IHENRTADREER-PNIlADPHIAI'ASf RELIABlE-fLOWER SEEDS 



Euphorbia Vakiegata. 



ECCREMOCARPUS SCABER. 



(Chilian Glory-flower.) per pkt, 



2394 A beautiful annual climber. Trained to a trellis or waii, 

 it forms an ornamental object throughout the summer, 

 its bright orange tulnilar flowers contrasting 

 effectively with the delicate green of the foliage. 

 (See cut.) 10 



ESCHSCHOETZIA. 



(Calitoriiia Popi>y.) 

 Very attractive annuals for beds, edgings, or masses ; profuse 

 flowering, fine cut foliage; in bloom from June till frost; 1 

 foot. (See cut.) 

 '2425 Aurantiaca. Rich orange 5 



2426 Mandarin. Inner side of the petals rich orange, 

 the outer side brilliant scarlet '5 



2427 Rose Cardinal. A charming variety, producing 

 freely beautiful large flowers of intense carmine 5 



2430 Sin<!^-le Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 40 cts 5 



2440 Double Mixed. All colors 5 



EUPHORBIA. 



Strong growing annuals suitable for beds of tall growing 

 plants or mixed borders; the flowers are inconspicuous; the 

 foliage, however, is exceedingly ornamental. 



PER PKT. 



2452 Varieg'ata [Snoiu o>t ike Motmiain). Attractive 



foliage, veined and margined with white. 2 feel. ... 5 

 2451 Heterophylla {Ajinual 



Poinsettia, Mexican Fire Plant, - 

 Painted Leaf). An annual re- 

 sembling in habit and color the 

 beautiful hot-house Poinsettia, 

 The plants grow 2 to 3 feet 

 high, of branching bush-liUe 

 form, with smooth glossy-green 

 leaves, which, about midsum- 

 mer, become a beautiful orange- 

 scarlet, presenting a striking 

 and brilliant appearance 10 



FERNS. 



These ornamental plants are very de- 

 sirable for Wardian cases or ferneries ; 

 thriving in a peaty, sandy soil, and moist, 

 shady positions in the garden during the 

 summer. The seed is, however, slow of 

 germination, and requires care and con- 

 siderable patience before it makes its appearance. Sow in 

 the spring in shallow boxes, barely covering with soil; 

 keep moist with a covering of fine mos--, and in a tern- Eschscholtzia. 

 perauire of 60 degrees. 



2470 Choice Mixed. From a fine collection 15 



2469 Imported Collection of 12 distinct varieties. .1 00 



GEIVTIANA. 



A charming hardy perennial, which blooms early in Mav. 

 E,\cellent for edging, rock-work, etc. 



2511 Acaulis. 

 Blue Gentian 



ECCREMOCAKPUS Sc.^BER. 



<& % 



CIS rich blue 



The 

 fl,.w- 

 6 in. 10 



FUCHSIA. 



2480 A well-known plant of easy culture, for the house or 

 shady situations in the garden ; the seed we offer is 

 saved from the finest single and double named varieties 15 



GAILEARDIA. 



(Blanket Flower.) 



Splendid bedding plants, remarkable 

 for the profusion, size and brilliancy of 

 their flowers, continuing in bloom during 

 the summer, and autumn; annuals li feet. 



2496 Picta. Crimson and orange 5 



2497 Pi eta Lorenziana. A 



charming profuse double-flower- 

 ing strain ; beautiful mixed 

 colors. (See cut.) 5 



2500 Picta Mixed. Fine colors. 5 



2501 Granditlora Superba. 



Our own saving. Splendid new 

 perennial varieties, with very 

 large flowers, dark crimson cen- 

 tres, marked with rings of nrany 

 brilliant colors 



2502 Granditlora Coinpacta. 

 New compact growing variety 

 of the hardy perennial Gail lardia 

 forming bushy plants 12 to 15 



inches high, and bearing its long .stemmed flowers well 

 above the foliage. In coloring llie flowers are exacily 

 as rich and varied as those of the tall growing sort. 

 As the plants produce their flowers most profusely, and 

 in constant succession from June till autumn, this va- 

 riety, with its improved habit, will prove one of the 

 most desirable of all hardy perennials grown for cut 

 flowers. Blossoms the fii.st year from seed if sown 

 early. (See cut.) 15 



10 



Gaillakuia Lokenziana. 



GEUM. 



Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing 

 profusely large showy flowers all 

 through the summer; an elegant 

 flower for bouquets. 



2541. Atrococeineuni Fl. 



PI. Double scarlet 5 



GLAUCIU:*I. 



(Horned Poppy.) 



An ornamenlal foliage plant, with 

 ng, recurved, silvery leaves, deeply 

 cut to the ril), forming two rows of 

 eaflets ; of vigorous growth, contrast- 

 ing finely wiih colored foliage plains. 

 Flowers are orange-yellow, bell- 

 shaped and drooping; hardy bien- 

 nial. 2 feet. 

 2561 Cornicnlatuni (Z;</<'«ot) 5 



Gaillafdia C'.kamhflora Compacta. 



