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Shirley Poppy. 



BUUBANK'S NEW SHIRI.EY POPPY "CELESTE." 



3700 This, Mr. Burbank's latest achievement in this popular annual, is described by him as 

 "beautiful sky-blue, lavender and grey shades in abundance; never before ofTered; very 

 choice and rare." We have not as yet tried this novelty, but our supply of seed comes 

 direct from Mr. Burbank, and if only a small percentage of the plants produce the colors 

 described it will go far in establishing his skill as a hybridizer. 25 cts. per packet; 5 

 packets for ^1 .00. 



NEW^ SINGEE ANNUAE POPPY 

 "KING EDWARD." 



3703 A new variety of gorgeous coloring, being a deep 

 scarlet, shaded crimson-red, each petal marked with a 

 large black blotch for half its length from the base, 

 against which the yellow anthers stand out in bold 

 relief. The plant grows 2i feet high, and produces 

 its very large flowers with great freedom. Like other annual 

 Poppies, it is of the easiest culture, doing well in any sunny posi- 

 tion. 1.5 cts. per pkt. ; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



Primula Obcoiiica Grandiflora Crispa. 



3810 The latest introduction in this lovely Primrose, and a most desirable 

 acquisition. The edges of the petals of the large flowers are waved 

 and fluted, giving the truss a fuller, and at the same time a more 

 graceful, appeai-ance than the old smooth-edged sorts. The color is 

 a delicate tender rose with a few scattering deeper rose shade? 

 intermixed. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 



PRIMUEA OBCOXICA GIGANTEA. 



This, the finest of the Obconica type yet introduced, is the result of a 

 cross between P. obconica (jrnndiflorti and P. megu see folia; of strong, 

 vigorous growth, with extra large individual flowers and flower 

 heads, borne on extremely strong stems, and make handsome 

 specimens for window garden and conservatory decoration, and 

 is a splendid cut flower. 



We offer same as follows: 

 3811 Qigantea Kermesina. Rich crimson. 25 cts. per pkt. 

 .SSI 2 — Rosea. Pure rose color. 25 cts. per pkt. 

 3815 — Mixed. All colors, from pale lilac to crimson. 20 

 cts. per pkt. 



NEIJV HYBRID ICELAND POPPY. 



3735 This beautiful strain of these charming hardy Poppies is 

 being improved every year, and the stock which we oflTer 

 this season will be found much finer than heretofore, con- 

 taining a great number of lovely new shades of color. 

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



NEW HARDY FOUNTAIN GRASS. 



(Pennisetum Japonicum.) 



2656 -A. splendid new hardy ornamental grass, growing about 4 



feet high, with bright green, narrow foliage, while the bronzy-purple 

 cylindrical flower heads are borne on gracefully recurving stems well 

 above the foliage. This, we believe, will prove one of the most valu- 

 able hardy grasses, either for use in beds, mixed borders or as speci- 

 mens. Easily grown from seed, making nice plants the first year. 15 

 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



INYINCIBEB GIANT POEYANTHUS. 



3677 A magnificent strain of this perfectly hardy and easily-grown .Spring- 

 flowering Primrose, representing the work of twenty-five years of pains- 

 taking, cross-breeding and selection by a Scotcli specialist. Of strong, 

 sturdy habit, and bearing immense trusses of large flowers on self-sup- 

 porting stems 10 to 16 inches in length. Undoubtedly the fine.st strain 

 in cultivation, containing all colors from purest white to the richest 

 crimson. 2-5 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., ,*;1.00. 



TW^O BRIEEIANT S^VEET IVIEEIAMS. 



4282 Newport Pink. A distinct new color in this favorite hardy plant, 

 which originated in one of the far-famed gardens .it Newport, R. I. 

 In color it is what florists call watermelon-pink or salmony-rose. 

 Strikingly brilliant and beautiful; the haliit of the plant is perfect, 

 being well formed, neat and compact, the flowers borne in massive 

 heads on stems 18 inches high. For mid-season mass bedding it has 

 no equal. It is also very effective as a pot plant and for cutting. 

 Perfectly hardy in any part of the country. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 

 pkts , $1.00. 



4281 Scarlet Beauty. A splendid companion to the brilliant salmony- 



pi''': variety ofTered a bove. The color is an inten.se rich, deep scar- 



.^, and a most effective plant for the old-fashioned hardy border, 



where this shade is very uncommon. 25 cts. per pkt. ; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 



'NKwpnRT Pink." Swert William 



