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Novelties 
The unusual has its special charms to the flower-lover, for it gives individuality to the garden. To grow 
a new plant, something we have not seen before, is indeed fascinating; we watch it grow, become more and 
more interested as it nears final development, and then the surprise and joy when the blooms open and the 
plant reveals itself in all its glory. Novelties of real merit are therefore eagerly sought for by garden en- 
thusiasts. We are proud to be able to introduce some exceptionally fine new achievements, all of which are 
wonderfully charming and very distinctive. 
Lilliput Poppy (Papaver R hoc as pumilum) 
Only 12 inches high — wonderfully charming — constantly in bloom throughout the summer months 
This new introduction represents a very dwarf class of the single-blooming Shirley Poppy. The plants 
attain a height of only 12 inches and form small, close bushes, with light green, denticulated foliage and 
upright ramification. Each of these strikingly handsome Tom Thumb tufts develops straight peduncles, 
standing about 2 inches above the leaves and ending in a mass from 60 to 120 flowers, which means an 
abundance of bloom heretofore unknown among Poppies. The flowers measure about 2 inches in diameter; 
the color is mostly light and dark rose, with golden yellow anthers. A bed, group, or border covered with 
these charming little plants offers a strikingly beautiful sight. Fresh blooms appear daily which finally 
pass to extremely small seed-pods. The blooming period lasts all through the summer months. Pkt. 75 cts. 
New Miniature Dahlia, Peter Pan 
Among the many deviating forms produced among Dahlias, none is more distinct than this charming 
new miniature variety. It is really quite unique, both in habit and form of flower. The wonderfully compact 
bushes begin to bloom when nearly a foot in height and, seen at the latest stage, do not exceed 2 feet. The 
flowers may be described as anemone-shaped, with tubular center and outspread ray florets. The colorings 
are bright and most varied in character, presenting such combination as carmine with buff center, mauve 
with yellow, red with orange, pale green with yellow, purple with dark red center and also occasionally self 
colors. The plant is really a little marvel in its way and should prove quite a treasure in the garden. Pkt. 75c. 
New Sunflower, Dazzler 
A new sport of the Cucumerifolius type and very attractive in its colorings. Growing 3 to 4 feet high, 
the plant branches freely and bears flowers fully 4 inches across, of a l'ich chestnut, tipped orange, with 
darker center, in general appearance somewhat resembling a gaillardia; very effective in the border and 
fine for cutting. Pkt. 35 cts. 
Snapdragon, Evening Sky 
A delicate orange-rose on the upper and lower Hp, set off by a clear yellow mouth and white throat, 
making it a splendid addition to the already grand collection of large-blooming Snapdragons. The flowers 
of this lovely shade are of the largest size and finest form. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Snapdragon, Double Pink 
A delicate pink on white ground, set off by a white throat. The abnormal, fantastic petals, which 
emerge out of the mouth-like aperture in the flowers, between the upper and lower lips, give a double and 
beard-like aspect to the bloom. A striking effect is produced by the long spikes covered with these beautiful 
flowers when used for bedding, and they are of great value for cutting. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Adonis Aleppica— Syrian Flos Adonis 
It is astonishing that this most beautiful annual, described by Boissier and indigenous between Aleppo 
and Aintab, has not long ago been introduced into our gardens. It is indeed mentioned only in a few botanical 
works. It is a really fine annual of permanent value and may be put in line with the best we possess. A 
great acquisition for groups, beds, or borders, and can also be used as a pot-plant. The plants grow 16 to 
20 inches high and produce from 16 to 20 main stems. From these many lateral branches are sent off, each 
ending in a round-shaped, eight-petaled flower, measuring 3 inches in diameter or four times as large as a 
common Flos Adonis. The color is a shining, deep, dark blood-red of greatest brilliancy. The flowers 
appear in great numbers and the effect of the free-blooming, pyramidal-growing plant is enhanced by its 
very handsome feathery foliage. Cut blooms put in water keep fresh for over two weeks. Pkt. 75 cts. 
New Giant Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia 
These flowers are very markedly distinct from the ordinary giant-flowered class, being of a true dahlia- 
flowered type, and when plucked from the bush and placed beside dahlias it is difficult to distinguish one 
from the other. Being of easy culture and free bloomers, with very large flowers, they should be a close rival 
to the dahlia. So far we have only developed two colors in this beautiful new type. 
Dark Cerise. Pkt. 50 cts. Lavender-Pink. Pkt. 50 cts. 
New Giant Double Picotee Zinnias 
A very pretty novelty. The flowers are just as large as the Giants and intensely double, appearing in 
all shades found among Zinnias but with the lower end of each petal distinctly tipped with maroon, pink, 
and many other well-defined color-markings; very attractive and pleasing. Pkt. 35 cts. 
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