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VIOLET. 



The Violet is universally prized for its fragrance and delicacy. It is 

 easily raised from seed, though rather slow to germinate. When once 

 established it will be the first flower to greet you in the spring. Suc- 

 ceeds best in moist, partially shaded situations. 



The Czar. A lovely, large-flowered blue. Pretty for pots. Pkt., 5c. 

 "White Queen. Very fragrant. Pkt., 3 cts. 



Jewett City, Ct., April 10, 1896. — "If the seeds do as well as those I had last year, I shall seDd another 

 spring and get my friends to send." Mrs. E. W. Salisbury. 



Grand Forks, X. D.— "The seed I had of your firm last year did very nicely, and I shall patronize you in 

 in the f utvre, aad do all I can to help you. Ifrish you every success in your undertaking. ' Maet Bant. 



VISCARIA CARDINALIS. 



Handsome annuals, with large, round, single 

 flowers, something like those of the .Lychnis. It 

 makes a splendid show in a mass. The Cardi- 

 nalis is a new dwarf variety, bearing a profusion 

 of very showy, brilliant scarlet flowers. Pkt., 3c. 



UMBRELLA PLANT (Cyperus Alternifolius). 

 A delicate decorative foliage plant, throwing up stems two to three 

 feet high, surmounted with a whorl of graceful, grass-like leaves. 

 It grows finely in water with rich soil or mud, or does well in any 

 good soil. Unsurpassed as a single ornamental plant for the win- 

 dow, and especially adapted for the fernerv or aquarium. Tender 

 perennial, easily raised from seed. Pkt., 8 cts. 



