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DELPHINIUM ROSY SCARLET. : QQUBLE CORN FLOWER OR BLUE BOTTLE, 



An effective Larkspur, which will be gladly welcomed by I The flowers of this noveltj' may be compared to those 

 all lovers of this class of plants. Its season of blooming of Gaillardia Lorenziaua, the disk flowers having devel- 

 lasts until late autumn. In color it is a beautiful shade j oped themselves into tubular, funnel-shaped florets, 

 of rosy scarlet ; flowers of good size, and borne on long ; making handsome globular flower heads of unique beauty, 

 spikes. 1 The seed oflered contains the well-known varieties in 



No. 5712. Per pkt. 20 cts. 



white, pink, light blue, light and dark red, but also some 

 new shades of colors, amongst which the dark red with 

 light blue edges and the white striped with red and blue 

 are the most striking ones. About 60 to 70 per cent, of the 

 seedlings will reproduce themselves true from seed. As 

 an ornamental plant and on account of its continuous 

 bloom and its usefulness for cut flowers this novelty cannot 

 be too highly recommended. (See illustration.) 

 No. 5464. Pkt. 25 cts. 



DAHLIA GRACILIS. 



A lovely strain of Dahlias which presents an endless 

 variation of coloring. The flowers are beautifully striped 

 and completely cover the plants. They bloom the first 

 season from seed, and will provide one of the most satis- 

 factory displays for the autumn garden. 

 No. 5691. Per pkt. 15 cts. 



MARGUERITE CARNATIONS. 

 (Dianthus Caryophyllus flore pleno.j 



The sensation created by these new Carnations among 

 the entire gardening jniblic can hardly be a matter of sur- 

 prise if the indisputable advantages they otter be taken 

 into account. These advantages are : the unusually large 

 proportion of trood double flowers the seed produces (about 

 80 per cent, being obtainable), and, what is of the greatest 

 importance, the fact that the seedlings begin to bloom in 

 four mouths from the time of sowing. By sowing in March 

 and May the grower will be provided with Carnations for 

 cutting the whole year round. Those requiring a constant 

 supply of cut blooms will at once recognize the valuable 

 .servic'es it is destined to render and grow it largely, while 

 to every lover of this deservedly popular flower it cannot 

 but be highly interesting. 



No. 542S. Pkt. 30 cts. 



Double Corn Flower or Blue BorrLE. 



GLOXINIA DEFIANCE. 



The color may be best described as an intense glowing 

 crimson scarlet,' a tone which for richness has not hitherto 

 been found. The flowers are large and the edges of the 

 petals are very delicatelv frilled, which adds considerably 

 to the refinement of their appearance. It belongs to the 

 erecta class, whose flowers are borne upright. ^Vill give 

 the highest satisfaction to all who grow it. It comes almost 

 true from seed fat the rate of about 95 per cent.). 

 No. 5866. Pkt. 40 cts. ' 



&LOXINIA HYBRIDA GRMDIFLORA TRICOLOR. 



A mixture of the most desirable three or various colored 

 flowers, really the cream of the best only. These should 

 be in every collection. 



No. 5867. Pkt. 35 cts. 



KALANCHOE CARNEA. 



This strikingly beautiful decorative plant commences to 

 flower at Christmas and continues in bloom throughout 

 January and February. Its bright and pleasing color is 

 very attractive during the dull winter months. It attains 

 a height of about is'inches and is of good bushy habit. 

 The flowers are borne in large clusters, are of wax-like 

 consistency, last a longtime in perfection, are of -a beauti- 

 ful delicate pink color, and, in addition, are deliciously 

 fragrant. 



No. 5983. Pkt. 25 cts. 



SNOW WHITE GLADIOLUS, 30 cts. each, 4 for $1.00. $2.50 per doz. 



