DUPUY & FERGUSON, 38 JACQUES CARTIER SQUARE, MONTREAL 
THE SUMMER FIR 
ARTEMESIA SACCORUM VIRIDIS 
A new annual ornamental foliage plant from China. It is de- 
scribed as forming pyramidal bushes 3 to 5 feet in height, which, 
grown as an individual specimen, looks like a finely grown Ciiristmas 
tree, and can be used in groups or lines In the same way as the 
Kochia or Summer Cypress. The fine pinnate foliage is a rich dark 
green, and can be used when cut to great advantage in connection 
with flowers of any kind. As a class the annual Artemisias are 
easily grown, doing well in even the poorest soil. A most interesting 
novelty. Pkt., 15 ct». 
ASPARAGUS, Plumosus, teSf"aWii: 
ery bright green foliage, extensively grown by florists for cutting 
purposes. Pkt.. 25 cts. 
Sprengeri. — Drooping foliage, adapted for hanging baskets or cut- 
ting. Pkt., 15 ct». 
A|TD||^fTl K Tn raising these spring flowers from seed a 
*»^*»^'-'*-^« considerable amount of patience is needed, 
the seed beinc very variable in germinating, taking months some- 
times before tlie young seedlings appear: half-hardy perennial. 
Finest Show Varieties. — From a collection of finest, named sorts. 
Per pkt., 25 cts. 
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BALSAM, Lady's Slipper.-Bata^i 
The garden 
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n a t i V e of 
India, and likes a bright sun and warm weather. The seeds should 
be sown in the house, the hotbed, or in a warm, sheltered spot in 
light soil in the garden, after the ground has become warm. The 
seeds quickly germinate and the young plants make a rapid growth 
Half hardy annual. 
D. & F's. Prize Double Camelia-flowered 
Mixed ^ '^'^'■y large-flowering extra double class of high- 
est perfection; unsurpassed Oz.. J1.50; pkt., 10 cts. 
Double Pink.— Pkt.. 10 cts. 
Double Scarlet. — Pkt.. 10 cts. 
Double Pale Yellow. — Pkt., 10 cts. 
Double White Perfection. — Pkt., 10 cts. 
Coliecton of 12 varieties, $1.00. 
Artemisia Saccorum Viridis. 
BARTONIA Aurea Producing showy golden- 
I yj /^urect. yeilow flowers above its 
gray and downy thistle-like foli^e, which are exceedingly 
brilUant in tlie sunshine. Sow where it is to remain, as it does 
not bear transplanting: hardy annual, 2 feet. Per pkt., 10 cts 
RFFT" Used especially for its ornamental foliage; grows 
* • in any good garden soil; if grown in garden makes 
a fine contrast witii other plants. 2 feet. 
Chilian or Brazilian. — Special selection for bedding, saved 
only from good crinkled-leaved varieties, with large midribs; 
all shades of crimson, rose and yellow; very select. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz.. 50 cts. 
Crimson Willow-Leaved. — Fine, dark ornamental leaved 
bedding variety, very elegant and graceful, narrow drooping 
foliage. Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
BOCCONIA, Japonica —fS^ri^.^il 
BEGONIA- 
Balsam 
specimens or groups on lawns. Foliage glaucous green, bears 
freely spikes 2 to 3 feet long of cream-colored flowers. 5 feet. 
Per pkt., 10 cts. 
A fine tribe of plants. Sow in a bobbed or in the 
—house In February or March, pot young seedlings 
,,. , . , ,, when large enough. In a few months they begin to 
display their splendid and continuous bloom. Greenhouse Perennial. 
Tuberous Rooted Varieties 
Frilled. — This strain is unquestionably the finest of the tuberous-rooted section. The 
Howers are of large size, from 4 to 6 in. in diameter, with beautifully frilled and wavy 
petals, not unlike the finest single Petunias. Pkt., 50 cts. 
Single Tuberous Begonias. — Laing's gold medal strain. Mixed. Per pkt., 25 cts. 
uoubie Tuberous Begonias. — A really double Begonia. Mixed. Per pkt.. 50 cts. 
Rex Varieties. — Large, handsome leaves, dark green, variegated with red 
^ bronze, rod and silver-white; green-house perennial. 1 foot. 
Pkt.. 50 cts. 
Basket Beeonia Seed. — (Tuberous Begonias suitable for growing in hang- 
, , . ing baskets. They are especially suited for 
hanging in greenhouses, conservatories, etc.. as they are very light and graceful in 
appearance. Mixed colours. Per pkt., 75 cts. 
Everblooming Bedding Varieties 
The following varieties take rank as bedding plants with geraniums and coleus, 
doin^ as well in full simshme, as in partial or whole shade. They are of sturdy growth 
forming dense bushes, which are completely hidden with flowers the entire season As 
pot plants for winter flowering they are superb. Easily raised from seed. 
Erfordia. — Bright rosy carmine. Pkt.. 25 cts. 
Gracilis. — Handsome flowers of a delicate rose color. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Luminosa. — BrilUant fiery dark scarlet; very bright. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Prima Donna. — A perfected, ideal form of Gracilis; the flowers are larger, of allmpid 
rose, shading to carmine at the centre. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Salmon Queen. — The highest coloured of all, being a brilliant salmon-rose, beautiful 
eUlier as a pot plant or for bedding. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Vernon. — Bright orange-carmine flowers, deep red foliage. Pkt., 15 cts. 
RR ACHYfOMF Free-flowenng, dwarf growing hardy annual covered 
, v-v^ivijj. during the greater part of the summer with a profu- 
sion of pretty blue or white flowers; suitable for edgings, small beds or pot culture. 
Mi.xed colours. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
Little Blue Star. A"? improvement on the old variety, with charming 
„, bright blue starry flowers very free flowering and com- 
pact Pkt., 10 cts. 
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