SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED 



(PRICES PER PACKET.) 

 DOf/VIITI A —Primrose. Sinensis Fimbriata. Single 

 fKllTiU L</\. mixed ^CHINESE PRIMROSE var. »— The 

 Chinese Primrose is a beautiful tender perennial, cultivated 

 for greenhouse and conservatory decorations. . Sow seed in 

 shallow pans, with a pane of glass laid over:-' the top to 

 prevent evaporation or the necessity of frequent watering. 



6 inches 25 



Auricula.— Hardy pereniiial, produces beautiful flowers of 

 various colors and shades. Sow .seed ih box early in Spring 

 or outdoors in Autumn ; protect well during Winter. Rich 



soil. 6 inches 15 



Pimbriata Alba Chinensis '0 



" Magnifica 50 



" —Bright rose .... -0 



Coerulea.— Blue . 50 



" Filicifolia Alba.— White flowerefl, fern-leaved . . 50 

 " ** Rubra.— Red flowered, fern-leaved 50 



Stellata. — Star-shaped flowers, lai'ge heads in various colors 50 

 Obconica.— A distinct variety with rounded leaves of light 

 green color. The delicate 'little flowers are creamy white, 

 Pbimula. tinted with lilac and borne on long slender stems Avell above Salvia. 



the foliage ; at times are one mass of flowers. Single. .10 

 Verls (Cowslip).— The Primula veris or English Cowslip, hardy perennial, is a well-known favorite. Flo w^ers mostly yellow 



and red. Propagated by seeds or division of roots. 6 inches 5 



Oir^lMl T —The CASTOR BEAN, in all its varieties, hasashowy troyjical appearance, singly or in groups. Valuable 

 IVl wl-l^ikJ*:?. for screens. 



Cambogiensis.— The stem and leaf stalks are ebony-blacK, large leaves and richly colored. 10 feet 5 



Sanguineus.— Red stalks and foliage, Avith bronze tinge, seed-pods scarlet. 10 feet . . . 5 



Zanzibariensis.— Largest-leaved variety, an elegant centre plant. Leaves often 3 feet across. 12 feet high. ... 5 



Mixed Varieties 5 



<^/^ | VIA (SCARLET SAGE).— Half ounce should raise 3000 plants. Half-hardy perennials. Sow seed in hotbed or ^ 

 Jr\.L^y 1/^ box in house and plant out when groimd is warm, or sow out-doors, when the Apple is in bloom. In i 

 bloom 60 days. 2 feet spread. 



Bonfire. — A fine dwarf variety, from 2 to 3 feet high ; forms a dense, compact bush, is a heavy bloomer. Brilliant scarlet. 

 We especially recommend tliis sort of seed, which we grow every year on Bloomsdale to the extent of cue to two acres. 



It is most brilliant and jjrof use in flowering .... . $2.00 oz.; 5 



Blood Red.— A remarkable shoAvy selection from the Bonfire ... . . . . 1.75 oz.; 15 



Lord Fauntleroy.— A favorite A^ariety 20 



Q A r> A -PINCUSHION FLOWER, known the world OA^er as Mourning Bride. Is a Avell-kiaown annual. Easy 



^\^r\l->l\J^^» culture ; blooms all the season. P" 



Double Purple .5 



Double Snowball.— Pure white ... . . 5 



SENSITIVE PLANT.-s^^^'^^^^'P-^^- 



Cl T M P I C%W/ P D (Helianthus) .— The SUNFLOWER is a well-knoAvn old-fashioned favorite, of late years wonderfully 

 j3 U 1^ " Ljyj VV C tv improved. The size and brilliancy of their flowers make them worthy of a place in every garden. 



_ _ T ^^i-x r i-„„<. or„ . r. Qigauteus (Russlan").- Goldcn. 8 feet 20c. oz.; 5 



Globosus.— Globe floAvered, yellOAV. B feet . .20c. oz.; 5 

 Dwarf Double Mixed.— 3 feet. Densely double flowers. 5 



Pine for bouquets. 2 to 3 feet. 

 Tall Varieties.— Mixed 



SNAP= DRAGON .-^^^ antirrhinuh. p. 19. 



Argophyllus (Silver Leaf ).— 5 feet 25c. oz.; 5 



Cucumerifolius. — Single. DAvarf habit, bears many small 

 flowers. Orange and black. 3 feet . . . .45c. oz.; 10 

 ^W/PPT* AA/Il I 1A7VI — These floAvers Avere favorites in our gi-andfathers' gardens. They bloom early in the 

 j3 tV CtCt 1 YV ll-*L»lrVlTl» Srjring and continue in flow r a long time. Plants are hardy and they will bloom in 

 August the first and second year, and their, number may be increased by dividing the roots. Colors run from purple to AA'hite. 

 Double Mixed. 1 foot 5 | Single flixed. 1 foot 5 



TPM AA/PPl^^' ^^CiClC —STOCKS are half-hardy annuals, beautiful 

 1 Cri^ W EiEf lVj^ 1 wV^lv. and fragrant. Soav under glass or on Avarm 



border early In Spring, transplant to rich ground. See illustration. 

 Cut and Come Again (Princess Alice) is the finest and most floriferous Avhite sort. 



For garden, pot or cut-flOAver use, it cannot be equaled. 16 inches 10 



Large Flowering.— Mixed colors. Flower nearly 2 inches in diameter 10 



German.— (Choice. Free bloomer. 4 or 5 colors ... 10 



T'HI TXTRPDni A —Handsome climbing greenhouse perennials, but will 

 1 1 lUi^ DCtvvJlr\» succeed in open ground as annuals if planted in a warm 

 sunny border ; fine for baskets, etc. 



Best Mixed.— 5 feet. White and yellow 5 



\/r:jr>|:>|Ij]VT A —The VERBENAS are half-hardy perennials. No floAver garden is 

 V ClvI-'Cl^-rV* complete without Verbena. Mostly tipright, but when prostrate 

 taking root freely where stems come in contact with the ground. Grand for bedding. 

 In bloom 90 days' 



Auricula=flowered.— White eve ; height 9 inches ; spread 2 feet. 10 



Firefly or Scarlet.— Height 9 inches; S' read 2 feet . . ... .10 



Hybrida Mixed Colors.— Height 9 inches ; spread 2 feet. . . . 5 



VIMr* A (" PERIWINKLE").— Valuable for pot culture, tender perennials. SoAvn early, 

 ▼ blooms freely same season. 1 foot. 



Alba pura.— Pure white ; spread 8 inches 5 



Rosea.— Spread 8 inches . " • ' • ■ ■ 5 



nixed.— Several colors ; spread 8 inches 



\\/ All CI W/PD is a great favorite. It is a half-hardy biennial, prodvicing 

 VV rxL^L^iL SL^yj yV dx beautiful fragrant flowers. Requires protection during 



the Winter. Blooms second year. IS Inches. 

 Large Flowering Double Mixed . 



5 I 



Ten Wekks' Stock. 

 Large Flowering Single Mixed. — 2 feet . . 



■V'lZJO A XTT*l-4X:jm in -Hardy annuals, bearing flowers in profusion. Much prized for Winter bouquets. 



rWEirCAlN 1 OCri lUI 1. Height 2 feet. The best varieties mixed 5 



TIIS-TIVTI A — Dotible. Is an annual of robust habit, blooming from July to October. Seeds can be i)lanted in the 

 Z<li^l^l/A.« open, or yomig plants transplanted if desired. Dwarf A'arieties should stand about one font apnrt, and 

 tall varieties double this distance. Will groAV anywhere and stand any amount of rough treatment. In bloom 60 days. 

 Plants 18 inches' spread. 

 Large Flowering Dwarf Mixed . . 

 Large Flowering Tall Mixed.— All colors. 

 Liliput. — Plants dAvarf and- compact; 



5 



2 feet ... .5 

 FloAvers small, 



perfectly double, pompon-shaped, about size of large 

 Daisy. Grand for pots, borders, or bedding. Mixed 

 colors . 10 



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