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FRENCH BEDDING WITH SUCCESS COLEUS. 



Our Grand Success Coleus. 



A Selection of Coleus that can be grown to perfection from Seed in a short season. 



EVERYBODY admires gorgeous Summer bedding Coleus, and every flower grower wants a bed, border or edging of 

 them. In fact, they are indispensable for bright bedding effects, but to make any noticeable show requires a large 

 number of plants, and, of course, corresponding expense. At last, we are glad to say, this expense is reduced to a 

 minimum, as we have, and now offer for the first time, a special selection of Coleus seed that will produce vigorous and fine 

 plants, showing the most perfect markings and colors, in a short season. We have named this valuable selection " Success 

 Coleus," as we are sure it will prove a success, surprise and delight to all flower people. In our picture we had the artist show 

 single leaves of four of the most distinctly colored and marked varieties; but every variation, color and marking we have 

 ever seen in the finest assorted Coleus is included in the " Success Coleus." The directions for culture are extremely simple, 

 as this strain of Coleus seed germinates easily, and success is as sure as with an ordinary annual. Start the seed in pots, 

 boxes or pans, whichever is the most convenient, just as you would seed of any other tender plant that is usually started 

 indoors. When the little plants show four leaves, thin out by transplanting a proportion to other pots, etc., and thus " Suc- 

 cess Coleus" can be grown until the season for planting out in the open ground, which should not be done until all danger of 

 frost is past. The most, fancifully designed beds and borders can be readily constructed of " Success Coleus," as the plants 

 can be safely transplanted after the colors and markings begin to show. We have thoroughly graded and mixed " Success 

 Coleus," and put it into liberal packets, so that a single packet can be depended on for a complete collection of colors and 

 markings, and sufficient plants for a medium-sized bed. 



Per pkt., 25 cts.; 2 pkts. for 50 cts.; 5 pkts. for $1. 



Blue Clematis, Flowered Petunia. 



This grand novelty will come true from seed. It is probably the 

 most distinct in color of all Petunias ; the flowers are of the largest 

 size, deeply cupped, beautifully shaped, and of that magnificent dark 

 blue color for which the English Clematis Jackmanii is noted; a superb 

 novelty. Per pkt., 25 cts.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. 



Torenia, Dwarf Compact. 



A new selection of Torenia. which is vastly improved in habit over 

 the old Torenia Fournieri. This new strain, which is named Dwarf 

 Compact, requires absolutely no support, but grows into compact, 

 erect bushy plants, each covered with blooms from Summer until 

 checked by frost. The flowers are lovely in shape and color, which 

 is velvety blue, wilh three large spots of darkest blue, and bright yel- 

 low throat • charming for pot culture, vases or hanging baskets ; also 

 succeed well in the open ground. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Tulip Poppy. 



A superb new variety of distinct merit. A compact and vigorous 

 grower, attaining a height of 12 to 14 inches, with bluish-green feather- 

 shaped leaves. The flowers are intensely scarlet in color; the two 

 outer petals form a tulip cup in which the inner petals are erectly set, 

 forming a pouch-like receptacle, seemingly to protect the anthers ; 

 after a time deep black spots appear at the base of each petal. The 

 derivation of the name of this grand Poppy is from the striking 

 resemblance of the flower to those of the Due Von Thul Tulip. An 

 extremely valuable acquisition. Pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Musk Plant, Dwarf Compact. 



At last the old straggling Musk Plant has been transformed into 

 compact circular mounds from 9 to 15 inches in circumference, cov- 

 ered with bright yellow flowers, which give forth the true musk scent 

 which makes this plant well known and liked. Very fine for bedding 

 and edging. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



