BODDINGTQN'S ^A^CLtctV SEEDS 



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Scabious, The Bride. 



long wire-like stems nearly a foot 

 in Ifntjtli and thus lend themselves 

 to all floral work, as well as to 

 floral decoration. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 

 pkts. for$i. 



Salvia. Pittieri. (H.H.P.) This pretty Salvia, introduced some years ago, may also easily be propa- 



'■ gated by seed. It forms well-branched and compact growing bushes of about 3 feet 



high and stands all the summer in full bloom. The flowers of a vivid cochineal-red, standing on dark, 

 rather bluish hued stems, and even the cups in which the yet unopened flowers stand are quite dark. Pkt. 

 i,S cts., 4 pkts. for 50 cts. 



Onopordon, Robert Bruce. <^ ^ > 'V, T between the 



— 2 _ Scotch Thistle, Onopoidoji 



acaiilhiiim and Onopordon Arabicum, resulting in a large hand- 

 some ornamental plant of branching habit, with bold grayish foliage 

 elegantly cut, and silvery prickly flower-stems. Pkt. 25c. ,5 pkts. for|i. 



Petunia, Canary Bird, (^-.^/-j We are now in a position 

 ' •' to nitroduce the first yellow-flower- 



(P. grandiflora fimhriata aurea) j"? Petiuiia, which combines with 

 ^ o J J I thisdistinctivecjuahty a hnely fringed 



form of flowers. The plant attains a height of about 14 iiiche-. and is 

 of a compact habit of growth. The flowers are of niedium sizt , with 

 finely fringed and curled borders and of a distinct yellow color, 

 which deepens in the throat. (See illustration.) Pkt. .so cts., 

 3 pkts. for $1.25. 



Phacelia campanularia caesia. (^.A.) One of the earli 



est -flowering hardy an- 

 nuals is the showy Phacelia campanularia, with its ultraniarine- 

 b!ue, bell-shaped l)lossoms, from which our new variety distinguishes 

 itself by its light lavender or bluish white colored flowers. Height 

 10 to 12 inches. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Shirley Poppy, Sutto n's Double Pink. ( ^ A i ,\ lovely 



' double and 



semi-double rose-pink form of this favorite strain of Poppy. Pkt. 35c. 



Pr imula Sinensis, Sutton's Coral Pink. f T a ) A" en- 



' tirely new and 



unique color in this charming class of plants ; the name ik scrilx, s it ; 

 habit dwarf and compact ; flowers thrown well above foliage. Pkt, Ji. 



Rehmannia Angualta, Pink Perfection. ^ ^: ^^.-^ ^ 



doubtedly a very beautiful and very desirable plant, and is one of 

 the finest subjects for con.servatory decoration that has been intro- 

 duced for many years. Its effectiveness is beyond all cjuestion and 

 its cultivation is of the simplest. The large flowers, resembling those 

 of the Incarvillea, are of a clear, liright pink color, with a clistinct 

 pale throat, the markings of which vary considerably. This enhances 

 their beauty when seen in the mass. The spikes are from 4 to 5 feet 

 high and produce their flowers from within a few inches from the 

 base, which is a great advantage ; they continue in flower for several 

 months. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. for $1.25. 



(H A.) The flower-heads of large size, 

 of the purest snow-white, are borne on 



Petunia, Canary Bird 



Salvia Zurich. 



(H.H.P.) A New Uwari Scarlet. 



riety of the Splendens type, the plant not exceeding more than 

 1 2 inches in height, with erect spikes covered with a mass of the most brilliant scar- 

 let flowers. It commences to bloom early in June, and continues to make a grand 

 display throughout the autumn. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. for $1 25. 



Salvia Turkestanica. (H.H.P. ) An exceedingly decorative new i)lant, pro- 



1 ducing in midsummer, long and graceful panicles 



of white flowers, intermixed with bracts of the same color edged light pink. The 

 ]>laiit grows over 3 feet high aiul its large crimped foliage gives it a most picturesoue 

 appearance. Although a perennial and quite hardy, it is best grown as a biennial 

 and is partial to light soil. Very ornamental in large beds and on lawns. It was 

 awarded a certificate of merit by the Royal I lorticultur.al Society. Pkt. 25 cts., 

 ,S pkts. for Sr.25. 



Sweet William, Double Rose. ^-'V^"^ umbels of handsome rose- 



' • colored flowers distinguish this new 



(Dianlhus barbalus rosea fl. pi. ) Sweet William from otlu'r .already known 



varieties. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for #1.25. 



This new va- 

 . , ■ o w s about 9 



inches in height ; flowers of good size, well marki'd and very free-flowering. Seed 

 sown from January to March will bloom the same year. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. for 25 

 cts., Y,(r/.. $1. ■ ' 



(H.H.P.) Very dwarf 

 bush Verben.i with the 

 trusses of pure rose-colored flowers. Ivvcellent for bedding and edging on ;iccount 

 of its uniform, low, spreading growth. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



One of the most 

 charming introduc- 

 tions, the plants fairly bristling with ddiililc blooms of intense, daz/iiiig scarlet. 

 A grand variety for borders or edging. Pkt. 10 els., 3 pkts. for 25 cts., '4ox. 25 cts. 

 For other Lilliput Zinnias, see page 45. 



Sweet William, Annual Varieties, Mixed. (H A.) Tl 



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Verbena hybrida compacta, Rosamond. 



Zinnia, Boddington's Lilliput, Scarlet Gem. 



Rehmannia Augulata, Fink Perfection 



