FAUST'S FLOWER SEEDS. 



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PETUNIA. 



Few plants will make a more showy bed than the Petunias, 

 giving flowers from early summer until fall. Their richness 

 of color, fragrance and continued blooming make them gen- 

 eral favorites. It is likewise one of the leading flowers for 

 window display, and few for this purpose can be more beauti- 

 ful or satisfactory, as they are always full of bloom, and are 

 particularly showy. 



Couutess of JEllesmere. Pink, white throat, . Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Petunia Hybrida Grandiflora Fimbriata. Very superb ; 



unique ; blooms very abundantly, Pkt., 25 cts. 



L.arge Flowering. Pure white,' " 10 " 



Large Flowering. Double fringed, magnificent double 



flowers in great variety, Pkt., 20 cts. 



Fine Mixed. Choice colors, . . . 34 oz. , 25 cts. ; " 5 " 

 Extra Fine Mixed. All colors ; finest strains, . " 10 " 

 Nana Compacta. Beautiful new dwarf variety, completely 



covered with elegant variegated blossoms of a cherry-red 



color, Pkt., 15 cts, 



PHLOX DRUMMONDII. 



These, for a splendid mass 

 \\\!IH//A\ of colors and constant display, 

 are not excelled by any other 

 annuals or perennials. The 

 FdM4 ^"^^PBMH^^ i colors range from the purest 

 ^ /^i^K^^- A white to the deepest blood pur- 



ple or crimson. Seed may be 

 sown in the open ground in 

 May, or in hot-bed or cold 

 fpy/^^ frame earlier, and during sum- 

 w\''3m\ mer and autumn they make a 

 brilliant bed- of showy, yet 

 delicate fiowers. A good ribbon 

 bed of Phlox is a dazzling sight, 

 and there is nothing so cheap. 

 T'l/i#ifivv%^ The finest effect, however, is 

 ■^™iiP^ produced by planting each 

 color in a separate bed, its con- 

 stant blooming making it 



Tiaw^W highly desirable for bedding 



^ > purposes. For ribbon beds, 

 r^ good contrast of colors should 



Phlox Drummondii. secured. H. A., \% feet. 



Alba. Pure white, 14 oz,, 60 cts.; Pkt., 5 cts. 



Coccinea. Intense brilliant scarlet " 10 " 



Star of Quedlinburg. This new variety has a singular 

 form with toothed petals, the centre of each being pro- 

 longed to a point, thus the flower is star-shaped ; deep 

 bluish purple, with narrow white margin, . . . Pkt., 10 cts. 



Isabellina. Pale yellow " 6 " 



liCopoldiana. Rosy crimson, with large white eye, " 5 " 

 Fine Mixed. Brilliant colors, . . . . oz., 50 cts.; " 5 " 

 Phlox Drummondii, Grandiflora Splendens. Vivid 

 crimson, pure white eye. Violet edged, .... Pkt.. 10 cts. 

 Elegans Carminea. Large round white centre, margin 

 varying crimson to rose Pkt., 10 cts, 



PHLOX DRTJMMONDU NANA. 



Nana Compacta. Mixed, all colors Pkt., 15 cts. 



Nana Compacta. Snowball, pure white " 15 " 



Nana Compacta. Fireball, brilliant scarlet, . ." 15 " 



FORTULACA. 



This well-known annual covers the 

 ground in a beautiful carpet-like form of 

 the most vivid colors, and for borders or 

 beds they are very effective. The seeds are 

 very small, and should be sown on the 

 surface and pressed in. 

 f^-^ Finest Single Mixed. Great variety, 

 Pkt,, 10 cts, 



Portulaca. Double Rose Flowered. Mixed; 

 making a gorgeous mass of color, remaining open all day. 

 Pkt, 10 cts. 



Double White. Very charming and beautiful. Pkt., 15 cts. 

 POPPY. 



This beautiful flower is fast regaining the popularity which 

 it so richly deserves. Many years ago it was a garden favorite, 

 and although virtually lost sight of for a time, like all things 

 of true value, it has once again brought itself into general 

 favor, clothed in new and richer vestments, assuming colors, 

 shapes and hues unknown in the past, and we are forced to 

 admit that it is most welcome and far more beautiful than 

 ever before, and by far one of the most showy annuals our 

 flower gardens can produce. 



Victoria Cross Poppy. New, very handsome, . " 10 " 

 Carnation. Double mixed, brightest colors, . . " 5" 

 Ranunculus-Flowered. Double mixed, . . . . " 5 " 

 Faust. New, handsome bright flowers, spotted, . " 10 " 

 Mikado. Pure white and brilliant crimson scarlet, petals 



fringed and twisted like a Japanese Chrysanthemum. Pkt., 



10 cts. 



Fairy Blush. White and rosy cream Pkt., 10 cts. 



Harriet Cook. Stillmar Valley, 111., Nov. 16, 1891, writes: 

 —I received the bulbs in good condition. I was much pleased 

 with them; they Avere such fine large bulbs, I expect some 

 very fine flowers from them. 



Shirley Poppy. 



Shirley. These charming poppies come single or semi-double. 

 The range of color extending from pure white through the 

 most delicate shades of pale pink rose and carmine, the 

 deepest crimson is so varied that scarcely two are alike, 

 while many are deUcately edged and striped, . . Pkt., 10 cts. 



RICINUS. (Castor-Oil Beau.) 

 The Ricinus is of tropi- 

 cal appearance, having 

 most highly ornamental 

 foUage that is verv 

 showy. Fine for centre 

 of beds, always attract- 

 ing great attention. H. 

 H. A. 



Gibsoni Coccinexis. 



This is a grand varie- 

 ty, both the stalks and 

 leaves being of a bright 

 metallic bronze color. 

 The large bundles of 

 fruit are of a bright 

 crimson color. Pkt., 

 10 cts. 



Bourbonensis. I m - 



mense green foliage, 

 12 to 15 feet high. Pkt, 

 5 cts. 



Gibsoni, or Duchess 

 of Edinburgh. Dark 

 foliage; very hand- 

 some. Pkt., 5 cts. 



Sanguineus. Blood- 

 red stalks and clusters 

 of red fruit; 8 feet 

 Pkt., 5 cts. 



Mixed. Many choice 

 varieties. Oz., 20 cts,; 

 pkt., 5 cts. 



SALPIGLOSSIS. 



Their white flowers are of peculiar richness, very deUcate 

 and beautiful. The shape and size of the flower is somewhat 

 similar to the Petunia and embraces a great variety of rich 

 colors. H. H. A. 1}^ feet. 



Fine Mixed. From named sorts, . Pkt., 5 cts 



SALVIA. 



One of the most beautiful of all flowers. The brilliant spikes 

 of scarlet measure 10 to 12 inches in length and are produced 

 in the greatest profusion all summer until killed by the frost. 

 Salvia Splendens. (Scarlet Sage), Pkt, 10 cts. 



SANVITALIA. 



A creeping plant of dwarf habit. H. H. A. ^ foot 

 Procumbens. Fl. PI. Double golden-yellow, , Pkt., 5 cts. 



SAPONARIA. 



A compact, dwarf plant, and one that is continuous in 

 blooming. H. A. >^ foot. ^, 

 Mixed. All colors, Pkt., 5 cts. 



SCABIOSA. (Mourning Bride.) 



This is an old and well-known annual and one of the most 

 useful and beautiful of all flowers either for bouquets, vases 

 or any decorative purpose. They make splendid clumps or 

 masses by themselves or mixed with other flowers. 

 Dwarf Double Mixed. Compact growth. 1 foot Pkt., 



Tall German Mixed. All colors ; height, 2 feet, Pkt., 5 cts. 



SCHIZANTHUS. 



These cannot fail to be a great source of pleasure, as the 

 flowers are produced in great numbers and much resemble 

 little butterflies. Flowers bright colors spotted and blotched. 

 H. H. A. 1% feet. . . . 



Mixed. Choicest varieties, all colors Pkt., £> cis. 



Ricinus Oibsoni Coccineus. 



