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Pansy, Large Stained. 



a size hitherto unattained in this genus — the 



largest of the Pansy family 25 



Pansy, Red Flowered, Victoria, this is a new 

 color among Pansies. The large blooms are 

 of good substance and form, and deep claret- 

 red, similar to that of the blood-red variety of 

 single Wall Flowers. They come very true 

 from seed, and cannot fail to please the Pansy 



fancier. 25 



" Bugnot's Very Large Stained, mixed, 

 this is a very large flowering race in which 

 the plants are vigorous, with short stalks 

 bearing well above the foliage large flowers 

 which are at the same time of fine form and 

 substance and very brilliant and varied in 



coloring. Very desirable 50 



" extra choice mixed, from choicest named 



flowers 15 



M fine mixed, good quality 10 



" mixed 5 



%i collection of nine splendid varieties. .. .1 00 



PASSION FLOWER. 



A most interesting and well known order of climbers, 

 bearing singularly beautiful flowers. They are the pride 

 of South America and the West Indies, where the woods 

 are filled with the species, which climb about from tree 

 to tree, bearing flowers of striking beauty. We have 

 selected two varieties which seem best adapted to our 

 climate, being more hardy than many other sorts. 

 Passiflora, ccerulea, hardy, deciduous climber, with 

 blue and white flowers of remarkable beauty. 

 It is hardy enough to withstand our winters, 

 if the roots are protected with straw, leaves 



or mulch 10 



Disemma, coccinea, magnificent green-house climb- 

 er, with brilliant scarlet blossoms in the form 

 of a double coronet or crown. Is rather ten- 

 der but can be planted out after danger of 

 frost is over; must be sheltered or protected 

 from frost in autumn or winter .- 20 



PEAS-(Lathyrus). 



A perennial climber, producing a long succession of 

 white, rose, and purple blossoms, in clusters of eight or 

 ten each. Suitable for trellises, arbors, etc. Young 



plants flower the second year freely, but the third and 



fourth year they produce an abundance of foliage and 



bloom. Hardy perennial; ten feet high. 



Lathyrus, latifolius, roce 10 



" latifolius, white 15 



" " mixed perennial 15 



" odoratus (see Sweet Peas). 



PKNMSETIM Ornamental 

 Grass;. 



A species of hardy grass, useful only for the forma- 

 tion of winter bouquets. The heads are barbed and 

 feathery, and present a beautiful appearance when 

 mixed with Gomphrenas and other immortelles. Is per- 

 fectly hardy, and will grow in any common soil. 

 Pennisetum, longistylum, hardy annual; orna- 

 mental grass ; two feet high 5 



PENTSTEMON. 



These handsome, herbaceous plants are deservedly 

 growing in favor for bedding purposes. The flowers are 

 bell shaped, in racemes or spikes, and are constantly 

 produced during the whole season. Xo one who has 

 ever seen their beauty will willingly do without them. 

 They are hardy perennials, and will live out of doors 

 with a little protection. The seed should be sown in 

 open border, covered very lightly, and the plants trans- 

 planted when four inches high. 



Pentstemon, Hartwegi, splendid mixed, one of the 

 freest blooming kinds, and highly recommend- 

 ed; flowers brilliant, and very striking. Two 

 feet high 10 



14 Murray anus, one of the best; a single spike 

 has been known to produce upwards of fifty 

 blossoms; flowers rich, shining scarlet; three 

 feet high 10 



" choice named varieties, seed saved from col- 

 lection of newest varieties, and cannot fail to 

 give great satisfaction 10 



PERIEEA. 



Ornamental foliage plants similar to Coleus. Fine 

 for bedding with silver leaved plants. Foliage metallic 

 bronze; nothing else like it. Same culture as for Coleus. 

 Half-hardy annual. 



Perilla, nankinensis atropurpurea laciniata. 5 



Perilla. 



