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Fayal Poppy. A new collection of beau- 

 tiful poppies, single and double, in shades 

 of red, pink, maroon and white, solid colors 

 and variegated, giving an infinite variety 

 of shades and tints and making a most 

 charming mixture. Pkt., 4 cts. 

 Iceland Poppy. A hardy perennial 

 poppy, a distinct class in their color- 

 ings, appearing in yellow shades, ranging 

 from pure white to deep orange scarlet. 

 Their petals are so crinkled as to give the 

 appearance of soft, delicate crepe. Pkt., 4c. 

 Shirley Poppy. A lovely single poppy, 

 with colors running from the softest, most 

 delicate pinks to rich, gaudy hues, and all 

 having a wonderfully silky, lustrous finish. 

 Pkt., 3 cts. 

 Tulip Poppy. A magnificent new species, 

 producing splendid flowers of most vivid 

 scarlet, presenting when grouped a mass 

 of color of dazzling richness. It flowers 

 very abundantly in June and July. 12 to 

 14 inches nigh. Pkt., 4 cts. 

 Mixed Poppies. All my single varieties 



mixed. Pkt., 4 cts. 

 Collection of Poppies. A collection of 

 one full packet each of my seven varieties 

 of poppies. 23 cts. 



Creston, la., April 24, 1897.— "The flower seeds arrived 

 last week, and many of them at this writing are up and 

 growing finely in the house. Thanks for your prompt- 

 ness." Mrs. H. B.Holcomb. 



SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS. 



A pretty low, half-trailing plant, fine for 

 pots, baskets, rockwork or edgings. The 

 dainty little yellow blossoms, only about an 

 inch "in diameter, making one think of a 

 miniature sunflower, dot the plant the entire 

 season. They come both single and double. 

 Sow some of it in the bulb bed and cover 

 what would otherwise be an unsightly place. 

 Pkt., 4 cts. 



SALPIGLOSSIS. 



In my collection of annuals exhib- 

 ited at the Minnesota State Fair last 

 fall, nothing attracted more attention 

 than a showy vase of Salpiglossis, or 

 "Wild Beauties of Bogota." It bears 

 very graceful, funnel-shaped flowers, 

 growing in clusters on long stems in 

 innumerable colors— yellow, orange, 

 crimson, bronze, lilac, blue, purple 

 and almost black shades, the petals 

 in each case being curiously marbled 

 and penciled. It is of easy cultivation, 

 needing only the care in sowing that 

 all fine seeds should have. Annual. 

 18 to 20 inches. Mixed. Pkt., 4ctS. 



MISS EMMA V. WHITE. 



PHYSALIS FRANCHETTI 



(Chinese Lantern Plant). 

 A striking novelty recently introduced 

 from Japan, allied to the winter cherry or 

 husk tomato, noted for its ruby red fruit en- 

 cased in large inflated husks. In the fall 

 these husks turn to a bright orange scarlet 

 and present a beautiful appearance as they 

 hang suspended among the green foliage. 

 The fruit is useful, either for preserving or 

 to be eaten raw. Though perennial, it is 

 not hardy in the North, but the roots may be 

 wintered in the cellar, or it may be potted 

 and used as a window plant. Branches of 

 the "lanterns" cut and dried make a fine ad- 

 dition to the winter bouquet. It is said to 

 bloom the first season from early sown seed. 

 iy z to 2 feet. Pkt., 5 cts. 



Physalis Franchetti. 



