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POPPIES 



THIS hardy annual of quick growth produces immense quantities ot 

 gorgeous blossoms. There are two distinct types of these flowers, 

 the Ranunculus flowered being of dwarf, bushy growth, with 

 small, dark green, hairy leaves and bright flowers, having petals of a 

 silky texture and soft coloring, though of the most brilliant shades, 

 both single and double in form ; the Carnation and Peeony flowered 

 varieties being ol stronger and taller growth, are borne stiffly erect, 

 with large leaves of silvery gray. The flowers are large, ball-like and 

 double, on loi}g stems. Plants of this type should be planted at least 

 15 inches apart. 



FAIRY BLUSH (Carnation Type).— This variety produces immense 

 globular flowers, perfectly double, petals beautifully fringed, of a 

 pure, snowy whiteness, with a distinct euge in the loAver portion of 

 the flower, of rosy carmine. Per packet, 10 cts. 



aOLtfEN GATE (Ranunculus Type).— This mixture embraces 

 every conceivable combination of color, striped and blotched, edged 

 and bordered, in both single, semi-double and double flowers. It is 

 impossible to describe the rich variety of coloring of this splendid 

 strain. Per packet, 5 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



SHIRLEY.— Of the same type of growth as the above, ranging 

 through all shades, delicate rose-pink, carmine, crimson, and 

 many of the large single flowers are edged with white. Per packet, 

 5 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



NEW CARDINAL.— Beautifully fringed double flowersof glowing 

 cardinal scarlet. Plants dwarf a*nd compact. Per packet, 10 cts. 



SNOWDRIFT.— Loug stemmed, pure white, perfect round and 

 double flowers, finely fringed. Per packet, 5 cts. ; oz., 50 cts, 



NEW TULIP POPPY, (Ranunculus Type).— Laige cup shaped, 

 four-petaled flowers, on tall, stiff stems. In color intense glowing 

 scarlet, occasionally having a large blotch at the base of petals. The 

 form and coloring of this superb variety reminds one of the Due Von 

 Tholl Tulip. Per packet, 5 cts. ; oz., 60 cts. 



IMPROVED DOUBLE CARNATION, MIXED.— An improved 

 strain, embracing a wide diversity of distinct shades and colors. 

 Exceedingly double, with beautifully fringed petals. Per packet, 

 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. 



• DOUBLE P/EONY, FLOWERED, MIXED.— A companion strain 

 to the above, but w.ith the large double flowers, with bright silky 

 petals, having smooth or plain edges. All colors. Per packet, 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 20 cts. 



FAIRY BLUSH POPPIES 



RICINUS, Castor Oil Bean 



LUXURIANT large-leaved plants of a semi- 

 tropical appearance, which when full 

 grown are surmounted by large spikes of 

 flowers, succeeded by brilliantly colored seed 

 pods. These plants are highly susceptible to 

 frost, and the seed .should not be planted in 

 the open ground until the weather has become 

 warm and vegetation is well advanced. When 

 started transplant or thin oat, leaving a single 

 plant in a place. 



ZANZI BARENSIS.— Plants of this variety 

 attain the remarkable height of 12 to 14 feet; 

 highly valuable for centers of Cannabeds, or 

 for hiding unsightly buildings, etc. Each 

 plant forms a pyramid, thickly set from top to 

 bottom with immense leaves. The difference 

 between the varieties is sho^vn in the coloring 

 of the bamboo-like stems and slender leaf 

 stalks. Per packet, 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. 



CAMBODGENSIS.— Large Palm-like leaves 

 of a brilliant bronzy-red maroon, stalks nearly 

 black. Per packet, 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. 



SPLENDID MIXED.— Many choice varie- 

 ties, distinct in growth and coloring. Per 

 packet, 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cents. 



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 amounting to 



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 $i.oo 



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SALPIGLOSSJS, Velvet Flower 



A HALF hardy, free flowering annual, suc- 

 -'*• ceeding best in cool, moist soib. The 

 flowers are handsomely marked and deli- 

 cately penciled, resembling the Petunia in 

 shape. We offer seed of Grand: flora Mixed, 

 flowers somewhat larger in size thnn the ordi- 

 nary kinds, spotted and striped on ground 

 colors of deep blue, rose, violet, yellow, 

 bronze, etc. Per packet, 10 cts. 



PERIWINKLE OR VINCA 



CPLENDID house or bedding plants, grow- 

 •^ ing about 18 inches high, with glossy 

 green leaves and circular flowers of vari- 

 ous colors. We offer mixed seed, including 

 rose, white with rosy eye and pure white. 

 Per packet, 5 cts. 



PORTULACA 



THIS low spreading, easily grown 

 plant bears a profusion 01 bril- 

 liantly colored flowers. They will 

 thrive in any location, but of course, 

 bloom more proiusely in a itunny ex- 

 posure and light taudy soil. The sted 

 should not be sown until the weather 

 has become quite warm, and the seed 

 should be barely covered. Most attrac- 

 tive when sown in solid teds and al- 

 lowed to spread over the whole surJiice. 

 FINEST SINGLE MIXED.— The as- 

 sortment of flowers in this mixture of 

 single varieties comprises many solid 

 colors of rich and glowing shades, but 

 in some instances -the flowers are 

 brightly striped and splashed with 

 contrasting colors. Per packet, 5 cts. ; 

 ounce, 40 cts. 



DOUBLE ROSE — FLOWERED. 

 MIXED.— This strain is unsurpassed 

 for bnlliance and beauty of flowers. From this choice selection more than one-half of the plants will produce magnificent 

 double flowers. Single flowered plants can be pulled out, leaving the double ones to spread over the entire surface of the bed 

 Per packet 10 cts. ; ^^ oz., 65 cts. 



POKTULACA DOUBLE ROSE — FLOWERED 



