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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



DIANTHUS (Pmks.) 

 The China and Japan Pinks are deservedly 

 very popular, as few flowers can cqtial them_in 

 beautv and profusion of bloom. They comprise 

 manv'diatiuct and most beautifully marked 

 varieties, of rich and varied colors. They bloom 

 eontinuallv all summer and fall, until over- 

 taken bv sever frcst: they live over winter and 

 bloom finally asrain the second season. They 

 arealike ornamental in the garden or for bou- 

 quet-. The plants Generally grow ten tofiiteen 

 inches high, and are of the easiest cultivation. 

 So satisfactorv a class of flowers should his 

 ?rown in large variety in every garden. Hardy 



biennial _, , . 



Per pkt. 



Chinesis (Double Chinese Pinhh A splendid 



mixture, one of the finest varieties; 1ft.... o 

 Kj,ddewigii < Japan Pinl:K Flowers verv large; 

 •2 lo 3 inches in diameter, double and single _ 



mixed: 15in .••vv k ^ 



Eastern Queen, magnificent single flowers, Z 

 to 4 inches 

 across most 

 splendidly 

 striped and 



stained 5 



Diadematus fi. pi. 

 {Double Diadem 

 Pinh). H i e r o- 

 glyphically 

 marked like the 

 original C h in- 

 ese pinks, in the 

 middle down to 

 the base of each 



Setal; very 

 ouble. large 

 flowers, magni- 

 ficent ill color 

 and variety — 5 

 Imperialis (Double 

 Imperial Pink). 

 Beautifully 

 ^^.,.^„^^ variegated, and 



DiAMHUb. flowers of the 



most charming and delicate tints and 



shades; best mixed; 1ft i 



Fine Mixed. A mixture of many varieties.. 5 



DAHLIA. 



Everyone knows and admires the Dou'ble 

 Dahlia", but comparatively few are aware that it 

 can be grown so easily 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 varieties; 2 to 4 ft 10 



Single Mi.xed. See 2^ovcUies 10 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy.) 



Very attractive plants for beds, edgings, or 

 masses; profuse flowering and fine cut foliage, 

 in bloom from June till frost; hardy annuals; 1 

 foot. 



Fine Mixed. Flowers Yellow, orange and 

 white; blossoms 2 inches in diameter 5 



New Double. A fine variety, producing a 

 large proportion of handsome double mixed 

 flowers, and produced in the greatest pro- 

 fusion 5 



FUCHSIA (Lady's Ear Drop.) 

 This is one of the best known, beautiful flowers 

 that we possess, and cannot be equaled for its 

 graceful and elegant appearance, and artistic 

 Vx?auty of its flowers. As easily grown from 

 seed as cuttings, and require a shady situation 

 in the garden; the best soil Is a rich, sandy 

 loam, and must not become pot-bound before 

 flowering. Grcen^iouse Shrub. 

 Hybrida. Finest single and double mixed. . . 20 



GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower.) 



One of the most brilliant and dazzling of our 

 earden flowers. Most suitable for bedding, pro- 

 ducing large flowers in great abundance 

 throuKhout the entire summer. Hardy annual. 

 Picta. Fine mixed; IS in 4 



Per pkt. 



Lorenzianna [Double Gaillardia). This is a 

 charming, profuse-flowering double var- 

 iety; continuing in flower until frost; fine 

 for massing; and is a splendid bouquet 



flower; IS in i> 



GLADIOLUS. 

 Magnificent plants with sword-like leaves and 

 long spikes of flowers of every color and shade: 

 propagated by seed is the only way to obtain 

 new varieties. When the leaves turn yellow in 

 autumn take up the bulbs and keep in a dry 

 place from frost. Half-hardy bulbs. 



Gandavensis. Finest mixed 



GERANIUM (Pelargonium 

 Well-known favorites, used extensively for 

 bedding in masses, ribbons, etc. When sown 

 early Geraniums will bloom the first year from 

 seed; 1 to 2 ft. Half-liardy perennials. 



Zonale. Fine varieties mixed 10 



Pelargonium (Lady TTa^hington Geranium.) 

 Grand plants for pot culture; colors are 

 rich and' brilliant. Finest varieties 



mixed 20 



Apple Scented. This delightfully fragrant 

 and f-avorire variety can only be grown 

 from seed to form nice plants. Soak the 

 seed 12 hours and keep them moist until 



they germinate 13 



GLOXINIA. 

 A bulbous-rooted plant, producing in great 

 profusion, during the summer months, its largo- 

 bell-shaped flowers, of the richest and most 

 beautiful varietv of brilliant colors; the bulbs 

 must be kept wa^m and drv during the winter; 

 1 ft. 



Hybrida. Large flowering mixed 20 



GODETIA. 

 Beautiful hardy annuals, of easy cultivation 

 in any good earden soil. Their profuseness of 

 bloom* and delicate tints of color have long ren- 

 dered them universal favorites. Fine for beds, 

 mixed borders and ribbons. 



Fine Mixed, choice mixed ; 1 f t 4 



GYPSOPHILA. 



A pr^^.tty, free-flowering, elegant little plant, 

 best adapted for rustic work baskets, edgings, 

 etc. Valuable for bouquets and vases, and can 

 be used the same as Everlasting Flowers. Hardy 

 Annuals. 



Elegans. Mixed colors ; 1 ft 4 



HELIANTHUS (Sunflower. ) 

 A well-known genus of the most showy plants, 

 remarkable for their stately growth. 'and the 

 brilliancy and size of their flowers; they are em- 

 inentl.. adapted for dispersing in large shrub- 

 bery borders. Hardy annuals. 

 Variegated-Leaved. Dwarf Doublel. The 

 greater part of the leaves are striped with 

 yellow and white in a most pleasing and 

 effective manner. The flowers are golden- 

 yellow and very brilliant 5 



Miniature. This variety is not only bright 

 j and showy, but elegant in shape and of a 

 size convenient forVearingand bouquets. 

 The plants are dwarf and very free- 

 blooming, with small, fine foliage. Flow- 

 ers are single, bright yellow, with a dark 

 center; they last for days when cut. and 



bloom from July u»atil frost 3 



Mamnaoth Russian and Black Giant. See 

 Farm Seeds. 



HELIOTROPE. 



A well-known genus of profuse flowering :ind 

 deliciously fragrant plants: splendid for bedding 

 or ribboning, and for basket or pot culture. 

 Half-hardy perennial. 



Fine Mixed, Choicest varieries mixeil; S in. 10 

 L ANT AN A. 



Very free-flowerins plants with brilliant col- 

 ored flowers constantly changing in hue; fine for 

 either bedding or pot culture. If ret--iined in 

 their pots and plunged where intended to flower 

 thev will bloom more profusely. 



Hybrida. Fine varieties mixed ; 3 ft 10 



