EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN, FARM AND LAWN 
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, lool^s like a finely grown Christmas 
tree, and can be used m groups or lines in the same way as the 
Kochia or Summer Cypre.ss. 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 Arteraisias are 
easily grown, doing well in even the poorest soil. A most interesting 
novelty. Pkt., 15 ets. 
Plumosus 
extensively grown 
(Asparagus Fern). — 
Graceful and feath- 
by florists for cutting 
ASPARAGUS, 
ery bright green foliage, 
purposes. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Sprengerl. — Drooping foliage, adapted for hanging baskets or cut- 
ting. Pkt.. IS cts. 
AIIDI/^fJI A In raising these spring flowers from seed a 
considerable amount of patience is needed, 
the seed being very variable in germinating, taking months some- 
times before the young seedlings appear; half-hardy perennial. 
Finest Show Varieties. — From a collection of flnest, named sorts. 
Per pkt., 25 cts. 
RAI I nr^M VIIMF (Cardiospermum). A rapidly-grow- 
u^-vi_i_^vy Wl> vil'<li:<. ing annual climber. White flowers, 
succeeded by balloon-like seed vessels. Climbs 10 to 1.5 feet within 
four to six weeks. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
BALSAM , Lady's Slipper.-Bs 
The garden 
-Balsam is a 
J a 1 1 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. & 
Prize Double Camelia-flowered 
Artemisia Saccorum Viridis. 
IVIixed ^ very large-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. 
RARTONIA Aiirf>a Producing showy golden - 
* ^*^*^» rxuictx. yellow flowers above its 
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. 
OppT Used 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 
only from good crinkled-leaved varieties, with large midribs; 
all shades of crimson, rose and yellow; very select. Pkt.. 
IS ets.; oz., 60 cts. 
Crimson Willow-Leaved. — Fin&. dark ornamental leaved 
bedding variety, very elegant and graceful, narrow drooping 
foliage. Pkt., 15 ets.; oz.. 60 ets. 
BEGONIA- 
Balsam 
BOCCONIA, Japonica — ^n^nfaf^^fo'r^^'^siSlfe 
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. 
A fine tribe of plants. Sow in a bot-bed or in the 
— house in February or March, pot young seedlings 
when large enough. In a few months they l>egtn to 
display their splendid and continuous bloom. Greenhouse Perennial. 
Tuberous Rooted Varieties 
Frilled. — This strain is unquestionably the flnest of the tuberous-rooted section. The 
(lowers are of large size, from 4 to 6 in. in diameter, with beautifully frilled and wavy 
petals, not unlike the flnest single Petunias. Pkt., 75 cts. 
Single Tuberous Begonias. — Laing's gold medal strain. Mixed. Per pkt., SO cts. 
Double Tuberous Begonias. — A really double Begonia. Mixed. Per pkt., 75 cts. 
Rex Varieties. Large, handsome leaves, dark green, variegated with red 
bronze, red and silver-white; green-house perennial. I foot. 
Pkt.. 75 cts. 
Basket Begonia Seed (Tuberous Begonias suitable for growing in hang- 
* j„g baskets. They are especially suited for 
hanging m greenhouses, conservatories, etc., as they are very light and graceful in 
appearance. Mixed colours. Per pkt., $1.00, 
Everblooming Bedding Varieties 
The following varieties take rank as bedding plants with geraniums and coleus, 
doing as well in full sunshine 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. 
Gloire de Chatelaine. — A very attractive plant. The flowers are brilliant pink and 
lioing a perpetual bloomer it makes a charming bedding or house plant. Pkt 25 ets. 
Gracilis Posea. — Handsome flowers of a delicate rose color. Pkt., IS 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 limpid 
rose, sliading to carmine at the centre. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Salmon Queen. — The highest coloiu'ed of all. being a brilliant salmon-rose, beautiful 
cit her as a pot plant or for bedding. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Vernon. — Bright orange-carmine flowers, deep red foliage. Pkt., 25 ets. 
JJD A CH Yf OIVIF Free-flowering, dwarf growing hardy annual covered 
'^^^ * *■ 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. 
Mixed colours. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
Little Blue Star improvement on the old variety, with charming 
bright blue starry flowers very free flowering and com- 
pact. Pkt.. 15 cts. 
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