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FOl)I( GHflp GJIRIIATIOJIS. 



In the adjoining engraving we show four of the newest 

 and best varieties. Each one is a sharp contrast to the 

 other, but this eilect is not apparent in the cut. 



No. 1. ORIENT. Rich crimson maroon, very free bloom- 

 ing, beautifully fringed. 



No. 2. LOUISE PORSCH. Clear lemon yellow, very 

 slightly penciled with red, a splendid grower and free bloomer. 

 The finest yellow Carnation as yet offered. 



No. 3. DAYBREAK. The best and most distinct Carnation 

 ■offered in years. The color is an exquisite shade of flesh pink, 

 •entirely distinct from eveiy other variety, and sure to charm the 

 most fastidious. 50c. each. 



No. 4. MRS. FISHER. "White as the driven snow" and beauti- 

 fully fringed, fragrant and free ; in every respect a peerless varietv. 



Price, 30c. each, except Daybreak. SPECIAL OFFER— Set of Four 

 Orand Carnations for $1.00. (If bought separately would cost $1.40.) 



NEW RED BEDDING COLEUS, 



♦' Fire Crest. 



This grand red bedding Coleus originated with Mr. Wm. Ball, Spuyten 

 Duyvil, N. Y., from whom we purchased the entire stock. It is, without 

 ■exception, the most brilliantly colored Coleus as yet introduced ; in fact, we 

 know of no plant surpassing it in brilliancy of coloring. The major portion 

 of the foliage is a bright carmine crimson shade, the edge is slightly marked 

 with golden yellow, which heightens the coloring, the centre of the leaver 

 is blotched with deep bronze, the leaves are deeply toothed and have that 

 graceful wavy appearance so desirable. The habit is close and compact, 

 very short jointed, so that the leaves overlap each other and give the effect 

 of the entire plant being one mass of brilliant red ; exposed to the brightest 

 sunlight this coloring is intensified. It in no way competes with Verschaf- 

 leltii ; in fact, the contrast is so marked that both could be planted together 

 with advantage. As a foil to the yellow and light colored varieties, or as a 

 border to a bed of cannas, it is grand, and well deserves its name of " Fire 

 Crest." Price, 15c. each, SI. 50 per doz., S8.00 per 100. 



NEW YELLOW BEDDING COLEUS, 



"Shelley's Yellow." 



In this grand yellow bedding Coleus, which is, we believe, now offered for 

 the first time, we have a compact vigorous grower, which is without a trace 

 of any color except yellow, equal to Golden Bedder in this respect and sur- 

 passing it in vigor. During the hot, drj' spells last summer, where Golden 

 Bedder failed entirely this fine variety was superb. It will rank first 

 among yellow Coleus, as Verschaffeltii does among dark crimson ones, and 

 is the best companion to that fine variety as yet introduced. Price, 15c. 

 each, $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 



FOUR gRAND gARNATIOM. 



(For other varieties see page 128.) 



EULALIA GRASSES. 



Gracillima. Foliage veiy narrow and of a beautiful 

 green color, midrib silvery white. This variety is not 

 only very useful as a hardy plant, but is also very desir- 

 able for decorative purposes. 



EulaUa Japonica Zebriua (Zebra Grass). TTnlike all 

 otiier variegated phuits, this has its striping or marking 

 across tha loaf, instead of longitudinally. 



Eulalia Japonica Var. Leaves striped M-hite and 

 green longitudinally. The flower spikes of both are 

 valuable for parlor ornaments. 1st size, 50c. each, $4.50 

 per doz.; 2d size, 25c. each, $2.25 per doz. SPECIAL 

 OFFER — Set of three Eulalias, 1st size, $1.25: 2d size, 

 75c. 



