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STANDARD FLOWER SEEDS. 



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Nasturtium. 



The improved or dwarf Tom Thumb varieties offered below are un- 

 rivaled in gorgeous color and graceful effect ; they can be planted in 

 the poorest soil, and will bloom profusely until after frost. A bed of 

 Tom Thumb varieties is a splendid sight; for the finest effect, we 

 recommend sowing each separate circle or row with a different color 

 or variety. Wj have, however, seen beautiful beds and borders 

 planted entirely with mixed seed. We offer the seed in quantity 

 very cheap. For tall-growing sorts, see Tropaeolum, described on 

 page 96. They grow 6 to 10 feet, and make very ornamental vines. 



Per Pkt. 

 Nasturtium New Brilliant Yellow. — We consider this new va- 

 riety far superior to the well-known Golden King. The plants 

 are very neat and compact, with hright green foliage, forming 

 an exquisite setting for the flowers, which are of the most bril- 

 liant yellow colorimaginable $0 10 



New Brilliant Red. — This magnificent new variety, like " Bril- 

 liant Yellow" offered above, is the best and highest type of its 

 color ; one cannot imagine a truer contrast than that offered by 

 these new red and yellow Nasturtiums. The foliage of the 



"New Brilliant Red" is very dark green 10 



New Brown Red. — A very distinct and handsome variety. The 

 flowers of velvety deep brown red color make it a valuable 



addition to a brilliant and popular race 10 



New Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, Mixed. — We have prepared a 

 mixture of seed which includes the new varieties described and 

 some other kinds of recent introduction. Per oz., 40 els . . . 10 

 Chameleon. — The flowers are in "color crimson, bronze and gold, 

 bordered and flamed, changing in hue almost daily, hence named 

 ' Chameleon.* fn habit compact and graceful, a profuse bloomer 



and an excellent pot plant." Per oz., 35 cts 10 



Cloth of Gold. — A valuable new variety ; very scarce ; the foliage 

 is of bright golden yellow, which, with the intense scarlet flowers 

 borne in great profusion, makes an unusually attractive display. 15 

 Creruleum Roseum. — Beautiful peach color. Per oz., 25 cts. . 5 

 Crystal Palace Gem. — Sulphur spotted maroon. Per oz., 25 cts. 5 

 Empress of India. — Its profusion of bloom and dazzling richness 

 of color is remarkable. The plants are of dwarf, bushy habit, 

 the leaves being a very dark purple, making a fitting background 



for the brilliant crimson flowers. Per oz., 30 cts 10 



Golden King. — One of the best yellows. Per oz., 25 cts 5 



King of Tom Thumb. — Intense scarlet flowers; magnificent for 



bedding and vases. Per oz., 25 cts 5 



King Theodore. — Deep, rich crimson flowers. Per oz., 25 cts . 5 

 Lady Bird. — A strikingly beautiful variety ; the ground color of 

 the flowers is rich golden yellow ; starting from the base, each 

 petal is barred with a vein of bright ruby crimson. Oz.,35Cts. 10 



Pearl. — The best white sort. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



Rose. — A most delicate color; a very beautiful variety. Oz., 30c. 5 

 Ruby King. — Flowers a rich ruby color, foliage dark. Oz., 25c. 5 

 Spotted King. — Flowers a rich orange color, spotted maroon. 



Per oz,, 25 cts 5 



Tom Thumb Beauty. — Orange and scarlet. Per oz., 25 cts. . . 5 



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NASTURTIUM, MIXED COLORS. 



Tom Thumb Varieties Mixed (see cut).— We consider this one 

 of the best mixtures for color and variety. Price, postpaid, per 



lb., $2; per oz., 15 cts 5 



'J lie complete Set of Dwarf Nasturtiums described above, iS 



in all, for bo cts. 



Nicotiana Affinis. 



A new ornamental variety of the Tobacco family, very distinct. 

 It produces splendid, pure white Bouvardia-like flowers, on long 

 terminal tubes. If the plants are taken up in the Fall, cut back 

 and potted, they will bloom freely all Winter in the house ; 2 ft. jo 



PANSIES, LARGE FLOWERING MIXED. 



Pansies. 



The Pansy is deservedly the most popular flower of the time. The 

 plants bloom in great profusion from early Summer until after frost 

 and the truly royal colors are a constant surprise and delight. We 

 devote special attention to the selection of Pansy seed, and the stock 

 of every variety we offer is the best that can be had, regardless of ex- 

 pense. Our celebrated strain of Imperial German Pansy still holds 

 its own; a splendid collection of which will be found on page 85. 

 Below we offer the good old standard kinds you all know ; they can- 

 not fail to give satisfaction. Pansies may be sown in the open ground 

 or hotbed as desired ; the seed maybe sown from early Spring until 

 July for Summer and Fall blooming plants, also in August and Sep- 

 tember for blooming early the next Spring. Our extra-sized packets 

 have full cultural directions printed on each. 



Per Pkt. 

 Black Prince. — Flowers are considerably larger than King of the 

 Blacks, and of much greater substance. The color, which is a 

 rich glossy black, has a peculiar soft velvety appearance, a new 

 effect in Pansies. The plants are of dwarf compact habit . . go 10 

 Dark Purple. — A distinct rich color. Per *4 oz., 50 cts ... . 10 

 English *' Face" Pansy. — Flowers light and dark blue in color, 



each marked with a distinct " face." 10 



Giant Odier "Cassiers." — Magnificent large flowers from 3 to 

 4 inches in diameter; they are surpassingly beautiful, not ex- 

 celled by any in fine form, large size, rich coloring and variety. 15 



Gold Margined. — Distinct and beautiful 10 



King of Blacks. — Flowers intensely dark. */ oz., 50 cts 10 



Lord Beaoonsfield. — The true Lord Beaconsficld. Large flowers, 



deep pure violet. 10 



Light Blue. — A lovely color; good for edging 10 



Odier or Blotched. — Superb, large-eyed flowers . 15 



Prince Bismarck. — A remarkably beautiful variety, striking 



shades of bronze and golden-bronze marbled 15 



Pure Yellow. — A striking variety 10 



Quadricolor. — Upper petals sky blue, edged with violet ; lower 

 petals purple, sometimes on white, sometimes on yellow, mar- 

 bled and spotted brilliantly 15 



Snow Queen. — Flowers of exquisite beauty; pure satiny white. 



Per 34 oz, 50 cts 10 



Silver Edge. — Dark purple, silver edge 10 



Striped and Mottled Varieties Mixed. — A splendid assortment 



of colors, suitable for bedding. Per 3^ oz., 50 cts 10 



Extra Choice Largest Flowering Mixed. — All colors. Per % 



oz.,25cts.; y x oz., 40 cts.; oz., £1.50 10 



Fine Mixed, Good Quality.— This is a very good mixture for 

 general planting, market purposes, etc. Per % oz., 25 cts.; J£ 



oz., 50 cts.; oz., 85 cts 5 



Complete set of jy varieties offered above for $1.25. 



Below we offer a few strains of the highest type. They are espe- 

 cially adapted ior skilled amateur and professional growing. They will 

 reward the careful cultivator with the most perfect flowers ever seen. 

 Improved Trimardeau. — We have procureda strain of Trimar- 

 deaii Pansy, which shows a marked improvement in form, sub- 

 stance and colors 40 



Burpee's Defiance Giant Fancy Spotted.— " Each petal has a 



large distinct blotch, after the manner of the Cassier's Giant 



Odier Pansy, but greatly improved in form, size and color.'". . 25 



Burpee's Defiance Giant Show. — " This class embraces mostly 



'self or solid colors, such as pure golden yellow, darkest blue, 



violet, mahogany, etc." 25 



One packet each of the above three varieties for yj cts. 

 Burpee's Defiance Mixed.— This strain combines largest size 



with the richest colorings 25 



The set 0/4 Special Pansies for $t. 



