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TYPE OF GEM PANSIES. 



MAY'S GEM PANSIES. 



In introducing this valuable strain to our 

 patrons we do so with the full assurance that it 

 will give the most unbounded satisfaction in 

 every respect. For years we have been gather- 

 ing from the most reliable sources in Europe the 

 choicest strains of large, free-flowering sorts 

 that have been offered, including nearly all of 

 the high priced novelties, 'these we have care- 

 fully tested, discarding all except those of uur 

 questionable merit which we have retained and 

 sown, until today we have what is undoubtedly^ 

 the finest mixture for general cultivation of 

 large flowering pansies in the world. They are 

 remarkable for their large size, free flowering 

 qualities, gorgeous blossoms and their varied 

 markings and'coloriugs. We offer them only at 

 retail, as we wish our best customers, the real 

 growers and lovers of rare flowers who buy in 

 small quantities, to have the best that money can 

 buy Pkt 25c, 3 pkts. 50c, 1=4 oz. $i.oo. No 

 more than 1=4 oz. to any one customer. 



ELITE ENGLISH PANSIES. 

 LORD BE ACONSFIELO— Light blue and purple. 

 Pkt. IOC. 



KING RUFUS— It opens a rich, deep crimson, 

 which changes to a brownish shade. Pkt. loc. 

 ORANGE PRINCE— Golden yellow, center shad- 

 ing to a rich brown. Pkt. loc. 

 VICTORIA— Rich, velvety, claret red. Pkt. loc. 

 riAHOGANY— Verv fine and distinct. Pkt. loc. 

 OCEAN SPRAY— Blue edged white. Pkt. loc, 

 6 Varieties Named Herewith for 50c. 

 PEERLESS niXTURES. 

 Those of our customers who do not care to 

 grow separate varieties as listed by us, but 

 want choice mixtures for bedding on the lawn, 

 will find the following mixtures very pleasing 

 and satisfactorj'. 



MAY'S ROYAL FllXED- This mixture contains 

 over 30 of the leading vai-ieties and strains, and 

 will produce a bed of pansies which for size, 

 coloring and freedom of bloom will be the ad- 

 miration of all who see it. Pkt. 20c. 

 STAR MIXEI>— This splendid mixture is made up 

 of Golden Queen, Snow Queen, Bronze Queen, 

 Faust, Fire King and Emperor William. Pkt. 15c. 

 COMMON niXED— This will produce an abun- 

 dance of showy blooms, though not as large or 

 beatitiful as the more 

 expensive varieties. 

 Pkt 5C 



POPPY, 

 FAIRY BLUSH. 



A distinct variety 

 with vei-y large per- 

 fectly dotible flowers 

 measuring from 3 to 

 5 inches in diameter. 

 The petals are ele- 

 gaiitly fringed with 

 pure white except the 

 tips, which are dis- 

 tinctly colored rosy 

 crenm, giving the 

 flower the appear- 

 ance of a large white 

 feathery- ball over- 

 cast with a rosy 

 FAIRY BLUSH POPPY shade. Pkt. loc. 



POPPIES. 

 Annual. 



The desire for "old fashioned flow- 

 ers" is becoming more pronounced 

 each year, Many of the plants and 

 flowers that were cultivated by our 

 grandmothers are loved and ad- 

 mired today. Foremost among old 

 time annuals we find the quick 

 gro wing poppies, m any of the improved 

 varieties of which, rival the rose in 

 size, beauty and keeping qualities. 

 Easily grown, succeeding well every- 

 where, coming into bloom quickly 

 and furnishing an abundance of 

 bloom for weeks, no flower grown 

 will yield better results than these. 

 Our list comprises the best varieties 

 known, all of which are sure to 

 please. 



LAVENDER GEM— (See cut opp.page.) 

 This enchanting variety is extra 

 large, very double, of a clear laven- 

 der color, making it most distinct 

 and beautiful. This and Fairy 

 Blush are good companion varie- 

 ties, the colors contrasting most 

 beautifully. Pkt. loc. 



HYBRID ORIENTAL POPPIES 

 Perennial. 



These are exceedingly showy and perfectly 

 hardy. Flowers are produced on long stems, 

 are 6 inches or over in diameter, in many 

 novel colors such as salmon, pink, cherry, 

 crimson, etc. Pkt. 15c, 



ENGLISH SHOW. 



ENGLISH SHOW PANSIES— This is made up of 

 the famous English varieties introduced a 

 few vears since by the royal gardener to 

 Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. They^. are re- 

 markable for their large size, varied colors, 

 and the thick, tough nature of their petals 

 which enables them to stand all conditions 

 of weather without damage. Pkt. loc. 



ICELAND POPPIES 

 Perennial. 



These are perfectly hardy and produce an 

 endless array of blooms in great profusion 

 each year. They grow about 12 inches 

 high, bearing s^ellbw, white and oratige 

 colored blossoms. 



Single Mixed, Pkt, loc. 



Double Mixed, Pkt. loc. 



DWARF 5HIRLEY POPPIES. 



These charming flowers are a delight to 

 all who have grown them. They are sin- 

 gle and semi-double, ranging in color 

 from pure white through the most deli- 

 cate shades of pale pink, rose and carmine, 

 to deepest crimson. Manj' of them are 

 delicately edged and fringed. If cut in 

 the bud" state and placed in water they 

 may be kept fresh for a long time. They 

 grow from 15 to 18 inches high and pro- 

 duce a great profusion of bloom for sev- 

 eral weeks in mid-summer. Pkt. loc, 

 1-4 oz. 50c. 



RHODOCHITON. 



fPurple Bells.) Tender Perennial. 



A handsome climber; the upper surface 

 I of the leaves a. bright green, the under 

 side purplish red. Flowers are two inches 

 I long, a bright claret red . Pkt 5c 



POPPIES. 

 BEST NAHED SORTS. 

 CRIMSON QUEEN— Large, perfectly formed, 

 double crimson flowers. Pkt. loc. 

 MEPHISTO— Lai-ge scarlet blpoms spotted 

 violet purple. Pkt. loc. 



niKADO- Petals pure white, with fringed 

 crimson scarlet edges. Pkt. loc. 

 PEACOCK— Intense scarlet with broad bands 

 or zones of purplish black. Very distinct. 

 Pkt. loc. 



SNOWDRIFT— Double pure white blossoms; 

 very large and fine. Pkt. loc. 

 SCARLET TULIP— Large scarlet blossoms 

 with a dark spot at base of petal. Pkt. loc. 

 TREE POPPY— Grows to a height of 2 or 3 

 feet and produces beautiful golden flowers in 

 great profusion. Pkt. loc. 



UMBROSUn— Eich vermillioii, with a deep 

 shining black spot on each petal, thus form- 

 ing a black cross. Pkt. 5c. 

 inPERIAL MIXED— A magnificent mixture 

 containing over 20 of the best named sorts. 

 Pkt. loc. 



COMMON MIXED— All colors. Pkt. 5c, oz, loc 

 CALIFORNIA POPPIES. 



(Eschscholtzia.) 

 AURANTICA— Rich orange. Pkt. 5c. 

 MANDARIN— Inner side of petal rich orange; 

 outer, brilliant scarlet. Pkt. sc. 

 •SNOW CAPPED— Large white. Pkt. loc. 

 GOLDEN CROSS— Flowers from 4 to 6 inches 

 in diameter. Color light canary yellow vv'ith 

 an orange blotch at the base of each petal, 

 forming a maltese cross in centre. Pkt. loc, 

 niXED— All colors. Pkt. 5c. 



COLLECTION No. 62. 

 .5 Packets Poppy Seed selected from named 

 varieties on this page, customer's selection 

 for $1 00. 



COLLECTION No. 63. 

 7 Packets Poppy Seed, named varietiesc In- 

 Iceland and Shirley, for 50c. 



eluding 



POLYANTHUS. 

 Annual. 



Splendid spring flowering plants either foi 

 pot culture or open bedding. The flowers 

 are of the richest shades of color. Pkt 5c. 



PORTULACA. 



(Moss Rose.) Annual. 

 These free flowering little plants produce 

 the most brilliant display of blooms of any 

 in the entire list. 



SINGLE VARIETIES 

 AURANTICA— Rich yellow. Pkt. SC 

 ALBA — Pure white. Pkt. SC. 

 SCARLET— Bright shade. Pkt. 5c. 

 ROSE— Delicately tinted. Pkt. sc. 

 MIXED— All colons. Pkt. SC, oz. 3SC. 

 DOUBLE MIXED— All colors. Pkt. loc. 



PYRETHRUM AOREUfl. 



(Golden Feather.) Hardy Perennial. 

 A handsome, hardy, herbaceous plant with 

 bright, rich, yellow foliage. Pkt. 5c. 

 RICINUS. 

 (Castor Oil Bean.) Half Hardy Annual. 

 . CAMBODGIENSIS— Handsome dark foliage- 

 Pkt. sc. 



2ANZABARIENSIS— Very dark leaves. Plants 

 attain an immense size. Pkt. 5c. 

 MIXED— Pkt. SC, oz. IOC. 



DWARF SHIRLEY POPPIES. 



