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



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CENTROSEMA GRANDIFLORA. 



variety will come true from seed 



Centrosema grandiflora. (Butterfly Pe:i. 



A hardy perennial vine of rare and exquisite beauty, and abso.uteiy new to cultivation. It blooms in 



J une f rom seed so wn 



n April, and bears 

 profusely large, in- 

 verted, pea- shaped 

 flowers, ranging in 

 color from rosy vio- 

 let to purple, with a 

 broad, feathered, white marking through 

 the center, while the large buds and 

 back of the flowers are pure white- the 

 stem and foliage are very graceful and 

 of a delightful odor. It is well adapted 

 for every garden purpose, and especially as a climber, run- 

 ning six to eight feet in a season. Per pkt. of 20 seeds, 25c. 



Heuchera sanguinea. 



One of the finest hardy perennials of recent introduc- 

 tion, and recommended as an excellent plant for furnishing cut-flowers. 

 Its general character is sufficiently indicated by the illustration below. 

 It is allied to the saxifragas. and is of a neat, bushy habit; the flowers are 

 of a rich, bright crimson color; the leaves light green and slightly hairy. 

 The graceful flower-spikes are excellent for bouquets. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Humulus Japonicus fol. variegatus. 



(Variegated Japanese Hop.) 



A very attractive new variety of Japanese Hop, with beautiful silvery 

 white variegated or blotched leaves; it is as hardy as the green-leaved 

 species, and will prove to be an admirable decorative climbing plant, well 

 suited for covering fences, etc. Eighty per cent, of the seedlings of this 

 Per pkt.. 25 cts. 



Lobelia erinus compacta "Goldelse." 



The chief merit of this new Lobelia will be found in the effective and agreeable contrast between its foli- 

 age and its flowers ; the leaves are of a rich, golden yellow, similar to those of the popular "Golden Feather," 

 while the flowers are of a beautiful brilliant blue. A plant that of itself supplies two such striking colors 

 must prove especially valuable for carpet-bedding. It will also be found desirable for border and pot-culture. 

 Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Mignonette, Improved Victoria. 



This beautiful new Mignonette grows only about six inches high, and is remarkable for its perfectly regu- 

 lar, pyramidal habit, and its elegant, beautifully formed spikes are profusely covered with brilliant red flow- 

 ers; the flowers are larger and of a brighter red than those of the old Victoria Mignonette, and they contrast 

 effectively with its dark, glossy green foliage. A valuable acquisition either for pot-culture or for groups 

 and edgings. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Molucella spinosa. 



A valuable annual and biennial Shell-flower, newly in- 

 troduced from Assyria. When young its chief attraction is 

 in its numerous delicate, rose flowers, but it grows rapidly to a 

 height of 6 to 8 feet, and is then most valuable on account of its 

 light green foliage, which contrasts most effectively with its 

 brownish red, four-cornered stems ; it is an excellent plant for 

 grouping or for single specimens on lawns ; the highly orna- 

 mental leaves are useful for table decorations. Sown in frames 

 from March to April, and transplanted into the open ground, it 

 blooms from June to October. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Petunia grandiflora violacea fl. pi. 



Every one has been struck with the beautiful, deep violet 

 shades obtained among large-flowering Petunias. We are now 

 in a position to offer a fine double variety, with very large, deep 

 violet-colored flowers. About 30 per cent, of the seedlings bear 

 double flowers, and the remaining single ones are of the same 

 rich and effective shade of color. Per pkt., 40 cts. 



HmcHtKA sanguinea. 



