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are described and illustrated from 

 Each 



variety offered has been proved by careful trial to be a distinct and valuable addition to the flowers that 

 can be grown to full perfection in this country in one season from seed. Our descriptions and illustrations 

 have been carefully made from nature, and we trust will interest and encourage our friends and customers, 

 and all lovers of beautiful flowers, to add these distinct new and rare varieties to their collections. Our 

 Novelties and Specialties are put up in generous packets, with careful directions for cultivation on each, 

 and are allowed the full benefit of the very liberal premiums described on page 92. 



SflliVlfl SPIiEflDEflS 

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We have steadily recommended the 

 freer u^e of Salvias or Scarlet Sage in 

 the grounds and flower garden. As an 

 example of clear, dazzling color, it is 

 unequaled, and a single package of seed 

 contribute more to the brightness 

 and splendor of the Summer flowers 

 than anything we know. The best blooming plants can easily be raised from Spring-sown seed, it is therefore an unne- 

 cessary expense to purchase plants. Sow in pots, boxes or hot-beds earlv in April (although it can be sown much earlier) 

 and transplant to the open ground when th~ weather is suitable; the -plants will thrive and flower as freely as Balsams, 

 and will be a mass of bloom until the hard frosts of late Autumn. We have secured what we think is a greatly impioved 

 strain of Salvia Splendens, the plants being more compact, branching right to the ground, and presenting a solid brilliant 

 sheet of scarlet color. We offer it at the regular price of the old variety, and feel confident our customers will be the 

 gainers in getting this improved strain. Per pkt., 15 cts.;. 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



BEAUTIFUL* NEU2 FHEflCH CA^NAS. 



Originated by a skillful and celebrated French grower, Mons. Crozy. They are entirely distinct. The foliage is lux- 

 uriant and varied in color ; the plants grow 3 to 4 feet high. The profusion of bloom is something remarkable, shoot after 

 shoot coming up covered with richly colored orchid-like flowers. The colors range through crimson, rose, scarlet, yellow, 

 salmon, etc., many flowers being beautifully striped and spotted. Per pkt., 25 cts. ; 3 pkts., 60 cts. 



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