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Nlcotiana Sanderae. 



its broad leaves an immense quantity of foli- 

 age much relished by cattle. It is very valu- 

 able as a forage plant and is easily mowed 

 with a machine. Per ounce, $1.00 ; per pound, 

 $8.00. 



NICOTIANA SANDERAE. — This is a new 

 hardy annual bearing large, bright carmine 

 flowers. The plants are raised in Spring by 

 the same manner and method as any of the 

 hardy annuals : gives a continuous display of 

 bloom all Summer and Autumn in the open 

 ground ; the whole plant is laden with flow- 

 ers from base to summit, thousands are pro- 

 duced on a single plant. Seed sown in Janu- 

 ary and transplanted in May in position 

 where it is intended to flower, is all that is 

 necessary. There is no plant that is easier to 

 grow. Plants, 25c. and 50c. each. Seed, 25c. 

 per package. 



JOB'S TEARS. — (Coix Lachryma). — This is 

 a curious ornamental grass, with broad' leaves, 

 similar to corn, of a light slate color. It is 

 valuable for Winter bouquets, in connection 

 with everlasting flowers. The seeds, when 

 dry, are strung on heavy waxed shoemaker's 



thread, making fine necklaces, chains and 

 bracelets, and is also good for children when 

 teething. It is a hardy annual and grows 

 three feet high. Price, ounce, 15c. ; % lb. 

 40c. : 1 lb. $1.00. 



TARAGAN. — (Artemisia Troch Estragan 

 Biaiicunculus). — A close relative of Worm- 

 wood (A. Absinthium). It is a perennial com- 

 posite herb, native of the Caspian Sea, bios 

 soms are borne upon numerous branching 

 stems 2-3 feet tall. Its green parts, which 

 possess a delicate, aromatic flavor, are widely 

 used for seasoning salads and for flavoring 

 vinegar, pickles and mustard. The plants may 

 be set e'ther in spring or in the autumn, one 

 foot apart and cultivated like Sage or Mint. 

 The flower stems should be removed as soon 

 as seen, as this will force greater growth of 

 leaves, etc. Price. 50c. per root. 



RICINUS. — Castor Oil Plant.— Magnificent 

 rapid growing foliage plants, with palm-like 

 leaves and brilliant colored fruit. In cente'B 

 of beds or as single specimens on lawns they 

 produce a fine effect ; 5c. and 10c. per pack- 

 age ; 25c. per pound. 



The Silver Roving Cop was captured by us at the Horticultural Exhibit. 



