CHOICE SELECTIONS IN SEEDS. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 
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PETUNIA. 
A well-assorted bed of Petunias is one of 
the showiest and most effective beds that 
can be planted. The brilliancy and variety 
of its colors, combined with the duration of 
its blooming period, render it invaluable. 
Single Fringed. (Grandiflora Fim- 
briate). — A wonderful advance has been 
made in Petunias within a few years — the 
markings, size, and colors of the flowers 
are remarkable, and they create a sensa- 
tion wherever shown. The flowers are 
deeply fringed, and combine extreme ele- 
gance of form with great diversity of deli- 
cate and charming colors. Nothing is 
showier or more easily grown, and nothing 
gives such a constant display from very 
early until very late, as these Petunias. 
Our illustration is reduced about one- 
half size, and although it shows the 
beautiful form of the flower of our im- 
proved varieties, and will serve to give 
some idea of their elegance, yet no engrav- 
ing, no matter how aided by description in 
words, can convey any adequate idea of 
their marvelous beauty and rich and ele- 
gant colors. All colors, mixed, 25c. per 
pkt.; 5 for $1.00. 
Double Fringed.— This seed is of unsur- 
passed excellence, and has been fertilized 
with great care, and can be expected to 
produce 30 per cent, or 40 per cent, of 
charming double-fringed flowers. Per pkt., 
50c. 
Finest, Striped and Blotched. — The fin- 
est in cultivation (except our Single 
Fringed); all colors. Per pkt., 10c. 
PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRAN DIPLOIC A. 
Large Flowering. 
A magnificent class, greatly improved, with very 
large and more perfect flowers; blooms very early 
and blooms continually until frost, and is a splendid 
mass of color, almost hiding the foliage. Seed need 
only be sown in open ground in May, and from June 
will make a brilliant bed of showy colors. They 
grow about 15 inches high, and do best about 6 
inches apart. Planted in separate colors, in masses, 
the effect is grand. The colors are very brilliant. 
We know of nothing that will give more satisfaction 
in the garden. Fine for cutting for bouquets. 
Phlox Drnmmondi Grandiflora. 
Splendens.— Flowers large and of 
great substance, handsomely rounded, 
color vivid crimson, with pure white 
centre, growth compact. The finest 
sort — elegant. Per pkt., 10c. 
Alba — Pure white. Per pkt., 10c. 
Coccinea.- Scarlet; splendid. Per pkt., 
Carminea Alba Oculata — Rose-car- 
mine, with white eye. Per pkt., 10c. 
Atr op urp urea. —Rich purple. Per 
pkt., 10c. 
Kermesina Striata.— Crimson 
striped with white. Per pkt., 10c. 
One pkt. each of above 6 sorts for 50c. 
Finest mixed colors. Per pkt., 10c; 
per oz., $1.00. 
PHLOX DRTJMJHONDI. 
One of the most brilliant plants for beddin 
producing a constant mass of bloom. 
Phlox Dinmmondi, Cnspidata, " Star of 
Quedlinburg. " — An extraordinary variety. 
The centre of each petal runs out into a point 
one-quarter to one-third of an inch beyond the 
edge, which gives the flowers a regular star- 
like form. The plant grows about 1*4 feet in 
height, of compact habit, and bears large 
umbels of flowers. Per pkt., 10c; 6 for 50c. 
Phlox Drnmmondi. — Finest mixed. Per 
pkt., 5c. 
Danebrog Poppy. 
Phlox Drummondi Cnspidata. 
" Star of Quedlinburg. 1 ' 
SINGLE POPPIES. 
Papaver Nudicaule — Iceland Poppies ; satin- 
like flowers, blooming from June to October; 
an elegant cut flower. Flowers the first season, 
but are hardy and last for years. Bright 
yellow; pure white; orang«. Per pkt., 
10c; 3 for 25c; all colors, mixed, per pkt., 10c 
hirley Poppies. — Beautiful Single Pop- 
pies, of great beauty 
and variety. Per pkt., 
10c 
Papaver Umbrosom, 
—Beautiful dwarf Single 
Poppy; brilliant crimson ■ 
with a shining black spot 
on each petal. Plant 18 ? 
inches in height ; makes : 
a gorgeous display in the * 
garden. Per pkt., 5c. 
Papaver Danebrog. — 
Flowers brilliant scarlet, 
bearing on each petal a 
large silvery-white spot, 
forming a white cross on 
a scarlet ground, similar to the Danish or Swiss" 
national banner; very desirable and showy. A 
fine contrast to Umbrosum. Per pkt., 5c. 
DOUBLE GARDEN POPPIES. 
Grows about 3 feet high, with magnificent large 
flowers of the richest and most intense shades of 
color, and are the most beautiful of the species, 
and are an ornament to any garden. The flowers 
are as large as Peonies. For brilliant, dazzling 
colors these Poppies are equaled only by the 
Tulip. We offer a grand collection in separate 
colors. White; white and light purple; rose 
color; scarlet and white; dark scarlet on violet 
ground; fiery scarlet. Any color, per pkt., 5c. ; 
the collection of 6 sorts for 25c. Finest mixed 
colors in one pkt., 5c. each. 
POPPY, MIKADO. 
Double-i ringed Poppy; white, the edges tipped 
with brilliant crimson-scarlet. Per pkt., 10c. 
TULIP POPPY (Papaver Glancnm). 
A superb variety, growing about 14 inches 
high. Each plant bearing immense quantities 
of large intense brilliant scarlet flowers, resem- 
bling in shape and color Single Scarlet Tulips; 
blooms very early. Per pkt., 10c 
PINKS (Summer Garden Varieties.) 
" Dianthu-:."— Bloom continually all summer 
long, and are very valuahle for bouquets and 
for cutting for vases, etc One of the most 
satisfactory plants grown in the garden. 
JDianttius Httldewegii.— Single, large flow- 
ers, beautiful rich colors, finely marked. Per 
pkt., 10c. 
Diadematns, fl, pi., "Double Diadem Pink." 
—Of dwarf, compact habit, of various tints of 
rose, maroon, and purple, one of the best, with 
brilliant markings and dazzling colors. Per 
pkt,, 10c 
Chin em sis, fl. pi., "Double China Pink."— 
Very fine, blooming for two seasons; richest 
shades of color. Per pkt., 5c 
Eastern Queen.— Beautifully marbled ; the 
broad bands of rich mauve upon the paler sur- 
face of the petals are very striking and pretty. 
Per pkt., 10c. 
Crimson Belle. 
— Rich, vivid, 
crimson-like col- 
or; flowers of ex- 
traordinary size 
and substance, 
evenly and finely 
laciniated. Per 
pkt., 10c. 
Finest Mixed, 
all the above 
sorts in one pa- 
per, per pkt., 10c 
PERENNIAL 
POPPIES. 
These hardy Pop- 
pies are the most 
brilliant of all, and 
should have a 
place in every 
hardy collection. 
The flowers are 
from 4 to 6 inches 
across, and are 
simply grand when in bloom. 
Oriental Poppy.— Dark bril- 
liant scarlet. Per pkt., 10c. 
Hybrid Oriental P«|>piee. — 
These new Hybrids contain 
many new colors that will be 
appreciated, including white, 
blood - red, 
Iti 
Umbrosum Poppy. 
OUR SEEDS ARE TESTED SEEDS, OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. OUR PRICES ARE EIXED AT THE VERY LOWEST 
RATES CONSISTENT WITH HIGH QUALITY. 
