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CHOICE SELECTIONS IN SEEDS. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARR YTOWN-ON-H U PSON, N, Y. 
ORJVAMEiVTAIi GOURDS. 
These have been 
selected for the or- 
namental charac- 
ter of their foliage, 
the singularity of 
their fruits, and the 
peculiarity of their 
color. Some are of 
very large size and 
of curious form, 
while others are 
small. Wherever 
grown they never 
fail to excite ad- 
miration. 
Gourds,Orange. 
— The well-known 
mock orange. Per 
pkt., 5 cents. 
Japanese IV est Egg. — "White; a perfect imita- 
tion of an egg. Do not crack and are not in- 
jured by heat or cold. Very ornamental 
climbers and the best of nest eggs. Per pkt., 
5 cents 
Hercules Club.— The longest of all the varie- 
ties; long, large, club shaped. Per pkt., 5 cents. 
Pear Shaped.- Very beautiful ; yellow and 
green striped, cream color. Per. pkt., 5 cents. 
Lemon. — Yellow , very small , showy . Per pkt . , 
5 cents. 
Bottle. — Handsome and useful. Per pkt., 5 
cents. 
Sipno or Dipper.— Long slim handles, useful 
for dippers. Per pkt., 5 cents. 
Powder Horn .—In the shape of a pow r der horn. 
Per pkt., 5 cents. 
One pkt. of each of above 8 kinds for 30 cents. 
Ornamental Gourds.— Finest Mixed. Per 
pkt., 5 cents. 
HOLLYHOCKS. 
The distinctive character and massive beauty 
of the Hollyhocks render them unrivaled as a 
picturesque relief to the dark background of 
evergreen shrubs. For distant effect in large 
groups they are matchless; they also form a 
showy and effective outline in flower gardens 
and borders; bloom second season from seed. 
Our improved varieties are magnificent; with the 
most perfect flowers. They are superb— from 
the finest collection in Germany. 
Extra Choice, from named sorts. Per pkt., 10 
cents. 
CHATER'S SUPERB HOLLYHOCKS. 
These improved varieties are magnificent, with 
the most perfect flowers. They are " Superb; " 
from the best collection in England. Four finest 
prize varieties ; Rose, Yellow, Scarlet, White. 
Any color separate, 15 cents per pkt.; the four 
for 50 cents. 
GYPSOPHILA. 
A treasure for bouquets either summer or win- 
ter; flowers and foliage very delicate, a mass of 
the finest little leaves and branches, covered 
with tiny star-shaped flowers. 
Gypsophila Paniculata.— White. Per pkt., 
5 cents. 
I1ELICHRYSUM. 
" Everlastings."— The best of all the Ever- 
lastings; large and showy plants for the bor- 
der; grow generally about 2 feet high. Very 
ornamental, and highly prized for dried winter 
bouquets. Easily grown, and succeed any- 
where. Flowers should be cut before fully ex- 
panding. 
Helichiysum Fireball.— A beautiful ever- 
lasting, very double, bright crimson ; extra. 
Per pkt., 5 cents, 
Monstrosum. — Finest mixed; improved 
large double flowers, very fine. Per pkt., 5 cents. 
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H E LIOTRO PE . 
A favorite, producing throughout the summer 
an abundance of deliciously fragrant flowers. 
No bouquet is finished without it. 
Heliotrope, Finest Mixed.— Per pkt., 10c. 
ICE PLANT. 
A very singular dwarf trailing plant, much 
used for garnishing; the leaves and stems are 
covered with crystalline globules, giving it the 
appearance of being covered with ice. Half 
Hardy Annual. 
Ice Plant.— Per pkt., 5 cents. 
LARKSPUR. 
Most desirable plants, the prevailing color be- 
ing blue; splendid for mixed borders. 
Larkspur. — Dwarf Rocket, 1 foot high. Per 
pkt., 5 cents. 
Emperor.— For profuseness of blooming the 
Imperial Larkspur is unequaled, a single plant 
being seldom seen with less than 100 close, 
erect spikes of flowers upon it. It is of sym- 
metrical, bushy habit, iy z feet. Per pkt., 5c. 
LAVENDER. 
Chiefly cultivated on account of the delicious 
fragrance of their flowers and leaves; they suc- 
ceed in any common soil; hardy perennial. 
Lavandula spica, lilac; 2 feet. Per pkt., 5c. 
LOBELIAS. 
The prettiest of blue flowering plants, with deli- 
cate foliage and a profusion of flowers; admir- 
able for baskets. 
Crystal Palace Compacta .— Blue; the best 
bedding variety. Per pkt., 10 cents. 
Gracilis.— Bright blue, trailing; best for bask- 
ets. Per pkt., 5 cents. 
Gracilis Alba. — White. Per pkt., 5 cents. 
I POME A. 
MARIGOLD. 
Well-known, free-flowering plants, with hand- 
some double flowers of rich and beautiful colors. 
The dwarf French is used as a foreground to tall- 
er plants, and makes splendid compact edgings. 
Marigold, Dwarf French. — One foot. Per 
pkt., 5 cents. 
Tall African.— The most striking in large beds 
or mixed borders; 2 feet high. Per pkt., 5 cents. 
Tagetes Signata Pumila. — A beautiful 
plant forming a compact globular bush, and 
covered with bright yellow blossoms, with a 
reddish-brown stripe through the centre of 
each petal. Per pkt., 5 cents. 
Eldorado.— The flowers are globular, as per- 
fectly double as a Dahlia, and of enormous 
size, measuring 3*A to 4 inches across. They 
embrace four shades of color — the lightest 
primrose, lemon, rich golden yellow, and deep, 
intense glowing orange. Per pkt., 10 cents; 3 
pkts. for 25 cents. 
One pkt. each of the 4 sorts for 20 cents. 
Ipomea Coccinea .— Star Ipomea; one of the 
most beautiful and reliable of our rapid grow- 
ing summer climbing vines ; growing to a height 
of 10 feet; flowers brilliant scarlet ; marked 
with white stripe on each petal. Per pkt., 5c. 
Learii.—" Blue-dawn Flower." Intense bright 
blue. Splendid; very large. Per pkt., 25 cents. 
Limtoata Elegantissima. — Magnificent 
climber. Large flowers in form of a five- 
pointed star, with intense purple centre and 
pure white margin. Per pkt., 5 cents. 
LOPHOSPERMUM. 
Exceedingly ornamental climbing plants, with 
large and handsome flowers. Very effective. 
Fine for vases, etc. 
Lophospermum Scandens.— Rosy carmine. 
Per pkt., 10 cents. 
LUPINS. 
Lupins are well-known plants, commonly called 
sun dials; seed should be sown where they are to 
remain. 
Lupinus, mixed annual sorts* Per pkt., 5 
cents. 
The Eldorado Marigold. 
MIGNONETTE. 
Hybrid Sprial Mignonette. 
Indispensable for bouquets; successive sowings made frequently 
will give an abundance of flowers continually in great perfection. 
Mammoth Hybrid Spiral. — Very robust, bearing twice as 
many flowers as the common kind, with very large spikes of 
t loom, often attaining a length of 8 to 10 inches in good soil. 
From its large size and delicate fraerrance it has been conceded 
to be the best variety in cultivation. Per pkt., 5 cents; 6 pkts., 
25 cents; per oz., 30 cents. 
Golden Queen. — Very distinct, andean be distinguished from 
all other Mignonettes as far as it can be seen, and when in bloom 
is a mass of golden yellow. Per pkt., 5 cents; 6 pkts., 25 cents; 
per oz., 50 cents. 
JUachet. — Dwarf and vigorous, of pyramidal growth; furnished 
with very thick dark green leaves; they throw up numerous stout 
flower stalks terminated by massive spikes of sweet-scented red 
flowers. It is entirely distinct from all the sorts hitherto recom- 
mended for pot-culture. Per pkt., 10 cents; 6 pkts., 50 cents; per 
oz., 80 cents. 
Reseda Odorata. Common Mignonette. Per pkt. « 5 cents; per 
oz., 10 cents; M lb., 30 cents; per lb., $1.00. 
MARVEL OP PERU "Pour O'Clock.." 
Old-fashioned, but none the less beautiful on 
that account. The flowers are funnel-shaped, 
white, red, and striped, very fragrant, and open 
about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, (hence the 
name), remaining open all night, and generally 
perishing before noon the next day. The French 
call it Belle de Nuit, Beauty of Night. Two feet 
high. 
Finest Mixed.— Per pkt., 5 cents. 
MAURANDIAS. 
Exquisite, slender climbing plants, with grace- 
ful foliage, and handsome white, pink or purple 
trumpet-shaped flowers. 
Finest mixed colors.— Per pkt., 10 cents. 
MIMOSA PUDICA. 
"Sensitive Plant." — A tender annual; cur- 
ious from the fact that when touched, its 
leaves close and droop, from which habit 
the name is derived. Most suitable for pot- 
culture. Per pkt., 5 cents. 
MIMULUS. 
" Mimulus Moschatus " Musk Plant." 
— This fragrant and universally favorite little 
plant is so well known, we need only remark 
that it is equally at home in sitting-room, 
greenhotise, or flower-garden. Per pkt., 10c. 
Hyhridus Tigrinus— " Monkey Flower." 
—Elegantly spotted flowers, as fine as Calceo- 
larias, and of easy culture; fine for baskets 
and house culture. 
Superb Mixed.— Per pkt., 10 cents. 
OUR SEEDS ARE TESTED SEEDS, OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. OUR PRICES ARE FIXED AT THE VERY LOWEST RATES CONSISTENT WITH HIGH QUALITY. 
