MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. 



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Hardy Hibiscus, Crimson Eye. 

 Crimson Eye (Californicus). This is a very showy, robust 

 variety, whose rich, dark foliage, red stems and pure 

 white flowers with their crimson centers make a magni- 

 ficent show on the lawn. The flowers are large, often 

 measuring from seven to nine inches across, and appear 

 in great profusion. It is perfectly hardy and blooms the 

 first year from seed sown in the open ground. One of the 

 most desirable of the lately introduced plants. Pkt., 12c. 



GNAPHALIUM LEONTOPODIUM 



(Edelweiss). 

 This is the famous "Edelweiss" of the Alps, of 

 which traveler say so much. The flowers are pure 

 white and star-shaped, and covered with a downy 

 texture, and will retain their natural appearance for 

 years, which makes them highly desirable for dried 

 bouquets. The plants succeed well in any well 

 drained, sandy soil. Packet, 8 cts. 



HARDY HIBISCUS. 



The Hardy Hibiscus is of a robust growth of easy 

 culture and exceedingly showy, the large, cup-shap- 

 ed flowers sometimes measuring six inches across. 

 It is especially handsome for a hedge. 

 Giant Yellow (Africanus). This is a very desirable 

 new variety. The flowers are a conspicuous yellow, with 

 garnet throat. If started in the house, transplanted after 

 danger from frost is over, they flower early and profusely 

 until frost. Pinch out the top of the center shoot earlv in 

 the season, and the plant will grow more compact. The 

 plants can be kept over winter in the greenhouse or cel- 

 lar. Hardy in the South. Packet, lO cts. 



