COLE'S FLOWER SEEDS. 



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LARKSPUR (Delphinium.) 



Plants of great beauty, richness and endless variety 

 of colors, with great duration and profusion of bloom, 

 and when planted in beds, masses of ribbons are strik- 

 ingly effective; indeed, few plants are so osefwl or valu- 

 able for their decorative qualities, either in the garden 

 or whefn cut for vases, bouquets, etc. Hardy anniials. 



Per pkt. 



Dwarf Rocket {Double Hyacinth-flowered.) 



Mixed colors; 1 ft 4 



Imperial. {Emperor Lar'kspur.) A profuse 

 bloomer, a single plant often producing 100 

 close, erect spikes of flowers upon it, very 



double 4 



Mixed. The above varieties 5 



LOBELIA. 



A very valuable ana beautiful class of mostly dwarf 

 growing plants. Their delicate, drooping habit, and i 

 the profusion of their charming little flowers render ! 

 them exceedingly fine for vases, baskets, bedding or | 

 edgings. Hardy annuals. | 



Fine Mixed, all varieties mixed; 6 in 5 



Crystal Palace Compacta. Blue, the best bed- | 



ding variety ;6in 6 i 



Cardinalis ( Cardinal Flower.) One of the most 

 magnificent of native plants, with long spikes 

 of intense brilliant scarlet flowers ; one of the 

 finest border perennials which ought to be in 

 every collection. Will flourish in any good soil ; 

 blooming the first season if sown early; 4 ft. . . 10 



LUPINUS. 



A class of ornamental, beautiful, and free-flowering 

 plants, with long, graceful spikes of bloom; colors 

 rich and varied. Many of the varieties are of stately, 

 robust growth, which makes them exceedingly valuable 

 for mixed flower and shrubbery borders. Hardy 

 annuals. 



Finest Mixed, all colors; 2 ft 4 



MARIGOLD (Tagetes.) 



A well-known, free-flowering plant of easy culture, 

 with handsome double flowers, of rich and beautiful 

 colors, producing a splendid efl'ect, whether planted in 

 beds, or borders; and continuing in beauty until 

 destroyed by frost. Half-hardy annuals. 



EL DORADO. This is the finest type of this 

 showy flower. The large bushy plfints are 

 each a ball of brilliant colors, many single 

 plants having from 75 to 100 flowers in full 

 l»loom at one time. The colors range from 

 light yellow to deep orange. Sure to excite the 

 admiration of every one. Should be given a 



trial in every garden; best mixed 5 



African Mixed. Best double colors ; 2 ft 4 



Dwarf French. Finest double mixed ; 1 ft 4 



MATRICARIA (Feverfew.) 



Extremely beautiful plants, with handsome light I 

 green, laciniated foliage, (irows freely in any garden i 

 eoil and bears numerous, perfectly double, pure white j 

 flowers, one inch in diameter, and resembling Anemone- 

 flowered Asters. Hardy annuals. 



Eximia Grandlflora. Fine for bouquets ; 15 in . 5 



MARVEL OF PERU (Mirabilis Jalapa.) 



The well-known Four O'clock. A handsome, free- 

 flowering garden favorite ; blooming the first season 

 from seed; the flowers, which are produced in clusters, 

 open in the afternoon and wither the next morning. 



Hardy annual. ■ 



Mixed. Beautiful colors ; 2 feet 4 



Variegated. Leaves light green, marbled yellow 

 very ornamental ; 2 f t 4 



MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 



Profuse flowering dwarf trailing plants of great 

 beauty, blooming the whole summer, thriving best in a 

 dry, loamy, or eandy soil, requiring a warm, sunny 

 situation ; fine for beds, edgings, rock work, etc. Half- 

 hardy annuals. ' 



Crystallinum {Ice Plant). Flowers white; 

 prized for ite singular icy foliage 6 



MIGNONETTE (Reseda Odorata.) 



This delicionsly fragrant little plant is probably the 

 most popular annual grown. Mignonette does best in 

 as cool a situation as possible. ^ If the plants are 

 thinned out they will grow stronger and produce larger 

 spikes of flowers; fine for pot or garden culture, and 

 can be had during the whole year by sowing at inter- 

 vals. Hardy an/i uais. 



Per pkt. 



MACHET. See Novelties .. 10 



Sweet-Scented. {Odorata.) The old variety, 



very fragrant ; 1 ft. per oz., 15 cts 4 



Parson's New White. Superior in odor, habit 

 and color, being nearly pure white, and cannot 



fail to become a general favorite 5 



Miles' Hybrid Spiral. This Mignonette, which 

 has been so much admired, is far superior to 

 other sorts in cultivation ; with spikes often 8 



to 14 inches in length 5 



Golden Queen. New, distinct and attractive; 

 literally a mass of fragrant gold. The flowers 

 are golden yellow and powerfully fragrant. 

 Habit pyramidal and dense 6 



MIMULUS (Monkey Flower.) 



strikingly handsome flowers, among the gayest orna- 

 ments for greenhouse or flower garden. For hanging 

 baskets, vases, and fcr culture in the house, not many 

 plants will give more satisfaction. The seed is very 

 fine, and care must be taken in sowing, shading and 

 supplying moisture till well rooted. Half' hardy per- 



ennials. 



Tigrinus. Finest hybrid varieties mixed ; 6 in.. IQ 

 Moschatus {Musk Plant). This fragrant and 

 favorite little plant is much admired on account 

 of the musky odor of the plant. Fine for pots ; 

 6 in 10 



MIMOSA. (Sensitive Plant.) 



Grown as a curiosity, being so sensitive that the leaves 

 ourl up by being slightly touched or shaken. Suitable 

 for growing in pots, or in the open border. Tender 

 annual. 



Pudica; 18 in 4 



NASTURTIUM DWARF. 

 (TropcEolum Minor.) 



Very desirable free-flowering annuals. They are 

 among the most useful for bedding, massing, or rib- 

 Doning; they are of compact, dwarf growth, profusely 

 jovered with their extremely rich and brilliant flowers 

 3f all colors, blooming in succession all through the 

 season; they should be grown in rather poor soil. Hal/^ 



hardy annuals. 

 King of Tom Thumbs. Deep scarlet blossoms, 



bluish green foliage; 1 ft 6 



King Theodore. Dark green foliage, flowers 



almost black; 1ft 5 



Pearl. Pearl white, very choice; 1 ft 5 



Mixed Varieties B 



NEMOPHILA. (Love Grove.) 



Of neat, compact habit ; blooming freely all summer 

 If planted in a rather cool, shaded place, and in not too 

 rich a soil ; hardy annuals ; 1 foot. 



Mixed. All varieties and colors 4 



OXALIS. 



A splendid class of plants, with richly colored flowers 

 and dark foliage; suitable for borders, rock-work, hang- 

 ing-baskets, vases, etc. Particularly adapted for the 

 parlor, where they bloom in mid-winter. Half-hardy 

 annuals. 



Rosea. A neat plant, with rose colored flowers; 



blooms abundantly ; 9 in 5 



Tropaeloides. A splendid little plant for edging 

 or borders. It only grows three to four inches 

 high, with neat, beautiful brown leaves, and 

 small, bright yellow flowers 5 



PERILLA. 



The foliage of this plant is exceedingly elegant, of a 

 very dark purple color, and produces a charming con- 

 trast with the silver leaved plants; growing freely in 

 any soil. Half-hardy Annual. 



Nankinensis. 18 in 4 



