NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. 



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New Calendula Oriole. 



This magnificent New Calendula is now offered for the first 

 time. Heretofore the Prince of Orange and Meteor were the 

 brightest-colored Calendulas, but they are now far surpassed by this 

 rich- glowing yellow new variety. It is appropriately named, a<; 

 the extra-large imbricated flowers remind one at once of the '.u 

 perb golden color seen in that gem of birds— the Oriole. The 

 flowers are produced in great abundance, and are cf lasting sub 

 stance, making them very desirable for cutting. Every order should 

 include this unsurpassed variety. Per pkt., lo cts.; 3 pkts. tor 2^0 



New Calendula Trianon. 



This splendid New Marigold is a fitting companion for the 

 *' Oriole" described above, and in rich and striking contrast to 

 it. The fine double flowers are very handsome. The color is bright 

 sulphur yellow, with centre of brownish black. Per pkt., 10 cts., 

 3 pkts., 25 cts. 



SPBCIAI^ OKKER.— The ** Oriole »» 

 and *' Trianon" Calendulas or l»ot Mari- 



^OldSy described above, y?c)7c/^r together from early Sum- 

 mer until frost, and can be easily raised from seed sown where 

 the plants are to grow. We advise all lovers of flowers to plant 

 both varieiies. We will send one package of each for 15 cts. 



Phlox Drummondi, Double White. 



This beautiful variety of Phlox is remarkable as being the 

 only double-flowering form in existence. The plants are 

 very free flowering, and an^ as easily raised from seed as any 

 other Phlox. The pure white flowers are large and perfectly 

 •double, like a rosette. We think this new variety will prove very fine for pot culture. Per pkt., 15 cts. 



Rare H^^ T^m T^bumb nctsturtiums. 



New Brilliant Yellow. — We consider this new variety- 

 far superior to the well-known Golden King. The plants 

 are very neat and compact, with bright green foliage, form- 

 ing an exquisite setting for the flowers, which are of the 

 most brilliant yellow color imaginable. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; 3 

 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Brown Red. — A very distinct and handsome va- 

 riety. The flowers of velvety deep brown red color, making 

 it a valuable addition to a brilliant and popular race of an- 

 nuals. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Brilliant Red. — This magnificent new variety, 

 like " Brilliant Yellow" offered opposite, is the best and 

 highest type of its color ; one cannot imagine a truer con- 

 trast than that offered \iy these new red and yellow Nas- 

 turtiums. The folinge of the " Nexv Brilliant Red" is 

 very dark green. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Tom Thumb Nasturtiums. Mixed. — We have 

 prepared a mixture of seed which includes the new varieties 

 described, and some other kinds of recent introduction. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



Special Offer. — One packet each of Ne%v Brilliant Yelloiv and New Brilliant Red for is cts., or the set of three 

 varieties for 2j cts.; or auith one packet of New Mixed, 4packets in all, for 30 cts. 





Lilliput Zinnias. 



NEW LILLIPUT ZINMAb 



This selected strain of miniature flowered Zinnias should not 

 be confounded with the Tom Thumb, or large flowering 

 Zinnias recently introduced from Germany. The L'Uiput Zin- 

 nia here offered is a distinct new type, and was worked up by 

 the care and patience of an American grower. 1'he bushes are 

 dwarf and compact, and produce a profusion of perfectly 

 double pompone-shaped flowers of the brightest colors. Our 

 illustration shows the general appearance of the plant, but 

 nothing short of a colored plate could attempt to picture the 

 wonderfully improved colors in this splenc^id new strain. The 

 past Summer, while inspecting the originator's crop, from 

 which the seed we offer was saved, we were repeatedly impressed 

 with the range of color; standing any where in the field one 

 could see the most vivid scarlet and deep shining crimson, 

 thrown into high relief by the purest white, deep golden yel- 

 low and salmon pink, while the magnificent picture was har- 

 moniously toned with the many intermediate shades. This 

 refined and beautiful type of Zinnia should be planted '\\\ 

 '^ every flower garden. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Poppy Golden Gate— Special. 



This is an exceedingly handsome selection of the ranunculus flowered 



^ t\ pe of Poppy and is now offered for the first time ; the plants are vigor- 



^ ou> and healthy in habit and caa be readily grown from seed sown in the 



open ground. The flowers are produced in great abundance from July 



ti) September, and are borne on strong graceful stems, making them very 



desirable f jr cutting. The colors are exquisite and range from pine white 



through all shades of pink to deepest crimson, many 

 we offer is direct from the originator. - 



the flowers being beautifully marked and variegated. The seed 

 Per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Hew? pblox Drummondi G^spidata— STAR OF quidlinburg. 



This remarkable novelty was imported from Germany three years ago, and is now fully established in this country. Its 

 habit of growth and flowering qualities are the same as the old Phlox Drummondi. The flowers of this distinct new 

 variety are totally unlike anVotheis: thev are perfectly star shaped, five pointed, and frequently measure 1 1< inches 

 from lip to tip. We illustrate a single flower 011 page 96: it is the second one from the right. We have included a portion 

 of Cuspidata seed in our unparalleled Koseiiiont Jiiixture of Grandiflora Phlox. But as many wish to grow this won- 

 derful Phlox separate, we offer here a complete mixture, embracing all the colors now in cultivation. Per pkt., 15 cts. 



