NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS AND PLANTS. 
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TtJBEROSE. 
TUBEROSE PEARL. 
The value of this over the common variety- 
consists in its flowers being of double the 
size, imbricated like a rose, and its dwarf 
lial)it, growing only from 18 inches to 2 feet 
in height. 5c. each, 12 for 50c. 
SMILAX. 
A popular and wcU-tnown climber, having 
tlic rare qualities of delicate and tolerably 
dense foliage and vining habit, admirably 
adapting it to climbing or drooping as may 
be required. For using as a green with cut 
flowers, it has no equal, its hard texture en- 
abling it to keep for several days without 
wilting after being cut. It is also fine for 
parlor or window culture. 15e. each, $1.50 
per doz. 
SALVIA. 
Most elegant bedding plants of easy cult- 
ure, attaining the heightof two to three feet; 
1 flowers very brilliant; attractive at a dis- 
I tancc; generally planted in clumps, on lawn 
Ijordersand in centers of small beds. Plants 
can be taken up in fall while in bloom, and 
kept so until J[anuary. They are also fine 
I for pot culture in the honse. 10c. each, $1.00 
jjc!' doz. 
I Splendens. — Scarlet sage; bright, dazzUag 
I scarlet. 
i Officinalis Tricolor.— Variegated foliage; 
fra;i:rant; very pretty. 
TRADESCENTIA, OR 
I WANDERING JEW. 
I These are fine plants for hanging baskets 
! and vases, or for pottmg in the house, having 
I beautifuUj'' marked foliage, and enduring al- 
most any hardship if liberally supplied with 
water. 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., except 
when noted. 
Zebrina. — Dark green leaves with silvery 
-tripe. 
Repens.— Oreen foliage. 
Bepens, Variegated. — Green and white 
! foliage. 
I Discolor.— Strong, upright growing plant, 
resembling a Dracena; fine for decorative 
purposes. 25c, 
TROPAEOLUM. 
Very elegant and beautiful climbers, flowering most profusely ; admir- 
ably adapted for green-house or conservatory decoration, especially dur- 
ing the winter months. Also useful for covering verandas, trellis and 
rustic work out of doors. They are almost constantly in bloom, and do 
best in poor, rocky or sandy soil. 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 
TALL GROWINa VAKrETIES. 
Lucifer.— Dark crimson scarlet, medium sized flowers. 
Spitfire. — Light scarlet, medium sized flowers. 
King Theodore.— Very large flowers, dark velvety crimson. 
Major. — Mixed. „ 
D WTABF, OB BEDDINO VARIETIES. 
Empress of India.— very dwarf and compact; foliage dark purplish 
green ; flowers deep crimson. 
King^ Theodore.— Similar to above, but darker flowers. 
Minor. — Mixed. 
SANSEVERIA ZEALANICA. 
A new and rare plant that is unequaled for ornamental purpose. It is 
of easy culture, and one of the finest plants that can be grown for dec- 
orating the hall, window seats, or the drawing room. As shown in 
illustration, the leaves arc striped crosswise with white and dark green, 
giving it a most novel and beautiful appearance. It docs best where 
other plants fail, that is, out of the sunlight. Being easily grown, it is 
certain to become one of the most popular decorative plants in cultiva- 
tion. The fact that it can be grown in any part of the room, and will 
stand draught and dust, is a decided advantage. Although grown 
ADDITIONAL LIST OF PLANTS. 
SANSEVBSIA ZBAZ^ANICA. 
almost entirely for its lovely foliage, the Sanseveria is by no means a 
poor flowering plant. During May and June it throws up grand plume- 
like, creamy white flowers, about 15 inches in length. It is indeed a 
grand sight to see this rare plant in full bloom, the lovely foliage, to- 
gether with the long, delicate blossoms, making a beautiful display. As 
a center piece for a basket or vase, or grown as a single specimen tor the 
table, it is unequaled. 35c. each, 3 for $1 .00. 
VERBENA. 
These popular bedding plants are of tlie easiest possible culture, flow- 
ering continuously irom spring iintil freezing weather. Very few plants 
make a more gorgeous display during the hot summermonths, or furnish 
more flowers for cutting, ibne plant will cover a space three feet in 
diameter. Pinch the plants back to make them bushy, and carefully 
pick off all old flowers and seed pods, as thev detract froin their bloom- 
ing qualities. We can furnish all shades and colors ; red, white, ptirple, 
blue, j^/ink, striped, etc. 10c. each, 75c. per doz. 
VERONICA-(Reine Des Bleus.) 
Ai very distinct and beautiful class of plants, fine for fall and winter 
blooming. The flowers arc bc^rne in spikes, and arc the loveliest shade of 
blue that can be imagined, and are everbloomers of the most beauti- 
ful appearance. 20c. each, 3 for 50c. 
LEMON VERBENA. 
"A favorite garden plant, with delightfully fragrant foliage, fine for 
bouquets and for spreading through linen presses. It attains a large 
size in a single season ; ma3' be wintered in the cellar, not allowing it to 
become absolutely dry. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 pcr^oz. 
JASMINE. 
Jasmines are old-time favorites ; grand house or garden plants. Their 
delightful fragrance makes them favorites at once. Our variety embraces 
the gems of this class. All are elegantly scented. 
(Jrandiflorum. —Trailing habit; fine, pure white, star-like flowers, 
and bloom from September to January. 15c. 
Grand Duke.— This variety is easily grown ; of a strong, upright, 
robust habit, and bears a profusion of very double, creamy-white flow- 
ers, very strongly scented, and blooms the entire summer out of doors. 
25c. each. 
Gardenia Florida, Cape Jasmine.— Bright green, waxy foliage, 
very large, double, white flowers. 35c. each. 
PHLOX. 
No plant that we know of can surpass a bed of thcsesummerblooming 
favorites. Combining almost every shade of color with their massive 
spikes of elegantly formed flowers, which render them a str 
in a lawn or city garden. They are perfectly hardy, requl" 
whatever. No single bed of flowers planted in our specimetJ 
compare with the following varieties of Phlox when i« 
past season. They are undoubtedly the plant for " 
northwestern countrj^. No garden, however small, 
one bed at least of these plants. They comment 
July first and continue to bloom until checked 
following list comprises the very choicest selcction'i 
sorts. 10c. each, $1 per doz. 
Prancois Coppee, — (Lemoine, *76.) — Large, 
with a carmine rose center ; tall. 
L'Avenir. — (Fontaine.) — Salmon red ; very 
Lothair. — Rich salmon color ; crirpsoneye; 1 
spikes ; the finest variety wc have seen. 
Madame Lechurval. — Silverj' rose ; crimso 
Phoceon. — (Malet, '74.) — Lilac rose, with cal 
and large flowers; a superb variety. 
Princess Louise. — White, suff"used with cr 
Clueen of Whites.— White flowers ; dwarf 
Vierge Marie . — ( DeVjau vais. )— Pure 
bcaiitifu! waxv texture 
tall. 
BOOK ON CABE OF PLANTS FREE. 
For the benefit of our customers, we have had written a book on the treatment of all kinds of plants, bulb 
every person sending us an order for plants to the amount of $1.00 or over, providing they ask for it. It is a valu 
assistance to every one interested in flowers. No more than one copy sent to any person 
i i 1 i FRESH Cyr FLOWERS. 
We make a specialty of this kind of work, and growing the flowers oiirselves, can guarantee satisfaction, 
devoted entirely to the raising of cut flowers for our trade in the Northwest, 
