^ TBeDINGEE SCONARD (b. WESTERnvE.pA. 



.^- NEW 



perpetual -Bloomin 

 §Weef Wiolefs. 



Rich in modest beauty, famous for its enchanting fragrance, and 

 truly " the sweetest flower that grows," the Violet keeps steadfastly 

 in the front rank of popularity. With the last snows of Wmter still about 

 it, this gentle flower shyly appears from out its icy bed, heralding the coming 

 of Spring. Sturdily it grows and sweetly it blooms, and all the world loves it. Violets ^ ^ 

 are perfectly hardy, and when planted outdoors a shady situation should be selected;; 

 a light covering of leaves or litter will prove beneficial. For Winter blooming indoors, / 

 ^x keep in cool situation and water freely. By observing these simple instructions, one can''^, 

 [i,.\ have a bountiful profusion of these dainty little flowers. New Violet California has 

 ^ proven itself to be one of the most satisfactory varieties in existence, and we recom- 

 mend it highly. 



Novelties in Violets. ,,„^. 



CALIFORNIA— The Largestof all Violets. ^ W 



This Is the largest and most productive Violet in cultivation. For richness and purity '. vyi 

 of color and fragrance of flower, it is immeasurably superior to all other smgle blue ^•—.^Y't, 



varieties 



, jjijM- vci.i^i,ico. J.I, J.3 a. smgle flower, and while almost as large as a silver dollar, it has that \ fjj 



/li» sweet simplicity peculiar to the Violet, The color is pure rich Violet-blue that does not fade. Ex- ■ iQ • 



yf tremely free flowering, a single plant producing hundreds of flowers throughout the season. The ^ «' 



flowers are borne on long stems 10 to 14 inches in length, SLndwell above the .foliaqe, which is an un- v^ 

 usual feature among Violets. Altogether this is an extraordinarilv good Violet and sure to please every-'"*- 

 . body (seecut). Strong plants, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for §1 ; larger plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. ^^ 



PRINCESS OF WALES-New French Violet. 



Recommended by the introducers as the " best Violet in existence." It is of hardy, vigorous growth and wonder- 

 fully free blooming. Steins 10 to 12 inches long. Large, heavy foliage. The grand single flowers are true blue, of a round, 

 symmetrical form, almoat as large as Pansies, and delicately fragrant ; as large as California. Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 

 •1 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1 ; larger plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 9 for f 1 . 



LUXONNE— New Single Violet. 



Has sprung into popularity among experienced growers because of its vigorous, healthy growth, freedom of bloom and 

 large, single, blue flowers, which are exceedingly fragrant and are borne on long, stiff" stems : tine for cutting. A novelty 

 of remarkable merit. Strong plants, 15 cts. each; 9 for SI ; larger plants, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. ; 9,for $1. 

 ^^ Standard Varieties, 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; 12 for $1; larger plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts ; 9 for $1. -. 



%^tev%^ SWANLEY WHITE. — The grandest favorite of all ; very desirable for house or garden 



.(^^^^ culture. Grown in pots or boxes, it is a beautiful sight ; vigorous and healthy, bearing in pro- 

 / tusionpure snowy white, perfectly double flowers, very fragrant. For Winter flowering - 

 / keep the buds pinched oil during Summer ; lift and place in pots during September, and 

 it will bloom elegantly during Fall, Winter and Spring (see cut). 



FARQUHAR.— A beautiful new double Violet ; strong and healthy grower;/ 

 ~^ perfectlv hardv and free flowering, producing in the greatest abundance 



^ --- lovelv deep and double flowers of delicious fragrance ; the flowers are 

 \ of splendid size, nearly as large as California. 



f\ MARIE LOUISE.— Fine, deep blush purple ; very double and '" 

 I \ sweet; plants quite hardy and bloom as freely as Swanley White; 



equally desirable for pot culture and open ground (see cut). 

 LADY HUME CAMPBELL— New Double Violet. 

 A popular variety ; best double for general cultiva- 

 tion. Stands any amountof hardship; isastrong,heaUhy 

 grower; produces quantities of flowers of the 

 daintiest and most refined form; perfectly .-* 



double, delightfully fragrant. Remarkable 

 ' for freedom of bloom (seecut). 



Four Standard Violets named 



above for 35 cts. 



SPECIAIi OFFER.— 



Seven Violets on this 



age, postpaid by 



'ail, for 70 cts. 



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