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New Perpetual-Blooming g wrr f ^iolcts %$■ 



T~%ICHin modest beauty, famous for its enchanting fragrance, 

 \*/ and truly "the sweetest flower that grows," the Violet 

 J[\ keeps steadfastly in the front rank of popularity. With 

 \ the last snows of Winter still about it, this gentle flower 

 shyly appears from out its icy bed, heralding the coming 

 of Spring. Sturdily it grows and sweetly it blooms, and all the 

 world loves it. Violets are perfectly hardy, and when planted 

 outdoors a shady situation should be selected ; a light covering 

 of leaves or litter will prove beneficial. For Winter blooming 

 indoors, keep in cool situation and water freely. By observing 

 these simple instructions, one can have a bountiful profusion 

 of these dainty little flowers. New Violet "California" has 

 proven itself to be one of the most satisfactory varieties in ex- 

 istence, and we recommend it highly. 



NOVELTIES IN VIOLETS. 



THE LARGEST OF 

 ALL VIOLETS, 



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California* 



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NEW VIOLET CALIFORNIA. 



This is the largest and most productive Violet in cultivation. 

 For richness and purity of color and fragrance of flower, it is 

 immeasurably superior to all other single blue varieties. It 

 is a single flower, and while almost as large as a silver dollar, it 

 has that sweet simplicity peculiar to the Violet. The color is 

 pure rich Violet-blue that does not fade. Extremely free flower- 

 ing, a single plant producing hundreds of flowers throughout 

 the season. The flowers are borne on long stems 10 to 14 inches 

 in length, and well above the foliage, which is an unusual feature 

 among Violets. Altogether this is an extraordinary good Violet 

 and sure to please everybody. Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 2 for 

 25 cts.; 9 for $1. 



New French Violet—Princess of Wales* 



Recommended by the introducers " as the best Violet in existence." We have not seen enough of it to indorse this strong 

 statement. The merits of this variety, however, are above the ordinary. It is of hardy, vigorous growth and wonderfully 

 free blooming. Stems 10 to 12 inches long. Large heavy 

 foliage. The grand single flowers are true blue, of a round 

 symmetrical form, almost as large as Pansies, anddeliciously 

 fragrant ; as large as California. Strong plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 

 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1. 



The True Parma Violet. 

 A beautiful double Violet, offered last, year at 40 cts. each. 

 It is exceedingly rare and scarce, and we are pleased to have 

 it in sufficient quantity to allow us to offer it at a popular 

 price. The leading features of this variety are vigorous 

 growth, hardiness, color and size of flower, which is double, 

 as large as a fifty-cent piece, and in color a deep blue. The 

 fragrance is very powerful. A grand variety of great value. 

 Strong plants, 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 



New Single Violet Luxonne. 



Has sprung into popularity among experienced growers, 

 because of its vigorous healthy growth, freedom of bloom and 

 large single flowers, which are exceedingly fragrant, and are 

 borne on long stiff stems ; fine for cutting. A novelty of re- 

 markable merit. Strong plants, 25 cts. each; 5 for $1. The 

 rarest and best of the year. 



SPECIAL. OFFER.— Four grand new Violets, the rarest 

 and best of the year, described above, postpaid by Mail for 

 65 cts. 



Standard Varieties, 



Swanley "White, — The greatest favorite of all ; it is equally 

 desirable for house or garden culture. Grown in pots or boxes, 

 it is a beautiful sight ; vigorous and healthy, bearing in pro- 

 fusion pure snowy white, perfectly double flowers, exquisitely 



NEW VIOLET, FARQUHAR. 



15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts. ; 9 for $1. 



fragrant. For Winter flowering keep the buds pinched off 

 during Summer ; lift and place in pots during September, 

 and it will bloom elegantly during Fall, Winter and 



Spring. 



PERPETUAL-BLOOMING SWEET VIOLET, SWANLEY WHITE. 



Farquliar.— A beautiful new double Vio- 

 let; strong and healthy grower; perfectly 

 hardy and free flowering, producing in the 

 greatest abundance lovely deep and double 

 flowers of delicious fragrance, borne on long 

 stems ; the flowers are of splendid size, nearly 

 large as California. 



Marie Louise. — Fine deep blush purple ; 

 very double and sweet ; plants quite hardy 

 and bloom as freely as Swanley White; 

 equally desirable for pot culture and open 

 ground. 



New Double Violet— Lady Hume 



Campbell. 



One of the most popular varieties and per- 

 haps the best double for general cultivation, 

 Will stand any amount of hardships ; is a 

 strong, healthy grower; produces quantities 

 of flowers which are of the daintiest and most 

 refined form ; perfectly double and delight- 

 fully fragrant. Remarkable for its freedom 

 of bloom. Very satisfactory. 



SPECIAL. OFFER.- Eight Violets on 

 this page, postpaid by Mail for fir. 



