FOR 



FL O WER GARDEN. 



CeDRHNI I 1 A. 



(.ANNA. 



CAN DYTU ^-J— Continued. 



PER PKT. 



5386 llmbellata Carminea. This new variety is of 

 (Iwiuf, ooiiipact liabit, and bears a mass of extra 

 tine oa inline bloom ; (i inches 10 



5390 Fine Mixed. All the above tall-growing vari- 

 eties; 1 foot. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



5387 Unibellata Nana, Mixed Dwarf. These ele- 

 gant dwarf hybrids are very tloriteroiis, and re- 

 markable for their numerous and brilliant colored 

 flowers, shading from pure white into dark pur- 

 ple ; 6 inches 10 



5388 Sempervirens. A profuse white blooming hardy 

 perennial, adapted for rockeries, baskets, etc., com- 

 ing in flower early in the spring, and continuing a 

 mass of beauty for a long time; 1 foot 10 



-5389 Collection of six sortsT 30 



CANNA. 



(Indian Shot Plant.) 



Highly ornamental plants jiroducing a rich etFect by 

 their large, broad and massive foliage, terminated by ra- 

 ■cemes of crimson, orange, or scarlet flowers. Soak the 

 seed 12 hours in hot water before planting; sow in sandy 

 loam and peat, and place in a hot-bed ; when up to the 

 ■second leaf, pot o2' singly and keep under glass until the 

 proper season for ))lanting out; take u|> the roots before 

 frost, and preserve in a warm cellar or room ; half-hardy 

 perennials. 



5391 Bihorelli. Scarlet; rich brown leaves; 2 ft 10 



5392 Bonneti Excelsa. Foliage green and purple; 

 flowers large orange-red; 6 feet 10 



5393 Coquette. Foliage green and bronze; the largest 

 orange-colored flowers; 6 feet 10 



5394 Marechal Vaillant. Foliage rich maroon, with 

 large orange-colored flowers; 6 feet 10 



5395 Monsieur Allegatiere. Foliage large, green, 

 and bronzy purple, orange-red flowers; 4 feet 10 



5398 A. Weick. Pea-green : crimson scarlet flowers... 10 



5396 Nigricans. Scarlet flowers, foliage intensely 

 dark ; 7 feet 10 



5397 Ornament du Grand Rond. Foliage bronzy 

 green, large scarlet flowers: 6 feet 10 



5401 Premices de Nice. Showy bright green leaves 

 and splendid large golden flowers; 6 feet 10 



5403 President Faivre. Foliage l)ronzy maroon, 

 Jarge brilliant crimson flower.s; 6 feet 10 



5405 Tricolor. Foliage green, red and creamy yellow, 

 flowers red; 3 feet 10 



5400 Choice Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



5399 Collection of 12 varieties of Canna .$1.00 



CARNATION or PICOTEE. 

 (Dianthus Caryophyllus Flore Pleno.) 



Carnations and Picotee Pinks are general favorites 

 for their delicious fragraaoe and richness of colors. The 

 seed we offer has been imported from the best .'-ources in 

 Europe, and will produce many splendid novelties in double 

 and semi-double flowers; protect during the winter; half- 

 hardy perennials ; 14 feet. 

 54:2.3 Finest German. Mixed colors; saved from ex- 



ttz. fine double-named lii/wers 50 



CARNATION— ^'^"^""'^"^ 



PER PKT. 



.5426 llemoiitant, or Tree (DovMe Perpetual). 

 Mixed colors ; saved only from the finest and choic- 

 est double-named flowers 50 



Grenadin. A new dwarf, compact variety of 

 great value to florists and niarket gardeners; pro- 

 ducing a profusion of large double brilliant scarlet- 

 colored flowers, three weeks earlier than any other 

 variety; fine for borders or massing ; 1 foot 25 



5430 Fine" Double, Mixed. The hardiest and best 

 varieties for garden culture 25 



5429 Collection of finest German Carnation, 12 va- 

 rieties, each separate $1.00 



CASTOR OIL BEAN. 



(See Ricinus.) 



CEDRONELLA. 



A hardy perennial plant, with fragrant foliage and 

 long spikes of purplisli flowers, remaining in bloom a long 

 time ; 2 feet. 

 5435 Canna 5 



CENTRANTHUS. 



Pretty, free-flowering, compact-growing plants, with 

 long-tubed flowers produced in clusters; fine for massing; 

 succeeds in any garden soil ; hardy annuals; lA feet. 

 5470 Mixed. All colors; l-i feet .' 5 



CELOSIA. 



Free blooming graceful plants, growing best in rather 

 light soil not too rich, producing spikes of beautiful, 

 feathery and comb-shaped flowers ; grown in pots, they are 

 fine for the greenhouse or conservatory. The spiked 

 varieties are tine for cutting and drying for winter bou- 

 quets, which should be done when in full bloom and before 

 they fade. The Cristata varieties are the well-known 

 Cockscomb. All the Celosias are half-hardy annuals. 

 5447 Golden Plume. Pyramidal habit. The flowers 

 are a bright golden yellow, and are borne in pro- 

 fusion over the whole plant, giving it a rich golden 



appearance; 3 feet 15 



5446 Huttoni. Of bushy pyramidal habit, each branch 

 being tipped with a spike of bright crimson flowers ; 

 the upper surface of the leaf is a deep claret, while 



the under .-ide is a rich crimson; 3 feet .10 



5445 Plumosa Superba. A beautiful feathered va- 

 riety ; mixed colors; 3 feet 10 



5444 Japonica (Japanese Cockscomb). A distinct, 

 handsome variety. Combs of tne most brilliant 

 scarlet or crimson, often in pyramidal masses, cut 



and ruffled like lace ; 2 feet 10 



5440 Cristata Variegata. Magnificent; large heads 

 variegated with crimson, orange, green, shaded and 

 striped; of the most brilliant hues ; 3 feet 10 



5442 Cristata, Glasgow Prize. Producing dark 

 foliage, immense showy dark crim.soii combs; 1 ft.. 10 



5443 Cristata, Dwail'Crimson. Large, showy vel- 

 vet-like combs ; 1 foot 5 



5450 Cristata, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties of Cocks- 

 comb. Per oz., 75 cts 5 



5449 Collections of 6 varieties Dwarf Cockscomb 50 



