BODDINGTON'S '^yUCLtll^ SEEDS 



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atiens Oliveri. (Novelty, 'lo.) T.A. 



This grand Iinpa- 



tiens was introduced recently from Britisli 

 East Africa and has caused quite a sensation 

 in Europe, where it has been exhibited. The 

 plants are very vigorous and produce dur- 

 ing the summer, in tlie open ground, a profu- 

 sion of flowers of a delicate pink color. This 

 resembles in color and form the beautiful 

 orchid Millonia I'exillaria. Thisalso makes 

 an excellent liouse or greenhouse plant for 

 winter use. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. for $1.25. 



Leucanthemum maximum semi- 

 plenum ( The Semi-double Shasta 



Daisy. ' Novelty, '10.) H.P. This is a 

 ' grand type of the Shasta Daisy. 

 The flowers are quite large, with tliree to six 

 rows of ray florets; are snow-white with a 

 small j-ellow disc. The stems are long and 

 wiry. This will make an excellent compan- 

 ion for the single Shasta Daisy, and is per- 

 fectly hardy. It is strongly recoinmended as 

 a cut flower. Pkt, 25 cts., 5 pkts. for %i. 



Lobelia, Illumination (Cardinal 



fulgi 



ens). (Novelty, '10.) H.P. This va- 

 rietv is tlie result of a cross be- 



tween Lobelia cardinalis a.i\d Lobelia caj di- 

 nalis_Oueen\l'ictoria. It grows about 2 feet in 

 height, producing very strong flower-stems 

 with bronze foliage, similar to tlie variety 

 Queen Victoria. Flowers intense scarlet, 

 compact and forming a fierj-, torch-like mass. 

 Will, in time, supersede the ordinary types 

 and bs especially adapted for herbaceous 

 borders, etc. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Lupinus polyphyllus roseus. 



(Novelty, '08.) H.H.P. X perfectly distinct 

 variety of the old Polypliyllus, making a 

 charming plant for herbaceous borders, etc. 

 The flowers are produced in long spikes of 

 a lovely soft rose-pink color. The plants are 

 perfectly hardy and of a robust branching 

 habit. If sown early, will flower the first 

 year from seed (see illustration). Pkt. 10 

 cts., lioz. 35 cts., oz. $1. 



Larkspur, Boddington's Giant 

 Hyacinth-Flowered Navy Blue. 



(Novelty-, '08 ). H.A. .\ grand variety for 

 cutting purposes; color intense blue. Pkt. 

 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Marigold, Boddington's Gold 



The two following va- 

 rieties were selected 



Medal African. 



by our representative, while in Europe this 

 summer, who saw them e.xhibited at the 

 Royal Horticultural Society's meeting, in 

 London. Some of the blooms measured 4^ 

 inches across and were intensely double. 

 Colors of the flowers rich orange and lemon. 

 Any customer desiring really good Mari- 

 iplds should purchase this stock. Prince of 

 Orange and Lemon Queen. Each, pkt.. 

 35 cts., 3 pkts. for $1, !i'oz. $1.50. 



Mignonette, Boddington's Ma- 



jesty. ^ ''^ finest of all the fancy varieties 



'- of Mignonette for winter forcing. 



Seed saved from select spikes under glass. 

 We have received many testimonials with 

 regard to tliis variety. J4pkt. 60 cts., pkt. $1. 



VARIEGATED NASTURTIUMS 

 Nasturtiums, Tall Queen, Scarlet 



Beauty. (Variegated -Leaved.) The 



brilliant color, a rich. rose-scarlet, 



foliage Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Nasturtium, Tall Queen, Crimson 



Beauty. (Variegated -leaved, j This, 

 — anotlier new color in the varie- 

 gated section, will also be welcomed. The 

 color is a deep crimson- scarlet, rather richer 

 in color than our original Queen of Tom 

 Thumb. Very effective for covering arches 

 and trellis work. \'igorons in growth and 

 free-flowering. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Nasturtium, Tall Queen, New- 

 Hybrids , Mixed. (yariegated-Ieav- 

 ed.} \Veha\eniuch 

 pleasure in now being able to offer a really 

 good mi.xture of this charming section of tall 

 variegated - leaved Nastuniums. This mix- 

 ture comprises seven or eight shades, all 

 bright and very effective. The beautiful 

 bright colors mixed with the variegated 

 leaves have a grand effect when grown on 

 arches or trellis work Pkt. 10 cts., oz. jocts. 



Nasturtium, Queen of Tom 

 Th 



umt 



( Variegated - leaved. ) Yel- 

 low spotted. This new color 

 in the popular variegated-leaved section of 

 Nasturtiums will be a good addition. The 

 flowers are of yellow shades, beautifully 

 blotched and stained, very free and effective, 

 forming a fine contrast to the silver varie- 

 gated leaves of the foliage, Pkt. lOc, oz. 50c. 

 Queen of Tom Thumb (Variegated- 

 leaved), Scarlet. Pkt, locts.. nz. 50cts. 

 Queen of Tom Thumb (Variegated- 

 leaved;, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Onopordon, Robert Bruce. 'Novel- 



— ' ' ty, ot>. ) 



H.B. A cross between the Scotch 1 histle, 

 Onopordon Acanthiuni and Onopoi do7i 

 Arabicuni. resulting in a large handsome 

 ornamental plant of branching habit, with 

 bold grayish foliage elegantly cut, and sil- 

 very prickly flower-stems. Pkt. 25 cts., 

 5 pkts. for jSi. 



f Noveltv, '09. ) 

 H.B. Tins is a 

 very stately cotton-thistle, aitaining a height 

 of about 3}^ feet. The foliage, 1 histle-like, is 

 silvery white — as an ornamental herbaceous 

 plant, it will soon become popular through 

 its distinct anil attractive appearance. Pkt. 

 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



f Noveltv, '08, > 

 H.H.A." We 



are now in a 

 positit)!! to in- 

 troduce the first yellow-flowering Petunia, 

 w hich combines with this distinctive quality 

 a finely fringed form of flowers. The plant 

 attains a height of about 14 inches and is of 

 a compact habit of growth. The flowers are 

 of medium size, with finely fringed and 

 curled borders of a distinct yellow color, 

 which deepens in the throat. Pkt, 50 cts,, 

 3 pkts. for $1.25. 



Phacelia campanularia caesia. 



(Novelty, 'oS ) H.A. ( )ne of the earliest- 

 flowering hardy annuals is the showy Pha- 

 celia campanularia, with its ultra-marine- 

 blue, bell-shaped blossoms, from which our 

 new variety distinguishes itself bj' its light 

 lavender or bluish white-colored flowers. 

 Height 10 to 12 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 

 for 25 cts. 



Primula Sinensis, Sutton's Coral 



Onopordon Salteri. 



Petunia, Canary Bird. 



(P. grandifiora fimbriata aurea) 



Lupinus polyphyllus roseus 



Pink. 



flowers are of a verj' 

 , with silver-variegated 



(Novelty, 'o.^, I 

 new and unique 



T,A. An entirely 

 color in this charm- 



ing class of plants; the name describes it: habit dwarf and com- 

 pact; flowers thrown well above foliage. Pkt. Si- 



For other Primulas, see page 46 



