WONDROUS WEATHER PLANT. 



This beiUiliUil plain iius, durius the last 

 two years, created a great sensation 

 tliroughout the world. It is said that the 

 leaves, by changing their iJosition,»fbre- 

 tell the state of the weather two days in 

 advance, and extensive experiments, by 

 order of the Prince of Wales, sometime 

 since, proves that it is in truth prophetic. 

 Other tests and experiments have not 

 ' been so successful, and it is yeUaaopen 

 (|uestion as to its merits in this respect. 

 It is at least a graceful vine with lovely 

 foliage and flowers. My cut shows the 

 position the leaves are supposed to assume 

 in foretelling the weather. If the leaves 

 stand upward from the twig, making with 

 each other an angle of 45 degrees, the sky 

 ■will be cloudless and the weather beauti- 

 ful in all i-espects. If they stand out 

 straight, changeable weatheris indicated. 

 As the leaves droop below the twig tlie 

 indications i-auge toward rain, until, when 

 the leaves hang straight downward water 

 may be expected to fall in torrents. A 

 local storm is indicated by the curling 

 together of the leaves, and a fog by the 

 bending of the twigs. The seeds are of 

 good size and sometimes slow to germinate; should be soaked in 

 luke warm water a short time before planting. Pkt. 10c. 



ZINNIAS. 



BUCKBEE'S MAMMOTH FLOWERED —Plants of vigorous growth, 

 three feet high ; profuse bloomers. Flowers extremely double 

 and brilliant iu color, while in size they surpass all other vari- 

 eties. Grand prize mixed, pkt. 100 seeds 10c. 



MAMMOTH ZEBRA — This is really the finest strain of §triped or 

 Zebra Zinnia in cultivation. Pkt. 100 seeds 10c. 



CRESTED AND CURLED —Flowers large and double, the petals be- 

 ing twisted and curved beautifully. The range of color is re- 

 markable. Bushy plants two feet in diameter. Pkt. 50 seeds 10c. 



LILLIPUT MIXED — Half the height of ordinary Zinnias. Blos- 

 soms small, double and of very bi'illiant colors. Pkt. 50 seeds 6c. 



FIREBALL — Dwarf habit, large double blossoms of intense scarlet. 

 It makes a fine border or mass. Pkt. 50 seeds 6c. 



SNOWBALL — Exactly like Fireball, except color, which is white 

 us snow; makes a charming contrast. Pkt. 50 seeds Oc. 



Double Yellow. .Pkt. 50 Seeds 4c. I Double Orange. ..Pkt. 50 SeedsHc. 



Double Purple.. Pkt. 50 Seeds 4c. Double Black Pkt. 50 Seeds"4c. 



Double Violet. . .Pkt. 50 Seeds 4c. i Double Blood Red. Pkt. 50 Seeds 4c. 

 BUCKBEE'S SUPERIOR DOUBLE MIXED — The grandest mixture 

 of double flowers: larg-e size, brilliant coloi's. Pkt. 5'J seeds 5c. 

 FINE MIXED —All colors mixed. Pkt. 50 seeds 3c. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— For only 60 cents I will send one liberal Jpacket 

 each of the 14 superb varieties of Zinnias quoted above. 



BUCKBEE'S MAMMOTH FLOWERED ZINNIAS. 



BUCKBEE'S COSMOPOLITAN— The 



, most magnificent strain offered : 

 , the single florets are of immense 

 size, scarcely covered by a silver half dollar and the colors are 

 simply superb, including all the most popular shades. The trusses 

 'are of unusual size, completely covering the plant with a profu- 

 sion of bloom. Start seed early under glass if possible, that good 

 strong iilants may be had for transplanting in the garden. T'hey 

 will commence blooming in June and coBtinue until after severe 

 frosts, and during this entire lime nothing will attract more atten- 

 tion than the bed or clump of Verbenas. In August cuttings may 

 betaken from some of the best ones and potted up for winter 

 blooming. Our prize strains are the finest in cultivation. Splen- 

 did mixed, pkt. 100 seeds 10c, 3 pkts. 35c. 



BLUE KING — Grand new variety of a beautiful blue shade; fine 

 size; a prime favprite. Pkt. 100 seeds 6c. 



DARK CLOUD —A French variety of a rich black-blue color lighted 

 by a white center. Fine. Pkt. 100 seeds 6c. 



FIREBRAND — Dazzling scarlet color; large size, prolific bloomer ; 

 suiierior for cut flowers. Pkt. 100 seeds 6c. 



FORDHOOK FAMOUS —Mammoth Verbena. The best strain both 

 as to size of flowers and variety of colors. Our seed is original, 

 from seed secured from the introducers, and can be relied on to 

 produce excellent flowers of all colors. Pkt. 100 seeds 8c. 



GOLDEN BEDDER — A very interesting variety, with golden yellow 

 foliage. Pkt. 100 seeds 10c. 



LEMON VERBENA— This fragrant plant is easily grown from seed 

 and succeeds well anywhere. Have a good bed of it that you 

 can cut its fragrant foliage for bouquets. Pkt. .50 seeds 4c. 



NEW GIANT STRIPED— None can compare with this new Verbena, 

 vi'hich is very curious and pretty. Flowers are striped, splashed 

 and streaked in reds, pinks and blues on a white ground. Par- 

 ticularl -/ well adapted to hanging baskets, etc. Pkt. 100 seeds 8c. 



OCEAN CREST — The choicest white variety; trusses large and 

 compact. Very fragrant. Pkt. 100 seeds 6c. 



PRIMROSE— A great advance to the coveted yellow Verbena. Soft, 

 pale yellow or Primrose; very pleasing. Pkt. 100 seeds 10c. 



STRIATA — Everyone admires the striped Verbena. Its colors are 

 clear and vividly contrasted. Selected strain. Pkt. 100 seeds 6c. 



ODORATA — This lovely Verbena possesses three great points 

 of merit over other varieties, and they are such iniportani 

 ones that it will -become a necessity to everj' garden. First, it is 

 so hardy seed can be sown in the open ground early in- the spring 

 where they will quickly germinate, grow rapidlj", and in a few 

 weeks be in bloom and give a great "pi-ofusion of beautiful blo.s- 

 soms all summer. iSIo garden flower is easier grown, for it is as 

 sure to thrive as a Poppy or pig-weed. Second, the blossoms, 

 instead of being in clusters like other sorts, run up into spikes, 

 usually three or four inches long, as shown in the cut. Third, it 

 is very sv/eet scented. We have prooably said enough to make 

 everyone want it, but we have yet got (d say that the flovs'er is 

 pure white, that the plant is short jointed and dwai-f, not cover- 

 ing nearly as much ground as other sorts, and is .a perfect in.-iss* 

 of bloom all summer. It always comes perfectly true fi-om seed, 

 Pkt. 100 seeds 6c. 



CHOICEST PRIZE MIXED— An elegant mixture, including aU the 

 rare and standard sorts. Pkt. 100 seeds 5c, ']4 oz. 60c, oz. 52.00. 



GOOD MIXED — Includes all the splendid varieties from a named 

 collection. Pkt. 100 seeds .3c, oz. 30. oz. .^1.00. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— For only $1.00 I will sena one packet each of 

 the above 12 varieties of Verbenas. 



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