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:\IAKIGOLD, THE ELDOKAUO. 



Marigold. 



Marigolds are divided into three classes — African or tall-growing 

 varieties ; French varieties, v/hich grow about i foot ; aiid Calendula 

 or Pot Marigolds, f»r which please see page 83. Per pkt. 



Marigold (The Eldorado) (see cut).— This magnificent African 

 variety of Marigold is one of the niL^st gorgeous flowers in culti- 

 vation ; 75 to 100 brilliant flowers, in bloom at one time, is not 

 an unusual sight; the perfectly double flowers are of enormous 

 size, and as perfectly shaped as a show Dahlia. The colors 

 range from light primrose to deep glowing orange . ... $0 10 



Nugget of Gold. — Very double rich flowers; considered by many 



to be the finest African variety yet sent out 15 



African Varieties. — Finest mixed colors 5 



French Dwarf Double Pulchra. — Plants of perfect circularform, 

 about 12 inches high, fine foliage, and great profusion of bright 

 flowers; color, rich golden yellow, petals distinctly blotched 



reddish brown; unexcelled fur bedding 10 



New French Gold Striped — Rich maroon, striped golden. . . 5 



French Double Varieties. — Finest mixed 5 



Set 0/ b Marigolds for 40 cis. 



NASTUKliriM, LAUV UIKD. 



Nasturtium. 



The improved or dwarf Tom Thumb varieties offered below are un- 

 rivaled in gorgeous color and graceful eftect ; they can be planted in 

 the poorest soil, and will bloom profusely until after frost. A bed of 

 Tom Thumb varieties is a splendid sight; for the finest effect, we 

 recommend sowing each separate circle or row with a different color 

 or variety. We have, however, seen beautiful beds and borders plant- 

 ed entirely with mixed seed. We offer the seed in quantity very 

 cheap. For tall-growing sorts, see Tropseolum, described on page 91. 

 They grow 6 to 10 feet, and make very ornamental vines. 

 Nasturtium New Brilliant Yellow.— We consider this new va- 

 riety far superior to the well-known Golden King. The plants 

 are very neat and compact, with bright green foliage, forming an 

 exquisite setting for the flowers, which are of the most brilliant 



yellow color imaginable. ... ..... 10 



New Brilliant Red. — This magnificent new variety, like ** Bril- 

 liant Yellow" offered above, is the best and highest type of its 

 color ; one cannot imagine a truer contrast than that offered by 

 these new red and yellow Nasturtiums. The foliage of the 

 ** Nexv Brilliant Red" is very dark green 10 



NASTURTIUM, MIXED COLORS. 



Nasturtium (Continued), perpkt. 



New Brown Red. — A very di^^tinct and handsome variety. The 

 flowers* of velvety deep brown red color make it a valuable 



additiijn to a brilliant and pupular race $010 



New Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, Mixed. — We have prepared a 

 mixture of seed which includes the new varieties described, and 

 some other kinds of recent introduction. Peroz., 4octs . . 10 

 Chameleon. — The flowers are in" color crimson, bronze and gold, 

 bordered and flamed, changing in hue almost daily, hence named 

 'Chameleon.* In habit comp:ict and graceful, a profuse bloomer 



and an excellent pot plant." Per oz., 35 cts. 10 



Cloth of Gold. — A valuable new variety ; very scarce ; the foliage 

 is of bright golden yellow, which, with the intense scarlet flowers 

 borne in great profusion, makes an unusually attractive display 15 

 Coeruleum Roseum. — Beautilul peach color. Per 02., 25 cts , 5 

 Crystal Palace Gem. — Sulphurspotted maroon. Per oz., 25 cts. 5 

 Empress of India. — This New l3warf T^m Thumb Nasturtium 

 was awarded a first-class certificate bv the Royal Horticultural 

 Society of London. Its profusion of bloom and dazzUng richness 

 of color is remarkable. The plants are of dwarf, bushy habit, 

 the leaves being a very dark purple, making a fitting background 



for the brilliant crimson flowers. Per oz., 30 cts 10 



Golden King. — One of the best yellows. Per oz., 25 cts ... . 5 



King of Tom Thumb. — Intense .scarlet flowers; magnificent for 

 bedding and vases. Per oz., 25 cts . . ... .... 5 



King Theodore. — Deep, rich crimson flowers. Per 02., 25 cts . 5 

 Lady Bird (see cut). — A strikingly beautiful variety; the ground 

 culorof the flowers is rich golden yellow ; starting from the base, 

 each petal is barred with a vein of bright ruby crimson. Oz., 35c. 10 



Pearl. — The best white sort. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



Rose. — A most delicate color; a very beautiful variety. Oz., 30c. 5 

 Ruby King. — Flowers a rich ruby color, foliage dark. Oz., 25c . 5 

 Spotted King. — Flowers a rich orange color, spotted maroon. Per 



oz , 25 cts .... 5 



Tom Thumb Beauty. — Orange and scarlet. Per oz., 25 cts. . . 5 

 Tom Thumb Varieties Mixed (see cut). — We consider this one 

 of the best mixtures for color and variety. Price, postpaid, per 



lb., ^2 ; per oz., 15 cis .... 5 



The complete set of p-i>arf Kasiiirtiums described above ^ 18 

 in all f for to cis. 



Nicotiana Affinis. 



Anew ornamental variety of the Tobacco family, very distinct. 

 It produces splendid, pure white Bouvardia-like flowers, on long 

 terminal tubes. When its large flowers are fully expanded in the 

 evening and early morning it has a most striking effect, and is so 

 fragrant that a small bed will perfume the whole surrounding 

 atmosphere. If the plants are taken up in the Fall, cut back 

 and potted, they will bloom freely all Winter in the house ; 2 ft. 10 



Summer Flowering Oxalis. 



The annual varieties offered below are fully equal for edging, etc., to 

 the varieties grown from bulbs. Pretty foliage and hosts of bright 

 flowers from early Summer till frost ; easily grown, sure to bloom. 

 Oxalis TropaBloides. — Unsurpassed for borders, edging, etc., 3 

 to 4 inches high, with beautiful brown leaves, and bright yellow 



flowers. ^oz.,25Cts . . - .... 10 



Rosea. — Much like deep rose-colored flowers and graceful clover- 

 like foliage; 6 inches 5 



Valdivana. — Very strong grower; light cl 'Ver-like foliage, num- 

 bers of pretty yellow flowers 5 



Choice Mixed. — The above and others ^ oz,, 60 cts 5 



The set 0/3 Oxalis offered for rs fts. 



