NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS, ETC. 



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PETUNIA, NEW DOUBLE 

 "AURORA." 



No. 0288. A beautiful new variety and a welcome addition 

 to the large-flowered section of double Petunias. The flowers 

 are of medium size and o( a charming delicate rose color, 

 which is enhanced by the deep crimson purple veining with 

 which the petals are intersected. Per pkt., 35 cts. 



Petunia, CLEMATIS-FLOWERED. 



No. 628(5. The Clematis-flowered Petunia is a distinct new 

 form of this popular flower, the rich purple-blue of one of the 

 varieties bearing a striking resemblance to the well-known 

 Clematis Jackmanii. Dark and light blue mixed. Per pkt., 

 25 cts. 



RICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS. 



No. 6477. An entirely new and distinct class of these 

 handsome ornamental plants, which surpass in size and beauty 

 nil the varieties hitherto known. The plants attain great 

 dimensions, presenting a splendid aspect with their gigan- 

 tic leaves, and may be compared in their general appear- 

 ance to a luxuriantly growing giant Aralia Sieboldi. The 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. As single specimens on the lawn or 

 in large groups they are very effective. The seeds are quite 

 distinct in color and most beautifully marked. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



SESBANIA GRANDIFLORA. 



No. 6553. This magnificent white flower is a native of 

 Western Australia, and belongs to the family of Legumina- 

 ceous plants and is allied to the Clianthus. It is one of the 

 largest flowering species known, the immense flowers being 

 produced on racemes of usually four flowers each. It is 

 adapted for greenhouse or conservatory decoration, but can be 

 ■grown in the open ground in summer. It thrives best in a 

 warm situation with plenty of moisture. Per pkt., 50 cts. 



NEW SWEET PEA, 

 EMILY HENDERSON. 



No. 6825. A lovely pure white variety with dainty satiny 

 surface and of delicious fragrance. The flowers are large and 

 of good substance, and stand up boldly on long stiff stems. 

 Per pkt., 15 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



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Plant and Seeds of Ricinus Zanziuariensis. 



New Sweet Pea, BRONZE KING. 



No. 6826. A charming and distinct new variety, somewhaf 

 resembling the " Orange Prince," but having a pronounced 

 coppery bronze standard with wings of pure white. Per pkt., 

 15 cts. 



New Sweet Pea, PRINCESS MAY. 



No. 6827. A most beautiful and distinct new variety, of 

 which the coloring is throughout of a delicate shade of pale 

 heliotrope or lavender appearing in the bud state 

 of rather a darker tint than when fully expanded. 

 The color is most pleasing and quite in accojr- 

 dance with modern and fashionable tastes. Tile 

 flowers are large and the wings and standard ate 

 well expanded. Per pkt , 25 cts. 



NEW DWARF DOUBLE 

 STRIPED ZINNIAS. 



No. 6798. A beautiful semi-dwarf variety of 

 this popular and well-known plant, with finely 

 striped flowers, with a wide range of colors, in- 

 cluding a great variety of very effective shades. 

 Per pkt., 15 cts. 



NEW CURLED AND 



CRESTED ZINNIAS. 



No. 6796. A , new and beautiful strain of this 

 popular flower, surpassing all others in their fan- 

 tastic and graceful forms and bewildering variety 

 of colors. The plants form compact bushes about 

 two feet high, which are continuously loaded with 

 magnificent bloom. Per pkt.. 15 cts. 



EARLY FLOWERING 

 BRANCHING TUBEROSE "ALBINO." 



This charming single-flowering Tuberose is of the purest white both inside 

 and out, even in the hottest sun, the petals recurve gracefully, flowering much ear- 

 lier than the old single variety, and producing from two to five flower stems from 

 a single bulb. The odor is less heavy than that of the double Tuberose. It 'is 

 excellent for cutting and forcing under glass. 



Bulbs, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



