MAY^ NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL OLIMES. 
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DIANTHUS OR PINKS. Annuals. A magnificent genus, embracing some 
of the most popular flowers in cultivation, producing a great variety of 
bnlliant colors and profusion of bloom. The varieties classed as annuals 
may be sown out of doors when danger from frost is past, and in a few 
weeks time they are a ma.ss of bloom, continiiing so untilhard frost. Fine 
for beds or massing. 
Double China Pink. Chincnvis Flore Plcno. Charming large flowers of 
every shatie imaginable. Its mammoth double flowers are a welcome ad- 
dition to the flower garden. Pkt. 5o. 
Double Diadem Pink. Diadematus. A very rapid growing variety, 'with 
regular double flowers of various colors. Pkt- lOc. 
"Fire Ball." The flowers are freely produced and perfectly double, the 
color a rich velvety red, .somtstiiMcs shaded with brilliant crimson. The 
plant is a rapid, vigorous grower and oroduces an abundance of bloom 
throuRhout the entire season. PKt. lOc, 3 pkts. 25c. 
Double Fringed Japan Pink. R^autifully fringed double flowers of the 
richest and most varied colors. Blooms early and profu.sely. Pkt. lOc- 
Eastern Oueen. A handsome single variety that is beautifully marbled. 
The broad 1 lands of rich mauve upon the paler surface of the petals are 
very striking and pretty. Itmakesa veryshowy appearance when grown 
in a bed with athor varieties, and is one of the Ijest sorts for use as cut 
flowers. Although the flowers are .single, they are of such beauty and ap- 
pearance, often measuring 4 inches acros,s, as to excite the greatest 
admiration. Pkt. 5c. 
Heddewigrl. The flowers are very largo and of the most brilliant colors, 
varying from pure wliite to the richest crimson, while many are beauti- 
fully laced or striped. For bedding purposes they are of immense value, 
as the plants retain their beauty during the entire summer. Singl« mixed, 
all colors, pkt. 5c. Double mixed, all colors, pkt. So. Single 
and double mixed, all colors, pkt. Sc. 
Snowstorm. The blos.soms are of an enormous size, freely producedand 
of the most perfect formation. Tlie plant is a \-igorous grower, and for 
amateurs it is de<:idedly the best new Dianthus introtluced for a number 
of years. Pkt. 15c. 
Imperial Mixed Pinks. (See cut.) This mi.xture will produce a beauti- 
ful bed of flowers in a few weeks from .sowing of seed, and furnish an end- 
less array of lovely pinks from early summer until late autumn. Pkt. lOc. 
Double Imperial Pink. Impmalis t'l. I't. Truly the "Imperial" of this 
grand class of flowers. Equally as good as many 'of the carnations, and 
produces its l^eautiful flowers easily from seed. ' Pkt. lOc. 
New Double Fringed and Striped Pink. Jxic Fl.Pl.Stri. A lovely strain 
of showy, large flowering varieties intro<luc,xl by a leading European seed 
grower. The blossoms are charmingly cut and fringed, and are Ijorne in 
great profusion for a number of weeks during the latter part of the sum- 
mer. Bach flower is striped, marked or blotched in the inost beautiful 
manner. This strain must not be confounded w-ith the common single 
fringed striped .sorts. Pkt. lOc. 
Little Gem Pink. (See cut.) Next to the Marguerite carnations this is 
one of the greatest novelties ever introduced. The plants grow rapidly 
and bloom in a very short time from seed. It is of dwarf liabit, seldom at- 
taining a height of over 6 inches. The flowers are prtxluced in great 
abundance and are of the most beautiful shades imaginable, being a oom- 
bination of wine red, sufFuse<l and veincMl with rosy carmine, each flow-er 
being broadly margiiKKl with white. Every person should try this lovely 
pink. Pkt. lOc, 3 pkts. 25c. 
nixed Pinks. 
This is a good mix- 
ture and incUides 
many of the best 
single and double 
varieties, but, of 
course, has not the 
fine name<l sorts 
which are included 
in our Imperial 
Mixed. Tliis mix- 
ture will produce 
from 20 to 30 differ- 
ent colors. Pkt. 
Sc. 
Mourning: Cloak 
or White Frilled. 
Double, largo 
flowers of the rich- 
e s t and deepest 
colors in this class, 
each blossom be- 
ing tipped at the 
outer edge with creamy white. Tlic standard 
colors are deep maroon, purj>le and velvety 
black, making a most novel and unique ap- 
pearance. Pkt. 5c. 
Salmon Queen. One of the latest intro- 
ductions in pinks, and a grand acquisition to ' 
this magnificent class of flowering annuals. 
The flowers are very distinct in color, being 
a brilliant .shade of salmon, which changes to 
a light salmony rose as the flowers become J 
old. Upright, vigorous growers, bearing an 
abundance of their beautifully cut and 
fringed blossoms. It cannot be too highly 
recommendetl. Pkt. lOc. i 
Pink, Royal Banner. This is a charming | 
double flowering variety, with liaiuLsomely ' 
striped petals that make it exct«dingly at- 
tractive. It blooms easily from seed, and is 
as valuable for bedding as it is for pot cult- 
ure. Be sure and try It this season. Pkt. 
15c, 2 pkts. 25c. 
Pheasant's Eye Pink. Perennial. Beautifully 
fring(-Kl flowers of the richest and most varied 
shades, all being distinctly marked with a bril- 
liant eye. The flowers are very fragrant and 
especially desirable for cutting. Bloom soon 
after sowingand are very hardy. Pkt. 5c. 
EULALIA ZEBRINA. (.See cut.) Hardy peren- 
nial. Plants of this magnificent ornamental 
grass often attain a height of Sortifeeta sea-son, 
and are undoubtedly one of the most orna- 
mental plants that can be secured for groupiiig 
on the lawn. A plant will often make 20 or 30 
large re<',urved flow-er spirks, and presents a 
most showy appearance. Pkt. lOc. 
EUPHORBIA VARIEQATA. (See cut.) Snow \ 
on the Mountain. A strong grooving annual, 
called "Snow on the Mountain," on account of 
the peculiarly markfxi foliage, which is 
veined and margined w-ith white. The flowers f 
do not amount to anything, but its odd leaves 
make it a highly attractive plant. Pkt. 5c. 
EUPATORIUn FRASIERI. Hardy perennial. 
Popular ijlants that will flower the first season 
from seed, producing beautiful <'lusters of 
snowy white flowers that are especially desir- 
able for bouquets. Pkt. lOc. 
ERYSIMUM. Hedge Mustard. Hardy Annual. Very showy, 
flowering ; handsome ; very effective for mixtxi borders, or riblx)ns. 
Peroffskianum. Orange color. Pkt. Sc. 
Eschscholtzia. 
free 
Doliohos. 
Eulalia Zebrina. 
Little Clem Pink. 
