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IHHWfADBm-IHIIADtLPHIA-M-^f RELIABLE FLOWER SEE PS 



HELIANTHUS (Sunnowe,-, 



Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brilliancy ol 

 their flowers, making a very good effect among shrubbery 

 and for screens. 



SINGLE SUNFLOWERS. 



The single Sunflowers are indispensable for cutting. 

 Sown on a sunny spot in April or May they come into bloom 

 early in summer, and keep up a constant supply of flowers 

 until cut down by frost. (See cut.) pEit pKT 



2701 Cucumerifolius {Miniature Sunflower). 

 Small, single rich yellow flowers. An abundant 

 bloomer; 4 feet. \ oz., 15 cts 5 



2703 — Stella (Improved Miniature Sunflower). 



Differs from the above by its larger and better 

 formed flowers of the purest golden yellow, with 

 black disc. J oz., 15 cts 5 



2702 — Orion. Effective new variety of " Stella." 

 The petals are twisted like a Cactus Dahlia. 



J oz., 20 cts 10 



2700 — New Miniature. A multitude of new varie- 

 ties have been raised from the popular Minia- 

 ture Sunflower which we offer in mixture. They 

 all differ from the parent, most of them being 

 larger, and many with curiously twisted petals. 

 The prevailing colors are pale yellow, golden 

 yellow and creamy white, some with black cen- 

 tres, and all beautiful; for cutting they are indis- 

 pensable. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



2707 — Perkeo. A charming dwarf variety of the 

 Miniature Sunflower. The plants form compact 

 bushes about 12 inches high by 14 inches 

 through. There are many positions, such as the 

 front of borders or beds of plants of medium 

 height, where this can be used to good advan- 

 tage, flowering as it does from the end of June 

 until cut down by hard frost 15 



2705 Perennial. This is a mixture of the finest 

 single flowering hardy perennial sorts, including 

 such varieties as Maximilliana, Miss Mellish, 

 Orgyalis, Tomentosus, etc., etc. Seeds sown 

 early will produce flowering plants the first year; 

 as subjects for the hardy border as well as for 

 cutting they are indispensable. | oz. , 50 cts. .. 10 





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Heliotrope, Lemoink's Giant. 



DOUBLE SUNFLOWERS. 



2696 Chrysanthemum-flowered. Rich golden-yellow flow- 

 ers, perfectly double, resembling a Chrysanthemum or 



Aster; 7 feet. Per oz. , 30 cts ' 10 



2706 Nanus Fl. PI. ( Globe of Gold). Dwarf, double-orange 



flowers; 4 feet. Per oz., 25 cts 5 



2704 Globosus Fistulosus (Globe or Dahlia Sunflower). 



Flowers large, double, of a rich saffron color; 6 ft. Per oz. . 25c. ■"> 



2697 Double Yellow Miniature. The double-flowering form 

 of the popular Miniature Sunflower. The flowers, while double, 



are quite free and graceful; of a bright golden yellow 10 



2698 Double White Miniature. A new double, nearly white 

 sort. A certain proportion of the seedlings produce semi-double 

 flowers. In habit of growth and prolusion of flower it is iden- 

 tical to the well-known single variety 15 



HELIOTROPE (Chewy Pie) 

 A half-hardy perennial, flowering during the whole season; its delight- 

 ful perfume makes it a most desirable bouquet flower; a splendid bedding 

 plant, en can be trained as a greenhouse climber. Seed sown in the spring 

 will make line plants lor summer blooming. (See cut.) 



27:17 Lemoine's Giant. Of robust growth, and produces heads 



of flowers double the size of the old sort; mixed colors. 10 



2736 Regal. A new variety with immense flowei heads of the 



Giant type, but of dwarf, compact growth; all shades 26 



2740 /Mixed. All colors of the regular type. | oz., 80 cts 5 



2738 Imported collection of 6 sorts '....' 40 



HONESTY IHoomrort, Satin Flower). 



280] I lardy biennial, admired for its silvery seed pouches, which are 



used for house ornaments, as the) present a beautiful and rather 

 curious appearance; 2 feet. |-oz., 15 its 5 



A complete index of the Botanical and Popular names of Flowers is given on pages 2 and 3. 



