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LANDRETHS' PRICE-LIST OF FLOWER-SEEDS. 
rrice per Packet, Cts. 
Sanvitalia procum ens— S<*e Trail- 
ing riant.. 
Saponaria, var,— ""'''.v ''"■I'f 
nnalfs, LUKtining tlin.iigli the Sum- 
mer and Autnnin. Ifoot £ 
Scabiosa atropurpnrea, — r n r p 1 e . 
2foet ^ 
Scab iosa candidiisima,— White. 
13^ foot ■ ^ 
Scabiosa coccinea. — t^curlei. 
l^feet 5 
Scabiosa stellata.-^-'iw.v. 2 feet . 5 
Scabiosa, var.-Mi.Nod. 2 feet . r> 
The Scabious, or jAIourniiig Bride, 
is a well-known iiunnal. Ea.sy cul- 
ture, lilooms all the Beason. Valua- 
ble for bouquets. 
Scliizanthns, var.- Mixed. The 
Sehizanthus, in all its varioties, is a 
verv pretty annual, blooming freely 
till late, but attaining its liighest 
perfection when grown in pots in 
the greenhouse. 2 feet 6 
Sensitive Plant.— See Mimosa. 
Snap Dragon— See Antirrhiunm. 
Solanum, var.— The Ornamental Kgg 
i'lunt, white and scarlet, is an an- 
ntuil, presenting a very pleasing 
cflect. 20 inches 5 
Stevia serrata — Wliite. Greenhouse 
perennials, much used for bouquets. 
2 feet 5 
Etocks.-See Mathiola. 
Sunflower-See Ilelianthus. 
Sweet Sultan —See Centaurea. 
Tagetas erocta (African Marigold). 
—Yellow and orange. 2t^ feet . . 6 
Tagetas dwarf,— striped. 1 foot . . 6 
Tagetas Eldorado, — Yellow and 
orange. 2 feet fi 
Tagetas patula (Tall French Mari- 
gold;.— Dark brown. 2 feet ... 5 
Tagetas patula nana (Dwarf French 
Marigold).— Dark brown. 1 foot . 5 
Tagetas signata pumila. — Yellow 
striped. 1.5 inches 5 
The JIarigolde are showy annu- 
iils of easy culture. The flowers 
of the African variety in its per- 
fection are equal to the double 
Dahlia. The French, as double as 
a Ranunculus in appearance and 
texture, not unlike the riche.st vel- 
vet. Signata pumila is of compact 
globulous growth ; the flowers, yel- 
low and orange, cover tlie entire 
outer surface of the phuit. Foliage 
as fine as Cypress Vine. 
Veronica hybrida.— Blue and white. 
2 feet 5 
Veronica spicata. — Ulue. Teller 
perennials. Very pretty border 
plants. 1 foot 5 
Vinca alba (I'eriwiukle) -White . . .', 
Vinca rosea (I'eriw inkle). -Hose . . 5 
The Periwinkles are perennial 
/Vice per PncM, Cts. 
evergreen plants. Used for vases, 
covering graves in cemeteries, or 
bare shady places where grass will 
not grow. Bear very efTective white 
and rosy flowers. Sow seed in hot- 
bed or greenhouse early in Spring; 
plant out when ground is warm. 
Proof against dry weather. 
Viola tricolor alba,— White .... 5 
Viola tricolor ccerulea.- Blue ... 5 
Viola tricolor,— I>argo ycdlow ... 5 
Viola tricolor imperialis,— Blotched. 50 
Viola tricolor, var.— Mixed ... S 
Viola tricolor, var,— Mixed. Fir^t- 
class 10 
Viola tricolor odorata (Sweet Violet). 10 
Viola Paust (King of the Blacks) . . 5 
Viola t'icolor, popularly known 
by the names Pansy, Heart's ease 
and Johnny Jump-up, is a half- 
hardy perennial, a favorite with 
every one. Flowers of every con- 
ceivable combination of beautiful 
colors and also separate and dis- 
tinctly marked. G inches. Sow out 
of doors in the Fall; under glass 
during Winter or very early in the 
Spring. Transplant to the richest 
soil. 
Viscaria, var.— Hardy annual. 
6 inches 5 
Whitlavia gloxinoides,— White and 
blue. 1 foot 
Whitlavia grandiflora. — Blue. 
1 foot r, 
Annuals from California. Bell- 
shaped flowers, from June to Octo- 
ber. Requires light, sandy loam. 
ia caracasana, — 1 feet ... 10 
Wigandia vigieri,- 4 feet 10 
Il.ilf-hardy perennials ; beautiful 
foliage. 
Zinnia elegansi — Double, white, scar- 
lot, purple and orange — separate 
colors. 2 feet 5 
Zinnia, mixed, — All colors. 2 feet . 5 
Zinnia, Dwarf Double, —Mixed . 
13^ feet 5 
Zinnia elegans is an annual of 
robust habit, blooming from July 
to October. Its beautiful Dahlia- 
like flowers adapt it to any situa- 
tion in any garden, largo or email. 
As a display flower it is unsurpassed. 
Vines and Climbers. 
impelopsia veitohi (Japan Ivy). — 
Hardy perennial; cliiigH to stone or 
brick. Rapid climber after once 
started, covering a large space in a 
Bliort period. Green in Summer, 
scarlet in Autumn. 50feot . . 
Pi ice per P,ickH, Cti. 
Aristolochiasipho (Dutchman's Pipe). 
— Yellow and purple. Hardy per- 
ennial, rapid grower, large leaves. 
Requires plenty of water. 20 feet . 15 
Calampelis scabra (Eccremocaipus 
Vine).— Tender annual. Beautiful 
eliniber, with orange flowers. 
10 feet 
Cardiospermum halioacabnm (Bal- 
loon Vine). — While. Is an annual 
of r.apid growth from seed suwn in 
Siiriiig. 10 feet 
Clematis coccinea,— Scarlet. 12 feet . 25 
Clematis flamula (Virgin's Bower).— 
Wliile. 12 feet 
Clematis Jackmanii, — Blue and 
White. 12 feet . 
The Clematis are hardy peren- 
nials, of rapid growth, on trellis or 
netting. The Clematis flamula is 
the old variety. Virgin's Bower, or 
Traveler's .Toy. Fine foliage and 
clusters of small white fragrant 
flowers. The other varieties are 
large-flowered anil very showy. 
Oobea scandens, — I'mple. Green- 
house perennial, of rapid growth, 
bearing great number of bell-shaped 
flowers. Start the seed in damp 
sand in a warm place. 15 feet . . 
Oonvolvnlns major,--5lixed. The 
Convolvulus major, or Morning 
Glory, is an annual of rapid growth ; 
large flowei-s of many colors and 
shades; suitable for porches or ar- 
bors. 12 feet 
Hedysarium coronarium (French 
Hon(!ysuckle).— Red and white. Per- 
ennial. 2 feet 5 
Ipomea bono nox (Evening Glory, 
Good Night). — Tender annual. 
15 feet 5 
Ipomea ooocinea (Star Ipomea, or 
Scarlet Morniug Glory).— 12 feet . 5 
Ipomea grandiflora (T>nrge Purple 
Morning Glory).- 12 feet 5 
Ipomea noetiflora (Moon Flower).— 
White. 20 feet 5 
Ipomea qnamoolit (Crimson Cypress 
Vine).— 10 feet 5 
Ipomea quamoclit alba (White Cy- 
press Vine). — 10 feet 
Ipomea nmbeUata-- Yellow. 10 feet. 1 
The Ipomeus are amongst the 
most beautilul of annual running 
vines. Easy culture, free growth. 
Lathyrnslatirolius (Everlasting Peas). 
-Pink and white. 10 feet . 
Latbyrus odoratns (Sweet Peas). — 
Mixed colors. 3 feet 
Latbyrus odoratos (Sweet Peas.)— 
In separate colors. 3 feet .... 
Tjatifolius is a hardy perennial. 
OdoRVtus is a sweet-.scented annual. 
Price per Puckrt^Ci, 
Plant very early in Spring, and 
from four to six inches deep. 
Lophospermnm scandens. — Blue. 
Tender (.erennial, bearing bell- 
shaped flowei'S. 10 feet [j 
Maurandia barclayana,— l' u r p i o. 
10 feet , J 
Maurandia, var.— Tender perennial, 
flowering profusely in the Fall. 
Sinreeds best in the greenhouse. 
10 lei 
Momordioa balsaraina (Balsam Ap- 
ple).— Yellow. 10 feet 5 
Momordica charantea (Balsam Pear). 
—Yellow. 10 feet 5 
Momordicjis are beautiful, half- 
hardy anmials, producing fleshy 
ovate fruit ; golden and Scarlet when 
ripe. The fruit when ripe, preserved 
in spirits, is used to cure flesh 
wounds. 
Myrsipb yllum asparagoides (Smilax). 
— White. Smilax Vine is a greeu- 
liouse perennial, largely used by 
florists to decorate, make bouqaets, 
wreaths, etc. Plant seeds in a 
warm part of greouhouae, in a loamy 
leafy soil. 10 feet 10 
Passiflora, var.— Purple, violet and 
white. The Passion Flower is a 
half-hardy perennial; in favorable 
situations grows vigorously, anil 
produces a iirofusion of beaulitui 
flowers. 20 feet 5 
Phaseolus multiflorus (Scarlet Run- 
ing Bean).— Annual. 10 feet . . .5 
Thunbergia alata,-Bufr 5 feet . . 5 
Thunborgia alba— White. 5 feet . 5 
Thunbergia anrantiaca. — Orange. 
5 feet 5 
Thunbergia, var.-Mi.ved. 5 feet . 6 
Handsome climbing greenhouse 
perennials, but will succeed in open 
ground as annimls if planted in a 
warm sunny border, peat and loaw 
soil. Start seed in pots. 
Tropaeolum majus atrosanguinenm 
—Crimson. 6 feet 5 
Tropseolura majns lobbiannm,— 
Mixed, perennial. 6 feet 6 
TropiBolnm majns Schilliugii,— 
Spotted. 6 feet 5 
TroptBolum majus, var.- Mixed. 
6 feet 6 
Tropasolum peregrinnm canariente 
(Canary Bird Flower). — Yellow. 
5 feet 5 
The above varieties of Flowering 
Nasturtiums are all annuals, except 
Lobbianuui, which is a tender per- 
ennial. Plant seeds as soon as 
ground is warm. Heavy rich soil 
suits best. 
HALLETSVILLK, TKX.— I have been planting your secd.s in this couuty for thirty-eight years; I want no otheris. I have not been seduced by tine 
pictures and flaming circulars. 
