PARKER & WOOD S FLOWER-SEED NOVELTIES FOR 1888. 



Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum Sanguineum. The flowers of this new variety are the 

 largest, and of the deepest and richest shade of blood- red imaginable. From the seed offered,, 

 very fine and in every way satisfactory results will be obtained. Per pkt., 50 cents. 



Dahlia, Carter's Cactus. A magnificent 

 variety, producing brilliant-colored semi- 

 double flowers, whose appearance has 

 given it the name of "Cactus Dahlia," or 

 " Jaurezi." They are charming in effect, 

 from their variegated forms. The seed, if 

 sown early, will produce a grand display of 

 continual flowers, which will be found in- 

 valuable for harvest festivals or church 

 decorations. Per pkt., 15 cents. 



Dahlia, Gracilis Single Striped. An in- 

 teresting new single class, producing flowers, 

 which are striped, mottled, flaked, and. 

 dotted with a great diversity of colors.. 

 This was pronounced by all who saw it last 

 year to be the finest and most wonderful. 

 Dahlia they ever saw. Per pkt., 15 cents.. 



Dianthus Chinensis Heddewigii Bril- 

 liant. New. A fine variety, producing, 

 large, rich-colored flowers of an : intense 

 crimson, extremely hardy, and most effec- 

 tive; dwarf habit, very free and continu- 

 ous bloomer. Per pkt., 10 cents. 

 Grnaphalium Leoiltopodiuni "Edelweiss." The flowers are pure white, star-shaped, and of 

 a downy texture. This is the true Edelweiss of the Alps, well known and so much prized by 

 tourists in Switzerland Per pkt., 20 cents. 



Iberis Gibraltarica Hyhrida. (Perennial Candytuft.) A beautiful light mauve color, con- 

 tinuing in bloom without intermission from April until August. The finest variety in cultiva- 

 tion. Per pkt., 15 cents. .. ' 



Impatiens Sultana. (New Perennial Balsam.) Producing almost incessantly numerous 

 bright-rose flowers, an inch or more in diameter. One of the best of recent introductions. 

 Tender perennial ; start in heat ; of easy Culture. Per pkt., 1 5 cents. 



Iris Robinsoniana. "The Wedding flower of Lord Howe's 

 Island." One of the largest of the 'Iris family, growing over 

 six feet in height, with spikes of pure white flowers tipped with 

 golden yellow. Per pkt., 1 5 cents. 



Larkspur, Yellow Flowered. (Delphinium Zalil.) A novel 



color among Larkspurs. The individual flowers are nearly. as 

 large as a 25-cent piece, are of a bright sulphur yellow, and are 

 borne on spikes 8 to 16 inches in length. As many of the flow- 

 ers expand at one time, they show their beauty to advantage. 

 Flowers from May to August. Per pkt., 40 cents. 



lobelia Cavanlllesi. The principal merit of this new peren- 

 nial variety is the beautiful coloring of its flowers, the tube be- 

 ing brilliant scarlet with orange-yellow lips. Being free- 

 blooming and easily cultivated, it is equally desirable as a pot 

 plant, or for planting out with other perennials. Its lively 

 green and slender foliage contrasts admirably with the beautiful 

 bright red and yellow-colored flowers. Flowers first season if 

 sown early. Per pkt., 15 cents. Mignonette. 



Marigold, African El Dorado. Flowers from three to four inches in diameter, most per- 

 fectly imbricated, and extremely double. The colors run through all shades of yellow, from 

 very light primrose to the deepest orange. Per pkt., 10 cents. 



Marigold, JiTew Dwarf French " Butterfly." This is said to be one of the most beautiful 

 in this section of annuals, both in form and color. The alternate petals of velvet-purple and 

 old gold being clearly defined over the entire plant. Per pkt., 25 cents. 



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Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora. 



