SWEET PEAS. 



THE SWEET PEA has become one of tlie most 

 popular of i-ultivalod tlowcrs, ami admired not only 

 in the largest and best "places," but in the humblest 

 garden. Not only do they readily adapt themselves 

 to circumstances, "p:ivin.Er lots of bloom, no matter bow 

 unfavorable the conditions, but repay better care and 

 culture with a proportionate abundance of bloom. 

 Everyone who cultivates tlowers sliould plant Sweet 

 Peas, for the list of distinct and beautiful varieties 

 is now so larfre that no one will tire of them. 

 CULTURE. S"'eetPeasdo best in a moderately rich 



'- has been made so by repeated manurin 



bv a siuf^le heavy application. The" use of fresh manure or even a 

 larye quantity of well rotted manure tends to produce coarse vines 

 and smaller, weaker colored flowers. Work the soil thoroughly as 

 early in the spring as it can be done -without making it sticky and^ 

 hard: iben make a trench about six inches deep and about eight 

 inches wide at the bottom, the sides sloping to the surface, and sow 

 the seed in double rows six inches apart, dropping in each row from 

 six to twenty-four seeds to the foot, according as size or quantity of 

 bloom is most desirable ; thin sowings will give the largest flowers 

 -and thick sowintrs the most of them. Cover with one or two inches 

 of .soil- and see that the ends of the partially filled trenches are open, so that no water can stand 

 In them. After the plants -are about Ave inches high, till up the trench; this method 

 secures deep rootina', essential to long continued blooming, without danger of losing the 

 seed from too deep planting. As fast as the flowers come into full bloom they should be 

 cut, for if the pods are allowed to form the plants will soon stop flowering. 



APPLE BLOSSOM —Standard rose pink; lighter at the base; wings 

 lighter than standard. Very largp and handsome flower. Pkt. 

 .oU seeds 4c. oz. Tc. lb. 20c, ib. (iOc. 



AMERICA — Handsome new variety; cardinal striped standard on 

 a beautiful white ground. Pkt. .50 seeds 5c, oz. 10c, ^ lb. 30c. 



BLANCHE BURPEE — Immense pure white vai-iety of excellen'' 

 form. Standards shell shaped. Pkt. 50 seed ,5c, oz. 10c, lb. 30c. 



EXTRA EARLY BLANCHE FERRY — Standards bright pink ; wingS 

 large, refunded and nearly white. Plant dwai'f, an early and 

 abundant bloomer, giving more flowers and continuing to furnish 

 them lonsrer than any other sort. Pkt. 50 seeds 4c, oz. 7c, 3i lb. 

 20c. lb. 66c. , 



BLUSHING BEAUTY— Large, perfectly formed and beautifully col- 

 ored flower. Standard large, very thick and both it and the 

 wings are a peculiarly beautiful, delicate soft pink. Pkt. 50 

 seeds 4c, oz. 7c, lb. 30c, lb. 60c. 



BOREATTON — Darkest and richest colored. Standard large- 

 rounded and rich, satin-like maroon. The large, broad, expanded 

 wings are similar in color to the standard, but with a slight tinge 

 of blue. Pkt. 50 seeds 3c. oz. 6c, lb. 18c, lb. 50c. 



COUNTESS OF RADNOR— Very distinct and beautiful shade of 

 lavender. The flowers ai'e large and of great substance. Pkt. 

 50 seeds 4c, oz. 7c, 14 ib. 20c, lb. 60c. 



CUPID — This is one of the most distinct varieties ever introduced. 

 The plants form a compact, moss-like bunch, about nine inches 

 high and about eighteen inches across and produce an abundance 

 of clear white flowers of fine form and substance. It is well 

 suited for growing in pots or as a boi'der plant. No lover of 



-sweet peas should fail to try this novelty, as it is the first of an 

 entirely distinct race. Pkt. 25 seeds 5c, oz. 35c. 



DAYBREAK — An exquisite new variety; white, veined and mot- 

 tled with rich scarlet. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c. oz. 10c, X lb. 30c. 



DUKE OF CLARENCE— Very beautiful hooded variety. A brilliant 



shade of i"osy claret. Pkt. 50 seeds 4c, oz. 7c, 3i lb. 20c, lb. 60c 

 EMILY HENDERSON— A perfectly pure white variety of great 



beautv. Espeeiallv fine for cut flower work. One of the best. 



Pkt. .50 seeds 4c. oz. 7c. ^4 lb. 20%, lb. 60c. 

 GRAND BLUE — Imperial Blue. Wings bright blue, slightly shaded 



with mauve; standard deep purple. Pkt. 50 seeds 3c, oz. 6c, 



lb. ISc. lb. 50c. 



IGNEA — Standard nari'ow. long, erect, rich magenta rose ; wings 

 darker colored. A brilliant and attractive flower. Pkt. 50 seeds 

 4c. oz. 7c, ^4 lb. 20c. lb. 6()c. 



JUANITA — An exceedinglv fine new variety; white, flaked with 

 light blue. Pkt. .50 seeds 5c. oz. 10c, U lb. SOc. 



LADY BEACONSFIELD— A very large and handsomely formed 

 flower; the standard bright but delicate salmon pink, while 

 the wings are of primrose yellow. Pkt. 50 seeds 4c, oz. 7c, X 

 lb. 20c. lb. 60c. 



MONARCH — Bronzy, crimson standards, with rich, deep, blue 



wings : large and fine. Pkt. .50 seeds 3c, oz. 6c, lb, 18c, lb. 50c. 

 MRS. SANKEY— Standard white, flushed with pale blush; large 



flowered : one of the best. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 4 lb. ISc. lb. SOc. 

 ODDITY — A beautiful yet odd variety: pale carmine edged with 



rose. Pkt. .50 seeds 5c, oz. 10c, lb. SOc. 

 ORANGE PRINCE — Of rare beauty. Orange salmon standards, 



with bright pink wings. Pkt. .50 seeds 3c. oz. 6c. lb. 18c. lb. .50c. 



RAMONA — A rare and refined variety, creamy white flaked with 



soft pink. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c, oz. 10c, !4 lb. 30c. 



PRIMROSE — Standard me- 

 dium size, rather long, 

 yellowish white in front and pronounced prim 

 rose yellow on the back. Wings are large, well- 

 formed. Pkt. 50 seeds 4c, oz. 7c, >4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 



PRINCESS 0F| WALES — Standard broad, flat, striped purple on 

 nearly white ground ; wings very large and lighter colored than 

 standard. Pkt. 50 seeds 3c, oz. 6c, }4 lb. 18c, lb. 50c. 

 THE SENATOR — Standard chocolate, shaded with creamy white; 



flowers flnely expanded. Pkt, 50 seeds 2c, oz. 5, Jl^lb. 15c, lb. 50c. 

 THE QUEEN — Standard soft pink, wings mauve; three flowers oa 



a stem. Pkt. 50 seeds 3c. oz. 6c, i4 lb- 18c, lb. 50c. 

 VENUS— Standard large, of fine form and substance; a delicate 

 and yet brilliant warm rose pink ; wings similar to the standard. 

 Best of the early sorts. Pkt. 50 seeds 4c, oz. 7c, lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 

 NEW DOUBLE SWEET PEA —Certainly a pleasing development of 

 this popular flower. The seed I offer is saved from best plants; 

 one-third will produce double flowers. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c, oz. 10c. 



BUCKBEE'S GILT EDGED MIXED— Contains in splendid mixture 

 tlie above magnificent sorts as well as many new hybrids, and 

 will furnish flowers to the delight and astonishment of every 

 beholder. Pkt. 100 seeds .5c, oz. 10c, H lb. 30c, lb. Sl.OO. 



ECKFORD'S CHOICEST MIXED —Including a splendid mixture, the 

 cream of Mr. Eckford's introductions. Pkt. 50 seeds 4c, oz. 7c, }4 

 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 



ALL COLORS MIXED — Sure to please. Pkt. 50 seeds 2c, oz. 5c, 3^ 

 lb. 12c, lb. 40c. 



Blues and Purples, Mixed — Pkt. .50 seeds 3c, oz. 6c 

 Pinks and Reds, Mixed — Pkt. .50 seeds 3c, oz. 6c, i^" lb 

 Whites, Mixed - - - — Pkt. .50 seeds 3c, oz. 6c. ^ lb. 



^4 lb. 18c, lb. 50c. 

 18c, lb. SOc. 

 18c, lb. SOc. 



SPECIAL OFFER. 



One Packet of the above 3 2 Grandest of 

 all Sweet Peas for only $1.00. Postpaid. 



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