free-flowering annual variety, 

 growing about 2 feet high, forming a dense bush and produc- 

 ing 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 tffective and useful for rutting, 

 (See cut.) 10 



3906 Fulgida. An efiective hardy perennial sort, producing in 

 masses during August and September brilliant orange-yellow 

 flowers; 3 feet 10 



3902 Newmani. One of the finest of autumn- flowering peren- 

 nials, bearing large flowers. Bright orange-yellow petals, 

 surrounding a large black cone; a showy flower l-i 



3903 Purpurea {Giant Purple Cone-Floieer). A most inter- 

 esting hardy perennial, producing all summer large, .showy, 

 reddi.sh-purple flowers; about 4 inches across, with a remark- 

 ably large cone-shaped centre of brown; thickly set with 

 golden tips in spiral lines l-"> 



SCARLET RFNIVER BEAXS. 



3595 Scarlet Runners. A great favorite in England and 

 Europe, not only as an ornamental climber, but for the deli- 

 cious edible beans which succeed the bright scarlet sprays of 

 pea-shaped blossoms. Per pint, 30 cts., postpaid 5 



Rhodanthe. 



RICINUS (Caitor Oil Bean . 



Ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque 

 foliage, with brilliant colored fruit, producing sub-tropi- 

 cal effect; fine for lawns, massing or centre plants for 

 beds. 



PER PKT. 



3S61 Borboniensis. Green foliage; 15 feet. Per 



oz. , 1-5 cts 5 



3863 Qibsoni. Deep red foliage; 5 feet. Per oz., 



15 cts 5 



3862 Cambodgiensis. The main stem and leaf 

 stalks are shining ebony, leaves large, regularly 

 divided and richly colored. Tlie 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 



'3864 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 



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 va- 

 rieties 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. Per oz., 15 cts 5 



3B79 Imported Collection of 8 distinct varieties 30 



RHODANTHE (Swan River Everlasting). 



3860 A charming annual; succeeds in a light, rich soil and a warm, 

 sheltered situation; valuable for pot culture; flowers everlasting; 



mixed colors; 1 foot 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. \ oz., 15 cts. 5 



3594 Butterfly Vixmner [PJiaseobm 

 Multiflorns Papilio). This new 

 variety of the Scarlet Kunner 

 Bean is a very pretty climber, 

 with large pink and white blos- 

 soms borne in sprays and pro- 

 duced in the greatest profusion 

 from early summer till frost. The 

 flowers are followed by edible pods 

 as fine as any string bean, thus 

 serving the double purpose of being 

 not only highly ornamental but 

 useful as well. Per oz., 15 cts. . . 



RUDBECKIA BiCOLOK Si I I.IUIA. 



Do not fail to try the Snapdragons shown in colors and offered on page 52. 



