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THE LOVETT COMPANx\ 



DAHLIAS. 



The Dahlia flower is justly re- 

 garded as a model of symmeti y 

 and coloring. The newer sorts ^ 

 are exquisite in textm'e and 

 shading. This grand autimm fa- 

 vorite is now growing more pop- 

 ular than ever and the latter in- 

 troductions are perfect beyond 

 conception. 



N Y [>1 P H A . The Pink Water 

 Lily Dahlia. A new and entirelv 

 distiuct variety, of perfect form. 

 The flowers are of large sizt 

 with broad, waxy petals, the 

 centre being full and incurve d 

 The color is rare and novel 

 clear, light shrimp pink, shaded 

 somewhat darker towards the 

 outer petals — a color difficult to 

 describe, but sm'prisingly beau- 

 tiful and grateful to the eye when 

 seen. This dehcate and lovelv 

 color, perfection of form, a pecu- 

 har and characteristic water lilv 

 fragrance, have together suggest- 

 ed the appropriate name of Nym- 

 phaea. The plant is a strong and 

 robust grower, taking a shrubbv 

 form. The flowers are borne on 

 long stems, well supphed with 

 buds and foliage, making it very 

 desirable for bouquets. 



Camel jaHora. Pure white, 

 A ery double, dwarf and fine. 



Donald Beaton. Large and 

 handsome, dark velvety maroon. 



Emperor. Large, deep crimson, variegatett witn pure wmte 



GoIdf^'H Eedder. Golden yellow, large and fine. 



Golden Gem. Pompon, very handsome, bright golden yellow. 



Guiding^ Star, Pompon-quilled, one of the best whites. 



Golden Pearl. Pompon, very effective, crimson, tipped yellow. 



Little Fred, A beautiful little pompon, pink tipped with carmine. 



Little Rifleman. Pompon. Rich maroon, tipped with white and pink. 



i^Ilss Dodd. Large, deep yellow. Very fine. 



I^lrs. Daniels. Large, beautiful, clear pink. 



!>Iad£e Wildfire, Large, brilliant scarlet. 



Snowball. Large. A very fine, pui'e white. 



Viola. Large and handsome, pui*plish crimson. 



White Dove. Very free, large, pure snowy white. 



Dry Roots. Ea„ 2oc; 3 for 60c; doz.. 82.25. Plants. Ea., 15c; 2 

 for 25c; doz., 81.25. 



SUMMER BLOOMING OXALIS. 



Exceedingly neat and desirable for edging and sniaU beds. Plant- 

 ed thi-ee inches or so apart they produce a perfect and imbroken I'ow 

 of foUage elegant in form and marldngs, and bright and pretty 

 flowers. Tha blooms are quickly and constantly pro- 

 duced, forming a mass of gay and attractice coloi- 

 throughout the whole season. The bulbs can be plant- 

 ed as early as the middle of May. and taken up after 

 the tops have been killed by frost. Nothing can be 

 more neat, fresh and cheerful than a group or boi'der 

 of these pretty plants. For effect see illustration on 

 page 83. 



Lasiandra. The tallest grower ; should be planted in 

 the center. Flowers large, blight, rosy-pink. 



Dieppi. Pm-e white blooms. Dense, handsome, dark- 

 gi-eeu foliage, marked \\\t\x black. 



Either variety, doz., 10c; 25 for 15c; 100, -lOc; 500. 

 §1.50; 1000. 82.50. 



A popular 

 times knoTAm as Climbing 

 grower with thick, dark 



MADEIRA VINE. 



cUmblug, tuberous-i'ooted 



plant some- 

 Mignonette."' It is a rapid 

 green, glossy leaves and 

 graceful, feather}' racemes of fi-agrant, white flowers 

 in great abundance. Being easy to grow and such a 

 beautiful vine and flower, it is deservedly a general 

 fav(nite. Tlie roots wiU not endure severe freezing. 

 They should be taken up in autumn and kept over win- 

 ter in a cellar, i-equirrag no more care than potatoes. 

 Ea.. 5c; 3 for 10c; doz., 30c. 



