Superb New Salvias. 



New Salvia Bouquet. 



This entirely distinct and superb new variety was introduced by us last 

 year for the first time. Careful comparison with other sorts demonstrates 

 that it is unquestionably the finest thing yet seen in Salvias. " Bouquet " is 

 absolutely certain to grow from seed and quickly attains a height of three 

 feet ; it branches freely from the ground, forming compact plants of uniform 

 height, making it desirable for bedding purposes. It yields a wonderful pro- 

 fusion of bloom that lasts from early Summer until severe frosts. The flow- 

 ers are a trifle smaller than the ordinary varieties, and in color a deep scarlet, 

 an emphatic new shade in Salvias. The flowers in their gorgeous brilliancy 

 present a striking aspect, and we think they are one of Nature's most cheerful 

 creations. The individual blooms of " Bouquet " cluster closely and make 

 dense spikes of unusual size. The foliage intermingles with the flower spike 

 — a new departure as regards flowering; this gives the plant a pleasing 

 appearance, and makes the resemblance to a large bouquet verv striking. 

 This new feature is so unique and noticeable that we consider the variety 

 appropriately named " Bouquet." We cannot too strongly urge our customers to sow at least one packet of " Bouquet.'' 

 The only thing needed to make this the most popular novelty of the year is to see the plant in bloom ; nothing we can say 

 will bear as strong testimony of its worth as this, hence we ask for it a trial. 



Full cultural directions on each packet. Per pkt., 15 cts. ; 2 pkts., 25 cts. ; 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for $1. 



NEW SALVIA BOUQUET. 



New Bright Scarlet. 



As the name indicates, the flowers are the brightest scarlet 

 Very profuse bloomer. Per pkt., 20 cts. ; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. ; 



Salvia Splendens Nana Compacta. 



A splendid new and distinct acquisition. We have secured our stock 

 of this new variety direct from our special grower, and offer it with 

 the utmost confidence as the finest type of its class now extant,havjng 

 four times the blooming capacity over the ordinary Salvia. Habit 

 of growth very compact, branching freely and producing the greatest 

 profusion of gorgeous miniature scarlet flowers ; flower spikes very 

 erect and all above the foliage, forming a plant two feet high and two 



imaginable ; in size they are extra large, and perfectly double. 

 7 pkts. for $1. 



and a half feet in diameter. A foot high of almost solid flowers, far 

 surpassing in beauty all other varieties of Salvias. Full cultural direc- 

 tions on each packet. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 4 pkts., 50 cts. 



. Salvia Splendens Compacta, 



This is a greatly improved strain of the old sort, the plants being 

 more compact, branching right to the ground and producing numerous 

 spikes of vivid scarlet-crimson flowers; remains in bloom until frost. 

 Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. 



Orange Curled and Crested Zinnia. 



The flowers of this unique and charming new Zinnia are of perfect form, large, round, full and double, the petals being 

 twisted and curled into the most fantastic contortions and graceful forms, rendering them entirely free from the stiffness which 

 was heretofore the characteristic of this family. Instead of offering the mixed sorts as generally offered, we selected this deep 

 orange yellow as the best individual color, and our special grower has rogued out all inferior types. It is well known that the 

 first flowers of double Zinnias do not always come perfect. The curled and crested strain is no exception to the rule, but they 

 will come 90 per cent. true. This variety forms compact bushes about 2 feet high by 2 feet through, and is unusually florif- 

 erous. It is totally distinct, and does not resemble a Zinnia at all, nor is it similar to a Marigold. It stands alone as a pleas- 

 ing result of a freak of Dame Nature. This variety should be given a trial by every one, and we feel. sure it will become 

 at once popular. Price per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts,, 25 cts,; 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for$i. 



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