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, loolts lil<e a finely grown Christmas 
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 Arteniisias are 
easily grown, doing well in even the poorest soil. A most interesting 
novelty. Pl<t., 15 ets. 
ASPARAGUS, Plumosus, &1f- rfe"iti: 
ery bright green foliage, extensively grown by florists for cutting 
purposes. Pkt.. 25 cts. 
Sprengerl. — Drooping foliage, adapted for hanging baskets or cut- 
ting. Pkt., 15 cts. 
AT TR JC\ II A I" raising these spring flowers from seed a 
" considerable amount of patience is needed, 
the seed being very variable in germinating, taking montlis some- 
times before the young seedlings appear; half-hardy perennial 
Finest Show Varieties. — From a collection of finest, named sorts 
Per pkt., 25 cts. 
The garden 
■Balsam is a 
n a t i V e of 
BALSAM , Lady's Slipper. 
India, and likes a bright sun and warm weather. The seeds slio^iM 
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 
Mived — ^ '^^''y 'arge-flowering extra double class of high- 
est perfection: unsurpassed. Oz., $1 .50; pkt., lOcts. 
Double Pink. — Pkt., 10 cts. 
Double Scarlet. — Pkt., 10 cts. 
Double Pale Yellow. — Pkt., 10 cts. 
Double White Perfection. — Pkt., 10 cts. 
Collecton of 12 varieties, $1.00, 
BARTONIA, Aurea.— ^e^,<i^r"fllw^e''rra^b?v°l'^1'?s 
gray and downy thistle-like foliage, which are exceedingly 
brilliant in the sunshine. Sow where it is to remain as it does 
not bear transplanting; hardy annual, 2 feet. Per pkt 10 cts 
BEET y^^'^ especially for its ornamental foliage; grows 
„ • in any good garden soil; if grown in garden makes 
a fine contrast with other plants. 2 feet. 
Chilian or Brazilian. — Special selection for bedding, saved 
Ofjly from good crinkled-Ieaved varieties, with large midribs- 
all shades of crimson, rose and yellow; very select. Pkt 
15 cts.: oz.. 60 cts. 
Crimson Willow-Leaved. — Fine, dark ornamental leaved 
bedding variety, very elegant and graceful, narrow drooping 
foliage. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz.. 60 cts. 
BOCCONIA, Japonica 
specimens or groups on lawns. Foliage glaucous green, bears 
freely spikes 2 to 3 feet long of cream-colored flowers. 5 feet 
Per pkt.. 15 cts. 
R'p/^ r^MT A ^ f""® °^ plants. Sow in a hot-bed or in the 
±_>±_^VJ 1.^^ house in February or March, pot young seedlings 
,i;o„i.>, n, ■ , , when largo enough. In a few months they begin to 
display their splendid and continuous bloom. Greenhouse Perennial. 
Tuberous Rooted Varieties 
n^l\ltfT~'^H'f unquestionably the finest of the tuberous-rooted section. The 
l^T^Z S ? °^ 'i^^^^.^d'-^h f™"" ^ '° '"■ fliameter. with beautifully frilled and wavy 
petals, not unlike the finest single Petunias. Pkt., 75 cts. 
single Tuberous Begonias.— Laing's gold medal strain. Mixed. Per pkt., 50 cts. 
Double Tuberous Begonias.— A really double Begonia. Mixed. Per pkt.. 75 cts. 
Rex Varieties. — Large, handsome leaves, dark green, variegated with red 
,„ J ,c ^ bronze, red and silver-white; green-house perennial. 1 foot 
1 Kt., lo Cts. 
Basket Besronia Seed. — .(Tuberous Begonias suitable for growing in hang- 
,,,„„, , , 'pg baskets. They are especially suited for 
hanging m grceiihouses conservatories, etc., as they are very light and graceful in 
appearance. Mixed colours. Per pkt., $1.00. j & " b'o'-u'ui 
Everblooming Bedding Varieties 
The following variel,ies take rank as bedding plants with geraniums and coleus. 
doing as well in full sunshine as in partial or whole shade. Thev are of sturdy growth 
forming dense bushes, wliicli 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. — Brilliant fiery dark scarlet; very bright. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Prima Donna.— A perfected, ideal form of Gracilis; the flowers are larger, of a llmoid 
rose, shading to carmine at the centre. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Salmon Queen.— The highest coloured of all, being a brilliant salmon-rose, beautiful 
either as a pot plant or for bedding. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Vernon. — Bright orange-carmine flowers, deep red foliage. Pkt., 25 cts. 
BRACHYCOME Free-flowering, dwarf growing hardy annual covered 
, Zr u, ,V' „ during the greater part of the summer with a profu- 
sion of pretty blue or white flowers; suitable for edgings, small bods or pot culture 
Mixed colours. Per pkt., 10 cts. ^-^i^uic. 
Little Blue Star. A"? improvement on the old variety, with charming 
pact. Pkt., 15 cts. 
bright blue starry flowers very free flowering and com- 
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