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Arthur T.Boddmgton, 342 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



IMPATIENS HOLSTII. NEW HYBRIDS (Mixed) 



It is seldom tliat a novelty comes as (juickly into general favor as the splendid Kast 

 African Balsam, /. Holslii. With its hriUi.mt vermilion-red Hovvers, it is indeed an excellent 

 pot-plant, and also extremely useful for the open border, groups in a half-sunny position 

 producing a striking effect. It may be remarked that the broad-petali-d blooms are i "4 to i W 

 inches in diameter. The new colors now offered are (juite distmcl and also very beautiful. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for %\. 



IMPATIENS HOLSTII DELICATA 



Exceedingly large-flowering hybrid of Inipatiens, obtained by artificial crossing. The 

 color of the blossoms is very delicate light rosy ])ink, with a darker center. Mag- 

 nificent plant for bedding in lialf-shady situations, and are also very free-flowering and 



attractive as a pot-plant. Pkt. 25c., 

 5 pkts. $1. 



IMPATIENS Sultani (Peren- 

 nial Balsam). G.S. Brilliant rosy 

 scarlet. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Imanthophyllum 

 (Clivia), Boddington's 

 Select Hybrids (G.P.) 



These are amongst the most use- 

 ful of plants for the decoration of 

 the conservatory, and for the 

 dwelling house ciuring the spring 

 months. The great improvements 

 now show themselves in a marked 

 degree ; the trusses are larger, 

 more symmetrical and more dense; 

 the flowers also are larger and of 

 finer form, with broader segments 

 that meet or overlap beyond the 

 middle; the colors are brighter, 

 more varied, and in every respect 

 more attractive. Pkt.$i, ^2 pkt. 60c . 



Kochia trichophylla (Burning Bush) 



Boddington'a Scarlet l>uiiuuce Larkspur, ^hee p. 



Incarvillea Delavayi (Hardy Gloxinia) H.P. 



A hardy tuberous-rooted plant, and one of the choicest perennial plants intro- 

 duced in recent years. It produces large, gloxinia-like rose-colored flowers, which 

 last in perfection a long time; these are produced in clusters on stems 18 inches 

 high : should be protected with a covering of leaves during the winter. Pkt. 50c. 



KENILWORTH IVY (Kentucky Ivy ; Linaria cymbalaria). H.P. Trailing 

 perennial. \'iolet flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Kalanchoe Kirkii (coccinea) G.S. 



This new species of Kalanchoe grows from 18 inches to 3 feet high, with a stout 

 green stem, furnished at its base with opposite and decussate pale green leaves, 

 and terminated by a many-flowered, much-branched inflorescence. The leaves 

 are ovate, hairy, 5 inches by 2V2 inches broad, with a thick petiole and irregularly 

 dentate margin; the flowers are small, brick-red in the bud and bright orange 

 when fully expanded. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Kalanchoe Flammea (New) G.S. 



Finest of all the Kalanchoes. Height, t8 inches. Erect stem carrying large 

 bunches of brilliant orange-scarlet flowers. Pkt. 50 cts. 



KAULFUSSIA amelloides. A hardy annual of very compact growth, with dark 

 blue flowers freely produced. Height 9 in. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Kochia trichophylla (Mock Cypress, or Fireball) H.A. 



A pretty half-hardy annual, forming compact bushes about 2% feet in height, 

 with small feathery light green drooping foliage, which changes, as the summer 

 advances, to a deep grten and to a crimson hue in September. Very fine speci- 

 mens have been exhibited in pots, for which it is admirably adapted. Seed maybe 

 sown in March, giving the same treatment as for balsam or other similar annuals, 

 care being taken to secure a good drainage, as it is sometimes slow in germinating; 

 or seed may be sown in April, and the seedlings planted out 2 feet apart in the 

 ojjen border about the end of May. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. %\. 



KOCHIA Scoparia. Similar to the above, but not so graceful. Pkt. 5c., \ioz. 50c. 



Larkspur (h.a. i ft.) 



Ver\' ornamental |)lanls, iirodurini;, in great variety of form and colors, some of 

 the most lu autiful flowers in cultivation. pjit. Oz. 



Double Dwarf Rocket. Azure-blue $005 $050 



Double Dwarf Rocket. Mixed colors 05 25 



Tall Rocket. 2% ft. Double mixed 05 30 



