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Mignonette. Few ladies would think that a garden was com- 

 plete without Mignonette. For fragrance and beauty there are 

 few riowers that are as universally admired. Pkt., 3c. 



Nasturtium. For easy culture and general satisfaction there 

 is nothing that excels the Nasturtium. Brilliant in color and of 

 great variety. .-^ bed of these fine bloomers adds tone and ele- 

 gance to any flower garden. Good for cutting, bouquets and vase. 

 The fohage is also very beautiful. 



Nasturtium Dwarf (Tropaeolum minor). The flowers are very 

 briUiant and attractive. Plants evenly dwarf and are often used 

 for a border. When about 2 inches high thin so as to give each 

 plant about 1 foot of room. Hardv annual. About 1 foot high. 

 Pkt., 3c.; oz., 15c. 



Nasturtium Tall (Tropaeolum Lobbianum). The Lobbia- 

 num differs from the common, tall, climbing or running Nasturtium 

 in being a little smaller in leaf, more compact in growth, more 

 floriferous and ha\-ing richer, more varied colored flowers. When 

 about 2 inches high thin to 6 inches apart. Give some support 

 to the vines as soon as they begin to run and they will usually 

 grow 6 to 8 feet during the Season. Fine for covering arbors 

 and trellises. Half hardy annual. Pkt., 3c.; oz., 15c. 



Oxalis. Beautiful small plant, suitable for greenhouse, rock- 

 work or out-of-door culture, flowering the first year; half-hardy 

 perennial; nine inches. Pkt., 3c. 



Pansies. Our selection of this well-known flower is, we beHeve, 

 the best that is offered anywhere for size, variety and beauty, 

 and have no equal. To grow pansies and secure the largest and best 

 flowers, the seed should be sown in Januarj' and February in the greenhouse 

 or in boxes in the house. Care should be taken to spray the young plants 

 da</y to keep off vermm. Plant out as soon as favorable to the open ; grow in 

 deep, r;ch soil. Remember, for pansies the soil cannot be too rich, and your 

 trouble /g amply repaid by the beauty of the flowers. Pansies will stand 

 winter as t ar north as New York City: to secure good plants for winter, seed 

 in July an . plant in beds in September and October. Pkt., 3c. 



Petunia . Annuals of great merit. A bed well placed with this plant will 

 more than re pay for the little care necessary. They commence flowering 

 early and continue until frost. Good soil and a sunny location is all that is 

 necessary. --Ml the colors of the rainbow are to be found in our mixture. 

 Pkt., 3c. Large Flowering Mixed. Pkt., 3c.; oz., $1.50. 



Giant Flowering Mixed. Pkt., 3c.; oz., $2.50. 

 Phlox Drummondii. Of brilUant summer-flowering annuals the Phlox 

 Drummondii is unquestionably one of the most popular and satisfactory. 

 Seed sown in the open ground after danger of frost is past will in a few weeks 

 produce a beautiful effect and continue to bloom the entire season. As a 

 cut flower for house or church decoration it is one of the best. Pkt., 3c. 

 Pink (Chinese). Our mixture contains the most popular varieties, 

 producing an abundance of choice flowers of greatest possible variety. 

 Pkt., 3c. 



Poppies. Few flowers have s hown the benefit of intelligent culture as 

 this plant. The great improveme nt made in recent years has brought this 

 flower to be placed as one of the most important in culture. Brilliant and 

 beautiful is our mixture. Pkt., 3c 



Portulaca. A popular hardy annu al creeper that delights in warm sun 

 and sandy soil. Sow early and it w^l bloom from June to frost, literally 

 covering the ground with blooms of gay est colors. Pkt., 3c. 



Primula or Primrose. They are among the most important winter- 

 blooming pot plants. Charming and beautiful, producing a magnificently 

 beautiful large head of flowers of different s hades. The heads are sometimes 

 as much as 10 inches in diameter. Pkt., 3c. 



Pyrethrum or Golden Feather. Is fine ) edging and makes a moss- 

 like tuft. Pkt., 3c. 



Ricinus (Castor Oil Beans). Ornamental p ants of stately growth and 

 picturesque foliage, with brilliant colored fruit,l producing a sub-tropical 

 effect; fine for lawns, massing or center plants or beds. Pkt., 3c. 



Salvia or Scarlet Sage. For brilliant effect there is nothing better than 

 a bed of this bright-red flower, bearing long spikes of flowers in great profusion 

 from July till frost. Seed should be sown early and transplanted to per- 

 manent beds as soon as danger of frost is past. Pkt., 3c. 



Sensitive Plant. A pretty plant whose leaves fold up // touched by a 

 human being. Pkt., 3c. 



Stocks or Gilliflower. The stock is one of the most popular annuals, 

 either for bedding or pot culture. For brilliancy and diversity of color, 

 fragrance, profusion and duration of bloom it is unsurpassed. Pkt., 3c. 



.Sunflower (Dwarf Double Chrysanthemum Flowered). This will 

 make a pleasing flower for any garden. Pkt., 3c. 



Sunflower (Large Russian). Remarkable for the stately growth a 

 size of its flower, making a good effect as background. Pkt., 3c. nd 



Sweet Rocket (Hesperis). Old-fashioned garden plant and one of t 

 most desirable of hardy plants. Bears spikes of showy white, lilac and purp 

 fragrant flowers. Pkt., 3c. 



