NARD COMPANY'S 



Petunias. 



Perpkt, 



Petunia Hybrida Superfine. — This is a special saving of Hy- 

 brid Petunias, and cannot be surpassed; a bed of it in bloom is 

 a magnificent sight. The flowers are of large size and wonder- 

 ful beauty, embracing a superb collection of all colors known to 

 Petunias, including blotched and striped. It is the very best 

 selection of Petunias for bedding or massing. Per Yz oz., 

 50 cts 50 10 



New Dwarf Inimitable Nana Compacta. — Compact plants, 5 to 

 8 inches high, and about as much in diameter, thickly covered 

 with beautifully striped and colored flowers, verj' effective for 

 massing in beds, good for pot culture. Per Y% oz., 75 cts ... 10 



Red Star. — This fine variety is the most regularly striped 

 Petunia in cultivation. It is very desirable for bedding, the 

 plants being of compact, bushy habit, blooming profusely. 

 Each flower has a distinct white star on rich purplish red 

 ground ... 10 



Fine Varieties Mixed Seed. — Imported, Per oz., 50 cts. . . . 5 



Large-flowering striped mixed, very fine strain, with extra- 

 large and perfect flowers. , . .... . . . 20 



Large-flowering brilliant rose, new, large flowers of great 

 beauty . 20 



Large-flowering pure white, very fine variety, with beautiful, 

 large, pure white flowers . . ... 20 



Large-flowering fringed and stained, fringed varieties in 

 splendid mixture . . 25 



Large-flowering double, very carefully fecundated; will pro- 

 duce a fair proportion of double flowers. 25 



Large-flowering double fringed; this seed will produce from 

 25 to 30 per cent, of plants with charming double-frini^ed 

 flowers . 



25 



petals purple, sometimes on white, sometimes on yellow, mar- 

 bled and spotted brillic.ntly 15 



Set qfb Large Flo'wering Petunias naftted above/or $i.2S- 

 Set of 10 Peiunias vained for $1.^0. 



Prince Bismarck. — A remarkably beautiful variety, striking 

 shades of bronze and golden-bronze marbled 15 



Dark Purple. — A distinct, rich color. Per ^ oz., 50 cts ... . 10 



Light Blue. — A lovely color; good for edging . ... ... 10 



English "Face" Pansy. — Flowers light and dark blue in color, 

 each marked with a distinct "face." 10 



Striped and Mottled Varieties Mixed. — A splendid assortment 

 of colors, suitable for bedding. Per^ oz,,5octs 10 



Extra Choice Largest Flowering Mixed. — All colors. Per J^ 

 oz., 25 cts.; i^ oz., 40 cts.; oz.,$i.5o 10 



Fine Mixed, Good Quality. — This is a very good mixture for 

 general planting, market purposes, etc. Per i^ oz., 25 cts.; 5^ 



oz., sects.; oz., 85 cts 5 



Complete set 0/17 varieties offered above for $i.2S. 



Below we offer a few strains of the highest type. They are espe- 

 cially adapted for skilled amateur and professional growing. They will 

 reward the careful cultivator with the most perfect flowers ever seen. 

 Improved Trimardeau. — We have procured a strain of Triviar- 

 deau Pansy, which ihows a marked improvement in form, sub- 

 stance and colors .... 40 



Burpee's Defiance Giant Fancy Spotted.— " Each petal has a 



large distinct blotch, after the manner of the Cassier's Giant 



Odier Pa?isy^ but greatly improved in form, size and color." . 25 



Burpee's Defiance Giant Show.—" This class embraces mostly 



'self or solid colors, such as pure golden yellow, darkest blue, 



violet, mahogany, etc." ... 25 



One packet each of the above three varieties,for yjcts. 

 Burpee's Defiance Mixed. — This strain combines largest size 



with the richest colorings 25 



The set of 4 Special Pa nsiesfor $1, 



Poppies. 



Seed should be sown where the plants are to grow. Poppies grow 



more popular each year ; the flowers are large and brilliantly colored, 



always making a showy display. 2 ft. 



The Bride.— See Novelties, page 76 xo 



Shirley Poppies. — A superb new strain (see page 76). , .... 10 



Carnation — Double Dwarf Mixed. — Splendid large double 

 flowers 10 



Danebrog. — Each of the four petals has a white spot, forming a 

 distinct white cross on a brilliant scarlet ground, resembling the 

 Danish national flag. . 10 



Orientale. — A hanasome perennial variety ; brightscarlei ; while 

 an old variety, not much known 10 



Carnation Double or Paeony Flowered. — Handsome double 

 flowers ... 5 



Snowdrift. — Beautiful heads of snowy white flowers; one of the 

 best . . . . . 10 



Redbird Poppy. — A splendid carnation flowered variety; color 

 very bright red 10 



Fairy Blush Poppy. — A splendid new variety; delicate blush 

 color , ... 10 



Somniferum — Opium Poppy. — The true variety ; used for medi- 

 cinal purposes. Per oz., 10 cts.; lb., go cts . 5 



Mikado, — A beautiful and popular variety ; large, double flowers, 

 deeply cut, fringed and twisted; very distinct; color, white 



and crimson scarlet in striking contrast lO" 



The set of 11 Poppies named above , yo cts. 



