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Cyclanthera Explodens. A climbing plant with 
handsome foliage and oval-shaped fruit, ex- 
ploding loudly when ripe. Pkt., 5c. 
Cypress Vine. {Ipomca guamoc/it.) A popular 
vine with delicate fern-like foliage covered 
with beautiful star-shaped flowers; mixed. 
Pkt., 50. 
Dahlia. This is too well known to need descrip- 
tion, though not generally known tliat they 
may be had in the greatest variety and beauty 
from seed. 
—Double. p"inest mixed. Pkt., loc. 
— Single. The new varieties are exceedingly 
beautiful and are highly prized for cut flowers. 
The seed we offer was saved from splendid 
new varieties, which for brilliancy of color 
cannot be surpassed; if sown early in spring 
they will flower in August. Finest mixed. 
Pkt., loc. 
Daisy. [Bellis perennis.) 
edgings and dwarf beds, 
places. 
—Pink, White, or Hixed. 
Delphinium. (Larkspur.) 
for their great beauty, diversity of shades and 
striking appearance. 
— Cardinale. Brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 
Charming plants for 
Thrive well in shady 
Pkt., IOC. 
Flowers remarkable 
Delphinium Formosum. Beautiful brilliant blue 
flowers with a white center. Pkt., loc. 
— Nudicaule. Dwarf, with spikes of bright scarlet 
flowers. Pkt., loc. 
— Elatum. {Bee Larkspur.) Rich deep blue, 
very free blooming. Pkt., loc. 
—Perennial Varieties. Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
—Annual Varieties. Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
Dendromecon Rigidum. {California Tree 
Poppy.) A native of the southern part of this 
state; grows about three feet in height, witli 
bluish foliage, contrasting elegantly with the 
color of the flowers, which are of a lovely 
lemon yellow and possessed of all the char- 
acteristics of a true poppy. The flowers spread 
widely during the day, but acquire a more com- 
pact form after noon. Pkt. , 20c. 
Dianthus. (Pinks.) Of immense value for bed- 
ding purposes, as the flowers retain their beauty 
during the entire summer. The colors are 
marvelous, ranging from pure white to richest 
crimson, and beautifully laced and striped. 
— Chinensis, Fl. PI. {China Pink.) Pkt., 5c. 
Pkt., 5c. 
{Impernil Pink.) Pkt., 5c. 
{Fringed Pitik.) Pkt., 5c. 
{Garden Pink.) Pkt., loc. 
Digitalis. {Foxglove.) Lon^ spikes of beautiful 
thimble-shaped flowers; mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
-Heddewigii, Fl. PI. 
— Imperialis, Fl. PI. 
— Laciniatus, Fl. PI. 
— Plumarius, FI.PI. 
Eschscholtzia, or California Poppy. 
_ A showy, free-flowering genus of plants, bearing handsome, graceful foliage, and flowers of the 
richest colors. They blootn very early, and should be sown as soon as the ground can be prepared 
where they are to remain, as they will not bear transplanting. Hardy annual, thriving best in light' 
warm soil. • o & > 
Eschscholtzia Californica. Yellow. Pkt., 5c. 
— Californica alba. White. Pkt., 5c. 
— Californica aurantiaca. Orange. Pkt., 5c. 
— Californica carniinea. Rose. Pkt. , 5c. 
— Crocea, Fl. PI. Orange, double. Pkt., toc. 
— Crocea alba, Fl. PI. White, double. Pkt., 10c. 
—Crocea striata. Striped. Pkt., 5c. 
— Handarin. Deep orange. Pkt, loc. 
— Aiaritima. Yellow. New. Pkt., loc. 
— Tanuifolia. Pale yellow. Pkt., 5c. 
— All Varieties Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
California Yellow Bells. 
Einmenatilhe Penduliflora. 
The Yellow Bells of California, as it is called, 
forms a broad bush eighteen inches to two feet 
high. Each of its numerous branches is fairly 
loaded with bell-shaped, pendulous flowers, a half 
inch long, and of a delicate cream color. The 
flowers are almost everlasting, the persistent co- 
rolla drying and retaining its shape until the seed has 
ripened. The seeds may be sown in mellow soil 
early in spring, orthe plants can be brought into earlier blooming by sowing seeds early in the greenhouse, 
hotbed, or cold frame, and afterwards transplanting to a permanent place in the border. Pkt., 10c. 
Everlasting Flowers and Ornamental Grasses 
These are very popular and desirable for winter decorations, bouquets, wreaths, etc. If cut as soon 
as they come into full bloom, tied in small bunches and dried slowly in the shade, with the heads down- 
ward to keep the stems straight, they will retain their beauty for years. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA, OR CALIFORNIA POPPY. 
Everlasting Flowers. 
Acroclinium Roseum, Fl. PI. Bright rose. 
Ammobium Alatum Qrandiflorum. Pure white. 
Oomphrena, Mixed (Bachelor's Buttons). 
Heiichrysum, Finest Mixed. 
Rhodanthe, Finest Mixed. 
Xeranthemum. Leaves silvery, brilliant colors 
of purple, rose and white flowers. Packet of 
any variety, 5c. 
Ornamental Grasses. 
Avena Sterilis (Animated Oats). 
Briza Maxima {Rattlesnake Crass). 
Coix L&dcirymai (Job's Tears). 
Eragrostis Elegans {I^ove Gra.is). 
Oynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). 
Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass). 
Zca Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Japanese 
Maize.) Packet of any variety, 5c. 
