STANDARD FLOWER SEEDS. 



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Phlox Drummondi. 



For a splendid mass of color and constant display, Phlox is un- 

 rivaled; the profusion of bloom is remarkable, and a ribbon bed of it 

 is a dazzling sight; it grows with little trouble, but likes rather rich 

 ground. Seed can be sown where plants are to grow, or transplanted; 

 have plants about 10 inches apart. As it comes true from seed a 

 showy and attractive bed can be had at slight expense , in fact, we 

 know of nothing where one can get as much display and beauty for as 

 little trouble and money. We wish to call particular atten- 

 tion to our Grandiflora varieties of Phlox; also our 

 Superb Mixture of the same, which is made up of 28 

 different colors. The illustration on this page will give 

 sonic idea of the remarkable colors and markings 

 of this grand strain. Only 10 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 

 25 cts. 



PHLOX GRANDIFLORA MIXED. 



Per Pkt. 



Star of Quidlinburg. — This remarkable novelty was imported 

 from Germany, and is now fully established in this country. Its 

 habit of growth and flowering qualities are the same as the 

 Phlox Drummondi. The flowers of this distinct variety are 

 totally unlike any others; they are perfectly star shaped, five 

 pointed, and frequently measure i J^ inches from tip to tip . . $o io 



Black Warrior. — Magnificent dark-red flowers; very distinct and 

 handsome 5 



Per Pkt. 

 Blue.— A true color; can be used effectively in ribbon lines . . $o 05 

 Leopoldii. — A bright rose color, white eye; an old well-known 



sort 5 



Prince Bismarck. — Very novel, deep brownish purple; three 



ringed 10 



Splendid Mixed. — All the above beautiful kinds included ; very 

 fine for beds and borders. Per y 2 oz., 35 cts.; per oz., 60 cts. . 5 

 The set of b Phlox named above for 25 cts. 



Phlox Drummondi — Grandiflora Varieties. 



The flowers of this section are much larger than the other sorts. We 

 recommend the following varieties as among the most beautiful and 

 reliable; 



Phlox Grandiflora Carnea. — Delicate flesh-pink, chamois-rose 



centre ; very beautiful 10 



Alba. — Pure white, large flowers 10 



Coccinea. — Deep crimson; very showy 10 



Eclipse. — At first the flowers are of a bright rosy purple, after- 

 wards deepening to rich imperial deep purple or violet 10 



New Large Yellow. — A superb variety; large heads of rich 



straw-yellow flowers 15 



Quad ri co lor Rosea. — Each flower has a distinct eye in the centre ; 

 from the outer edge of this eye the markings are of striped har- 

 lequin, being ringed in all shades of rosy pink, and frequently 



showing pure white qviarter rings 10 



Stellaia Splendens. — The color is the richest shade of crimson 

 imaginable, each floret distinctly marked with a white cross; it 



is covered with bloom for months ig 



Starred and Fringed. — Of rare beauty, a great novelty .... 15 

 Half Dwarf Varieties Mixed. — A desirable mixture for plants of 

 medium height; can be used for borders with good effect; % ft. X5 

 The set ofg Grandiflora varieties named above for jo cts. 



Phlox Grandiflora Mixed. 



Since our introduction of this supeib strain some years since, it 

 has given the utmost universal satisfaction. We have exer- 

 cised the greatest care in making this mixture, and have added 

 from time to time new varieties of marked improvement, until 

 now we have every reason to believe Grandiflora Mixed Phlox 

 to be the grandest strain ever introdtcced. The habit of 

 growth is very neat and compact; the flowers are of uniform 

 size (about one inch in diameter) and are produced in the great- 

 est profusion ; the colors embraced in this mixture show a won- 

 derful diversity, comprising twenty-eight distinct shades and 

 markings. Every order shouM include some of this superb 



strain. Per l / z oz., 50 cts.; peroz.,gi 10 



SPECIAL OFFER.— We will send one packet each of the 16 va- 

 rieties described above, including " Grandiflora Mixed " for $1. 



Petunias. 





Per Pkt. 

 Petunia Hybrid a Superfine, Mixed (see cut). — This is a special 



saving of Hybrid Petunias, and cannot be surpassed ; a bed of 



it in bloom is a magnificent sight. The flowers are of large size 



and wonderful beauty, embracing a superb collection of all 



colors known to Petunias, including blotched and striped. It is 



the very best selection of Petunias for bedding or massing. Per 



x /z 02., 50 cts 10 



, New Dwarf Inimitable Nana Compacta. — Compact plants, 5 to 



8 inches high, and about as much in diameter, thickly covered 



with beautifully striped and colored flowers, very effective for 



massing in beds, good for pot culture. Per ^3 oz., 75 cts. . . . 10 

 Red Star. — This fine variety is the most regularly striped 



Petunia in cultivation. It is very desirable for bedding, the 



plants being of compact, bushy habit, blooming profusely. 



Each flower has a distinct white star on rich purplish red 



ground to 



Large-flowering, double, very carefully fecundated; will pro- 

 duce a fair proportion of double flowers , , . „ 25 



Blue Clematis=Flowered Petunia. 



This grand novelty will come true from seed. It is probably the 

 most distinct in color of all Petunias : the flowers are of the 

 largest size, deeply cupped, beautifully shaped, and of that 

 magnificent dark blue color for which the English Clematis Jack- 

 manii is noted; a superb novelty. 3 pkts. for 50 cts 25 



Our New Fancy 

 Flowering Petunias. 



This is the most costly and scarce seed we have, and, until used, the 

 stock is kept in our fireproof safe ; as, in case of accident, it could not 

 be replaced at any price. Every year the crop is graded to a certain 

 high type, which is few seeded, and the minute seeds carefully gath- 

 ered by hand. The cost of production is so great that the crop is 

 actually worth more than the same weight of gold. It is unquestion- 

 ably the finest and most thorough selection of Petunias in existence. In nature the flowers are fully twice as large as they appear in our illus- 

 tration above, which shows one of the most distinct types. The colors range from pure white, through delicate shades of rose, to deep pink : 

 some flowers being marked and stained in the most beautiful manner, while the purple and dark colors are particularly rich and striking. Our 

 mixture of seeds is made with care, so that a fine collection of distinct varieties can be raised from a single packet ; also a good percentage of 

 the most perfect double and fringed varieties is included, making altogether a selection that cannot fail to satisfy and delight all lovers of flow- 

 ers, In order to fully introduce this magnificent class of Petunias, we make the price very low. 



Per pkt., 20 cts.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts.; 7 pkts. for gi. 



SPECIMEN FANCY FLOWERING PLTUNIA. 



