SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED 



(PRICES PER PACKET.) 



LADY=SLIPPER.-^' BALSAM.page 19. 

 J^^J^J^gPUP —See DELPHlNIUn, page 21. 



I r\R|I3 1 I A —This class of plants is of great beauty 

 *-*Vyui-fl-*l/A.« and adapted to many varieties of 

 ornamental purposes. The annuals do well in baskets, 

 vases, etc., where graceful, drooping plants are desir- 

 able. Tlie compact, almost globular varieties are used 

 for edgings, beds, pots, etc. No garden can be complete 

 without some of the new varieties of Lobelias. 

 Brinus Gracilis.— Trailing plant, with blue flowers . .5 

 White Gem.- Pure white. 10 



piADinni are showy annuals of easy 



i- l/A.lVlvJV>rl_vl^*:7 culture. The flowers of the 

 African variety, in its perfection, are equal to the 

 double Dahlia. The French, as double as a Ranunculus, 

 in appearance and textiu'e not unlike the richest velvet. 

 Signata Pumila is of compact, globulous growth ; the 

 flowers, yellow and orange, cover the entire outer 

 surface of the plant. In bloom for 90 days. 

 Dwarf Brownie, or Legion of Honor. — Plants about 

 9 inches high. Fine for borders or massing. Flowers 

 brilliant gold with maroon blotching, in bloom from 



early Summer till frost. Single n 



Patula. — Tall varieties, mixed 5 



Patula.— Dwarf varieties, mixed 5 



Africana.— Mixed. 2 feet tall 5 



MARVEL=OF=PERU.-?|f„™^«'"s 

 MESEMBRYANTHEMUn "^^f^t 



(ICE PLANT).— Start - in hotbed and transplant to 

 border in. mid(3.1e of Svimmer. Very succulent, highly 

 ornamental and curious. From its glittering surface is 

 sometimes called Diamond, Plant. 8 inches high, 18 

 inches flat on the ground. Ouce well started it can 

 resist almost any drought 5 



HOLLYHOCK — These beautiful double flowers are set so closely 

 on the flower stem as to actually crowd each other. 



n I O NTO M PTTTP — annual is a more general favorite than 

 ^ »*vJi^v/i^Cf 1 1 Cr. the Mignonette. Its modest, sweet-scented 

 flo^vers recommend it to every one. One of the easiest culture, it 

 adapts itself to all situations." Finds a place in the greenhouse or 

 conservatory, in a box or pot on the window, or in the open ground 

 in Summer. Blooms till Fall. Sow seeds several times dxiring 

 season. In bloom for 60 days. 



Allen's Defiance.— The florist's favorite. Large spikes 13 or 14 inches 

 long, very fragi-ant, and will keep for weeks after cutting, hold- 

 ing their fragrance, as the buds open dailJ^ Fine for forcing. 9 



inches 50c. oz. ; 10 



Giant Flowered.— Red. Plants pyramidal in form and very strong with 



exceedingly large flower-SDikes. 12 inches 60c. oz. ; 10 



Goliath, Mammoth.— One of the best $L50 oz. ; 5 



Machet. — Dwarf growth, highly colored : fragrant .... 75c oz. ; 10 



Odorata. — Very sweet. 9 inches 20c. oz. : 5 



Parsons' White. — Almost white, erect growth, with slender spikes, 

 very fragrant. 12 

 inches 5 



Four O'clock. 



ninosA ^tTv'a 



(SENSITIVE PLANT ).— Various colors. The Sensitive Plant, from its 

 • mysterious irritability, is very curious and interesting. When touched 

 will instantly fold its leaves and . droop. It is as easy to grow as a pea or 

 bean. 1 to 2 feet. Flowers pink 5 



IVIID ARIf IQ Jalapa.— MARVEL=OF=PERU, or, as it is generally 

 ITi 1 tV/A.t>l L-IO called, FOUR O'CLOCK, because its flowers open 



at this time each afternoon, is a very pretty annual of vigorous growth ; 



bright foliage. Flowers are fragrant, with desirable colors and fine markings. Makes a fine 



Summer hedge if set in rows a foot apart. Roots may be preserved over Winter like a Dahlia. 



See illustration. 



Mixed Colors of Flowers. 5 



Variegated foliage.— Mixed 5 



MVO^nTm —The FORGET=ME=NOT is a modest, pretty little flower, a favorite with 

 iTl. I V/OVf 1 lO. everyone. Half-hardy perennial, flowering the flrst season. Branches cut 

 and placed in water continue to bloom a long time, nearly as well as on the plan t. See illnsfration. 

 Alphestris.— Blue, white and rose mixed, 5 | Palustris.— Blue and white. (! inches , . 10 



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FoRGET-ME-NOT. 



