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J, M. Thorburn & Co. 's Catalogue of Seeds. 



Petunia, California Large-flowered Hybrid. 



This new strain of single Petunia is remarkable in many respects. The flowers are extremely deep- 



throated and very large, some of them measuring five inches 

 in diameter. The colors are varied, many of them intense, 

 and some of them in combinations quite new in Petunias' 

 some specimens are exquisitely pencilled, and others are 

 solf-colored and beautifully fringed. The seed we offer is 

 from plants selected for excellence in size, form, fringe and 

 mai'king. Per pkt., 50 cts. 



Phlox Drummondii lutea fl. pi. 



Of late years several semi-double flowering Phlox Drum- 

 mondii have been introduced, the value of which as cut- 

 flowers will have been recognized by those who have tried 

 them. The very pretty yellow-flowering variety now offer- 

 ed comes quite true from seed, and possesses a slight per- 

 fume. It is worthy of note that in order to produce the 

 best double flowers these Phloxes should be grown in a light 

 soil. Per pkt., 20 cts. 



Cardinal Poppy. 



This novelty is distinguished by its very dwarf, compact 

 and robust habit. The plant grows about 18 inches high, 

 producing 10 or 12 exceedingly large and extra-double flow- 

 ers of a brilliant scarlet color on white ground, which con- 

 trasts strikingly with its dark green foliage. It continues 

 to bloom much longer than any other double annual variety, 

 and its exceptionally showy flowers render it very effective 

 either for beds or mixed borders. Per pkt., 10 cts. 



New Double Scarlet Iceland Poppy. 



(Papaver nudicaule coccineum fl. pi.) 



The Iceland Poppy is one of the most attractive early- 

 flowering perennials, and we have much pleasure in offering 

 this new double-flowering form of the bright orange scarlet 

 variety. The seeds now offered will produce about 40 to 50 per cent, of true plants, with perfectly double 

 flowers. The Iceland Poppy has of late become such a general favorite that we are sure this new variety will 

 be gi-eeted as a valuable addition to the tribe. Per pkt., 20 cts. 



Tulip Poppy. (Papaver glaucum.) 



This splendid decorative annual is a native of Armenia, whence it was recently introduced. The plant 

 grows from 12 to 14 inches high, and produces from 50 to 60 large flowers, in form as shown in our illustration, 

 and in color of the most vivid scarlet. The intensity and brilliancy of the color reminds one of the well- 

 known Scarlet Due Van Thol Tulip, hence the appropriateness of the popular name "Tulip Poppy/' It is 

 specially suited for the formation of brilliant masses of color, or for imparting brightness to more somber 

 plants. Per pkt,, 10 cts. 



Primula Chinensis fimbriata " Standard." 



A new and greatly improved variety of this popular greenhouse plant. The flowers are a third larger 

 than those of the ordinary Fringed Chinese Primrose, and the whole plant is of much stronger growth. We 

 offer seed of two separate colors, viz. : White, per pkt., 40 cts. ; Rose, per pkt.. 40 cts. 



Salvia splendens : Four Splendid New Varieties. 



We have pleasure in introducing the following new strains of this popular bedding plant. They should 

 be started indoors not later than April, and transplanted to the outside when warm weather sets in. 



Salvia splendens grandiflora. New; very large-flowered variety : quite distinct. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 



Salvia splendens, New Cherry-Red. Superb variety of beautiful cherry-red color. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Salvia splendens, New Apple-Blossom. Splendid novelty, of a 

 lovely lisrht pink color. Per pkt. , 25 cts. 



Salvia splendens compacta erecta. Dwarf, erect spikes of dense 

 miniature flowers of a vivid dark scarlet; a novelty of great value. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts. 



Sweet Peas. 



For our splendid collection of new and standard varieties, see page 

 106 of this Catalogue. 



Verbascum pannosum. 



This very fine perennial species comes from Macedonia. The plants 

 attain a height of 4 to 5 feet, having splendid leaves two feet long and 

 eight inches wide, of lanceolate shape and thickly covered with white, 

 woolly fibre resembling those of Salvia argentea. The flower-stalks are 

 about two feet in length, bearing large, sulphur-yellow flowers Single 

 specimens of this plant are strikingly beautiful, and will be found highly 

 decorative when planted in isolated positions. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 



Zinnia Haageana, Double Yellow. 



This is a most decided improvement upon the old Zinnia Haageana. 

 growing scarcely half as high, being much more compact in growth), and 

 producing three times as many flowers, which are of an intense orange- 

 yellow : very suitable for pot-culture and for edgings. Per pkt.. 15 cts. 



PRIMULA CHINENSIS FIMBRIATA 

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