DUPUY & FERGUSON, 38 JACQUES CARTIER SQUARE, MONTREAL 
PRIMULA OBCONICA 
Obconica Gigantea.- 
Obconica, Giant Hybrids. - 
.This new variety is the finest 
yet introduced: of strong, 
vigorous grow th, witli immense lieads of large individual blooms: 
varies in colour from pale lilac to rose. Pkt.. 15 cts. 
_The strain is unique' 
and has been brought 
to a very liigh 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 '4 inches across, range 
in colotir from dark crimson and carmine to beautiful shell 
pink. The sterling qualities of this strain cannot be over- 
estimated, and we recommend it to our customers with every 
confidence. Per pkt.. 75 cts. 
Obconica Grandiflora. — A profuse bloomer, bearing on long 
stems, head containing 10 to 15 flo^yers. Mixed. Per pkt., 
10 cts. 
NEW PRIMULA " Malacoides."— a v.|'t loveiy 
ducing 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 conservatory work. The 
plants will flower in four months from sowing, and will continue 
m flower from fom- to six months. Award of Merit, B. H. S. 
Pkt., 20 cts. 
_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 yeUow flowers borne on long stems. It is delightfully 
fragrant and stands well as a house plant. Pkt., 25 cts. 
PRIMULA Forbesii (Baby Primrose).— Splendid 
rt^.ll\l\JL.J\ roroesil. jj^^jg primroses for pot cui- 
tm-e, blooming in a few weeks after sowing and continuing for 
months. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 
HARDY PRIMROSFS These are amongst the 
blooming plants. 
Cashmeriana. — Rosy lilac, earliest, beautiful. Per pkt., 
25 cts. 
Cortusoide Amoena Grandiflora. — Charming variety: mixed 
colours. Per pkt., 25 cts. 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). — Flowers fragrant, canary yel- 
low cploiu-. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 
Japonica Hybrids (Mrs. Scott Elliott's). — 
This is a very fine strain, and is the result of several yeais' 
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 whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches: mixed colours. Per pkt., 
10 cts. 
Malacoides Alba.- 
PRIMULA Kewensis. 
Primula Obconica Gigantea 
RHODANTHE, Manglesi.— The section of garden 
I . 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, 
fiu'nishes 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 annual. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Mixed Varieties. Pkt., 10 cts. 
RICINUS, Castor Oil Plant 
Large, luxuriant, rapid-growing annuals, with palm-like 
leaves: much used for sob-tropical effects on the lawn or for 
centres of beds of foliage plants. 
Borboniensls. — 15 feet. Immense foliage. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz.. 30 cts. 
Cambodgensls. — Leaves bronzy maroon, with red veins, stems 
black. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Gibsoni. — Branching habit, deep red foliage. Pkt., 10 cts.: 
oz., 30 cts. 
Sanguineus. — Blood-red stalks and clusters of red fruit; 8 feet. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Mixed. — Many choice varieties. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
Philippensls. — A variety from the Philippines, with beautiful 
gigantic foUage. 10 feet. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Zanzibarlensls. — Surpasses all in size and beauty of colours, 
which include glaucous green, coppery brown, metalUc red, 
brownish-purple, red-maroon and bronze, 8 to 15 feet. Per pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Rose Dwarf Polyantha or Fairy Rose. — Roses from seed the 
first year. Seed sown in February in the house may be had in 
bloom in .Tune in the open ground, where thoy continue to bloom 
throughout the season. The plants are dwarf and bushy, grow- 
ing only about 1 foot high and very pretty for solid beds and 
borders. Pkt., 15 cts.; 3 for 40 cts. 
RUDBECKIA, Bicolar Superba.--in\T 
nual about 2 feet high, long-stemmed, golden-yellow flowers with 
maroon spots, effective and fine for cutthig. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
Newmanl. — Hardy perennial. Flowers golden-yellow, wltk 
dark maroon centre. 3 feet. Pkt., 10 cts. 
RIcinut 
Purpurea. — Reddish purple flowers during sunmier. 
Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10 cts. 
3 feet.. 
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