NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. 



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Salvia. W. & D.'a New Extra Early Bush 



PETUNIA. 



NEW STAR. 



These Petunias liavo won the admiration of all flower 

 lovers. Their ground eolor is a dark crimson-maroon, 

 with a rich velvety texture. They are bound to increase 

 the interest already taken in this class. Finest mixed, 

 per pkt., 25 cts. 



SNOW WHITE. 



A new and distinct variety of the Dwarf Shirley Poppy 

 introduced some years ago. The color is snow white, 

 and if a portion of them, as sometimes, happens, have a 

 slight rose tinge on the tip of the petals it only adds to 

 their beauty. Per pktr, 35 cts. . 



This novelty is the most distinct and vivid eai-mine- 

 Ted yet obtained among Primula Obconica. It is cer- 

 tain to prove a charming addition to other varieties now 

 offered. Per pkt., 50 cts. 



Frimula Obcunica Compacta. 



New dwarf compact-growing varieties, which in habit 

 and foliage resemble Primula Obconica G-randiflora, 

 bearing their lilac and pink flower trusses on short 

 stems. Highly recommended . for market purposes. 

 Per pkt., 35 cts. ^ 



Rosa HybridaBrandiflora. 



Hybrid Perpetual Roses, j 



The seed of these new double roses germinates freely 

 and will produce flowering plants in about six months 

 from time of sowing. They are perfectly hardy and 

 Treity fragrant. Per pkt;,- 50 cts. 



RUDBECKIA. 



Bicoloi* Superba Semiplena. 



These plants form elegant bushes of from 2 to 23^ feet 

 in height, covered vnth large, semi-double golden to 

 brownish yellow flowers, which have a central dark brown 

 ring a,nd disc. Very useful for cutting. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Bush Salvia. 



W. & D's NEW EXTRA EARLY 



This new and entirely distinct Salvia has never before 

 been offered. It is two weeks earlier than any variety 

 yet introduced ; of dwarf, bushy and branching habit, 

 and when fully developed is a solid mass of bloom. 

 Color, bright velvety scarlet, showing up well above the 

 foliage ; for massing or bedding purposes it is unequaled. 

 Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Dwarf Salvia Splendens 



" LORD FAUNTLEROY." 



Is very compact and bushy in habit, with dark green 

 leaves and brilliant scarlet flowers borne on 8-inch 

 spikes, standing erect above the foliage. Per pkt., 25 cts. 



Schizanthus hybridus jrrandiflorus. 



THE POOR MAN'S ORCHID. 



This beautiful new annual forms bushy compact plants 

 ' about twelve inches high, and when in bloom is completely 

 covered with very large orchid-like flowers of the most 

 magnificent colors. For beds in the flower garden it is 

 very effective. Finest mixed, per pkt., 36 cts. , 



Schizanthus Hybridus Qrandiflorm. 



