COLE'S FLOWER SEEDS. 



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CALLA. 



This Is the well-known Egyptian lilly ; a very hand> 

 some plant, either as an aquatic or for the drawing- 

 room and conservatory. Its large white flowers are in- 

 dispensable in the winter, its foliage is broad and good, 

 and it will prosper under very adverse circumstances ii 

 water is provided in abundance. Half hardy perennial. 



Per pkt. 



^thiopica, white; 18 in 10 



CANDYTUFT (Iberis.) 



One of the most useful border annuals, very effective 

 In beds, groups, ribbons, etc., also very useful for pot 

 culture during winter ; indispensable for bouquets. 

 Fragrant, pure white, pinnated foliaee : 1 ft.... 4 



Fine Mixed, 1 ft ,. . 4 



Dwarf Hybrid. This elegant new variety is of 

 very dwarf habit and perfect shape, blooms 

 profusely ; and remarkable for the numerous 



and brilliant colors of their flowers 5 



Snow Queen, tiee Novelties. 10 



CANNA (Indian Shot.) 



The Cannas are a stately species of plants, highly 

 ornamental, producing a very rich and oriental effect 

 by their large, broad and massive foliage, terminated 

 by racemes of crimson, orange or scarlet, variously 

 lobed flowers. Take up the roots before frjst, and 

 preserve in a warm cellar or room. 



Finest Mixed, of the best varieties ; 5 f t 5 



CATCHFLY (Silene.) 



Highly ornamental plants, suitable for pots, baskets, 

 beds, ribbons, or rock work. They are among the 

 brightest ornaments of the flower garden, and profuse 

 bloomers of long duration. Hardy annual. 



Fine Mixed, in many colors; 18 in 4 



CENTAUREA (Dusty Miller.) 



An exceedingly interesting genus of plants, noted for 

 their magnificent foliage and beautiful flowers; growing 

 in any good soil; beautiful as pot plants in winter for 

 ; the house. Splendid for edges of large groups, or cen- 

 ters of other colored beds. Half-hardy annuals. 

 Clementei. The foliage is very elegant, covered 

 with snow-white down; with straw colored 



flowers 5 



Gymnocarpa. Elegant silver-grey foliage, droop- 

 ing habit, very graceful ; 3 ft 5 



CINERARIA. 



A favorite, free-flowering greenhouse plant of won- 

 derous beauty, with flowers of great richness and di- 

 versity of color; blooming during the winter and spring 

 months, and can be planted out in summer. They 

 thrive best in a mixture of loam and peat. 



Hybrida. Large flowered, finest mixed ; 2 f t 20 



CHRYSANTHEMUM. 



A handsome plant, with striking and brilliant flowers 

 in endless variety; blooming till late in autumn, when 

 it is in its full glory; producing double and single flowers 

 of various shades; very attractive for bouquets and 

 vases. Sometimes called "Painted Daisies." Hardy 

 annuals. 



Finest Mixed, in endless colors ; 18 in 5 



CLARKIA. 



A beautiful tribe of favorite plants, with pretty, 

 cheerful-looking flowers, growing freely and blooming 

 profusely under almost any circumstances; seed sown 

 in autumn will give early spring flowers. Hardy 

 annuals. 



Fine Mixed, double and single ; 18 m 4 



CLIANTHUS. (Glory Pea.) 



One of the most magnificent blooming plants in cul- 

 tivation, with singularly beautiful foliage, with clusters 

 of lonfe, drooping, pea-shaped flowers, four inches in 

 length, of brilliant scarlet, with intense black spots in 

 the center of each flower. Succeeds best in loam, leaf 

 mould and sand mixed, against a south wall, and a dry, 

 warm situation. Half-hardy perennial. 



Dampieri; 3 ft 10 



COCKSCOMB. 



A class of very magnificent, attractive and showy 

 annuals, producing massive heads of rich shades and 

 colors of great effect in the garden or in pots. Well 

 adapted to our climate, as they will stand drouth well. 



Half-hardy amnials. 



Per pkt. 



Finest Mixed, all colors: 2ft 5 



COLEUS. 



Highly ornamental plants in an endless variety of 

 colors and shadings, indispensable for rz.bbon and 

 carpet bedding, or as single specimens for pots and 

 vases. Half-hardy perennial. 



Finest Hybrids Mixed, splendid variety; 1 

 to 2 ft 15 



CONVOLVULUS MINOR. 



A very popular, hardy trailing annual, flowering in 

 different shades of briUiant blue and purple with white 

 center^ until late in autumn ; indispensable in any 

 collection; succeeding in any soil. Hardy annual. 



Tricolor Minor, many varieties mixed ; 12 in.. 4 



CUPHEA. 



A well-known free-flowering bedding plant, profuse 

 bloomers during the summer, and also fine as a pot 

 plant for winter blooming in the house. Half-hardy 

 annual. 



Platycentra. ( Cigar or Fire Cracker Plant.) 

 Flower tube shaped, scarlet enriched with black 

 and white ; 1 f t 6 



CYCLAMEN. 



Well-known and charming bulbous rooted plants, 

 with beautiful foliage and handsome, deliciously 

 fragrant flowers, largely used by bouquet makers. 

 Universal favorites for the greenhouse or parlor and 

 for winter and spring blooming. If sown early in 

 spring they make flowering bulbs in one season; they 

 require sandy loam. Half-hardy bulb. 



Persicum, finest mixed; 6 in ." 15 



DAHLIA. 



Everyone knows and admires the Double Dahlia, but 

 comparatively few are aware that it can be grown so 

 BasUy from seed and flowers so beautifully the first 

 season, that the purchase of bulbs is a needless expense. 

 The single varieties have become very popular within 

 the last few years. Take up the roots as soon as frost 

 occurs in the fall, and preserve in a dry, warm cellar. 

 Half-hardy bulbs. 



Double Mixed. Finest varietiee ; 2 to 4 ft 10 



Single Mixed. See Novelties 10 



DAISY (Bellis Perennis.) 



Daisies are easily raised from spring-sown seed, and 

 come into flower in a very short time. Among the 

 most charming spring flowers, they are indispensable 

 for cool, shady places. With protection they will stand 

 the winter, and put forth flowers profusely from April 

 to June. Although saved only from fine double flowers, 

 the seed produces a few singles and semi-doubles. Half- 

 hardy perennials. 



Fine Double Mixed: 6 in 10 



Longteliow. TMs variety comes true from seed. 

 The flowers are of large size, of a beautiful 

 dark rose color, and are borne profusely on 

 long and stiff stalks, whereby the 'flowers are 

 rendered of considable value for bouquets. ... 10 



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SNOWBALL. See Novelties 



West Brownsville, Pa., March 18, 1889. 

 Your seeds are the best I have planted, and gave the 

 best satisfaction. 



J. W. HARRISON. 

 PiOKBELL, Neb., Feb. 15, 1889. 



I think your seeds the best I ever tried, and so 

 induced my neighbors to club together. 



MRS. SAMUEL HORNING. 



