EVER-BLOOMING 



Carnation Pinks 



THERE are few other plants more highly esteemed for 

 general cultivation than Carnations. Their certainty 

 of bloom, and the profusion of clove-scented flowers 

 they give during the Summer and Winter make them almost 

 indispensable. Situated as we are, in the centre of the great 

 Carnation belt, we have the advantages of securing the very 

 latest and best varieties, and are able, by virtue of our favorable 

 location, to furnish stronger plants than can be grown else- 

 where at prices far below the average. The varieties offered 

 on this page are the best in cultivation — those that are in de- 

 mand at the present day. The culture of Carnations is very 

 simple. When planted in open ground they should be lifted 

 at the approach of cold weather and taken indoors, where they 

 will bloom continuously throughout the Winter months. 



New Carnations of 1897. 



CAPTAIN KING ( Variegated). — The coloring of this superb 

 new variety is new and unique — pure white, with delicate 

 markings of pink. It is a strong, healthy grower, producing 

 its large, perfect flowers with remarkable freedom on un- 

 usually long, erect stems. Its valuable features are attractive 

 coloring and form, combined with length of stem and free- 

 blooming habit. This will surely become one of the most popular Ciraa- 

 tions (see cut). 25 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for ^i. 



JOSEPH JEFFERSON.— Pure, deep pink, a trifle lighter than Tidal Wave. 

 Plants of strong growth, an early and continuous bloomer; stems long and 

 stiff, with extra-large flowers, frequently measuring 3^ inches across; of 

 fine form and exquisitely scented. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for ^i. 



FLORA HILL. — This great white Carnation has made a sensation wherever 

 shown. It is the largest white variety ever exhibited. Foliage a little heavier 

 than that of Alaska. Stems long and moderately stiff; very free bloommg, 

 perfectly grand flowers throughout the entire season. Of the easiest management 



each; 5 for ^i. 



J^^Set of Three Grand New Carnations for 60 cts., Postpaid 



-^^Standard Carnations«^^ 



NEW CARNATION 

 CAPTAIN KING. 



Price, 10 cts. each, except where noted ; 5 for 50 cts.; 13 for ^1. 



Alaska ( White). — A superb new white variety, pure in color and large in size; very free. 



15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 

 Aurora {Pink). — Certainly a most beautiful variety. Blooms large, on long, stiff stems. 



The color is a clear, pure pink. 

 Goldfinch ( Variegated. ) — Large , finely made flow- 

 ers that come into bloom early ; stems erect and 

 stiff. The color is delicately unique — a 



clear yellow with edge of each petal slightly marked pink, a new and 

 novel color effect, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 

 Golden Gate {Best Yellow).— This is undoubtedly the finest pure yel- 

 low. Vigorous, healthy grower; blooms profusely all through 

 the season ; the color is pure golden yellow, without stripe or 

 variation of any kind. 

 Helen Keller {Variegated). — One of the most beautiful Carna- 

 tions ever introduced. Wonderfully free flowering, strong and 

 healthy grower ; fine for open-ground culture. Color clear white, 

 delicately and evenly marked bright scarlet. 15c. each ; 4 for 50c. 

 Jubilee {Scarlet). — Color intense scarlet of the richest shade ; free- 

 blooming, and rated by experts as one of the grandest new Carna- 

 tions. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 

 Kitty Clover ( Yellow). — A beautiful new yellow variety, an easy 

 and continuous bloomer, with handsome, large, full flowers. 

 Kohinoor ( White). — Large, full flowers, elegantly fringed. Color pure 



white, occasionally suffused with pink blush. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 

 Lizzie McGo wan ( White) .—Color pure paper white ; very large, regularly 

 formed flowers, almost like Roses ; a strong grower, very free flowering. 

 Mrs. Fisher ( White). — A standard variety; flowers are large, finely constructed, 



purest white in color, and produced in wonderful profusion. 

 Portia {Scarlet). — Brilliant scarlet. In richness of color, profusion of bloom, vigor, 



and every essential of a first-class Carnation, this variety stands unequaled. 

 Paritan ( White).— Good, all-around white variety. A strong grower ; free bloomer. 

 Purple King (P^/r//^).— Introduced by us. The first and only pure purple Carna- 

 tion. Absolutely a new departure. The sensational Carnation of last year. 15c. each; 4 for 50c. 

 Silver Spray ( White).— Th.\s is a grand pure white variety with large full flowers. A strong 



grower and free bloomer. 

 Sweet Brier {Pink).—A distinct new variety ; color clear pure pink. Has that elegant, refined 



fragrance found in the old-fashioned Sweet Brier Rose. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 

 Tidal ^Wave {Pink).— Yevy beautiful dwarf or low-growing variety ; charming soft pink color. 

 CARNATION Triumph (/9r/;^/^/ P/;//^).— New. Won highest honors wherever shown. Color a pure bright 



GOLDEN GATE. " pink. Blooms very large ; a magnificent sort. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Wm. Scott {Pink).— New. Color a rich Grace Wilder pink; very sweet scented. Rated as one of the best. 

 SPECIAL OFFER.— Set of 18 Standard Carnations named above, postpaid by IVlail, for $1.75 ; or including 

 the 3 new varieties— 21 in all— for 32.25. 

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