NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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-^Splendid New Varieties of Sweet Peas-is- 



We are pleased to say we have secured seven beau- 

 tiful NEW VARIETIES of this popular favorite, 

 that will please our most critical friends. They were 

 selected after careful examination, and we know the 

 seed of each variety to be pure. Sweet Peas are of 

 easy cultivation. Plant the seed 4 to 6 inches deep and 

 firm the earth down with the foot. Full cultural 

 directions on eacJi packet. 



Vesuvius(see illustration). — This is entirely unlike 

 any other Sweet Pea ; the upper petals are distinctly 

 spotted on a rosy ground, which shades into purple 

 at the throat; the lower petals are velvety violet 

 with lilac edges. 15 cts. per pkt. 



Adonis. — This charming new variety is a beauti- 

 ful rose pink, a new color in Sweet Peas. 15^ cts. 

 per pkt. 



Invincible Carmine. — From the celebrated 

 English grower, Thomas Laxton, Esq., it is a rich 

 brilliant glowing carmine ; and is the brightest-colored 

 Sweet Pea known ; a group of it is a dazzling sight. 

 15 cts. per pkt. 



Fa'ry Queen. — A beautiful variety and a beauti- 

 ful name ; the flowers of a delicate appearance are 

 milky white, the upper petals a lovely pale pink. 15 

 cts. per pkt. 



Bronze Prince. — This is a magnificent variety; 

 large, well-formed flowers borne in great profusion; 

 the upper petals are a rich shining bronzy maroon, 

 the lower ones a deep royal purple color ; 15 cts. 



Splendid Liilac. — This is a distinct and lovely 

 shade of color; flowers pretty clear lilac. 15 cts. 

 per pkt. 



Violet Queen. — Does not grow so large as other 

 kinds ; it is a very free bloomer ; the flowers ranging 

 from deep mauve to light violet. 15 cts. per pkt. 



Any a pkts. for 25 cts. The collection 0/7 varie- 

 ties for bo cts. 



New Sweet Peas, Mixed.— We offer the 

 7 beautiful varieties named above mixed in proper 

 proportion. This will give all an opportunity to 

 have a splendid display at little cost ; put up in extra 

 large pkts. 15 cts. each ; ^ oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 2 

 oz. $1. 



COSMOS HYBRIDTJS. 



A magnificent race of plants, which often grow 5 

 feet in height, and are literally covered with showy 

 flowers, resembling Dahlias. The flowers of the 

 carefully selected Hybrids we offer, are from 1 to 2 

 inches in diameter, and range in color through all 

 shades of rose, purple, flesh and pure white. The 

 plants are of easy cultivation and bloom quite late 

 in Fall. 15 cts. per pkt. ; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



NEW SWEET PEA VESUVIUS. 



HfiW*D00BLE*DAIST*L0N6FELL0W. 



This novelty is undoubtedly the finest Dou- 

 ble Daisy ever introduced, that comes true 

 from seed. The handsome dark rose-colored 

 flowers are unusually double and borne in 

 great profusion, closely resembling the well 

 known Double Daisy Prince of Wales, which 

 does not seed; as will be noticed in the illustra- 

 tion, the flowers are borne on strong stems, 

 making them valuable for bouquets. Plants 

 can be raised from Spring-sown seed, and 

 will bloom in a short time. 



The Seed we offer is a special 

 strain. 15 cts. per pkt.; 4 pkts. for 50 cts. 



RICINOS GIBSONIA COCCINEUS. 



This New Castor Bean is now offered 

 for the first time. It is most suitable for 

 lawn, making a magnificent display. The 

 plants grow from 12 to 14 feet the first sea- 

 son ; the stalks and leaves are a metalic 

 bronze, sometimes changing to fiery red. 

 The plant produces large bunches of burn- 

 ing crimson-colored fruit. We feel sure the 

 grand tropical appearance of this New Rici- 

 nus will make a sensation. It is of rapid 

 growth, requiring little care. 20 cts. per 



NEW DOUBLE DAISY LONGFELLOW. pkt. 



