SfCROWN IN THE GO 
TYPE OH UEM PArsSlBS. 
MAY'S GEM PANSIES. 
In introducing this vahiable strain to our 
Irons we do so with the fnll assurance that it 
ill (five the most unbounded satisfaction in 
LTV respect. For years we have been jjathcr- 
trom the most reliable sources in Europe the 
I oicest strains of large, free-flowering sorts 
U have been offered, including nearly all ol 
e high priced novelties. These we have care- 
! II V tested, discarding all except those of un- 
j icstionable merit which we have retained and 
vvn, until today we have what is undoubtedly 
c finest mixture for general cultivation of 
rge flowering pansies in the world. They are 
markable for their large size, free flowering 
i.'ilities, gorgeous blossoms and their varied 
arkings and colorings. We offer them only at 
lail. as we wish our best customers, the real 
n^owers and lovers of rare flowers who buy in 
nail quantities, to have the best that money can 
li ly Pkt 2SC, 3 pkts. soc, 1-4 oz. $1.00. No 
II ore than 1-4 oz. to any one customer. 
ELITE ENQI.ISH PANSIES. 
QRD BEACONSFIELD— Light blue and purple. 
Plct. IOC 
KINO RUFUS — It opens a rich, deep crimson, 
V hich changes to a brownish shade. Pkt. lOC. 
ORANQE PRINCE— (5olden yellow, center shad- 
ii'g to a rich brown. Pkt. ioc. 
VICTORIA— Rich, velvetv, claret red. Pkt. loc. 
r AHOQANY— Very fine and distinct. Pkt. 10c. 
CCEAN SPRAY— Blue edged white. Pkt. loc. 
6 Varieties Named Herewith for 50c. 
PEERLESS niXTURES. 
Those of our custoniers who do not care to 
^:row separate varieties as listed by lis, but 
. ant choice mixtures for bedding on the lawn, 
1 ill find the following mixtures very pleasing 
.iid satisfactory. 
'lAY'S ROYAL" mXED— This mixture contains 
vev 30 of the leading v.-irieties and strains, and 
1 ill produce a bed of pansies which for size, 
)loring and freedom of bloom will be the ad- 
iration of all who see it. Pkt. 30c. 
• TAR MIXED — This splendid mixture is made up 
: Golden Queen, Snow Queen. Bronze Queen, 
Tust. Kire King and Emperor William. Pkt. 15c. 
OMMON niXED— This will produce an abun- 
tnce of showy blooms, though not as large or 
beautiful as themorc 
expensive varieties. 
Pkt sc 
POPPY, 
FAIRY BLUSH. 
A distinct variety 
with very large per- 
fectly double flowers 
measuring from 3 to 
inches in diameter. 
The petals are ele- 
gantly fringed with 
pure white except the 
tips, w'hich are dis- 
tinctly colored rosy 
crenm, giving the 
flower the appear- 
ance of a large white 
feathery ball over- 
cast with a rosv 
FAIRY BLUSH POPPY- shade. - Pkt. io< 
POPPIES. 
Annual. 
The desire for "old fashioned flow- 
ers" is becoming more pronounced 
each year. Many of the plants and 
flowers that were cultivated by our 
grandmothers are loved and ad- 
mired today. Foreuioft among old 
time annuals we find the quick 
growingpoppies.many of the improved 
varieties of which, rival the rose in 
size, beauty and keeping qualities. 
Easily grown, succeeding well every- 
where, coming into bloom quickly 
and furnishing an abundance of 
bloom for weeks, no flower grown 
will yield better results than these. 
Our list comprises the best varieties 
known, all of which arc sure to 
please. 
LAVENIiER OEM— (See cut opp.page.) 
This enchanting variety is extra 
large, vcrv double, of a clear laven- 
der color^ making it most distinct 
and be.uitiful. This and Fairy 
Blush are good companion varie- 
ties, the colors contrasting most 
beautifully, Pkt. loc. 
HYBRID ORIENTAL POPPIES 
Perennial. 
These arc exceedingly showy and perfectly 
hardy. Flowers are produced on longstcins, 
are 6 inches or over in diameter, in many 
novel colors such as salmon, pink, cherry, 
crimson, etc. Pkt. isc. 
ENGLISH SHOW. 
ENGLISH SHOW PANSIES— This ismade up of 
the famous English varieties introduced a 
few years since bv the royal gardener to 
Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. They are re- 
markable for their large size, varied colors, 
and the thick, tough nature of their petals 
which enables them to stand all conditions 
of weather without damage. Pkt. lOC. 
ICELAND POPPIES 
Perennial. 
These are perfectly hardy and produce an 
endless array of blooms in great j)rofusion 
each year. They grow about 12 inches 
high, bearing yellow, white and orange 
colored blossoms. 
Single Mixed, Pkt. loc. 
Double Mixed, Pkt. loc. 
DWARF SHIRLEY POPPIES. 
These charming flowers are a delight to 
all who have grown them. They are sin- 
gle and scmi-donble, ranging in color 
from pure white through the most deli- 
cate shades of pale pink, rose .ind carmine, 
to deepest crimson. Many of them are 
delicately edged and fringed. If cut in 
the bud state and placed in water they 
mav be kept fresh for a long time. They 
grow from 1 ,T to l,** inches high and pro- 
duce a great profusion of bloom for sev- 
eral weeks in mid-summer. Pkt. loc, 
1-4 oz. 50c. 
RHODOCHITON. 
(Purple Bells.) Tender Perennial. 
A handsome climber; the upper surface 
of the leaves a bright green, the under 
side purplish red. Flowers are two inches 
long,.a bright claret red. Pkt gc- 
POPPIES. 
BEST NAHED SORTS. 
CRIMSON QUEEN— Large, perfectly formed, 
double crimson flowers. Pkt. loc. 
MEPHISTO— Large scarlet blooms spotted 
violet purple. Pkt. 10c. 
niKADO— Petals pure white, with fringed 
crimson scarlet edges. Pkt. IOC. 
PEACOCK— Intense scarlet with broad bands 
or zones of purplish black. Very distinct. 
Pkt. 10c. 
SNOWDRIFT--Double pure white blossoms; 
very large and fine. Pkt. loc, 
SCARLET TULIP— Large scarlet blossoms 
with a dark spot at base of pct.-il. Pkt. loc. 
TREE POPPY— Grows to a height of 2 or 3 
feet and produces beautiful golden flowers in 
great profusion. Pkt. loc. 
UMBROSUn— Rich vermillion, with a deep 
shining black s]>ot on each jxrtal, thus form- 
ing a black cross. Pkt. sc. 
inPERIAL MIXED— A magnificent mixture 
containing over 20 of the best named sorts. 
Pkt, IOC 
COMftiON MIXED— All colors. Pkt. jc.oz. 10c 
CALIFORNIA POPPIES. 
(Hschscholtzia.) 
AURANTICA— Rich orange. Pkt. sc. 
MANDARIN— Inner side of petal rich orange; 
outer, brilliant scarlet. Pkt. sc. 
SNOW CAPPED— I^arge white. Pkt. 10c. 
GOLDEN CROSS— Flowers from * to G inches 
in diameter. Color light canary yellow with 
an orange blotch at the base of each petal, 
forminK a maltese cross in centre. Pkt. 10c. 
niXED— All colors. Pkt. sc. 
COLLECTION No. *x. 
IS Packets Poppy Seed selected from named 
varieties on this page, customer's selection 
for $1 00, 
COLLECTION No. 63. 
7 Packets Poppy Seed, named varieties, In- 
cluding Iceland and Shirley, for soc. 
POLYANTHUS. 
Annual. 
Splendid spring flowering plants either foi 
pot culture or open bedding. The flowers 
are of the richest -shades of color. Pkt sc. 
PORTULACA. 
(Moss Rose.) Annual. 
These free flowering little plants iirodnce 
the most brilliant display of blooms of any 
in the entire list. 
SINGLE VARIETIES 
AURANTICA— Rich yellow. Pkt. sc 
ALBA— 1 'me white. Pkt. sc 
SCARLET— Bright shade. Pkt. sc 
ROSE— Delicatelv tinted. Pkt. sc. 
MIXED— All olors. Pkt. sc, oz. 35c. 
DOUBLE MIXED— All colors. Pkt. loc. 
. PYRETHRUM AUREUH. 
(Golden Feather.) Hardy Perennial. 
A handsome, hardy, herbaceous plant with 
bright, rich, yellow foliage. Pkt. sc 
RICINUS. 
(Castor Oil Bean.) Half Hardy Annual. 
CAMBODGIENSIS— Handsome dark foliage' 
Pkt. sc. 
ZANZABARIENSIS— Very dark leaves. Plants 
attain an immense size. Pkt. SC. 
MIXED— Pkt. sc, oz. 10c. 
DWARF SHIRLEY POPPIES. 
