MISS EMMA V. WHITE'S 



-%* Alphabetical List of ^ 



Choice Flower seeds. 



AMARANTHUS. 

 There are many varieties of Amaranthus, 

 all striking on account of their highly colored 

 foliage or peculiar blossoms. As single spec 

 imens they are remarkably showy on the 

 lawn, on account of their striking contrasts 

 of color, and deserve a much more general 

 cultivation. To get the most highly-colored 

 foliage the soil should not be very rich; they 

 do best in a light, sandy soil. I offer a mix- 

 ture of some of the most desirable varieties, 

 viz., Tricolor Splendens (Rainbow Plant), 

 Cruentus (Prince's Feather), Melancholicus 

 Ruber, etc. Annuals. Pkt., 3 cts. 



ABRONIA UMBELLATA. 



Beautiful trailing plants introduced from 

 California. The prostrate branches bear clus- 

 ters of sweet-scented, rosy-lilac flowers, with 

 white centers, somewhat like the Verbena. 

 The blossom is especially fragrant towards 

 evening. Start seeds under glass, first remov- 

 ing the bushy covering. Annual. Pkt., 4c. 



Boundary, Wash., -Men. 2, 1896.— "Allow me to congratulate you. 

 You are another of our hrave women who has stepped into a field 

 generally occupied by men. You are wise to choose a profession that 

 will not break you down nervously by the time you begin to realize 

 some profit from your work. Success be with you." 



Mas. E. B. Jackson. 



Broektown Mass., May 8. 1896.— "Mrs. Burke and myself wish to 

 thank you for the dainty catalogue received the past month. We 

 have been pleased to study it, and trust our names may have a 

 place in your list of friends." J. T. Bubkk. 



Amaranthus Candatus. 



ADONIS AUTUMNALIS 



(Pheasant's Eye). 

 This is a very handsome herbaceous annual 

 with finely cut, rich, dark foliage. Its bright 

 blood red flowers gave rise to the classical 

 story that it sprung from the blood of Adonis. 

 Sow in autumn, or in February or March in 

 the house, as the plants are a long time in 

 coming up. It does well in partial shade. 15 

 inches. Pkt., 4 cts. 



