94 jDr^cr's Ga?-de?i Calendar. 



per packet. 



PHLOX.— Dkummondi, Heynoldi Perfection. This difiers 

 from the others in its particularly dwarf and compact habit of 

 growth, not exceedin,;^ 5 in. in height, f )rniiiig globular-shaped 

 plants, which are literally covered with beautiful coppery- 

 scarlet flowers, being adapted for ribbon lines and massing....'.. 25 



PPJMULA SINENSIS FLORE PLENO, Prince Arthur. This 

 new double variety is of an exquisite carmine-crimson, pyra- 



m'dal f )rm, profuse bloomer and vigorous habit ' 1 00 



Williams' Superb Strain. This strain of Primula Sinensis 

 Fimbriata is univei'sally admired by all who grow them, as the 

 finest varieties ever before introduced 50 



PYR.ETHRUM, GOLDEN GEM. A valuable bedding plant, pro- 

 ducing large double white flowers, Avhich continue in bloom 

 from May until killed by frost ; the leaves are brighter than the 

 old Golden Feather, and also fine for ribbon beds if the flowers 



are removed 10 



Double Vv'iiite, New Curled (Matricaria eximia fl. pi. crispa). 

 This charming new plant surpasses the old varieties in beauty 

 of bloom, as well as the foliage being densely crisp, like the 

 "Fern Loaf Parsley," but eve:i finer, particularly the young 

 leaves app'jaring like velvet ; fine for ribbon beds if the flowers 

 are removed 25 



RICINUS GIBSONI. A new variety of this useful group of sub- 

 tropical plants ; 5 ft. high, of branching habit, and differs from 



all other varieties by its intense deep red-colored foliage 10 



DuCHESSE of Edinburgh. A bi-onzed-leaved variety, 5 ft. high, 

 of compact habit ; for groups or specimens, its rich reddish pur- 

 ple foliage will produce a beautiful sub-tropical eftect 10 



Specifs from Philippines. A new variety from the Philip- 

 pine Islands, with beautiful gigantic foliage, 10 ft 10 



SCHIZANTHUS PINNATUS, TOM THUMB. This is a new 

 dwarf variety, 14 inches high, of pyramidal shape, and covered 

 with prettv black-eved purple flowers 20 



TACSONIA INSTGNIS. This splendid plant is remarkable for 

 its handsome foliage and magnificent flowers; of robust, free- 

 flowering hal)it, a green-house evergreen climber, flowers meas- 

 uring from G to 8 inches across, and hang in festoons on long 

 pendaiit stalks, color crimson, purple shaded, whilst the mouth 

 of the tube is adorned with incurved fringe filaments, which 

 are blue mottled with white. Sow in heat in February or 

 March ; pot off singly as soon as the plants are large enough to 

 be handled in a mixture of light rich soil, leaf-mould, and 

 sand; 5 seeds 50 



TOBACCO, VARIEGATED FOLIAGE. A new variegated leaved 



variety, with showy white and green foliage 10 



TORENIA FOURNIERI. A very fine new annual variety, large, 

 sky-blue flowers, with three spots of a dark blue, and a bright 

 yellow centre. A splendid pot plant, or for crowing out of doors. 25 



TRdP^OLUM MAJUS, KING THEODORE. A Jiew running 



variety, having bluish-green foliage and almost black flowers.. 20 

 Ruby King. A dwarf variety, pink shaded with carmine, con- 

 trasting beautifully with its dark foliage ; of compact habit 10 



Tom Thumb Spotted. Dwarf beautiful spotted flowers 10 



VERBENA HYBRIDA CANDIDISSIMA. This new variety is a 

 decided improvement on the old White Verbena, producing 

 large trusses of the purest white flowers, and inyaluable to . 

 florists for cut flowers 50 



VIOLA ODOR AT A ALBA. A single white violet, very fragrant; 



hardy perennial 10 



ZINNIA DARWINT. A new and distinct section oi Double Zinnias, 



of beautiful colors and verv double, blooming until frost 20 



