DUPUY & FERGUSON, 38 JACQUES CARTIER SQUARE, MONTREAL 
PRIMULA OBCONICA 
Obconica Gigantea. — This new variety is the finest 
yet introduced: of strong, 
vigorous growth, with immense Jieads of large individual blooms: 
varies in colour from pale lilac to rose. Pbt., 15 cts. 
Obconica, Giant Hybrids. - 
_The strain is unique, 
and has been brought 
to a very high state of excellence by the continued efforts of 
Mr. John Dickson, gardener to Adeline. Duchess of Bedford. 
The plants are of robust constitution and compact habit, with 
huge trusses of flowers standing well above the foliage. The 
individual flowers, often measuring 2 to 2 }i inches across, range 
in colour from dark crimson and carmine to beautiful shell 
pink. The sterling qualities of this strain cannot be over- 
estimated, and we recommend it to oiu' customers with every 
confidence. Per pkt.. 75 cts. 
Obconica Grandiflora. — A profuse bloomer, bearing on long 
stems, head containing 10 to 15 flowers. Mi.xed. Per pkt., 
10 cts. 
NEW PRIMULA "Malacoides."— a very love- 
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 Malecoides" is undoubtedly 
a valuable plant for conservatory 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.-Tb^^white vaHety of^^^^^^^^ 
very chaste and beautiful as a plant or cut-flower. Pkt., 30 cts. 
PRIMULA Kewensis — This new variety is most 
ri\.iivnji.^/\ rk.ewensis. attractive, with pleasing 
bright yellow flowers borne on long stems. It is delightfully 
fragrant and stands well as a house plant. Pkt.. 25 cts. 
PRIMULA Forbesii (Baby Primrose).— Splendid 
rK.ilVHJl-/\, roroesu. primroses for pot cul- 
ture, blooming in a few weeks after sowing and continuing for 
months. Per pkt., 25 cts. 
. These are amongst the 
best of the early spring 
hlac, earliest, beautiful. Per pkt.. 
HARDY PRIMROSES 
blooming plants. 
Cashmeriana. — Rosy 
25 cts. 
Cortusoide Amoena Grandiflora. — Charming variety; mixed 
colours. Per pkt., 25 cts. 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). - 
low colour. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 
-Flowers fragrant, canary yel- 
Prlmula Obconica Gigantea 
Japonica Hybrids (Mrs. Scott Elliott's). — 
Tliis is a very fine strain, and is the result of several years' careful 
artificial hybridization. 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: mi.xed colouis. Per pkt,. 
10 cts. 
RHODANTHE, Manglesi.— 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 HeUpterum Manglesi, 
furnishes a profusion of lovely pink and white blossoms through- 
out the midsummer season when such are most needed in the 
border. There should be a place in every garden for Rhodanthe 
Manglesi. Hardy armuai. 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. 
Borbonlensis. — 15 feet. Immense foliage. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz.. 30 cts. 
Cambodgensis. — Leaves bronzy maroon, with red veins, stems 
black. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Gibsoni. — Branching habit, deep red foliage, 
oz., 30 cts. 
Pkt., 5 cts. 
Zanzibarlensis. — 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.. 30 cts. 
Philippensis. — A variety from the Philippines, with beautiful 
gigantic foliage. 10 feet. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Mixed. — ^Many choice varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 25 cti 
RUDBECKI A, Bicolor Superba. 
RIclnus 
A gar- 
"den an- 
nual about 2 feet high, long-stemmed golden yellow flowers with 
maroon spots, effective and Hne for cutting. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
Newmani. — Hardy perennial. Flowers golden yeflow, with 
dark maroon centre. 3 feet. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Purpurea. — Reddish purple flowers during summer. 3 feet. 
Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10 cts. 
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