BALSAMS — Lady Slipper. An old and fa- m 



vorite frarden flower, producing its gorge- g 

 ous masses of Ijeautilul, brilliant-colored a 

 double flowers in the greatest profusion; 7 



Abbreviations.— I have used the following in describing the different varieties: H. A., 

 Hardy Annuals. H. H. A., Half-Hardy or tender Annuals. H. B., Hardy Biennials. 

 H. H. B., Half-Hardy Biennials. H. P., Hardy Perennials. H. H. P., Half-Hardy Per- 

 ennials. 5c, 10c, 15c, etc., after each variety is the price per packet. 

 ABRONIA. — A charming trailer, with beau- 

 tiful Verbena-like clusters of sweet-scented 

 flowers; continues In bloom along time; 

 very effective for rockwork, or hanging 

 baskets. H. H. A. 

 150. Umbellata, rosy lilac, fragrant, 5c. 

 ACCROCLINIUM. — A beautiful class of 

 everlasting flowers ; graceful border plants 

 and valuable for winter bouquets and dec- 

 orations. H. H. A. 

 152. Finest Mixed, 5c. 

 ADONIS. — Also known as Pheasant's Eye. 

 A showy hardy annual of easy culture, 

 with pretty fine-cut foliage, and lasting a 

 long time in bloom. H. A. 

 154. iEstivalis. Bright Scarlet, 1 ft. 5c 

 AGERATl'M, — Valuable plants for large 

 beds or borders, and very useful where cut- 

 flowers are in demand; in bloom the whole 

 summer. H. H. A. 

 15(i. Finest Varieties Mixed, 5c. 



157. Copes Pet. (See Floral Novelties for 

 1887,) 15c 



AGROSTEMMA Handsome, free-flower- 

 ing, attractive border plants, at home in 

 any garden. H. P. 



158. Finest Mixed, 5c. 

 ALYSSUM. — Free-flowering, pretty little 



plants for beds, edgings or rock-work. 



160. Alyssum. Sweet, fragrant white. H. A., 

 % ft-, 5c. 



161. Little Gem. (See Floral Novelties for 

 1887.) 10c. 



AMARANTHS S Ornamental foliaged 



plants, extremely graceful and interesting, 

 producing a striking effect, whether grown 

 for conservatory or outdoor flower garden. 

 H. H. A. 



162. Candatus. Love Lies Bleeding, Blood 

 red, drooping, 3 ft., 5c. 



Tricolor. Joseph's Coat. Leaves red, 

 yellow and green, 3 ft., 5c. 

 Princess of Wales, foliage carmine, or- 

 ange green, and bright yellow beauti- 

 fully blended, handsome, 3 ft., 15c. 



ANTIRRHINUM Snap Dragon. One of 



the most showv and useful border plants. 

 H. H. A. 



166. Majus, mixed, 2 ft., 5c. 

 16/. Tom Tliuinl). Finest Dwarf, mixed, 

 1 ft., 10c. 

 AQUILEGIA Columbine. This plant pro- 

 duces beautiful, curiously-formed and va- 

 riously-colored flowers; blooms freely 

 early in I lie spring. II. P. 

 170. Finest Double Mixed, 5c. 

 ARISTOLOCHIA. - fluWiman's Pipe. A 

 rapid-growing plant, with large heart- 

 shaped foliage, and very curious flowers, 

 resembling a pipe. II. P. 

 172. Slpho. Brownish purple, 10c 

 ASTERS. — Qurrn Munjurct. One of the 

 most popular and effective of our garden 



161. 



165. 



of easy culture; succeeds in a good, rich 

 soil; also fine lor pot-culture and eonserv- » 

 atory decorations. My strain of this pop- £ 

 Ular flower cannot be equaled. H. A. A. 

 183. Perfection Double AVhitc. This beau- 2 

 tiful large snow-white variety lias thor- * 

 oughly double, and immense solid % 

 round flowers. A favorite among flor- 1 

 ists for cut flowers, 16c. _ 



182. German Double Mixed. Verv fine, 10c 2 

 181. Double Dwarf Mixed. Very dwarf g 

 IK IK,-. * 



179. Maulc's Superb Camellia Flowered. 



(See Floral Novelties for 1887,1 15c. 

 BARTONIA. — Producing showy flowers, 

 above its gray and downy thistle-like foli- 

 age, which are exceedingly brilliant in the 

 sunshine. H.A. 

 185. Aurea. Barge golden vellow, 5c 

 BEGONIA — Plant of great value for sum- 

 mer decoration or window gardening. To H 

 secure the best results they should be H 

 planted as soon as the ground becomes 8 

 warm. They are covered the whole sum- G» 

 nier with bright and elegant drooping 

 flowers; blooming the first season from > 

 seed, if sown in February or March, in a - 

 temperature of 60 degrees; for winter or g" 

 spring blooming, sow from August to Oct- 3 

 oner. Tubers must be kept from frost in S 

 dry sand. H. II. A. 

 150. Tuberous-Rooted, Hybrictl extra tine - 

 mixed. The seed of this variety lias " 

 been hybridized with the greatest care, 

 using the handsomest single and 2 

 double varieties for that purpose, 80c. ~ 



451. Scbmtdtl. White, slightly tinged with J 

 pink. 25c. » 



452. Rubra. Rosy Scarlet. A constant 

 bloomer, l'5c > 



CALCEOLARIA — Highly ornamental both < 

 for conservatory and garden, producing a 3 

 mass of beautiful pocket-like flowers early " 

 in the spring. II. H. P. * m 



186. Hybrida, Fine Mixed. Splendid H 

 strain, 25c 



CALENDULA.— Cape Marigold. Profuse f5 

 flowering plants, making a fine show in «4 

 beds or borders. II. A. ^ 



187. Meteor, light golden 

 with dark shades, _ 



188. Prince of Orange. Striped around S 

 each petal with a deep orange color. Ej 

 Excellent tor bedding, 10c. 



CALLIOPSIS.— Pew, if any, annuals are y 

 more useful than this, the colors are rich 

 and striking, flowers numerous and beau- • 

 1 1 ful pr 111: a line 1 II vi iii mixed bord- 2 

 II. A 



yellow, striped 5 



favorites, producing in profusion, flowers IV. Klin- Mixed. 5a ~ 



in which richness and variety of colors arc CAMPANULA. — Beautiful large bell-shaped ^ 

 combined, with t lie most perfect and beau- 1 (lowers; effective plants for the borders or S 

 tiful form; it is indispensable in every pot-culture. II. 1!. 9 

 garden or pleasure ground where an an- iss. Medium.— Canlerbvrii Bells. 2% ft., 5c. >i 

 tumsal display is desired. My seed lias ] CANARY BIRD FLOWER — A very at- «• 



tractive creeper, bearing a neat vellow in 

 flower, beautifully lringed. H. H. A. r 

 102. Canary Bird flower, yellow, 10 ft., 10c. * 

 CANDYTUFT. — A beautiful and useful J 

 plant of the easiest culture, for growing in £ 

 beds or masses ; the white variel ies arc ex- £ 

 tenslvelv grown bv florists for bouquets, s. 

 II. A. 



been grown by "the leading German flower 

 seeil grower, and lias no superior. H.H. \ . 



German Quilled, double mixed, 5c 

 Choice Varieties, mixed. About 20 

 sorts, 10c 

 Shakespeare, or dwarf Pompon, very 

 fine mixed, exquisitely formed small 

 flowers, \y 2 ft., 10c. 



6. New Picoiij- Perfection. Dwarf. (See 

 Floral Novelties for 1887.) I V. 



Ztrnglebel'a Double White. (See 

 Floral Novelties for ISVT.i 15c 

 •109. Invincible. (See Floral Novelties for 

 1887,) 15c. 

 BALLOON VINE Cardiospermnm. A ra- 

 pid-growing, handsome climber, with In- 

 flated membranous capsules, from which 

 it derives its name. II. II. A. 

 180, Balloon Vine, White, 6 ft., 5c. 



196. "White Rocket, large trusses, 1 ft,, 5c. -S 

 198. Hybrid, Dwarf Mixed, 10c. P* 



CANNA.- Indian Shot. Very ornamental p 



foliage, and brilliant flowers. H. P. 

 2H0. Choice Mixed, 10c t 



CARNATION. — Well-known to all. The P 

 seed I offer has been Imported from the"*,, 

 best Kuropean mowers, and will produce ? 

 manv splendid varieties in double and in 

 semi-double flowers. II. II. P. i%ft. • 

 202. Double Plcotcc, choicest mixed, 10c. * 



