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



IMPATIENS HOLSTII. NEW HYBRIDS (Mixed) 



Splendid Kast African Balsam, /. Hohtii. W ith its brilliant vermilion-red flowers, 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-petaled 

 blooms are i to i inches in diameter. The new colors now offered are quite distinct and 

 also very beautiful. Pkt. 25 cts.. 5 pkls. for 5i. 



IMPATIENS OLIVERI (T.A.) 

 This grand Impatiens was introduced recently from British East Africa and has caused 

 <iuite a sensation in Europe, where it has been exhibited. 1 he plants are very vigorous and 

 protluce during the summer, in the open ground, a profusion of llowers of a delicate pink 

 color. This resembles in color an<l form the beautiful orchid, JMillonia vexillai-ia. This also 

 makes an excellent house or greenhouse plant for winter use. I'kt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. for $1.25. 

 IMPATIENS Sultanl (Perennial Balsam). G.S. Brilliant rosy scarlet. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Incarvillea Delavayi (Hardy Gloxinia) H.P. 



A hardy tuberous-rooted plant, aiul 



if the choicest perennial plants introduced in 

 recent years. It pro- 

 duces large, glox- 

 inia-like ro.se-colored 

 Howers, which last 

 in perfection a long 

 time; these are pro- 

 duced in clu.sters on 

 stems 18 inches high; 

 should be protected 

 with a covering of 

 leaves during the 

 winter. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 KENILWORTH 

 IVY (Kentucky 

 Ivy ; L i n ari a 

 cymbalaria). H.P. 

 Trailing perennial. 

 Violet flowers. 

 Pkt. 5 cts. 



Kochia trichophylla (Burning Bush) 



BoddiDgton's Scarlet Defiance Larkspur, (See page 31) 



Kalanchoe Kirkii (coccinea) G.S. 



This new species of Kalanchoe groAvs 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 2}^ 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, 18 inches. Erect stem carrj- 

 ing 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 inches. 



Pkt. 10 cts. 



Kochia trichophylla ("Mock Cypress, or Fire- 

 ball) KK. 



A pretty half-hardy annual, forming compact bushes about 1V2 

 feet in height, with small feathery light green drooping foliage, which 

 changes, as the summer advances, to a deep gr<.-en, and to a crimson 

 hue in September. Wry fine specimens have been exhibited in pots, 

 for which it is admirably adapted. Seed maj- be sown in March, 

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

 care being taken to si cure 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 open border about the end of May. 

 I'kt. 10 cts., Koz- Si. 



KOCHIA Scoparia. Similar to the above, but not so graceful 

 I'kt. 5 cts., !4oz. 50 cts. 



Larkspur (h.a. i ft.) 



\'ery ornamental pl.-uits, producing, in great variety of form and 

 colors, some of the most beautiful flowers in cultivation. Pkt. Oz. 



Double Dwarf Rocket. Azure-blue So 05 $0 50 



Double Dwarf Rocket. Mixed colors 05 25 



Tall Rocket. 2}4ft. Double mixed 05 3° 



