EVER-BLOOMING CARNATION PINKS. 



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Ever=blooming; Carnation Pinks. 



FEW other flowering plants present such an array 

 of intense and gorgeous coloring, beauty of form 

 and exquisite fragrance as the Carnation. They 

 are not entirely hardy and, therefore, at the approach 

 of cold weather should be transferred from the open 

 ground to pots or boxes; and if given comfortable 

 quarters within doors will continue in bloom indefi- 

 nitely. Upon the return of Spring they may again be 

 transplanted outside. The varieties which we catalogue 

 have been selected as representing the ne plus ultra 

 sorts in demand at the present day. 



Four New Carnations. 



Helen Keller. 



One of the very largest and most beautifully formed Carna- 

 tions ever introduced ; does not burst its calyx ; exceedingly 

 free flowering, and produced on extra-good long stout stems. A 

 strong, vigorous and healthy grower. Color clear, white ground, 

 cately and very evenly marked with bright scarlet, giving it a 

 pleasing and effective finish. By all odds the prettiest of the 

 variegated sorts (see cut). 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



William Scott. 



Recently introduced and decidedly meritorious. The large finely 

 formed flowers are supported by long stiff stems; color a rich Grace 

 Wilder pink ; very sweet scented. It is a vigorous grower and a very 

 free bloomer. Absolutely distinct and altogether a fine and pleasing 

 specimen of this popular plant. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 



Purple King. 



Introduced by us for the first time. An exceedingly unique produc- 

 tion of Mr. C. J. Pennock, Secretary of the American Carnation 

 Society. Our stock is as yet limited ; it cannot be secured elsewhere. 

 Flowers large and of good substance; color a rich and pleasing 

 shade of purple — an absolutely new departure in Carnations. An 

 ideal Carnation. Very prolific bloomer. 30 cts. each. 



Sweet Brier. 



splendid new variety whose merits have 

 for it a place at the very head of the list, 

 color is a clean pink — absolutely distinct— 



between a Daybreak and Wm. Scott. HiLEN KELLER - 



The flowers are of nice form, sweet scented and produced in great pro- 

 fusion. We add our highest recommendation to the many given it by 

 expert Carnationists as one of the best Carnations of recent introduc- 

 tion. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



Set of 4 new Carnations for $1. 



Standard Carnations. 



Anna Webb (Crimson). — Deep rich glowing crimson ; beau- 

 tifully fringed flowers, clove scented ; one of the best. 15 cts. each. 

 Brutus (Scarlet). — A pure and vivid scarlet flower, remark- 

 ably full and delightfully fragrant. The stems are long, strong 

 and erect. Very productive and a vigorous grower. Sure to 

 please. 15 cts. each. 



Blizzard (Yellow). — A splendid yellow, deserving of the 



highest praise. The finely formed flowers are produced early 



and in great profusion. 15 cts. each. 



Cgesar (Variegated). — A splendid variety ; fine vigorous grower and 



a free and continuous bloomer; flowers large and full, very sweet and 



exceedingly pretty; a variegated bright pink, distinctly striped and 



blotched with crimson scarlet. 15 cts. each. 



Daybreak (Pinfi). — A beautiful light pink, with finely formed flowers, 

 good stem and a free and early bloomer. A strictly first-class Carnation. 15 cts. each. 

 Golden Gate (Best Yellow). — This is undoubtedly the finest pure yellow. The 

 plant is a vigorous, healthy grower, of rather dwarf habit, blooms quickly and pro- 

 fusely all through the season ; the color is pure golden yellow, without stripe or 

 variation of any kind. The flowers are elegantly formed, very full and beautifully 

 fringed, and quite fragrant (see cut). 20 cts. each. 

 Lizzie McGowan ( White). — Color pure paper white; petals crisp and lasting; 

 very large, regular-formed flowers, almost like Roses; a strong grower, very free flowering; 

 valuable all the year around; very popular. 15 cts. each. 



Mrs. Fisher ( White). — A standard variety; flowers are large, finely constructed, purest 

 white in color, and produced in wonderful profusion. 15 cts. each. 



Portia (Scarlet). — Brilliant scarlet. In richness of color, profusion of bloom, vigor, and 

 every essential of a first-class Carnation, this variety stands unequaled. 15 cts. each. 



Thomas Cartledge (Carmine). — A pure shade of carmine; flowers large and full in the 

 centre, while the stems are long and erect. Blooms early and is extremely prolific. 20 cts. each. 

 SPECIAL OFFER. — Set of 10 standard Carnations named above, postpaid, by Mail, for $1.40; or including the 4 new 



varieties — 14 in all — for $2.40., 



GOLDEN GATE. 



