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Dupuy & Ferguson, 38 Jacques Cartier Square, Montreal. 
NEW PRIMULA "Malacoides."- 
PRIMULA OBCONICA 
Obconica Gieantea. This new variety is tne finest yet in- 
— ; - troduced ; of strong, vigorous growth, 
with immense heads of large individual blooms; varies in colour 
from pale lilac to rose. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Obconica Grandiflora. — A profuse bloomer, bearing on long stems, 
head containing 10 to 15 flowers. Mixed. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
A very lovely va- 
"riety, producing 
masses of small mauve flowers on stiff erect stems. These last a long 
time when cut and placed in water, they possess a delicious perfume 
and "Primula Malacoides" is undoubtedly a valuable plant for con- 
servatory work. The plants will flower in four months from sowing, 
and will continue in flower from four to six months. Award of Merit, 
R. H. S. Pkt., 20 cts. 
Malacoides Alba. The white variety of the foregoing species 
— and a great acquisition; very chaste and 
beautiful as a plant or cut^flower. Pkt., 30 cts. 
_This new variety is most attractive, 
with pleasing bright yellow flowers 
borne on long stems. It is delightfully fragrant and stands well as a 
house plant. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Baby Primrose). — Splendid little 
"primroses for pot culture, blooming 
in a few weeks after sowing and continuing for months. Per pkt., 
25 cts. 
PRIMULA, Floribunda Of the same general charac- 
■ ter as Obconica, differing 
only incolour ,of the flower, which is a lovely shade of yellow. 
Per pkt., 25 cts. 
PRIMULA Kewensis. 
PRIMULA, Forbesii. 
HARDY PRIMROSES These are amongst the best 
of the early spring blooming 
plants. 
Cashmerlana. — Rosy lilac, earliest, beautiful. Per pkt., 25 cts. 
Cortusoide Amoena Grandiflora. — Charming variety; mixed 
colours. Per pkt., 15 cts. 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). — Flowers fragrant, canary yellow 
colour. Per pkt., 25 cts. 
Japonica Hybrids, (Mrs. Scott Elliott's). — 
This is a very fine strain, and is the result of several years careful 
artificial hybridisation. The colours range from pure white 
through all shades of pink to deep crimson. The plants are 
extremely robust, having flower stems carrying fine heads of 
bloom, frequently attaining a height of 40 inches. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Japonica (Japanese Primrose). — Bright and showy flowers, 
borne in worls on stems 6 to 9 inches; mixed colours. Per pkt., 
10 cts. 
Primula Obconica Gigantea. 
RHODANTHE, Manglesi 
The section of garden 
annuals properly known 
as everlastings embraces many very beautiful flowers among 
which none are more desirable for garden or pot culture than 
Rhodanthe Manglesi, also called Helipterum Manglesi, furnishes 
a profusion of lovely pink and white blossoms throughout the 
midsummer season when such are most needed in the border. 
There should be a place in every garden for Rhodanthe Manglesi. 
Hardy annual. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Mixed Varieties.— Pkt., 5 cts. 
RICINUS, Castor Oil Plant 
Large, luxuriant, rapid growing annuals, with palm like leaves; 
much used for sub-tropical effects on the lawn or for centres of 
beds of foliage plants. 
Borboniensis. — 15 feet. Immense foliage. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts. 
Cambodgensis.— Leaves bronzy maroon, with red veins, stems 
black. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 
Gibsoni. — Branching habit, deep red foliage. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
20 cts. 
Zanzlbariensis. — Surpasses all in size and beauty of colours, 
which include glaucous green, coppery brown, metallic red, 
brownish purple, red-maroon and bronze, 8 to 15 feet. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 
Philippensis. — A variety from the Philippines, with beautiful 
gigantic foliage. 10 feet. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 
Mixed. — Many choice varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 
RUDBECKIA, Bicolor Superba.-^ n 8 n ar uai 
about 2 feet high, long-stemmed golden yellow flowers with 
maroon spots, effective and fine for cutting. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
Newmani. — Hardy perennial. Flowers golden yellow, with dark 
maroon centre. 3 feet. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Purpurea. — Reddish purple flowers during summer. 3 feet 
Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Ricinus. 
ASTER SEEDS 
Is one of our leading specialties; you will 
make no mistake in sending us all of your 
ASTER SEED orders this year. 
