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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



CACALIA (Tassel Flowers). 



Also called Fern's Paint-brush; pretty tassel- 

 like flowers in profusion, borna.on long slender 

 stems. Hardy annual. 



Fine Mixed: 18 in 4 



CALCEOLARIA. 



One of the grandest plants in cultivation, re- 

 markable tor their large, beautifully spotted 

 blossoms, which are very showy. They are per- 

 rennial, are grown in pots in greenhouse and 

 garden; but few flowers are neld in greater es- 

 teem. They prefer a turfy loam, a mixture of 

 peat and sand, or a rich, open garden mold. 

 Hybrida Grandifiora. Extra fine mixed; 2 ft. . 20 

 CALLIOPSIS, or Coreopsis, 



One of the most showy, free-flowering and 

 beautiful gen us of hardy annuals; indispensable 

 in any collection; its graceful and showy flow- 

 ers, embracing nearly every shade of yellow, 

 orange and rich brown, verging to crimson, and 

 borne on slender stems, are particularly well 

 adapted lor bouquets. 



Fine Mixed, all colors; 1 to 2 ft 5 



» CALLA. 



This is the well-known Egyptian Lily; a very 

 handsome plant either as au aquatic or for the 

 drawingroom and conservatory. Its large white 

 flowers are iudispensable in the winter, its fo- 

 liage is broad and good, and it will prosper under 

 very adverse circumstances if water is provided 

 in abundance. Half hardy perennial. 



.ffithiopica, 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; iudispensa- 

 ble for bouquets. 



Fragrant, pure white, pinnated foliage; 1 ft.. 4 



Fine Mixed. 1 ft 4 



SNOW QUEEN. An entirely distinct species of 

 marvelous beauty. Grows very rapidly, quickly 

 coming into bloom and remaining in flower for 

 three months. The very handsome tufted, pure 

 white flowers are produced in such great 

 abundance that each plant resembles a ball of 



snoW'- 5 



CANNA (Indian Shot.) 

 The Oannas aie 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 loueu flowers, uul 

 away some of ihe hard cuticle around the seed, 

 then soak VI hours in hot water, before planting 

 in hotbed or box in the house. Take up t lie 

 roots before frost, and preserve in a warm cellar 

 or room. 



Finest Mixed, of the best varieties; 5 ft 6 



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 

 edge- of large groups, or centers of other colored 

 beds. Half-hardy annual. 



Clementei The foliage is very elegant, cov- 

 ered with snow-white down; with straw 



colored Bowers 5 



CLIANTHUS (Glory Pea.) 

 One of the most magnificent blooming plants 

 in cultivation, with singularly beautiful foliage, 

 with clusters of long, drooping, pea-shaped flow- 

 ers, four inches in length, ot brilliant scarlet, 

 with intense black spots in tho center of each 

 flower. Succeeds best in loam, leaf mould and 

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

 warm situation. Half-luirdy perennial. 

 Dampeiri; 3 ft 10 



CINERARIA. 



A favorite, free-flowering green-house plant of 

 wonderous beauty, with flowers of great richness 

 and diversity 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 ft. 20 

 T 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. 



b inest 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 cir- 

 cumstances; seed sown in autumn will give early 

 spring flowers. Hardy animals. 



Fine Mixed, double and single; 18 in 4 



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 clijnate, as they 

 will stand drouth well. Half-hardy annuals. . 



Finest Mixed, all colors; 2 ft 5 



COLEUS. 



Highly ornamental plants in an endless va- 

 riety of colors and shadings, indispensable for 

 ribbon and carpet beading, or as single speci- 

 mens for pots and vases. Half-hurdy perennial. 



Finest Hybrida Mixed, splendid variety; 1 

 to 2 ft 10 



CONVOLVULUS MINOR. 



Avery popular, hardy trailing annual, flower- 

 ing in different shades of brilliant blue and pur- 

 ple with white center, until late in autumn; in- 

 dispensable 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 

 tine 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 ft 5 



CYCLAMEN. 



Well-known and charming bulbous rooted 



fdants, with beautiful foliage and handsome.de- 

 iciously fragrant flowers, largely used by bou- 

 quet makers. Universal favorites for the green 

 house or parlor and for winter and spring bloom- 

 ing. 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 



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 tho winter, and put 

 forth (lowers profusely from April to June. Al- 

 though saved only from fine double flowers, the 

 seed produces a few siugles and semi-doubles. 

 Half-ihardy perennials. 



Fine Double Mixed; 6 in 10 



Longfellow. This 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, where- 

 by the Mowers are rendered of consider- 

 able value for bouquets 10 



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