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RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 



RHODANTHE (Swan Kiver Everlasting). 



3860 A charming annual ; succeeds 



PER PKT. 



light, rich soil and a warm, 

 sheltered situation; valuable for p culture; flowers everlasting; 

 mixed colors; 1 foot 5 



RICINUS (Castor OU Bean). 



Ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque foliage, with bril- 

 liant-colored fruit, producing a sub-tropical effect ; fine for lawns, massing 

 or centre plants for beds. 



3861 Borboniensis. Very large and beautiful green foliage; 15 feet. 

 Per oz. , 15 cts 5 



3863 Gibsoni. Dwarf branching habit, deep red foliage ; 5 feet. Per 



oz., 15 cts 5 



3862 Cambodgiensis. The main stem and leaf stalks are shining 

 ebony, leaves large, regularly divided and richly colored. The foli- 

 age assumes different shades as the plant increases in size, so that 

 very striking effects may be obtained when planted in groups; 



5 feet. Per oz., 20 cts 5 



386-4 Philippiensis. A variety from the Philippines, with beautiful 



gigantic foliage; 10 feet. Per oz., 15 els 5 



3865 Sanguineus. Blood-red stalks and clusters of red fruit; 8 feet. 



Per oz., 15 cts 5 



3870 Zanzibariensis. A new and distinct class which surpass in 



size and beauty all the varieties hitherto known. The plants attain 



great dimensions, presenting a splendid aspect with their gigantic 



leaves. The different varieties included in our mixture have light 



and dark green leaves and 



some of coppery bronze, 



changing to dark green, 



with reddish ribs. The 



seeds are quite distinct 



in color and beautifully 



marked. (See cut.) Per 



oz., 15 cts 



3880 Mixed. All sorts, old 



varieties. Per oz., 15 cts. 



3379 Imported Collection 



of 8 distinct varieties. . . . 



ROSE. 



3890 Dwarf Polyantha, or 

 Fairy. Beautiful min- 

 iature roses, easily raised 

 from seed to produce 

 plants that will bloom 

 freely the first summer. 

 They are of dwarf, com- 

 pact growth, free and ever- 

 blooming. Entirely hardy 

 and most desirable for 

 summer bedding and for 

 pot culture in winter 



RUDBECKIA BlCOLOR SuPERBA. 



Ricinus Zanzibariensis. 



RUDBECKIA. 



(Cone-flower.) per pkt- 



3901 Bicolor Superba. Fine free- 

 flowering annual variety, grow- 

 ing about 2 feet high, forming a 

 dense bush and producing in 

 great abundance on long stems its 

 bright flowers. The disc is 

 brown, the florets golden-yellow, 

 with large velvety-brown spots 

 at the base ; very effective and 

 useful for cutting. (See cut.).. 10 



3904 Bicolor superba semiplena. 

 Semi-double flowering form of 

 the above, equally showy and 

 useful for cutting 15 



3902 Newmani. One of the finest 

 of autumn-flowering perennials, 

 bearing large flowers. Bright 

 orange-yellow petals surround- 

 ing a large black cone ; a showy 

 flower 15 



3903 Purpurea ( Giant Purple Cone- 

 jlowev). One of the most inter- 

 esting hardy perennials, produc- 

 ing from midsummer until late 

 autumn large, showy, reddish- 

 purple flowers, about 4 inches 

 across ; a remarkably large cone- 

 shaped centre of brown, thickly 



. set with golden tips in spiral lines 15 



SAINTPAIXIA IONANTHA. 



3911 Charming stove plants ; forms a flat rosette of deep green, hairy 

 leaves, which are similar in form to those of the Gloxinias, but 

 smaller in all parts. The flower stems are crowned by beautiful 

 deep blue flowers, bearing a close resemblance to those of our sweet- 

 scented Violet. A well-established, plant will bloom continually 

 through. rat the year 



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Salpiglossis. 



SAI,PIGEOSSIS (Painted Tongne). 



The Salpiglossis is one of the greatest favorites among annuals, partly because of 

 its easy culture, but principally for its beautiful almost orchid-like flowers which it 

 produces from early summer until late fall. (See cut.) 



3920 Large Flowering Hixed. A splendid variety of colors, flowers of 

 large size 5 



3921 Emperor. This new variety forms only one leading stem, and bears on 

 its summit a veritable bouquet of the most beautiful flowers, each one richly 

 veined with gold, and much larger than the finest of the "Grandiflora " type 15 



3919 Imported Collection of 6 large flowering sorts 30 



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