PARKER & WOOD'S FLOWER -SEED NOVELTIES FOR 1888. 



Mignonette, Parker & Wood's New " Mastddonte." This new special strain of Mignon- 

 ette is a remarkable grower, producing in a strong soil, spikes from 5 to 7 inches in length, and 

 one and a half to two inches in diameter, with a wonderfully delicious fragrance, which they 

 retain for a long time after being cut. It is of immense value to florists for cut- flowers, and is. 

 unsurpassed for that purpose among the large varieties. Per pkt., 15 cents. 



Hina Lobata. A charming 

 Mexican climbing, half-hardy 

 annual, closely resembling 

 the Ipomeas, though from 

 its flowers quite distinct from 

 that genus. In color they 

 are as singular as they are 

 attractive; the buds are at 

 first of a vivid red, but turn 

 orange-yellow just before they 

 open, and when fully expand- 

 ed, the flowers are of a creamy 

 white shade. They are co- 

 piously produced from base 

 to summit, some 18 to 20 

 feet, and, as can be imagined, 

 becomes a strikingly beauti- Mina Lobata. ., - 



ful object. Like the Cypress Vine {Ipomea Quamoflit), this rapid-growing species cannot fail 

 to become popular. It requires the same treatment as other half-hardy annuals. Per 

 pkt,., 20 cents. C V J ' ' 



Mimulus, "Queen's Prize" (Carter's). A most magnificent strain of this easily cultivated 

 and brilliant-colored annual. Many of the flowers measure two to three inches in diameter, the; 

 colors being almost endless in their varied pencillings and mottlings of rich purple, crimson, 

 yellow and other shades. Per pkt., 15 cents. 



Moon Flower (Ipomea Noctiflora). The seed we offer of the Moon Flower is true, and not 

 Ipomea Bona Nox. It is a very rapid growing vine, and will easily cover a surface of 25 feet. 

 At night and during dull days the plants are covered with large, pure white, fragrant flowers 

 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Per pkt., 15 cents. 



Musa Ensete (Abyssinian Bana- 

 na). Magnificent foliage plant, 

 with broad, massive leaves that 

 grow to immense proportions. A 

 superb plant for the lawn, only re- 

 quiring to be known to become ex- 

 ceedingly popular. Seeds should 

 be started early, and frequently 

 transplanted. Per pkt., 20 cents ; 

 per 100 seeds, $3 00. 



Myosotis Alpestris " Victoria. " 



This new Forget-me-not is of a 

 stout and bushy habit of growth, 

 attaining a height of 5 to 7 inches, 

 and a circumference of 16 to 18 

 inches, and when fully grown is 

 quite globular in shape and perfect- 

 ly covered with bright, azure-blue 

 flowers. Per pkt., 15 cents. 



Myosotis Dissitiflora Alba (For- 

 get-me-not). Pure white flowers, 

 Myosotis Alpestris " Victoria " (Forget-me-not). equally as large in size as those 



of the original blue variety, which is such a general favorite. Per pkt., 25 cents. 



Merembergia Frutescens, Pure "White. For sunny situations no better white flower 

 than this can be selected ; the flowers are large, formed well above the leaves, and are pro- 

 duced in abundance throughout the summer, and even until autumn. Per pkt., 20 cents. 



29 



