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MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMBS. 
ers. Tney are . 
enniaLs and hardy 
enough to remain in 
the ojien ground ox- 
cejjting in very cold 
J latitudes, where they 
giHhould be well pro- 
tecttxl; but they are 
generally sown in the 
fall and \vintere<l 
over in cold frames ; if sown early in the spring 
they will flower the first season. 
1. Alpestris. Blue. pkt. Sc. 
2. Fairy Queen. An exceedingly beautiful por-. 
celain blue flower ; plant dwarf, compact, busliy 
, and vigorous. Pkt. lOc. 
.S. Victoria Blue. Of bushy habit, bearing large, bright, 
azure blue blossoms. Pkt. lOc. 
1. Victoria Rose. Rose colond. Pkt. lOc. 
,5. Victoria White. One of the finest varieties in cultiva- 
tion. B'lownrs pure white. Pkt. lOc. 
6. Palu9tri5. The tru(! .swamp variety, which does 
not bloom until the second year, but in moist, sliady 
locations will grow and bloom for; several years. 
Pkt. 5c. 
7. Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 50. 
MO.VIORDICA. Annual. An odd climber, with yellow flowers and foliage 
similar to the Canary Bird flower. The fruit is very peculiar, being egg 
and pear shaped and covered with warty excre.s<;ences, and when rii>e burst 
open, scattering the seed and showing a bright carniint! interior. Very de- 
sirable for trolUses, verandas and covering trunks of trees. 
Balsam Apple. Tliis has orange color- 
ed fruit that is very showy. Pkt. 5c- 
Balsam Pear. Bright, copper- 
MYOSOTIS. (See cut.) Forgel-me-nots. Perennial. Bushy 
plants, 6 to 10 inches high, bearing clusters of lovely small flow 
— They are per- 
MyosotLs, 
Forget-me-not. 
Oenothera. 
colored Sf^arlet fruit. Pkt. 5c 
NEneSIA, Mixed. FVee flow- 
ering annuals which grow 
rapidly from .seed and Dear 
abundantly, during the 
summer months, brilliant 
flowers of various shades. 
Height, 15 to 18 inches. 
Pkt. 50. 
NEMOPHILA. (See cut.) 
Love-grove. Annual. Of 
neat, compact habit; 
blooming freely all sum- 
mer, if planted in a 
rather cool, sliady place, 
and in not too rich a soil. 
Pkt. 5c. 
NERIUn. OleandKT. Ten- 
der perennial. This old 
shrub is of easy culture, 
and flowers freely the 
greater iMirt of the year. 
Bow seMS in gentle heat 
in Feljruary or March, in 
light, rich soil, which 
Evening Primrose. „ , 
must be kept moist. When young plants are S or 4 inches high, repot in 
rich soil. The temperature in whicli plants are grown should not fall be- 
low 35 degrees. The young shoots made one season should bloom the next. 
1. Album. White. Pkt. lOc. 
2. Mixed. All colors. Pkt. IOC. 
NIQELLA. (See cut.) iMveinthe MUt, or Devil in the Buxh. Annual. 
A compact, free-flowering plant, with flnely-cut foliage, curious-looking 
flowers ana seed pods ; of easy culture, growing in any garden soil. Pkt. Sc. 
^'igella. Nemophila. 
NICOTI ANA. Half-hardy annual. 
1. Afflnls. Very fragrant, pure white, star-shaped flowers, blooming 
continually. Pkt. So. 
2. Sylvestris. Flowers very sweet-sjcented, long, pure white, hang- 
mg m racemes over the foliage. Pkt. lOc. 
NIEREMBEROIA. (See cut opp. page.) Cup Flower. Perennial. A 
half-liardy iwrenmal, slender growing plant, perpetually in bloom, 
flowering the flrst year it sown early. Desirable for the greenhouse, 
baskets, vases or bedding out. Pkt. 5c. 
*^^6h'f' i^"-'® cut opp. page.) Perennial. Beautiful small plants, 
suitable for the greenhouse, rock-work, or outdoor culture : flowering 
the flrst year. Bloom-s in clusters. Mixed. Pkt. sc. 
OXYURA. (See cut opp. page.) A most valuable little annual which 
grows to a height of 15 or 18 inches and produces an abundance of daisy- 
like flowers of lemon color. Pkt. lOc. 
OENOTHERA. (See cut.) Evening Primrose. Annual. Charming 
free flowering planta, especiallv desirable for beds or borders of shrub- 
bery. They are easily grown from seed and flower the first season. The 
ftimers are saucer sliaped, ranging from the purest white through the 
different shades of cream and yellow and are wonderfully sweet scented. 
They are given the name of Evening Primrose on account of their open- 
ing very suddenly late in the day and making their mo,st brilliant dis- 
play during the early evening and before the sun is up in the morning. 
Particularly desirable for growing in IkkLs with other plants, where it 
never falls to attract a great deal of attention. Pkt. lOc. 
Pkt. 
. sc. 
Very hand- 
A profuse bloomer. Pkt. 
8c, 
shade of light scarlet. Pkt. 5c, 
LOBB'S NEW CLIMBINQ NASTURTIUnS. A new class of this pop- 
ular flower which produces a greater profusion of blossoms than the old 
sorts, but the flowers or foliage is not so large. 
1. Brilliant. Deep shade of .scarlet. Pkt. Sc, oz. 25c. 
2. Chaxlanum. A beautiful yellow with carmine blotches. Pkt. 
oz. 25c. 
8. Mercier Lacombe. Rich purplish or violet crimson, 
some. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. 
4. Lllli Schmidt. Brilliant orange scarlet. 
5c, oz. 25c. . 
5. Monsieur Colmet. Dark brown. A handsome shade. Pkt. 
oz. 2Sc. 
6. Triomphe de Qand. Clear 
oz. 25c. 
7. Lobb'5 Mixed. This includes all the finest colors in this class. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, a lb. 7SC. 
MIQNONETTE. Reseda. Annual. A well known fragrant favorite. If the 
plants are thinned out they will grow stronger and produce large spikes 
of flowers. Fine for pot or garden culture, and can be had during the 
whole year by sowing at intervals. 
C }■ Odorata or Sweet The well known variety of t«n spoken of as 
_ ijj) bweet Mignonette. " Very desirable for bouquets on account of its 
£>=^, strong perfume. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. 
2. Machet. (See cut.) Popular in France, where it Ls extensively 
grown. Color bright red. Is of dwarf habit and splendid tor pot 
culture. Pkt. lOc, oz. 6Sc. 
3. Qlant White. (See cut.) Grows to an immense size. Flowers large, 
fragrant and almost a pure white. Pkt. lOc, oz. 35c. 
4. Crimson Bell. Color reddish crimson.' Fine for either pot or garden 
culture. Pkt. lOc, oz. SOc. 
5. New Oolden Queen. (S<!e cut.) Of aU the additions among the an- 
nuals this lovely Mignonette is one of the most valuable. It is extremely 
beautiful in shape and color. The flowers are large and of a rich, golden 
shade. Pkt. 5c. 
6. Parson's White. (See cut.) Large white spikes that are highly 
perfumed. V ery popular for the oi>en garden as it grows quickly and 
blooms profusely. Pkt. 5c. 
7. Allan's Hammoth. (See cut.) When grown under favorable condi- 
tions and with proper care, spikes will not only lie of remarkable size— 
from 12 to 15 inches long— but delicioasly fragrant; much more so than 
any other variety. The individual florets are of immense size, form- 
ing a graceful as well as compact .spike. Color the same as 
Odorata. Its keeping qualities are wonderful, the spikes lasting 
over two weeks after cutting. Pkt. lOc. 
8. JVUxed. Containing all of the alx>ve sorts. Pkt. 5c. 
CANNA. Indian <S/io«. Half-hardy perennial. A genus of 
highly ornamental plants, remarkable for their large and hand- 
some foliage. Finest imi>ort«i mixed 
seed. Pkt. Sc. 
