

fusion ihroughoui a long season ; ihe range of colors 

 are double, of splendid substance, and the calyx does 

 grown from cuttings. Fifth. From the packet of seed 

 fine strong plants. The surpassing mixture of seed 

 direct from original sources ; we make the price very 

 for at least one packet. Per pkt., lo cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 



The most hrilUant Floral Novelty of 

 recent times. 



ABNATICN MARGUERITE, or, as some 

 call it. Carnation Margaret, came prominently 

 before the flower public last season for the first 

 time, and made a marked impression both in this 

 country and Europe. This truly royal Novelty origi- 

 nated in sunny Italy, and was so remarkably attractive 

 that it was named after the lovely Queen Marguerite 

 of Italy, who is greatly beloved by the people. The 

 principal points of value combined in this new Floral 

 Wonder may be summed up as follows : Fhsi. It grows 

 as readily from seed as a China Pink, and is in full 

 bloom twelve to sixteen weeks after sowing the seed. 

 Second. The plants grow subject to the most ordinary 

 conditions and cultivation, and succeed alike in flower 

 beds or pots. Third. The habit of the plant is so vig- 

 orous that no supports are required. Fourth. The 

 flowers are produced continuously and in great pro- 

 is marvelous and includes yellow ; full 90 per cent, of the flowers 

 not burst, as is often the case with the best varieties of Carnations 

 we send out can be raised a fine collection of the choicest varieties, 

 of Marguerite Carnation we offer is fresh, and was received by us 

 low, and hope every one who receives Our New Guide will send 

 cts.; 6 pkts. for 50 cts.; 14 pkts. for gi. 



New Aster, Queen of Spring. 



This distinct and valuable New Aster is nciw offered for the first 

 time. Of all Asters it is the earliest, and is so named, because if the 

 seed is started early it. will flower in full perfection before the calendar 

 months of Spring have ended. In any case, started with other 

 Asters, it will flower from two to three weeks earlier. The plants are 

 vigorous and healthy, of low, dwarf growth, and produce their queenly 

 pure white double flowers profusely on long stems, making them unsur- 

 passed for cutting. All who like Asters will be more than pleased 

 with this grand acquisition. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Double Centaurea. 



Several years ago the old-fashioned Com Flower or Centaurea 

 sported into the semi-double and double forms. When first intro- 

 duced, only a small percentage came true — that is, of the new form — 

 but now it has been so perfected that fully eighty per cent, of the 

 selection we offer produces grand double flowers, larger in size than 

 the old form, and much more beautiful. The range of color is very 

 fine, white, pink, blue, light and dark red, also several new shades. 

 We look for this old-time favorite to return to high popularity. 

 Mixed seed, per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Two New Marigolds. 



Now offered for the first time, two distinct and handsome New 

 Marigolds. One is called Brown Marble, and the other Orange 

 Marble. They are well named, and are exactly alike in every respect 

 but color. In long rows, not a single plant will be found of uneven 

 habit, but all perfectly dwarf and circular. Unsurpassed for bedding, 

 edgings, borders and pot culture. 



New Marigold Brown Marble. 



Grows about 12 inches high, compact, circular, with very dark green 

 foliage, about which the exceedingly handsome medium-sized flowers 

 are borne in great profusion ; each flower is perfectly double, of rich- 

 est golden yellow ground color, marbled with deep velvety brown, a 

 beautiful effect. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New riarigold Orange Harble. 



Exactly like New Marigold Brown Marble described above except 

 in color, which we think most distinct ever seen in Marigolds ; two 

 shades of yellow, orange and golden. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 

 25 cts. 



Poppy, The Bride. 



"Of late years the various types of Poppy have become very pop- 

 ular, leading to the introductionof new varieties of exceptional beauty. 

 The present novelty is a pure white single selection from Papaver 

 Somniferum ; the flowers are of extra-large size and the petals nearly 

 entire at the margin. The spotless white single flowers waving in the 

 breeze present a magnificent appearance in beds or groups." The 

 introducers also say : " It will be a great acquisition for cutting pur- 

 poses, the flowers requiring to be cut as soon as barely expanded and 

 put in water for a few hours before being taken to market ; they will 

 then stand a considerable time," which fact alone makes this new 

 Poppy very valuable. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; 7 pkts., 50c. 



Shirley Poppies. 



SHIRLEY POPPIES are of good substance, double and single, as 

 is shown in our illustration. The individual flowers are of the largest 

 size, frequently measuring over four inches in diameter. The colors 

 range from pure white, through the most delicate shades of rosy pink 

 and carmine, to deepest crimson ; some of the most intensely colored 

 flowers being margined with white, or beautifully flaked and marbled. 

 The plants are of vigorous, i;ealthy habit of growth, and bloom with 

 profusion from July to October. They can be readily raised from 

 seed sown in the open ground. Price, per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 

 25 cts. 



Mexican Fire Plant. 



(Euphorbia heterophylla or Annual Poinsettia.) 



Also known as " Fire on the Mountain." This remarkable novelty 

 makes a sensation wherever planted. At the Boston Flower Show it 

 was displayed with other annuals, and attracted great attention, ex- 

 perts, amateurs and the flower-loving public generally agreeing that it 

 is one of the most distinct and striking annuals sent out for a long 

 time. It was hard to believe that plants with such intense and richly 

 colored foliage could be grown in the open ground as easily as Bal- 

 sams. The plants grow about 3 feet high, well balanced and 

 bush-like ; the smooth glossy fiddle-shaped leaves form in whorls or 

 bracts at the end of each branch; at first light green — about Mid- 

 summer the color begins to show, and soon the entire plant is a blaze 

 of orange, scarlet .-ind W'id carmine and green. Water in very dry 

 weather. Per pkt., lo cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. 



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