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PANSIES. 
For many years we have made a specialty 
of these delightful tiowei-s, selecting our 
straias with tlie greatest care from the best 
vanetjes offered by the leading German, 
trench, Bnglish and American growers 
New sorts are thoroughly tested by u' 
belore we ofler them, and anv not showing a 
decided improvement over existing sorts are 
discarded. In this manner we keep our 
stocks up to date and thoroughly reliable. 
Our customers will corroborate our st.ite- 
ment that our Paris Prize, Royal Hixed, Flor- 
ists'- Special .V.ixed and Qem Strains have 
never been surpassed or equalled bv those of 
any other seedsmen. We take especial pride 
in oflering these mixtures, as the large per- 
feet blooms, brilliant colorings and markings 
and great productiveness will not fail to give 
entire satisfaction to the most critical. 
Pansy seed may be sown in the hotbed or 
open ground. For early spring (lowering it 
IS best to sow the seed in September and 
winter over the young pl.ints in cold frames. 
If this is not practicable, sow the seed inl 
boxes in February or March and transplant 
to open ground as soon as tlie weather will' 
permit. Seeds sown in a cool place in June 
or JtUy, and well watered until up, will pro-! 
duce fall liowering plants. Young plantsj 
give the largest flowers. If they first comei 
into bloom in the heat of summer tliev will 
be small at first, but will increase in size and 
beauty as the weather becomes cooler. In 
mid-summer they will flower better if planted 
in a senii-shaded situation, and especially if 
furnished with a good supply of water. 
FLORISTS' SPECIAL MIXED. 
strain is offered specially to our 
Florist friends who want something super- 
ior to that ordinarily offered. The plants 
grown from this mixture are of the greatest 
vigor and perfection in growth as well as 
beauty ,.ajM} in size, color and form are nn- 
surpasS^Bv .We have carefully selected this 
mixttireiftort over a hundred choice strains, 
all ot which have been carefullv tested in our 
grecnliousts. ijoifiga large florist business 
ouis.lvcs, growing upwards of lOD.OOO 
pansy p)ants each year for the retail trade 
we are in a position to know a florisf' 
wants, and offer this strain with perfect con- 
fldenc e, knowing that it will please the most 
exacting. Pkt. age. 
SNOWF^AKBr-This pore white, large flow- 
ering variety is one of the most distinct in 
our whole list. The blossoms are of large 
size, he.autifnl form, of a pure satiny white 
without any trace of coloring. The plants 
are strong and vigorous, commence to blos- 
som early in the spring, and if not allowed 
}°^" *° Prnrtuce very abundantly until 
late fall. In mild winters we have seen this 
peerless variety in fnll bloom in the open 
ground at Christmas. Planted with the 
Black King its pure white blossoms 
contrast finely with the former. Pkt. isc 
BLACK KINO— A giant flowering, coal black 
variety of recent introduction from Germany 
The flowers are of firm texture, large size 
exquisite shape and velvety appearance! 
One of the hncst we have ever i;rown for 
bedding purposes. Pkt. 15c 
OIANT aBKMAN PANSIES. 
Our seed of these large flowering sorts 
comes Irom the best German growers 
and IS unsurpassed for lavish blooming 
qualities and their great variety of color- 
BLACK PRINCE -.\n improvement on 
I-aust, the well known black variety 
Mowers larger and produced in greater 
abundance. Pkt. isc. ■ 
BLUE PRINCE-A rich dark purple or 
fhading to lavender. Pkt. igc. 
BRlDfc^MAID— A new varietv of great 
merit. Color white shining "rose, most 
be.uuilullv blotched. Pkt. isc. 
BRONZE (JUEEN-The flowefs are of good 
.size and produced in great profusion. 
1 he colors lire a rich brown or bronze, 
.sh.Ttlmg to light mahogany. Pkt. isc 
CASilER'SQlANT-Mammoth flowers of 
every color. Pkt. Igc. 
EHPEROR FREDERICK - Deep purplish 
red with golden bronze center and a 
broad margin of scarlet and vellovv. 
Fkt. 15c. 
FAUST— The darkest variety grown- al 
most a coal black. Pkt. loc. 
pIKE '^?,i?"'^r'^ ^'"'y ■"^'J- PM- ■<«:. 
HRh KINO— Upper petals and part of 
lower a deep brownish red, balance ofi 
ll.iwer golden yellow. Pkt. loc 
FREDERICK THE QREAT-Ycllow, with 
dark center. Pkt. 10c. 
aiANT EMPEROR WILLIAn-Flowers of 
a Ijeautilul shade of blue, which gradual-' 
Iv deepen to purple. Pkt. 10c. 
OlANt FIVE SPOTTED-Blooms of largest 
size with distinct blotches on each petal 
Pkt. asc 
SNOWFLAKE. 
aOLDEN YELLOW FIVE SPOTTED-Most 
showy. Pkt. 2SC. 
aiANT STRIPED— Very showv Pkt 10c 
aiANT PEACOCK-Peacocrbiuredg^d 
white. Pkt. IOC. 
PRINCE BISMARCK-Brown and golden 
bronze marbled. Pkt loc 
PURPLE KINQ-A most beautiful varie- 
ty from the Fatheriand. Blossoms of 
largest size and plump, rounded form. 
Color clear purple, most delicately mar- 
gined golden yellow. Pkt. igc 
KhX--Another choice varietv of blaek- 
I'oi purple color. Very distinct. 
Pkt. IOC 
I Collection of 12 choice named Qermaii 
Pansieg Our selection, for $1.00. 
.STANDARD AHERICAN VARIETIES. 
ALPINE BHI.I.E-I.ijiht blue. Pkt ,oc 
BROWN QUBEN-Brown, shading to 
jmahogany. Pkt loc. 
HXCELSIOR— Blue with yellow eve 
Pkt ISC. ■ 
.MARQINATA — Deep blue, bordered 
cre.iinv white. Pkt. loc. 
SUNBEAH— Rose, shaded pink. Pkt. loc 
S^X^Si'^'^ BLUE-Light liiue Pki! loc! 
VIOLET— Mnrgincd white. Pkt. loc 
QOl.D MARGINED- Pkt loc. 
KINO OF YELLOWS— Yellow. Pkt. loc 
MOURNING BRIDE-Purple. White Edge. 
Pkt IOC 
SISOW OUEEN-Pure white. Pkt. loc. 
These ii Varieties for 790. 
OIANT CURLED MASTERPIECE. 
GIANT CURLED MASTERPIECE- A remarkab 
new type, which will be warmly welcomed b 
the lovers of this beautiful class of flower- 
The chief difference from other strains consists ■ 
the form of the flowers, the border of each pet ' 
being curled or waved, giving the flower , 
doubled or globular appearance. The large si; 
of the flowers and the free-flowering qualities 11 
the plant make it valuablefor Ijedding purpose- 
.■Another feature is that it produces some tints 1 
color not found in any other pansy. Pkt. 20 
3 pkts. 50c. 
PARIS PRIZE PANSIES. 
A charming collection of varieties procure 
direct from the leading growers in France. The 
are noted for their size and beautiful colorin> 
also for the freedom with which their flower 
arc proiiuced. They begin to bloom verv earl, 
and produce. an almost endless array of flower: 
of nil colors until cut down bv the severe frost' 
BUGNOT'S EXHIBITION— This beautiful strain . 
large flowering pansies is one of the very flnesi 
ever introduced. These seeds were saved fror 
plants grown from the introducer's origins 
, seed. They speak for themselves, and no pen ca i 
i do justice to their marvelous beauty and coloi 
ings. They will satisfy the most fastidioui- 
Pkt 3SC. 
BUGNOT'S LARGE FLOWERING- Large flowers 
broad blotches with delicate pencilings to thf 
edge of th" petals. Pkt. asc. 
GIANT PARISIAN— There is usually a largj 
"blotch" on each of the five jietals, with a sur- 
rounding band of some strikingly contrnstini: 
color, over all of which is thrown a cobweb-like nettin:: 
of yet another hue. The prevailing shades are cinnii'- 
mon, violet, canary and orange yellow, black, garnet, 
light blue, violet, indigo, cream, etc. This new mam- 
moth strain has been brought upto ti high standard of 
excellence, measuring, when properly cultivated, lour 
Inches acrii.ss. Pkt. 20c. 
IAD. PERRET— The flowers are of the largest size and 
beautifully marked, blue, red and violet. Pkt loc. 
ODIER— A superb strain of various colored, perfectlv 
formed flowers, with dark blotches on the petals 
Pkt. ISC. 
PRES. CARNOT— New and 
strikingly beautiful pure 
white petals, each adoriie(i 
with a deep violet blotch. 
Pkt. ISC. 
TRIHARDEAU MIXED — A 
magniticent strain noted for 
the immense size of their 
blossoms. Pkt. IOC. 
PRES. FAURE-A beautiful 
white pansy of Large size, 
each blossoiii having a dis- 
tinct dark eye. Pkt. lOC. 
8 Varieties Named Above 
for $1.00. 
Collection of 10 named va> 
rietles, our selection from 
this page, for 7sc. 
This will make a magnifi- 
cent showingat leasexpen.se 
than the fancy mixed sorts. - Poppy, Lavender Gem. 
