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L. L. MAY& CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
FLOWERS THAT BLOOM THE FIRST SEASON FROM SEED. 
DiANTHUS. 
A magnificent grenns, embracinpr some of the most popular flowers in 
ultivation, producing a great variety of brilliant colors, and a profusion 
3f bloom. The delicacy and richness of the tints, combined with the aro- 
natic fragrance of many of the species, are valuable recommendations 
or the entire family. The hardly biennial of the Chinese and Japanese 
. arieties blooms the first year, the same as the hardy annuals. 
Chinensis Fl. PI. — (Double China Pink.) — This species is a biennial 
jf dwarf habit; flowers the first year, but the bloom is strenger the 
iccond. The colors are very rich, and in large beds vou hardlv find two 
ilike. Seed saved from double flowers will produce double ones: height, 
Lft. 5c 
Iiaciniatus Fl. PI.— (Double fringed Japan Pink.)— Large, double 
liowj'flowers, with fringed edges; mixed, various colors, and beautifully 
triped; height, 1 ft. 10c. 
Diadematas. — (Double Diadem Pink.1 — This of denser growth than 
:he Heddewigii, and dwarfer habit. Very regular, densely double and 
)f shades of color; height, 1 ft. 10c. 
Imperialis Fl. PI. — (Double Imperial Pink.) — A superb double variety. 
^.11 colors mixed; height, 1 ft. 10c. 
ITanns Fl. PI. — (Double Japan Pink.) — Flowers very large and 
ouble. Nearly three inches in diameter; of various shades of the most 
jrilliant colors; height, 1 ft. 5c. 
DIANTHUS HEDDEWICII-(Japan Pink). 
This .strain is an immense improvement on D. Chinensis. The flowers 
ire very large and of the most brilliant colors, varying from pure white 
:o the richest crimson, while many are beautifully laced or striped, 
^or bedding purnoses. they are of immense value, as the plants retain 
heir beauty durinjer the entire summer, and they also furnish elegant 
lowers for bouquets nest mixed, lOc, 
NEW DIANTHUS, MONT BLANC. 
A new Double Dianthiis, uncqualcd )yy any of the white varieties, 
erfectly free flowering, and very hardy. The flowers are pure white 
Lnd very large. As an annual it is unsnVpasbcd. I5c. 
(Snow on the Mountain.) 
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lUPHORBlA- 
Buphorbia Variegrata. — Foliage . ariegated green and whitt 
cctive garden annual; height 2 ft. 5c. 
ERYSIMUM. 
Very showy, frec-flowcring, hardy annual, sweet-scented and nice for 
ibbon beds, 
Peroffsbianum. — Orange. 5c. 
FENZLIA. 
A beautiful dwarf plant, which flowers profusely the whole summer, 
laking it desirable for small bed s or borders. 
Dianthiflora. — M ixed . 15c. 
CAILLARDIA-lBianket Flower). 
Exceeding]^ showy ; produces large flowers of scarlet, white and jrel- 
ow, borne froclv throughout the summer; height, 1 to 2 ft. 
Gaillardia Picta. — One foot high; flowers creamy yellow. 5c. 
Gaillardia Picta Ijorenziaxia. — Most beautiful and distinct in ap- 
>carance; Jhe flowers form into globular shaped heads, finely divided 
nd fringed ; the colors are various shades of deep crimson, buff, and 
olden yellow ; it begins to flower very early, and continues until frost; 
landsome and ornamental; 2 feet. 10c, 
OTJB NEW IffilXED HYBRID GAILI.ARDIA. 
These are undoubtedly the finest varieties of the hybrids. 
They are unrivaled for their richness and brilliancy of color. 
The flowers are large ay.d very free blooming, continuing in 
bloom from early .summer until late autumn. When grown in 
clusters they present a very handsome appearance. The seed 
which we offer is saved from the finest hybrid varieties. 15c. 
CILIA. 
Dwarf, frce-fiowering plants, with clusters of small, delicate 
flowers, desirable for cutting ; height, 6 in. to 1 ft. 
Blue. — 5c. White. — 5c. Hose. — 5c. 
Nana Compacta. — Very dwarf-growing variety. 5c. 
All Colors Mixed,— 5c. Tall Mixed.— 5c. 
Dwarf Mixed. — 5c. Tricolor, — 5c 
GODETIA. 
Beautiful garden plants, of easy cultivation in any good gar- 
den soil, and noted forthe delicacy of their fine, large blossoms. 
Duchess of Albany. — Large, white flowers. 5c. 
The Bride. — White, with crimson center. 5c. 
Whitneyii Brilliant. — A new dwarf variety, with rich car- 
mine flowers. 10c. 
Mixed Colors. — 5c. 
Fairy Glueen. — This handsome and charming new variety 
is of verj' dwarf habit and compact growth, which admirably 
adapts it for use in beds and borders. The flowers are white, 
passing into bhish, with large carmine spots at the base of 
each petal. 10c. 
Princess of Wales. — Brilliant crimson. 5c. 
NEW GODETIA.— "BEATTTY OP ST. PAUX." 
Although a new variety, it is one of the best yet introduced, 
and is certainly the finest Godetia we have ever seen. It has 
immense flowers, often measuring 3V2 inches in diameter. Color, a deep 
crimson, shaded with carmine, and delicately sufiused with lilac. 10c. 
DATURA. 
A large, strong-growing, hardy annual, which possesses attractions 
of the highest order. In groups, or for border of shrubbery, they are 
very attractive. Sometimes called the "Angels' Trumpets." 
Fatuosa. — Very large, double flowers. 5c. 
Wrightii.— Lilac and white ; flowers of large size. 5c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA-(Californ!a Poppy). 
Very attractive plants for beds, edgings or masses; profnse bloomer- 
and fine cut foliage, in bloom from June till frost ; height, 1 ft. 
Bose Cardinal.— Single. Ftc. Yellow Single.— 5c. 
Double Mixed. — lOc. 
mandarin. — The outside of the petals is a bright scarlet, whi;- the 
interior is a bright orange. Very beautiful varietj'. 10c. 
IPOMOPSIS. 
This flowering biennial, with its long spikes of bright orange and 
scarlet flowers, isvery handsome. Start the seed under glass, and olants 
will begin to bloom in August. Soil should be rich and light. 
Kne Mixed. — 5c. 
JACOBCEA. 
Dwarf summer blooming plants. Colors range throagh white, rose, 
violet and maroon ; height, 1 ft. 
Double Mixed.— Sc. 
KAULPUSSIA. 
Pretty, free flowering, hardy annuals, with the appearance of single 
Asters. The plants make a low growth, only about 6 inches in height. 
Iffixed.— 5c. 
LUPINUS-(Sun Dial). 
Very conspicuous plants, with spikes of pea-shai>ed flow^ers of various 
colors. 
Slixed Annuals. — 5c. ICixed Perennials. — 5c. 
LINUM. 
Coccineum. — One of the most showy annuals in cultivation for flower 
beds and masses; brilliant crimson scarlet flowers, 1 inch across, borne 
in wonderful profusion ; height, 1 It. 5c. 
LAVATERA TRIMESTRIS. 
The value of this beautiful annual is but little known. It should have 
a place in every garden, being very hardy ; grows tall, and blooms most 
freely. They make a magnificent show. 
Mixed. — All colors. 5c. 
MOMORDICA. 
Trailing or low climbing half hardy annual. Fruit of a golden yellow 
color, and. when ripe, opens, disclosing a brilliant carmine interior. The 
fruit is sometimes used in curing wounds, cuts, bniises, etc 
Balsam Apple. — 5c. Balsam Pear.— 5c. 
LOBELIA. 
Plants of widely diflfcrent styles of growth. Lobelia Brinus Tarieties 
are low-growing, branching plants for hanging over vases and baskets. 
Lobelia Erinus Compacta varieties make little round, compact plants ; 
fine for edgings, ribbon beds, etc. 
Gracilis. — Light blue; long, slender trailing stems. 5c. 
Gracilis Alba. — White trailing. .Sc. 
Erecta Alba. — A new, beautiful white sort, of erect habit; height, 6 
to 12 inches. 5c. 
Erecta Blue. — Height, 6 to 12 inches. 5e. 
Cardinalis. — A hardy Perennial, verj- fine for borders, with its flowers 
of a bright scarlet. 10c. 
Crystal Palace Compacta. — Thisisthe best variety grown for ribbon- 
beds, cdginf^s, etc. ; color a deep blue. 10c. 
Wiiite Gem. — The best dwarf white sort. 10c. 
Paxtoniana. — Probably the prettiest of all the Lobelias; very fine for 
vases, hanging baskets, etc. Color pure white, edged with blue. Sc. 
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