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Carnation, 



Cei.osia Glasgow Prize 



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PER PKT. 



5386 I'mbcllata Cariiiiiiea. This new variety is of 

 dwarf, ci)in]iact liabit, and bears a mass of extra 

 fine oaiinine bloom ; ti inL'bes 10 



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

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



5380 Empress, or Snow Queen. A comi)lete mass 

 of pure white flowers, borne on a candelabra- 

 shaped i)lant 10 



5387 Unibellata Nana, Mixed Dwarf. These ele- 

 gant dwarf hybrids are remarkable for their numer- 

 ous and brilliant colored flowers, shading from pure 

 white to dark )U\riile; 6 inches 10 



5388 Senipervirens. A profuse white blooming hardy 

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

 ing in flower early in the sj)rmg; 1 foot 10 



5389 Collection of six sorts 30 



CANIMA. 



(Indian Shot Plant.) 



Highly ornamental plants jiroducing a rich eifect by 

 their large, broad ajid 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 ])eat, and place in a hot-bed ; when up to the 

 second leaf, pot oflf singly and keep under glass until the 

 proper season for jdanting out; take up the roots befoi-e 

 frost, and jireserve in a warm cellar or room ; lialf-hardy 

 perennials. 



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



5392 Bonneti Excelsa. Foliage green and purple; 

 flowers large orange-red ; C 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 bronzy maroon, 

 large brilliant crimson flowers; 6 feet 10 



5405 Tricolor. Foliage green, red and creamy yellow, 

 flftwers red ; 3 feet 10 



5400 Choice Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 40 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 fragrance and richness of colors. The 

 seed we ofler has been imported from the best sources in 

 Europe and will jiroduce many splendid novelties in double 

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

 hardy perennials ; li feet. 



5425 Finest German. Mi.xed colors; saved from ex- 

 tra fine double-named fl vvers 50 



CEDRONrXLA 



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PER PKT. 



5426 Remontant, or Tree (Double Perpetual). 

 Mixed colors ; saved only from the finest and choic- 

 est double-named flowers 50 



Grenadin. A new dwarf, comjiact variety of 

 great value to florists and market 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 ]ilant, with fragrant foliage and 

 long spikes of purplish flovvers, remaining in bloom a long 

 time ; 2 feet. 

 5435 Canna 6 



CENTRANTHUS. 



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

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

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

 5470 Mixed. All colors; li 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 p(its, they are 

 fine for the greenhouse or conservatory. The spiked 

 varieties are fine for cutting and diying 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 side 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 rufiled 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 crimson combs; 1 ft.. 10 



5443 Cristata, Dwatf 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 



For Novelties see Supplement. 



