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PeNTSTEMON PULCHELLl'S HvBRIDUS 



Goliath Mignonette. 



Pentstemon 



Pulchellus 



Hybridus. 



3538 A new hybrid of this beauiiful 

 perennial, a cross between P. 

 gentianeides and P. pukhellm, 

 which should be treated as an 

 annual; sown in early spring and 

 planted out in May, the plants 

 grow to a height of 2 to 3 feet, 

 forming pyramidal bushes, with 

 erect branches thickly set with 

 flowers, 1^ inches long, varying 

 in all shades from rosy-white and 

 chamois to purple and violet, with 

 pure white or veined throats; in 

 full bloom from July until frost. 

 (See cut.) 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 

 pkts. for 25 cts. 



PETUNIA HOWARD'S STAR. 



3564 The introducers of this beautiful selection of medium- 

 flowering multiflora Petunias describe them as follows: 



Their ground color is a dark crimson maroon, with a 

 rich velvety texture, justly pronounced equal to that of 

 the Pansy. Showing through the ground color are violet 

 veinings. From the centre starts the pioints of a five- 

 rayed star. This star is a very light blush-pink, some 

 almost white, which deepens in color as it reaches the 

 margin, and finally blends with the maroon ground color. 

 Over 80 per cent, of the plants from seed will produce 

 the star markings. Others with veined and feathery 

 markings on dark or light ground are not less surpris- 

 ingly beautiful. The plants are free growers, branching 

 freely and attaining an average height of 18 by 24 inches 

 in diameter. They are remarkably prolific bloomers, 

 single plants often having one hundred or more fully ex- 

 panded flovifers at a time." 



We have seen flowers of this strain, and can fully en- 

 dorse the above description. (See cut.) Full size pkts. 

 (coniaining not less than 150 seeds), 25 cts.; 5 pkts. for 

 $100, or 12 pkts. for $2.00. 



THREE MAGNIFICENT MIGNONETTES. 



The three varieties of these popular fragrant favorites offered below ai-e undoubtedly the 

 best and most distinct of the many new sorts sent out in the last few years. All are equally 

 valuable for indoor culture or for the garden in summer. 



3159 Goliath. Of compact, dwarf habit, rich green foliage and spikes of immense size ; 

 well colored and highly scented. (See cut.) 15 cts. per pkt. 



3151 Orange Queen. This variety is quite distinct from any heretofore offered, the mon- 

 slrous spikes being a beautiful orange color; of dwarf, sturdy growth, and as sweetly 

 scented as any. 20 cts. per pkt. 



3160 Rubin. A selection from that fine sort Machet, having all the good qualities of the 

 parent, but with flowers of a bright red ; said to be the highest-colored of all. 10 cts. 

 per pkt. 



A packet each of the three Mignonettes for 40 cts. 



GIANT SENSITIVE PEANT. 



(Mimosa Spegazziniana Glauca.) 



3182 The largest of all sensitive plants. If sown early the plants attain a height of 7 feet by 

 midsummer, covered with large, pinnated, sensitive leaves, and producing freely 

 clusters of pinkish-white flowers, followed by curious brown-colored seed-pods, the 

 whole plant being covered with a blue hue. As valuable for decorative purposes as 

 it is interesting for its sensitive properties. 30 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 50 cts. 



TWO BEAUTIFUE 

 LOBB'S 



NASTURTIUMS. 



The varieties offered below are con- 

 sidered among the finest of all the tall 

 or climbing Nasiurtiums. 

 3258 Ivy - Leaved. Undoubtedly 

 one of the finest climbing Nas- 

 turtiums ever introduced, and is 

 worth growing if only lor the 

 effect of its dark-blue-green, 

 ivy-like foliage; but added to 

 this it bears freely, deep blood- 

 red fringed blossoms, which are 

 extremely effective against the 

 dark colored foliage. 10 cts. 

 per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 

 3261 Regina. Foliage light green, 

 flowers on opening are a brilliant 

 snlmon-red or orange, changing 

 as they age to a lighter shade. 

 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 

 cts. 



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