New Curled and Crested 

 ZINNIAS. 



NEW HIBISCUS. 

 Crimson Eye. 



After many years of 

 careful selection this new 

 and distinct hardy Hibiscus, 

 now comes absolutely true 

 from seed. It Is a robust 

 grower with dark red stems 

 and foliage. The flowers are 

 immense in size, often 

 measuring twenty Indies 

 In circumference. The 

 color is of the purest white 

 with a large spot of deep 

 velvety crimson in the cen- 

 tre of each flower. It is a 

 striking combination of 

 color and one that must be 

 Been to be fully appreciated. 

 A well developed plant w "" 

 produce several hundred of 

 these flowers in a season. 

 It will succeed anywhere 

 and is perfectly hardy, 

 blooming the first year from 

 seed sown in the open ground. Give this a trial and be 

 convinced of its real merit. Pkt., 10 cts; 3 pkts., 25 cts. 



NEW TOM THUMB DAHLIAS. 



A radical departure in the way of single Dahlias, in- 

 valuable for cut flowers and admirably adapted for plant- 

 ing in masses and for border decoration. The perfect lit- 

 tle plants, only twelve to fifteen Incites high, are re- 

 markably regular in their dwarf, bushy habit of growth, 

 and they come into flower very early. Scarcely three 

 months after sowing the seed, the plants will be fully de- 

 veloped and covered with showy, pretty flowers, which 

 are produced in constant profusion and great variety the 

 whole summer through. The range of color is something 

 unusual: in many of the flowers the ground is white, 

 with regular zones of magenta, crimson, purple, etc., 

 while in others the ground is yellow or light rose, with 

 charming contrasting variegations. The elfect is vivid 

 and striking, yet the blooms may be classed as most re- 

 fined in their effect. Pkt., 10 cents; 3 pkts., 25 cents. 



NEW VARIEGATED JAPANESE HOP. 



This charming annual climber is sure to ereatea furor 

 wherever grown, especially among the lovers of the mag- 

 nillcent, luxuriant, and picturesque. It is a rapid grower, 

 attaining a hoiglitof 20 to 25 feet in a few weeks time. 

 The leaves (averaging from 6 to 7 inches across) are beau- 

 tifully and distinctly marked with silvery white, yellow- 

 ish green anil dark green, partly regularly striped, as 

 well as marbled and blotched almost like crazy patch- 

 work. In many cases the leaves are almost white and no 

 green-leaved branches appear. It is not injured by in- 

 sects, does not Buffer from the heat and it retains its 

 lively variegated and densely packed foliage until cut 

 down by frost! The plant is unusually Vigorous, and will 

 rapidly cover norches. fences, sn m mer-houses, rustic 

 arches or gateways. Pkt., 10 cents; :> pkts., 25 cents. 



SPECIAL OFFER. One packet of each of the 

 above 6 Floral Gems, only 35 cents, postpaid. 



The Columbian Rose Offer. 



la absolutely tin bent Rose offer of the year. 

 DON'T FAIL TO UKAI) IT I 



New Curled and Crested 

 Zinnias. 



The flowers of the Curled and 

 Crested Zinnias are of perfect form- 

 large, round, full and double, the 

 petals being twisted, curled and 

 crested into the most fantastic con- 

 tortions and graceful forms, render- 

 ing them entirely free from the 

 stiffness which was heretofore the 

 characteristic of this family. Na- 

 ture, it seems, was not satisfied 

 with producing something new, odd 

 and superb in form, but tried to 

 outdo herself on this, her new pro- 

 tege, for not the least among the 

 merits of Curled and Crested Zin- 

 nias is the remarkable range of col- 

 ors, lavish profusion of bloom and 

 compact, symmetrical habit of the 

 plants. The colors of the flowers 

 rangethrough many shades of red, 

 pink, purple and yellow, some ex- 

 quisitely striped and some grand 

 whites. The individual plants form 

 compact bushes, about two feet 

 high by two feet through, and bear 

 well above the foliage, 1.50 to 300 

 flowers each, by actual count. They 

 certainly do not look like Zinnias, 

 nor like Marigolds, nor like any- 

 thing ever seen before. The ease of 

 culture, indifference to special soils 

 or treatment, their early, prolific 

 and long-continued bloom", excellent 

 habit, magnificent flowers and ex- 

 quisite colors will render Curled 

 and Crested Zinnias a popular and 

 desirable garden favorite wherever 

 tried. Packet, 10 cents. 



VERBENA. New Giant Striped. 



Flowers of enormous size, com- 

 ^slg prising many bright and handsome 

 sal* colors, distinctly striped with light- 

 er and darker shades. Many of the single blooms will 

 measure one inch across, and the large trusses of hand- 

 some striped and blotched, variously-colored flowers 

 are quite unique and beautiful, excellent for bedding. 

 Every person visiting my trial grounds at Briar Crest 

 the past Summer remarked what a handsome display 

 they made. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 



NEW CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. 



Lobb's Cardinale. 



The Lobb's Cardinale is a decidedly new acquisition 

 to the list of trailing Nasturtiums, and one that no 

 colored plate or description can do ample justice. The 

 foliage is somewhat smaller than the ordinary Nas- 

 turtium, but is produced in greater profusion. The 

 flowers are of a very striking and brilliant dark cardi- 

 nal red color, and are indeed remarkably handsome. 

 Very desirable for trellises, arbors, rock work and 

 hanging baskets, or will make a beautiful hedge if 

 grown on brush. For vases I know of no trailer that 

 produces such a grand effect, its glossy green foliage 

 and beautiful cardinal-red flowers hanging over and 

 around in a most pleasing manner. No one desiring 

 a climber of this class should Jail to give it a trial. 

 Packet, 10 cents ; 3 packets, 25 cents. 



p 



New Variegated Japanese Hop. 

 82 



