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SWBBT PBAS — Continued 



LAVENDER AND LIGHT BLUE— Continued 



LADY GRISEL HAMILTON. A large flower similar in color to 

 Countess of Radnor, but nearer blue. A strong grower, pro- 

 ducing an abundance of very fine flowers. Superior to Celes- 

 tial. Pkt. 5; Oz. 10c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



LOTTIE ECKFORD. Standard a peculiar and delicate shade 

 of magenta blue; wings very large, long, and shaded, 

 lavender deepening to violet at edge. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 ^Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



MAID OF HONOR. Medium sized flower, nearly white, 

 having a distinct edging of blue which gives it a peculiar 

 and very attractive appearance. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 ^ Lb. 80c; Lb. 60c. 



BLUE AND PURPLE 



BLACK KNIGHT. The darkest variety. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



h. Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 COUNTESS OF CADOGAN. A variety having very long 



stems, each bearing three or four flowers. These are of a 



beautiful blue shade, a little darker than Navy Blue. 



Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c: ^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES. Standard large, broad, bright 



purple blue; wings expanded, lighter and brighter blue 



than standard. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 INDIGO KING. Standard very rich purple maroon; wings bluer 



than the standard. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



NAVY BLUE. A true blue, quite distinct. Pkt.Sc; Oz.lOc: 

 ^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



STRIPED OR VARIEGATED 



AMERICA. White, nearly covered with splashes, stripes and 

 dots of exceedingly bright carmine. The most brilliant of 

 the red striped sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc; % Lb.20c; Lb. 60c. 



AURORA. Very large and of fine form. The standard and 



^ wings are striped and flaked with delicate orange-salmon 

 pink over white. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 55c. 



GRAY FRIAR. Very large, finely shaped flowers of delicate 

 heliotrope color, pecuharly tinged, marbled and dotted with 

 darker shade. Quite distinct. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



JU ANITA . Large and splendidly formed ; white, with stripes 

 and dashes of delicate lavender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 %Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



MRS. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN. Very large and perfect 

 shaped flowers; white, striped with bright rose carmine. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



PRINCESS OF WALES. Standard broad, flat, striped purple 

 on nearly white ground; wings very large and lighter colored 

 than standard. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



SENATOR. Standard broad, very large, delicate lavender 

 nearly covered with stripes and splashes of purple maroon; 

 wings medium sized, round, striped with a bluer shade than 

 the standard. Pkt; 5c; Oz. 10c; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



MIXTURES OF SWBBT PEAS 



C\gY\f\\£^£:^ lyi i 'V o fi One of the most satisfactory ways of growing sweet peas is in a mixed row. Many new 

 ^-'^ ■^-'■^-'^^ ' ■i.'VCrVJ combinations are obtained by cross fertilization and if good varieties are planted the 

 result is sure to be satisfactory. Our choice mixture lias no superior. It is not composed of refuse stocks but contains 

 the finest known American kinds. Our long experience and ample facilities enable us to produce a mixture that will 

 not only give an abundance of the finest flowers and the most brilliant effect in the garden but will also include those kinds 

 which are usually sold in separate colors only because of their high prices. We invite comparison of flowers grown 

 from our seeds with those from any other mixture, no matter how high sounding the name or how extravagant the 

 price and feel sure that discriminating florists and amateur gardeners will conclude that our sweet peas as well as 

 our other flowers and vegetables are unsurpassed. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



f='^>ly--P>-w«-^^'^ H '%./ 1> r« I rl ^ IVf I '^r ^i^ r4 This is made up of the best of Eckf ord's large flowering 

 ■-'^■^■^-^i *-■ ^ IiyUI IU99 l^Ili^trVI sorts carefully proportioned. As only Eckford's varie- 

 ties are used in this mixture some of our very best sorts are necessarily excluded, but it will give large, finely formed 

 flowers in a great variety of beautiful colors. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; H Lb. 16c; Lb. 46c. 



GupiD SWBCT Peas 



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'HEN the Cupid Sweet Pea was introduced, it seemed to most people that its distinct habits had so delighted its propaga- 

 tors that they had exaggerated its value, but continued trial demonstrates that in those localities where the conditions 

 of soil and climate are favorable for its best development it is even more valuable than was claimed. For growing in pots, 

 for edgings and bedding, the dwarf sweet peas are a valuable addition to our flowering plants. 



CULTURE— Cupid Sweet Peas require a well drained, rich sofl, and care should be taken that the seed is not covered 

 to exceed one inch in depth, and that the surface soil does not become caked or hard. Sow in a sunny situation somewhat 

 later than other Sweet Peas, and give each plant plenty of room. The white seeded varieties are especially liable to rot if 

 exposed to extreme moisture. They should be planted preferably in moist, sandy soil. If this soil is not available a little 

 damp sand should be placed in the bottom of a trench and the seeds embedded in it and then covered to a depth not exceed- 

 ing one inch. Place a board over the row, supported two or three inches above the soil so as to afford protection from rain 

 and sun. Be careful to remove the board as soon as the young plants begin to appear. 

 ALICE ECKFORD CUPID. This is a distinct Cupid or dwarf variety. The flowers have a 



Eeculiarly delicate beauty. They are creamy white blended with shades of pmk and are 

 orne on stiff stems well above the foliage. Pkt. 6c; Oz.lOc; ^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 76c. 

 BEAUTY CUPID. An exceedingly large and perfectly formed 

 flower of a beautiful rose color shaded \\ath carmine. A very free 

 bloomer. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c ; ^ Lb. 25c ; Lb. 76c. 



Pink Cupid or Dwarf Blanche ferry 



This sort originated as a direct sport from the unrivaled Blanche 

 Ferry and has inherited all the good qualities which make that 

 sort so deservedly popular. First, the seeds are dark and of 

 much stronger vitality than those of the White Cupid so that 

 everyone can succeed with it; second, the plants are exception- 

 ally vigorous and come quickly into bloom and cover themselves 

 with flowers till late in the season ; third, the flowers are borne 

 on longer stems than those of White Cupid and are more grace- 

 ful than many of the taller sorts; and last, but by no means 

 least, the flowers are of the same color, as bright and attrac- 

 tively beautiful as those of Blanche Ferry and somewhat larger, 

 Pkt. 6c: Oz. 10c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



PRIMROSE CUPID. Very similar in size and form of plant and 



flower to the original White Cupid. The flowers are primrose 



yellow and hold form and color well. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 



WJa. 26c; Lb. 75c. 

 WHITE CUPID. The flowers of this variety are large, clear 



white and of fine form. Pkt. 6c. Oz. 10c; \ Lb. 26c; 



Lb. 76c. 

 BOREATTON CUPID. A dark and rich colored maroon. 



Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; H Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 FIREFLY CUPID. Very bright, and intense crimson scarlet. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; H Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 CUPID MIXED. This mixture is composed of choice shades of 



white, yellow and reds, from light rose to deep scarlet and ma- 

 roon. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; % Lb. 26c; Lb. 75c. 



