STANDARD FLOWER SEEDS. 



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Mignonette. 



It is unnecessary for us to praise this popular flower; everybody is 

 familiar with its well-known sweetness and graceful sprays of bloom. 

 By sowing the seeds at different times a succession of flowers can be 

 had. We would strongly recommend our mixture for general 

 sowing: it is unequaled. 



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Per Pkt. 



Erfurt Mignonette, New (see cut). — This new variety, which 

 is of late introduction, is undoubtedly one of the very finest 

 yet sent out ; it is the most thoroughly double of all Mignon- 

 ettes ; the heads are uniformly large and of great substance, and 

 we strongly recommend it. 2 pkts. for 25 cts $0 15 



Pure Machet. — We now offer the seed of this popular variety 

 absolutely pure — heretofore it has been badly mixed. After 

 careful tests, we consider this by far the best variety for pot 

 culture. Be sure you get your Machet from us. Per y z oz., 

 50 cts 10 



New Quaker City. — Much esteemed by many; unusually sweet; 

 color gold red; foliage very dark ; it is well adapted for florists' 

 use. Per *<£ oz., 75 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts 10 



New Dwarf Erect. — The best dwarf variety, about 8 inches ; the 

 plants stand up erectly and look well as a border ; spikes well 

 rounded and very sweet. % oz., 40 cts.; 3 pkts. , 25 cts. ... 10 



Ciant White Spiral. — Many of our customers have good success 

 with this Mignonette species. Grows 2 or 3 feet high, perfectly 

 erect, spikes 15 inches long. Color pure snow white, much 

 unlike anything else in cultivation, attracts attention of every- 

 body. Seed can be sown in open ground in April or May, where 

 it will germinate very quickly and grow rapidly, and commence 

 blooming early in June 10 



Sweet Mignonette Reseda Odorata. — The good, old-fashioned, 

 Sweet Mignonette; it "3 the flower for the millions; we offer the 

 best strain. Peroz., ..5 cts 5 



New Giant Pyramida'. — The plants of pyramidal shape obtain a 

 large size. Large, reddish-tinged flowers. Per oz., 35 cts.; *^. 

 oz., 20 cts 5 



Parsons White. — A very desirable white Mignonette. Very 

 sweet, one of the best whites 5 



Golden Queen.— This new variety has given great satisfaction ; 

 it blooms so abundantly, a bed of it appears a mass of golden 

 yellow. Peroz., 50 cts 5 



New Hybrid Spiral.— Entirely distinct ; a strong grower ; blooms 

 profusely ; spikes of flowers 8 to 11 inches long; exquisite fra- 

 grance. Peroz., 75 cts 10 



The Set of 10 Mignonettes for 50 cts. 



Fine Mixed Seed for General Sowing.— Mignonette can be 

 sown at any time. For a succession of bloom, we recommend 

 our Standard Mixture, Warranted Fresh Seed. Our illus- 

 tration of a bed of mixed Mignonette shows the use and value 

 of this fine mixture. Peroz., 25 cts 5 



Nasturtium. 



The improved or dwarf Tom Thumb varieties offered below are un- 

 rivaled in gorgeous color and graceful effect; they can be planted in 

 the poorest soil, and will bloom profusely until after frost. A bed of 

 Tom Thumb varieties is a splendid sight; for the finest effect, we 

 recommend sowing each separate circle or row with a different color 

 or variety. We have, however, seen beautiful beds and borders 

 planted entirely with mixed seed. We offer the seed in quantity very 

 cheap. For tall-growing sorts, see Tiopaiolum, described on page 97. 

 They grow 6 to 10 feet, and make very ornamental vines. 



Per Pkt. 

 Nasturtium New Brilliant Yellow. — We consider this new va- 

 riety far superior to the well-known Golden King. The plants 

 are very neat and compact, with bright green foliage forming 

 an exquisite setting for the flowers, which are ot the most bril- 

 liant yellow color imaginable Jo 10 



New Brilliant Red. — This magnificent new variety, like "Bril- 

 liant Yellow" offered above, is the best and highest type of its 

 color; one cannot imagine a truer contrast than that offered by 

 these new red and yellow Nasturtiums. The foliage of the 



" /Vevu Brilliant Red" is very dark green 10 



New Brown Red. — A very distinct and handsome variety. The 

 flowers of velvety deep brown red color make it a valuable 



addition to a brilliant and popular race 10 



New Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, Mixed. — We have prepared a 

 mixture of seed which includes the new varieties described and 

 some other kinds of recent introduction. Per oz., 40 cts. . . . 10 

 Cloth ot Gold. — A valuable new variety ; very scarce; the foliage 

 is of bright golden yellow, which, with the intense scarlet flowers 

 borne in great profusion, makes an unusually attractive display. 15 

 Cceruleum Roseum. — Beautiful peach color. Per oz., 25 cts. . 5 

 Crystal Palace Gem.— Sulphur spotted maroon. Per oz., 25 cts. 5 

 Empress of India. — Its profusion of bloom and dazzling richness 

 of coloris remarkable. The plants are of dwarf, bushy habit, 

 the leaves being a very dark purple, making a fitting background 



for the brilliant crimson flowers. Peroz., 30 cts 10 



Golden King. — One of the best yellows. Per oz., 25 cts 5 



King of Tom Thumb. — Intense scarlet flowers; magnificent for 



bedding and vases. Peroz., 25 cts 5 



King Theodore. —Deep, rich crimson flowers. Per oz., 25 cts. . 5 

 Lady Bird. — A strikingly beautiful variety; the ground color of 

 the flowers is rich golden yellow ; starting from the base, each 

 petal is barred with a vein of bright ruby crimson. Oz., 35 cts. 10 



Pearl. — The best white sort. Per oz.. 30 cts. . . . 5 



Rose. — A most delicate color ; a very beautiful variety. Oz., 30c. 5 

 Ruby King. — Flowers a rich ruby color, foliage dark. Oz., 25c. 5 

 Spotted King. — Flowers a rich orange color, spotted maroon. 



Per oz., 25 cts. 5 



Tom Thumb Beauty. — Orange and scarlet. Per oz., 25 ct3. . . 5 



NASTURTIUM, MIXED COLORS. 



Tom Thumb Varieties Mixed (See cut). — We consider this one 

 of the best mixtures for color and variety. Price, postpaid, per 



lb., £2; per oz., 15 cts 5 



Tlie complete Set 0/ Dwarf Nasturtiums described above, 17 



in all, /or jo cts. 



Nicotiana Affinis. 



A new ornamental variety of the Tobacco family, very distinct. 

 It produces splendid, pure white Bouvardia-hke flowers, on long 

 terminal tubes. If the plants are taken up in the Fall, cut bacK 

 and potted, they will bloom freely all Winter in the house ; 2 ft. 10 



