100 



.-. JOHNSON .-.&.•. STOKES .' 



••• RORPieS. ••• 



Showy plants, making a gorgeous display of large, brilliant 

 flowers. They are of easy culture ; but the seed should be sown 

 where it is to remain, as they will not bear transplanting, 



2380. P. Umbrosum. Brilliant, deep scarlet, marked with 

 four large, black spots. Pkt., 5e. 



2351. Victoria Cross. The centre represents a Maltese 

 cross of silvery white. The large surface of the petals is of a 

 rich vermilion crimson. Pkt., 10c. 



2352. Carnation Flowered, Jlixed. Splendid, large double 

 flowers. Oz.,30c.; pkt., 5c. 



2383. New Shirley. Is perfectly hardy and flowers pro- 

 fusely the first season from seed. The colors are pure, soft and 

 varied, and range from blush white, rose, delicate pink and car- 

 mine to a briglit, sparkling crimson. (Seeeut.) Pkt., 10c. 



238J. P. SNOWDRIFT. This charming new poppy pro- 

 duces pure snbwy-white extremely double flowers of perfect 

 form and large size. Pkt., 10c. 



2385. P. Nudicaule. Perennial. Pkt., 10c. 



2386. P. Orientale. Large oriental poppy; a stately per- 

 ennial ; 23^ ft. high ; with bold showy flowers. Pkt., 10c. 



23^7. P. White Swan. See Novelties, page 83. 

 2388. P. Glaucum. See Novelties, page 83. 



POKTULACA. 



Sandy soil; neither heat 

 Hardy annual. 



PRIMtlA SINENSIS UMBRIATA 



A popular strong growing plant, 

 nor drought is too great for il; ^ ft. 



2400. P. Finest Single, Mixed. 



A large variety of the most brilliant 

 colors. Oz.,56c.; pkt., 5c. 



2401. Double Rose Flowered, 

 Mixed. The most brilliant shades 

 and choice flowers. Pkt., 20c. 



PRIMIXA (Primrose). 

 We exercise great care in growing 

 and saving the seed of these most 

 satisfactor.v and beautiful of house 

 plants; % ft. Tender perennial. 



2420. P. Fimbriata Senensis 

 ]>Iixed. Extra choice mixed. Ver\ 

 large, magnificent flowers of the rich 

 est and most varied colors. Pkt., 40c 



2421. Fimbriata Flore Pleno, 

 Mixed. An exceedingly choice strain 

 of double varieties. Pkt., 50c. 



2422. Fimbriata Sinensis, Fine 

 Mixed. Verv good strain. Pkt., 25c 



2423. P. A'erus (English Cowslip) 

 Pkt., 10c. 



PRIMULA OBCONICA. 



2424. A profuse blooming primrose 

 bearing on long stems heads contain 

 ing ten to fifteen flowers. It thrives 

 in a cool house and will gro^vin favor 

 with those desiring plants that will grou et^ih The flowers are 

 pure white, shading occasionally tolilac, and have the true primrose 

 fragrance. It is in all respects a lovely flower, and as it becomes 

 better known it will be appreciated at its true worth. Pkt., 25c. 



2464. RICINUS, 

 "DUCHESS OF 

 EDINBURGH." 



The stem and 

 leaves of this beau- 

 tiful plant are of a 

 bright metallic 

 bronze; the large 

 branches of the 

 fruit are of a fiery 

 red, and as they 

 are borne up some 

 ten to twelve feet 

 from the ground, it 

 gives a tropical ef- 

 fect that is unex- 

 celled, and makes 

 thisregal plantone 

 of the finest for 

 de cor at i ng the 

 lawn or garden in 

 cultivation. All 

 this can be obtain- 

 ed in oneyear from 

 the seed. Pkt.,15e. 



NEW "SHIRLEY" POPPY. Pkt., lOc. 



PTRETHRUM (Feverfew). 



2440. P. Partlienifolium Aureum 



(Golden Fratlicr). A highly orna- 

 mental golden yellow foliage plant, 

 imexcelled for bedding. Hardy per- 

 ennial ; lli ft. Pkt., 10c. 



2441. P. Roseuun. Handsome 

 aster-like flowers, with pink rays and 

 deep yellow centres, foliage fern-like, 

 most beautifully cut. Pkt., 10c. 



RICES^US (Castor-Oil Beayi). 

 A tall, majestic, ornamental foliage 

 plant; with leaves of a metallic hue. 

 Half-hardy annuals. 



2460. R. Gibsoni. Handsome deep 

 red foliage, compact branching habit; 

 5 ft. Pkt., 5c. 



2461. Sanguineus. Leaves green, 

 stalks blood-red, showy red fruit; 8 

 feet. Pkt., 5c, 



2462. Phillippiniensls. A majestic 

 variety, with beautiful gigantic foli- 

 age; loft. Pkt., 5e. 



2463. Mixed. Many choice sorts. 

 Pkt., 5c. 



PRIMrXA OBCOXICA. Pkt., 25c, 



ROCKET. ^_ 



(Sesperis Matronales.) ~' 

 Large clusters of single purple and kicintjs, 



2480. R. Sweet Jlixed. Large clusters of single purple and kicintjs, " duchess of EDINBURGH, 



white flowers that are deliciously fragrant during the evening. Hardy annual; 1^< ft. Pkt., 5c. 



Pkt., 15e. 



' My doclern is to lay aside 

 Contensions, and be satisfied : 

 Jest do your best, and praise er blame 

 That /oilers that^ eounfs jest the saTne. 



" I've alius )wticed qratc success 

 Is mixed with troitbles, more or less, 

 A7id ?7's the man v:ho does the best 

 That gits more hicks than all the rest.' 



