NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS AND PLANTS. 
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Dl ANTHUS. 
(Perennial.) 
A magnificent genus, embracing- some of the most popular flowers in 
cultivation, prodticing a great variety of brilliant colors, and a proftision 
of bloom. The delicacy and richness of the tints, combined with the aro- 
matic fragrance of many of the species, are valuable recommendations for 
theentire family. The hardy biennial ot the Chinese and Japanese varie- 
ties blooms the first year, the same as the hardy annuals. 
Chinensis Fl. PI. — (Double China Pink.) — This species is a biennial 
of dwarf habit; flowers the first year, but the bloom is stronger the 
second. The colors are very rich, and in large beds you hardly find two 
alike. Seed saved from double flowers will produce double ones; height, 
1 ft. 5c. 
I«aciniatus PI. PI. — (Double fringed Japan Pink.) — Large, double 
showy flowers, with fringed edges ; mixed, various colors, and beautifully 
striped; height, 1 ft. 10c. 
Diadematus. — (Double Diadem Pink.) — This is of denser growth than 
the Heddewigii, and dwarfer habit. Very regular, densely double, and 
of all shades of color; height, 1 ft. 10c. 
Imperialis Fl. PI. — (Double Imperial Pink.) — A superb double variety. 
All colors mixed ; height, 1 ft. 10c. (See illus., fig. 5.) 
Nanus Fl. PI. — (Double Japan F'ink.) — Flowers very large and 
double. Nearly three inches in diameter ; of various shades of the most 
brilliant colors; height, 1 ft. 5c. 
DIANTHUS HEDDEWiGIIMJapan Pink). 
This strain is an immense improvement on D. Chinensis. The flowers 
are very large and of the most brilliant colors, varying from pure 
white to the richest crimson, while many are beautifully laced or striped. 
For bedding purposes they are of immense value, as the plants retain 
their beauty during the entire summer, and they also furnish elegant 
flowers for bouquets. Finest mixed, 10c. 
Mont Blanc. — A new Double Dianthus, unequaled as yet by any of the 
white varieties. Perfectly free flowering, and very hardy. The flowers 
are pure white and verj' large. As an annual it "is unsurpassed. Pkt., 
15c. 
DSCITALIS-(Fox Glove). 
(Biennial. ) 
Ornamental plants of much beauty, producing dense spikes of flowers 
of many colors, on stems 3 to 5 feet high. 
Dig'italis Lanata. — French white. 5c 
Lutea. — Yclio w. 5c. 
Purpurea A.lba. — Pure white. 5c. 
Rosea. — Rose. 5c. 
Mixed. — 5c. 
DATURA. 
(Annual.) 
.\ larKc 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 ".Angel's Trumpets." 
Fatuosa. — Very large, double flowers. 5c. 
Wrightii.— tilac and white, flowers of large size. 5c. 
D E L P H I N I U M-(Larkspur) . 
One of the most showy and useful plants, possessing almost every req- 
uisite for the adornment of the garden ; the hardy perennials producing 
splendid spikes of flowers in profusion throughout the summer. If sown 
early, thev bloom the first year from seed. The hardy annuals are pro- 
fuse blooniers, and succeed best if sown in the autumn, or very early in 
the spring. 
Delphinium Formosum.—( Perennial.) — Rich blue and white; hardy. 
Flowers tlic first ye.ir. 3 ft. 5c. 
Delphinium Hybridum. — (.Annual.) — Improved mixed. Saved from 
a collection of the finest mixed flowers. 5c. 
Emperor.— (.Vnnual.)— Fine; tho flowers are borne in compact spikes. 
Very brilliant colors, mixed. 10c. 
DOLICHOS-(Hyaci nth 
Bean /. 
(Annual.) 
Splendid climber, with abundant chistered 
spikes of purple and white flowers, which are 
followed bv exceedingly ornamental seed- 
pods; of rapid growth. Plant where they 
are to remain, after the weather has become 
warm, and cultivatelike common beans, only 
give support for the vines to run upon. Ten- 
der; 10 ft. 
Alba —White. 5c. 
Purple. — 5c. 
Sigantea.— Red. 5c. 
ixed.— 5c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZI A-(Cali- 
fornia Poppy). 
(Annual.) doiicho*. 
Very attractive plants for beds, edgings or masses; profuse bloomer, 
and fine cut foliage, in bloom from June till frost; height, 1 ft. 
Kose Cardinal.— Single. 5e. 
Yellow Single.— 5c. 
Double Mixed.— lOc. 
Mandarin. — The outside of the petals is a bright scarlet, while the in- 
terior is a bright orange. Very beautiful variety. 10c. 
EUPHORBIA-(Snow on 
the Mountain). 
(.A nnual. ) 
Euphorbia Variegata.— Foliage varie- 
gated green and white. Eflective garden an- 
nual ; height, 2 ft. 5e. 
ERYSIMUM. 
(Annual.) 
verj-- showy free-flowering, hardy annual, 
sweet-scented and nice for ribbon beds. 
Pero£fskiauum. — Orange. 5c. 
FENZLIA. 
(Annual.) 
EfPHOKBIA. 
A beautiful dwarf plant which flowers profusely the whole summer, 
making it desirable for small beds or borders. 
Dianthiflora. — Mixed. 15e. 
EUPATORIUM. 
E Fraseri, — Snow-white flowers, blooming the first season from seed ; 
ly^ ft. Hardy herbaceous perennial. Pkt. 13c. 
CILIA. 
(Acnaal.) 
Dwai-f, free-flowering plants, with clusters of 
small delicate flowers, desirable for cuttmg; 
height, 6 in. to 1 ft. 
Blue. — 5c. 
White.— 5c. 
Rose.— 5c. 
Nana Compacta.- Very dwarf-growing va- 
rietj'. 5c. 
All Colors Mixed. -5c. 
Tall Mixed.— 5c. 
Dwarf Mixed. — 5c. 
Tricolor. — 5c. 
CILIA. 
GNAPHALIUM-LEONTOPODIUM- 
(Edelweiss). 
This beautiful silvery-white flower is found in the Alps of Switzerland. 
Sow the seed earlv in the spring in a shallow box or pan filled with sand 
and leaf mould. Keep in a cjol, damp place, and, when the plants are 
large enough, transplant to a shady place in open ground. .^5c. 
CODETI A. 
(Annual. ) 
soil. 
Beautiful garden plants, of easy cultivation in any good garden 
and noted for the delicacy of their fine, large blossoms. 
Duchess of Albany. 
— Large white flowers. 
5e. 
The Bride. — White, 
w ith crimson center. 5c. 
Whitneyil Brilliant. 
— A new dwarf variety 
with rich carmine flow- 
ers. 
Mixed Colors.- 5c. 
Fairy aueen.— (Nov- 
elty). — This handsome 
and charming new va- 
riety is of very dwarf 
habit and compact 
grov^th, which admir- 
ably adapts it for use in 
beds and borders. The 
flowers are white, pass- 
ing into blush, with 
large carmine spots at 
the base of each petal. 
The individual blossoms 
of this most desirable 
acquisition are large and 
attractive, of the same 
size as those of Godetia 
Lady Albemarle. Pkt. 
25e. 
Princess of Wales.— 
Brilliant crimson — 5c. godktia. 
NEW GODETIA.- '•BEAUTY OF ST. PATTL," 
Although a new variety, it is one of the best 3'et introduced, and is cer- 
tainly the finest Oodetia we have ever seen. It has immense flowers, 
often measuring S'/ii inches in diameter. Color a deep crimson, shaded 
with carmine, and delicately suffused with lilac. Pkt. 10c. 
CLAUCIUM LUTEUM. 
(Perennial.) 
Hardy plants with silvery white foliage, which is ver3' effcctiTC for 
massing and ribbon beds. Flowers yellow. Height, 1 to 2 ft. 5c, 
