CARNATION PINKS, MAY PINKS, CURRANTS. 



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ra HARDY PEEPETOAl MEEfflfi CAIATIOH EHPiOS 



The New 

 Sweet- Scented 

 Hardy Perpet- 

 ual Blooming- 

 Carnation Pink 

 Emperor (Dian- 

 thus Querterii), 

 is believed to be 

 one of the finest 

 and most valuable 

 of its class ever in- 

 troduced. In 

 flowers, foliage and 

 fragrance it close- 

 ly resembles the 

 finest varieties of 

 Carnations ; it is a 

 true perpetual 

 bloomer, flowering 

 constantly all 

 through the season from June 

 to December. The flowers 

 are dark, rich crimson, elegantly fringed and 

 dehghtfully clove scented. The plant is 

 entirelv hardy in all oidmary situations, needs no protec- 

 tion, and is suie to l)loom continuously all through the sea- 

 son. Itislarg-ely planted by those who know its value. 

 2^ cts each ; 2 for 45 cts. ; 5 for «;i. 

 New Hardy Whire Garden Pink— Snow.— A beautiful 

 pure v\hite hardy Pink; profuse bloomer, large double flowers; very 

 fragrant ; neat, compact habit ; fine for borders, edging, etc. 20 cts.; 

 3 for 50 cts.; 6 for $1 ; 12 for ^2 ; |i2 per ioo„ 

 Alba Fimbriata ("White Fring-ed Pink). — A beautiful pure white garden pink, elegantly fringed; 

 clove scented ; very double ; blooms profusely ; perfectly hardy ; needs no protection in Winter ; very 

 pretty, compact habit ; makes nice edging or border for beds and walks. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 6 

 for ^i ; 12 lor $2 ; ^12 per ico. 

 Special OflFer.— Xlie set of 3 hardy Oarden Pinfes described above for 65 cts. 



SWEET MAY PINKS. 



These pretty Pinks are entirely hardy and of dwarf compact growth, very suitable for edges and 

 borders, cemetery planting, etc. The flowers are borne in great profusion, are perfectly double, clove 

 scented and very sweet; the colors are mostly various shades of maroon, carmine and j>ink on white grounds. 



NEW HARDY PKRPETUAL FLOWER- 

 ING CARXAnOX EMPEROR. 



Laura "Wilmere. — Dark crimson, white laced. 

 Prince Arthur. — White, rich maroon markings. 

 Alfred Harring-ton.— Rich maroon, marked white. 



Pumila. — Scarlety maroon, white markings. 

 Juliet. — Cherry red, variegated pink and white. 

 Gertrude. — Rosy carmine, veined silvery white. 



Price. — 12 cts. each ; 3 for 30 cts.; set of 6 for 60 cts.; ^i per doz. 



THE BEST CURRANTS. 



FAY'S PROLIFIC— This well-tiied New variety of Currant is 

 undoubtedly one of the very best varieties now in cultivation, 

 both for market and home use. It is a very heavy cropper ; the 

 large uniform berries are less acid than any other sort ; large, 

 handsome strings of fruit ; unexcelled for the family garden or 

 market. 15 cts., 6 for 75 cts., 12 for $1.50; larger size, 20 cts., 

 6 for $1, 12 for $2. 

 CHERRY. — Fine large berries^ excellent quality, plants vigorous 

 and very productive; thought by some equal to Fay's Prolific. 

 ID cts., 6 for 50 cts., 12 for gi. 

 WHiTE GRAPE. — A very large, creamy-white, sweet Currant, 

 capital quality ; one of the best for the table; plants low and 

 spreading ; very productive. 10 cts., 6 for 50 cts., 12 for $1. 

 VERSAILLES. — Long bunches of very large red fruit of great 



beauty and superb quality. 10 cts., 6 for 50 cts., 12 for Ji. 

 RED DUTCH. — This excellent and well-known old variety is as 

 popular as ever. 10 cts., 6 for 50 cts., 12 for Ji. 

 VICTOR! A.— One of the best late varieties and a 

 \ery hea\ y bearer; extra long bunches of 

 large bright red fruit. loc, 6 for 50c., 12 forSi. 

 BLACK NAPLES.-This is the 

 best black Currant; 

 berries very large, 

 sometimes J^ inch 

 in diameter. Un- 

 surpassed for wine 

 or jellies. 10 cts., 

 6 for 50 cts., 12 for 



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