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page 81 to page 87 inclusive. Each variety offered has been proved by careful trial to be a distinct and 

 valuable addition to the flowers that can be grown to full perfection in this country in one season from seed. 

 Our descriptions and illustrations have been carefully made from nature, and we trust will interest and 

 encourage our friends and customers, and all lovers of beautiful flowers, to add these distinct new and rare 

 varieties to their collections. Our Novelties and Specialties are put up in generous packets, with careful 

 directions for cultivation on each, and are allowed the full benefit of the very liberal premiums described 

 on page 88. We ask special attention to Success Coleus and Carnation Marguerite, which, from our 

 thorough tests and the great popularity they attained the past season, we have no hesitancy in saying that 

 they are certainly the most valuable novelties sent out for many years. We feel quite sure that any one 

 giving our Novelties and Specialties a trial, will be well repaid and pleased with the results. 





New Dwarf Double Carnation, 

 Marguerite. 



Ihe most brilliant Floral Novelty of 

 recent times. 



IARNATION MARGUERITE, or, as some call 

 it, Carnation Margaret, came prominently before 

 the flower public two seasons ago for the first 

 time, and made a marked impression both in this coun- 

 try and Europe. This truly royal Novelty originated 

 in sunny Italy, and was so remarkably attractive that it 

 was named after the lovely Queen Marguerite of Italy, 

 who is greatly beloved by the people. The principal 

 points of value combined in this new Floral Wonder 

 may be summed up as follows: First. It grows as read- 

 ily from seed as a China Pink, and is in full bloom 

 twelve to sixteen weeks after sowing the leed. Second. 

 The plants grow subject to the most ordinary conditions 

 and cultivation, and succeed alike in flower beds or 

 pots. Third. The habit of the plant is so vigorous that 

 no supports are required. Fourth. The flowers are 

 produced continuously and in great profusion through- 

 out a long season and are extremely fragrant ; the range of colors is marvelous and includes yellow ; full 90 per cent, of the 

 flowers are double, of splendid substance, and the calyx does not burst, as is often the case with the best varieties of Carna- 

 tions grown from cuttings. Fifth. From the packet of seed we send out can be raised a fine collection of the choicest varie- 

 ties, fine strong plants. The surpassing mixture of seed of Marguerite Carnation we offer is fresh, and was received by us 

 direct from original sources; we make the price very low, and hope every one who receives Our New Guide will send for 

 at least one packet. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts.; 6 pkts. for 50 cts.; 14 pkts. for $1. 



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