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RICINUS iCastor Oil Bean). 



Ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque foliage, with brilliant 

 colored fruit, producing sub-tropical efi'ect; fine for lawns, massing or centre 

 plants for beds. per pkt. 

 3S61 Borboniensis. Green foliage; 15 feet. Per oz., 15 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. The 

 foliage assumes different shades as the plant increases in size, so 

 that very striking effects may be obtained when planted in groujis; 

 5 feet. Per oz., 20 cts . . 5 



3864 Philippiensis. A variety from the Philippines, with beautiful 

 gigantic foliage; 10 feet. Per oz., 15 cts 6 



3865 Sanguineus. Blood-red stalks and 

 clusters of red fruit; 8 feet Per 02., 



15 cts . i 



ZanzibariensJs. A distinct class, 

 which surpasses in size and l)eauty all 

 varieties. The plants attain great di- 

 mensions, presenting a splendid aspect 

 with their gigantic leaves. 1 he dif- 

 ferent varieties 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. , 1 5 cts 5 



Mixed. All sorts. Per oz., 15 cts.. 5 

 Imported Collection of 8 distinct 



10 



10 



PvRETHKfM HVBRIDUM. 



PYRETHRU^. 



Handsome herbaceous plants of easy 

 <ulture, and becoming more popular as 

 they become better known. 



P. aureidn is the well-known 

 Golden Feather so much used for edg- 

 ing, carpet-bedding, etc., while the 

 others are most attractive hardy plants. 



PER PKT. 



3841 Aureum ( Golden Feather. ) 

 Yellow foliage. Per \ oz., 



2() cts 5 PVRETIIRUM AUKl'.l'M 



3842 — Selaginoides. Beautiful variety with golden, moss-like 

 foliage. Per \ oz., 30 cts 



3846 Hybridum. Large flowering single mixed. Hardy peren- 

 nial, bearing large Daisy or Cosmos-like flowers, ranging m 

 color from lii^ht pink to deep red, with liriglit yellow centres; 

 blooms in May and June and again in the fall, and is one of 

 the most graceful and long-lasting cut flowers; 2 feet. Per | 

 oz., 40 cts 



3847 — Qrandiflorum. This new large-flowering form produces 

 blooms measuring over 4 inches in diameter in all the varia- 

 tions of color between light rose and deep carmine. J^ oz., 



75 cts ^"3 



3845 Hybridum Fl. PI. Large double flowers, resembling a 



China Aster, only more relined; mixed colors; 1} feet. ... 25 



3851 MMzinosum {Oinnt Dai n>i). A fine hardy perennial, grows 

 3 to 1 feet high, and from July to September is literally hidden 

 beneath the multitude of large white daisy-like flowers. Blooms 

 the first year if sown early. | oz. , 40 cts 10 



REHI9IA1SXIA. 



3856 Angulata. A noble herbaceous perennial from Central 

 China, with tufted leaves and graceful spikes of rose-colored 

 flowers similar to a Foxglove; requires protection; 5 to 6 feet; 

 flowers the first year from seed if started early 15 



RHODAXTHE (Swan River Everlasting). 



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 



30 



3895 



ROSIIIARINUS. 



(Roaemary.) 



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. J oz., 15 cts. . . 



KiciNus Zanzibakik.nsis (Casior Oil Bean). 



A complete index of the Botanical and the Common and Populal names of flower* i> given on pages 2 and 3. 



