CHOICE SELECTIONS IN SEEDS. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-H U DSON, N. Y. 
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CYCLAiVTHERA. 
A free-growing climber with handsome foli'age 
and pretty oval-shaped fruit, exploding when 
ripe; half -hardy annual. 
Gyclaiitliers* e xpLdens.— 10 ft. Per pkt., 5c. 
CYPRESS VINE. 
One of the most beautiful climbers, with light, 
graceful, delicate foliage, and bright flowers. 
The seeds should be soaked in warm water before 
sowing. Plant May 15. 
Cypress Vine, Scarlet. — Per pkt., 5c. 
White.— Per pkt., 5c. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS. 
Single Dahlias are among the most showy and beautiful of 
our late summer and fall flowering plants. New varieties are 
constantly being produced from seed, some of them of ex- 
quisite beauty, and as this seed is unusually choice, it may be 
expected to produce exceptionally fine results. 
In raising Dahlias from seed, they should be sown in pots and 
placed in a sunny window. Those having a hot-bed, conserva- 
tory, or greenhouse, will of course use them instead. The seed 
ought to be sown by the 1st of April, and the plants planted in 
the open ground the middle of May on rich ground in a sunny 
spot; they will flower by the middle of August; of course, the 
seed can be sown earlier by those having the conveniences. 
Perpkt., 10c; 6 for 50c. 
Single Dahlias. 
FRENCH MARGUERITES, 
PAINTED DAISIES. 
OR 
Exceedingly beautiful, the colors having the 
appearance of being laid on with the brush; 
bloom very freely, as shown in the illustration. 
For bouquets they are unequaled. They will be 
found to be charming additions to the flower 
garden or as pot-plants. These are annual Chry- 
santhemums, but bear no resemblance to peren- 
nial Chrysanthemums whatever. 
Chrysanthemum Yenustum. — White, 
crimson centre. Per pkt., 5c. 
Ve nustum Rubrum.— Very fine. Per pkt., 5c. 
Burridgeanum, Improved. — Crimson, 
white centre. Per pkt., 5c. 
Iiord BeaconsfieM.- Crimson-maroon edged 
and striped with gold, surrounding a rich brown 
eye. Per pkt., 5c. 
The Sultan. — Rich, velvety crimson-maroon, 
with golden rim about a quarter of an inch 
deep next the centre. Per pkt., 5c. 
W. E. Gladstone.— Very distinct, the whole, of 
the flower being brilliant crimson; exceedingly 
rich. Per pkt., 5c. 
One paper each of above 6 sorts, 25c. 
Finest Mixed Colors. — In one paper. Per 
pkt., 5c. 
DELPH1NIU3I FORMOSUM. 
An improved variety of the old-fashioned Lark- 
spur. It is the grandest hardy blue summer 
flowering plant there is. It begins to bloom early 
in spring and continuously all summer; a beauti- 
ful showy plant; blooms second year from seed. 
Delphinium Formosum — Per pkt., 5c. 
DOLICHOS. 
" Hycinth Bean." A climber, growing about 
10 feet high, flowering in clusters. , The seed pods 
are also highly ornamental. 
Dolichos Iiablah.— Finest mixed. Per pkt., 5c. 
EUPHORBIA. 
"Snow on the Mountain." A showy border 
plant, with foliage veined and margined with 
white: very attractive. 
Euphorbia Variegata. — Per pkt., 5c. 
EVERLASTINGS. 
See Helichrysum, Acroclinium, Rhodanthe, Am- 
mobium, Globe Amaranth, Gypsophila and 
Xeranthemum. 
French Marguerites," or Painted Daisies. 
FORGET-ME-NOT. 
" Myosotis.*' — The Forget-Me-Not is an old, 
favorite plant, bearing clusters of small, blue, 
star-shaped flowers; hardy, but will bloom the 
first season if sown early; can also be sown in 
fall; indispensable among spring flowers. 
Myosotis Palustris.— Blue flowers, white and 
yellow eyes. Per pkt., 10c. 
FOX GLOVE. 
" Digitalis. " Ornamental plants of great 
beauty. Hardy, flowering the second season; 
the blossoms are thimble-shaped ^produced in 
dense spikes on stems 3 to 4 feet high. 
Digitalis Ivery's New Spotted. — Very 
much improved varieties ; an endless variety 
of colors. Finest mixed. Per pkt. ,5c. 
GOLDEN FE VTHER. 
Pyrethrum Parthenifolium Aureum. A beauti- 
ful dwarf plant, 6 to 9 inches high, of compact 
growth, forming an elegant feature for ribbon 
borders, marginal lines, or for the general pur- 
?oses of the flower garden; foliage golden-yellow, 
'er pkt., 5c. 
GLOXINIA II Y II RID A GRAND1- 
FLORA. 
An elegant summer-blooming bulb for 
indoor decoration during the summer 
months. They are of unrivaled beauty; 
the soft, velvety leaves being surmounted 
with a cluster of large, lovely trumpet- 
shaped flowers of exquisite coloring. The 
groundwork of many is pure white, with 
throat of blue, scarlet, rose, and crimson, 
or the tubes are of bright colors with 
white throats. They bloom until late in 
summer. The tubers can be kept during 
the winter the same as Tuberous Rooted 
Begonias or Caladiums bulbs. 
Eschscholtzia Rose Cardinal. Per pkt., 50c 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. 
" California Poppy." Very showy, growing 
about 1 foot high, with a mass of blossoms about 
2 inches in diameter, of many brilliant and showy 
colors. A bed of Eschscholtzia in the sunshine 
makes a blaze of color. Should be sown where 
they are to remain. 
Californica — Bright yellow, orange centre. 
Per pkt., 5c. 
Mandarin.— The inner side of the petals is rich 
orange-color, the outer side brilliant scarlet; 
very beautiful ; when in full bloom it is gor- 
geous. Per pkt., 5c. 
Rose Cardinal.— A distinct and lovely varie- 
ty, with soft, clear, rosy-tinted flowers. It is a 
hybrid from the now popular Eschscholtzia 
Mandarin, and is an acquisition. Per pkt., 5c. 
GILLIA. 
Free flowering, with clusters of small, delicate 
flowers ; must be sown where they are to remain ; 
desirable for cutting. 
Gillia. — Finest mixed Dwarf sorts. Per pkt., 5c. 
GODETIA. 
Well worthy extended cultivation ; their deli- 
cate tints have long made them favorites in 
English gardens, although natives of America. 
Hardy Annuals. 
L;idy Satin Rose. — Flowers brilliant carmine, 
shading rosy pink at the edges, the surface 
shining like satin. Per pkt., 5c. 
Bijou.— Snowy white, with a bright pink spot at 
the base of each petal. Never exceeds 6 inches 
in height, and forms a dense bush a foot 
through, covered with a mass of bloom. Per 
pkt., 5c. 
Duchess of Albany. — A superb variety, pro- 
' ducing a profusion of large, handsome satiny- 
white flowers, the individual blooms frequently 
measuring 4 inches across, and undoubtedly 
the finest white Godetia. Per pkt., 5c. 
Finest Mixed, all colors. Per pkt., 5c. 
GAILLARDIA. 
Known by the common name of Blanket Flow- 
er; constant bloomer throughout the whole sea- 
son ; remarkable for the profusion, size, and 
brilliancy of their flowers; one of the gayest sum- 
mer-flowering plants. 
Gaillardia Hybrida Grandiilora . — The 
largest and most beautiful of the species; rich 
crimson and yellow. Per pkt., 5c. 
HYBRID GAILLARDIAS. 
Exceedingly showy flowers, blooming in masses 
from early in summer until frost. Fine for cut- 
ting. Flowers single, 2 to 3 inches across. One 
of the gayest summer flowers. 
Aurora Borealis — Rays of gold, crimson, and 
white. Per pkt., 5c. 
Amblydon. — Rich blood-red. Per pkt., 5c. 
Coccinea.- Scarlet. Per pkt., 5c. 
Aristata. — Cold and scarlet. Per pkt., 5c. 
Choicest perennial, mixed. Per pkt., 5c. 
GAILLARDIA PICT A LORENZIANA. 
Double Gaillardia. This is an introduction of 
the greatest importance, and one which will 
prove to be of lasting merit. As an ornamental 
plant, and on account of its long duration of 
bloom, and its usefulness for cut flowers, it can- 
not be too highly recommended. Per pkt., 5c. 
GLOBE AMARANTH. 
Gomphrena; often called English Clover, and 
Bachelor's Button; fine for winter bouquets of 
dried flowers ; useful in mixed flower beds, as 
they bloom all summer. 
Globe Amaranth.- Finest mixed. Per pkt. , 
5 cents. 
SPECIAL OFFER ON FLOWER SEEDS ONLY: 
Godetia, Lady Satin Rose. 
FOR EVERY DOLLAR SENT US, SEEDS TO THEVALUE OF $1.25 MAY BE SELECTED. 
