S«co, Mc. Pel*. Vr. "I Have tttowa fluwcri liom your seed lor icveral — 17 — 
years and (ind them etcellcat." Met. H. W. Carter. 
BUTTERFLY 
FLOWER 
(SCHIZANTHUS). 
I ofTcr this year the 
new dwarf, lu-Ka-flowsrinB hybrid 
\'nrieties of this charminK flower. They form compact 
plants, literally covered with beautiful, orchid-like 
l/^l' flowers, all delicately fringed and curiously marked wtih 
fjp*l crimson, lilac, purple and yellow blotches. P'''^'*y„'°J 
' ■ decorating bouquets or massed in a bed. Pkt., 200 
seeds, 8 cts. 
BIRD OF PARADISE (POINCIANA CILLESI). 
An attractive plant, pro<lucinR yellowish flowers in large com- 
pact trusses; the foliaRe also is very beautiful and hiBhly decora- 
rlTO. similar to the Acacia. A Lady from the south says: "Mmo 
Brew 12 feet hlRh, branching 2 feet from the ground, forming a 
wU-roundcd little tree. Every branch was covered with orange- 
red flowers, with long red stamens, the whole having a marked 
effect and attracting great attention. It grows like Jack's bean 
stalk, blooms early and continues until frost." Greenhouse peren- 
nial except in the south, where it is hardy. Pkt., S seeds, 5 ct». 
. CASTOR BEAN (RiCINUS). 
Gorgeous tropical plants of stately growth and ornamental foliage 
used for massing on lawns, or as center plants for beds. 
Cambodcansls. The stem and leaf .stalks are shining ebony, 
leaves l.irRc .nnd richly colored. Pkt., 15 sceds,5 cts^oz..20 ct«. 
Zanzlbaransla. This surpasses all other varieties in size and 
beauty of foliage, the lea\x5 rarj-ing from dark green to coppery 
bron«, with reddish ribs. Pkt., 12 seeds, 5 eta.; oz.. IS eta. 
DoM't sow seeds too early. More failures come from this than 
almost any other cause. See "Culture of Flowers." 
.DMt expect results without care. Nature will not pull weeds 
nor cultiNTite the ground. 
MiNNEAPOUS. MINN. 
BACHELOR'S BUTTONS (CENTAUREA CYANUS). 
The national flower of Germany, where they call it the ' 'Corn Flower, ' ' or Kaiser 
Dlumcn," also known as "Blue Bottle," and "Ragged Sailor." This olil f.iKh- 
ioned flower has come again into great popular favor; artists paint it, ladies use 
it for the corsage, and it is much prized for cutting. 
Bachalor'a Buttona, Doubia MIxad. A mixture of dark purple, tile red, deep 
blue, white, rose and many other beautiful colors. Pkt...'30sced5, 3 cta.j 2 Pkts.. 5c. 
Bachalor'a Buttona, Double Blue. A deep rich blue. Very Imndsomc to 
mass with wliitc. Pkt. .')0 seeds. 4 eta. 
Bachalor'a Buttona, Double White, Pkt., SO seeds, 4 eta. 
BRACHYCOME. 
Also called Swan River Dalay. A charming Uttio plant with feathery foUnso 
and cineraria-like flowers in blue, wliitc or rose. Both the delicacy of the folingo 
and the flowers particularly adapts it for use with coarser flowers in a bouquet, 
adding a beautiful decoration. Pkt., -100 seeds, 3 eta. 
CACALIA, OR TASSEL FLOWER. 
Or Flora's Paint Brush. A pretty annual with brush-like flowers, in ycUow and 
scarlet. Mixed, Pkt., 200 seeds, 3 eta. 
Bird ofrParadlaa? 
