NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS 



FOR some years past we have steadily advised our friends 

 and customers to grow their Verbenas from fresh seeds 

 each season. This matter is of the greatest importance, 

 as plants raised from cuttings seem to be more subject 

 to disease and rust than ever ; it was noticeable the past 

 season that, while propagated plants were worse rusted than 

 usual, those raised from our SUPERFINE MIXED SEED, 

 sown in March, were a mass of healthy flowers and foliage, 

 almost as dense as Sweet Aiyssum Little Gem, and nearly as 

 fragrant. To easily grow the best Verbenas from seed, it is of 

 prime necessity to have fresh seed, saved from perfectly fertil- 

 ized flowers. We have given this point our most exacting at- 

 tention, and are satisfied that in our "VERBENA SUPER- 

 FINE MIXED COLORS" here oflfered, we have the best 

 and most carefully selected strain of Verbenas ever sent out. 

 This superb race of Verbenas embraces a remarkably large 

 number of colors, shades and markings ; our illustration above 

 was carefully drawn from nature, but the space would only allow a single specimen plant and single florets of seven dif- 

 ferent plants. The trusses or heads of flowers are very large, and are produced in great abundance from early Summer 

 till late Fall. Verbenas raised from seed are quite fragrant, particularly so after sunset. The seed should be sown early in 

 pots, boxes or hot-beds, and transplanted when three or four inches high. We have an unusually fine stock of seed, and 

 have carefully made our mixture so as to include all the colors, shades and markings known to Verbenas. 

 Price of Verbena Superfine Mixed Colors, per pkt., 20 cts.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts.; 7 pkts. for ^i ; 15 pkts. for $2 ; per 



]4 oz.,$i.2S: }6oz.,$2; oz.; $4. 





The Best New Dahlias, from Seed. 



NEW STRIPED DAHLIA.— Exquisitely striped and shaded flowers of exquisite beauty produced in great numbers; 

 the plants are of easy cultivation, and are in bloom in a short time. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



DAHLIA ZIMPANI, or DAHLIA MINIATURE.— A perfect Miniature Single Dahlia, of dwarf growth (9 to 12 

 inches); the flowers are perfectly formed and well borne upon graceful stems; the color is dark, blood red, deep and 

 velvety, sometimes nearly black. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



DAHLIAS (All Varielies). — Superb New Variefies from Seed. — The New Single Dahlias are recommended as 

 being graceful, elegant and very popular.. The seed we offer must not be confounded with the cheap imported seed gener- 

 ally sent out. 



Dahlia, Single. — Finest mixture, per pkt., 20 cts. Dahlia, Double. — Finest mixture, per pkt., 20 cts. 



A Splendid New Balsam. 



DAISY MILLER, or PREFERRED.— Undoubt©dly the most double and perfectly shaped Camelia-flowered Balsam 

 in existence. Very large, 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Color white, exquisitely tinted lilac, or lavender blush, deepening in 

 shade towards the centre. The perfect flowers at a little distance seem to possess that pecuhar bluish-white glint seen in 

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



NEW MOON FLOWER, CROSSBRED VARIETt'. 



The past season brought so many inquiries for the " New Crossbred Variety " 

 ot Moon Flower, that we decided to offer it. The originator claims that it will pro- 

 duce blooming plants earlier than other varieties grown trom seed, thus enabling 

 Northern planters to have plenty of flowers before frost. The seed we offer is direct 

 from the originator. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



PLEASE HOJ\CE.—P/anis of our True Magnolia Scetited Moon Florver 

 {see p. IIS for full description) are propagated from blootningivood, and tvill surely 

 flower in all parts of this country and Canada. 20 cts. each; 3 for jo cts. 



I THK FOIvIAOE IVIOON Klowkr 



THE HANDSOMEST ORNAMENTAL CLIMBING VINE. 



The Foliage Moon Flower is supposed to have been originally brought from 

 India. It grows from seed sown where the plants are to grow. We consider this 

 variety the most rapid growing, handsome and useful ornamental climbing vine in 

 existence. Do not plant it for flowers, as it frequently does not bloom north of 

 Washington, D.C,, but for porches, arbors, screens, or any place where a dense shade 

 is wanted in a short time, nothing is equal to this variety. The large, handsome, 

 bright-green leaves are thick and leatherj^ vines wonderfully luxuriant and very 

 tough, standing storms, winds or abuse well. The leaves are borne on long stems, 

 allowing a free circulation of air, while they overlap so perfectly as to keep out ail 

 glare and heat of the sun. Too much cannot be said in praise of this handsome 

 ornamental climbing vine. It should be included in every order. 

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



PALM WASHINGTON I A FILIFERA.— This beautiful Palm is easily grown from seed and is distinct and valuable; 

 should be in every collection. The leaves are fan shaped, dark green, and are terminated with striking-looking pendulous 

 filaments ; of compact growth and well adapted to pot culture, thriving in any window. In the Summer it can adorn the 

 veranda, or set in a shady place in the yard. This Palm, like all the fan-leaved sorts, does not show its characteristics 

 until two or three years old ; at first the leaves are long and narrow instead of round. Per pkt. of 5 seeds, 20 cts. 



MOON FLOWER CROSSBRED. 



