Direr' s Garden Calendar. 67 



Per i^kt. 

 GI^rcIUM CORXICULATLMI {Horn Poppy). An ornamental foliage plant, with 

 long, velvetv, recurved, silvery leaves, deeply cui to the rib, forming two rows of leaf- 

 lets; of vigorous growth, contrasting finely with colored foliage plants. Flowers are 

 orange-yelluw, bell-shaped and drooping; hardy biennial; height -' feet. Per nz., .$.3... 10 

 HX3IEA ELEGAJNS. A remarkably handsome decorative j^aut, producing drooping 

 pyramids of ruby-red, graiS-like florets, either for pots or the garden. It should be 



grown in light, rich soil; half-hardy biennial; S feet 10 



MAIZE iZea Japonicu Variegata). An ornamental variety of beautifully strij>ed corn, 

 fine for clumps or in groups on the lawn r hardy annual. 



Steiped-Leaved Japanese. It is evenly striped with green and wliite; 6 feet 5 



GkACILLIMA (J/«/<£<i^.</-e J/>£«z€j. Foliage elegantly striped, and of graceful habit; 4 ft. 5 

 PERILLA. Handsome i)lants with, beautiful, very dark-colored foliage, forming a fine 

 contnxst with silver-leaved plants ; growing freely in any soil; half-hardy annual; IJ ft. 



Xan'KIN-ensis. a very neat plant, with dark purple foliage 5 



-SA>'KINE>'.SIS Ateopurpurel'S Lacixiatis. The foliage of this variety is exceedingly 



elegant, of a very dark ])urp»le, cut or fringed, producing a charming effect 10 



PYRETHRUM i Golden Feather Variety). Handsome herbaceous plants, succeed in any 

 garden soil; for marginal lines, beds, etc. ; hardy perennials. 

 FoLiUil Aureum. An ornamental golden-yellow foliage plant, for ribbon gardening; ^ ft. 10 

 Goldex Gem. A valuable bedding plant, producing large double white flowers, which 

 continue in bloom from May until killed by frost; the leaves are brighter tiian the old 

 Golden Feather, and also fine for ribbon beds if the flowering stems are removed ; 2 ft. 10 

 KICI>X'S {Castor Oil Bean). Highly ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque 

 foliage, with brilliant-colored fruit, producing an oriental effect; fine for lawns and 

 pleasiu"e-grounds, also for massin.: and centre plants for ribbon beds ; half-hardy annuals. 



Apricaxus Alridus. "White fruited, stem and leaves of a silvery color; 8 feet 5 



EORBON-IEXSIS Arbobeus. Very large and beautiful foliage ; lo'feet 10 



DUCHESSE OF Edixdurgh. A bronzed-leaved, compact variety ; fine for groups or speci- 

 mens ; its rich reddish purple foliage produces a beautiful sub-tropical effect ; 5 feet 10 



GiBSOXl. A new variety of this useful group of sub-tropical plants, of dwarf branching 



habit, and differs from all other varieties by its intense deep red-colored foliage ; 5 feet. 10 

 Sanguineus. Very ornamental, blood-red stalks and clusters of splendid red truit; 8 ft. 5 

 Species from Philippines. A new variety from the Philippine Islands, with beauti- 

 ful gigantic foliage; 10 feet .' 10 



TricoloPv. Green and brown spotted red fruit, with red stalks; 6 feet 5 



Fine Mixed. Of all good varieties mixed. Per oz., 50 cts 5 



SOEANUM. Beautiful fruit-bearing plants (not ediblej, among the most interesting 

 green-house shrubs; fine for groups on lawns or single specimens, growing freely in a 

 Bght, rich soil ; half-hardy perennials, fruiting the first season from seed. 

 CiLlATUil. A brilliant scarlet fruiting variety, which retains its bright color and form 



long after ri I »€ : fine for Christmas decorations ; half-hardy annual ; 2 feet n 



EOBUSTUM. Kich brown-tinted leaves and long spines rendering the foliage extremely 



ornamental; 8 feet 10 



Wabscewiczi. Immense lobed leaves of a dark green color, rich inflorescence and 



ornamental fruit ; when planted in masses produces a grand eftect ; 6 feet 10 



"Wheeleri. An improvement on the old Jerusalem Cherry, with splendid oval red 



fruit, and of hand--ome growth; 2 feet 1() 



Fine Mixed. Different varieties and colors mixed ,. „ lu 



TOBACCO, VARIEGATED FOLIAGE (Sicotiana VariegaUi). A beautiful new- 

 variegated variety, with showy white and green foliage; half-hardy annual; 4 feet 10 



WIGANDIA. Grand and stately ornamental plants, with large leaves 3 feet long and 

 IS inches wide, and stems covered with crimson hairs, imparting a sub-tropical effect to 

 the garden; half-hardy perennial ; 6 feet. 

 Caracasana. a grand plant with beautiful leaves, richly veined, and stems covered 



with crimson hairs 25 



Impebialis. a new variety, leaves larger and firmer than Caracasana 2b 



ITUCCA FIEAHEXTOSA. A splendid showy garden plant, requiring several years 

 to grow to perfection from seed ; with large clusters of white flowers on tall stems ; 

 hardy i>erenuial; 3 feet. 10 



For Green-house Foliage Plants, see list of Seeds under the head of Green-house Plants. 



SEEDS OF EVERLASTING FLOWERS. 



This class of plants have become very popular, and are generally cultivated for their beau- 

 tiful rich-colored flowers, which are desirable for making up winter bouquets, wreaths, and 

 Christmas decorations. They should be cut when they just come into bloom, or before the 

 flowers get too old and lose their bright colors, tied in small bunches, and dried slowly in the 

 shade with their heads downwards, to keep the stems straight. 



Per pkt. 

 ACROCLIXIUM. Charming plants with beautiful flowers, growing freely in any good 

 garden soil ; cut just when they expand ; half-hardy annual: height 1 foot. 



PtOSEUM. Bright rose. ALBUM. Pure white. Mixed. Of the two colors Each 5 



A-5IM0BIU>I'ALATU3I. a pretty border plant, growing in any garden soil, with 

 showy small white flowers ; hardy annual; 2 feet 5 



