POPPY, WHITE SWAN. 
This charming novelty is one of the best 
iittrodnctions of the year, growing into a 
dense branching bush from one and one-half 
to two feet high, above which are produced, 
on strong slender stems, its large pure 
white, double flowers, the petals being beau- 
tifully laciniated. From the snowy wh'te- 
ness of the blossoms they are admirably 
adapted for cutting, and plants when in lull 
flower, will he found very eflective, either 
planted singly or in groups. Pkt. 16. 
MAY'S PRIZE HOLLYHOCK. 
These magnificent flowers, with their state- 
ly spikes of hand.some bloom, form grand 
and conspicuous objects in the flower garden 
during summer, and should always be grown 
where convenient. They are easily raised 
from seed, and gown in January or February 
in the house will bloom splendidly the same 
year The seed we ofler is made up from the 
finest show varieties and includes all shades 
and color. Pkt. 25c. 
Abyssinian Banana. 
Zinnia Fii-e Brand. 
NEW ASTEK, white STAR. 
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Pkt. 
The flowers are pure white and 
enormous size, frequently measuring 
inches across. The plant is a strong, 
ous growth of dwarf bushy habit. It 
uncommon thing to see a plant of the 
Star having from 25 to 30 beautiful 
snowv-white flowers open at one time 
20c., 3 pkts. 50c. 
POPPY, FAIRY BLUSH. 
Few poppies can equal this in beauty and 
no others remain nearly so long in flower. A 
bed of these presented one continuous suc- 
cession offlowers for fully two months, and 
it was the admiration of all visitors. The 
mammoth flowers are perfectly double, and 
measures from ten to thirteen inches in cir- 
cumference ; the petals are elegantly fringed 
and prre white, except at the tips, where 
Ihev are distinct/y co/oret/ with rosy cream. 
Pkt. 10c. , 3 pkts. 2nc. 
ABYSSINIAN BANANA. 
(Musa Ensete.) 
This is one of the handsomest and most 
picturesque of the Banana family. As a soli- 
tary plant in ajar or when grown singly or 
in groups on the lawn it has a very majestic 
tropicaieftect, and must be seen to be thor- 
ouglily appreciated. Sow the seed early in 
thehouse. and transplant when the weather 
becomes warm. Pkt. 20c. 
ZINNIA FIRE BRAND. 
A grand addition to the list of Zinnias. The 
blossoms are of an immense size, and as dou- 
ble as the Dahlia, while the clor is by fur 
the brightest scarlet we have ever seen in the 
flower family. It makes a splendid plant 
for beds or borders, and its easy growth, 
profusion of bloom and bright, showy ap- 
pearance recommends it to every one. Pkt. 
15c., 2 pkts. 25c. 
BEGONIA VERNON. 
Comes true from seed, and will prove of the 
greatest value for *both house culture and 
flowering in the open ground. Prom seed 
started in February or March, plants can be 
had that will begin to flower in early sum- 
mer, and continue in most striking eflect 
until autumn. PKt. 15e., 2 pkts. 25c. 
Poppy, " Fairy Blush. 
