MINNESOTA CKOWN PLANTS— THH BEST IN THE WORLD. 
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CARNATIONS. 
The (treat improvement, made in this class of plants the past ten years 
has been more marked than in any other. The old •'Pinks'' with smalK 
dwarfish blooms, borne on weak, drooping stems, have been supplanted 
bv a elass of carnations of sturdy, robust habit of growth, bearing 
flowers from 3 to 4, inches in diameter on strong, stiff, wiry .stems, l«.to 
36 inches long. We h.-ive discarded many of the old varieties which 
were once considered favorites, and oflcr only mcritcnious varieties ol 
recent introduction. Unless otherwise noted isc each; $1.50 per doz.; 
i!8 00 per 100 by express. We can supply strong field-grown plants m 
September at 30c each, postpaid or $2.50 per dozen by express. . 
Pure scarlet of soft shade. Flowers of large size, filled 
America., but not crowded with petals. Strong stems 20 to 2-t 
inches long. An early and continuous bloomer. , . „, , 
\\.^a%inAv l'"re white, lightly penciled scarlet. Blooms of 
Arma/iinUj'. good size and fine form on stifl stems 12 to l.T 
inches long. Plant very vigorous and a profuse bloomer. 
Qinciies ^U, Regarded bv many growers as the best, scarlet 
, n. ^r«lllC ever introduced. The plant is strong, vigorous 
Tnd healthy. The bloom is full and double, of la'-ge size, finely fringed 
and delicately perfumed. The color is rich, clear, brilliant crimson. 
• _1 r'^t\^lraf This grand and valuable variety originated 
tincl ^rUCl\.Cr. j,, California and is the most profitable sort 
for the grower ever introduced. The plant is strong, vigorous and 
Cissns Discolor. (Chameleon Vlne.y.ealthy and the ,1^^^ ^^^^ ^ strong clove-Hke 
tested; it is never out of bloom. The Ilojvers, a»>.iuis'"s 
fragrance and are of a beautiful shade of pink. 
r%a\/hv(^alc More widely known tjian 
OlCtllV. any other e a r n a t i o n. 
Blooms large size, and of a delicate pink tint. 
P;i/\f<i Hill Bloom of large size 
r lord I 1111. and rather flat; pure 
' .'hite. A very free bloomer. 
Clerodendron Balfouri. 
General Maceo. 
Ground color deep brilli.-xnt 
scarlet, overlaid witli maroon, 
meking one of the darkest and 
richest Carnations yet seen; 
fuUv as rich and striking as the 
Meteor Rose. Flowers large; 
under e-ttra culture blooms 
have been produced 3 inches 
across on stems 20 inches long; 
a vigorous grower, and a most 
■ profuse bloomer. 
Genevieve Lord. 
A bright, clear, exquisite sh.ide 
of soft pink. I^arge blooms, 
and a healthy grower. A superb 
varietv. 
The Marquis. ^^„? 
is ideal in growth being vigor- 
ous and healthy and forming 
nice, round, bushy heads. It is 
a continuous bloomer, every 
flower being perfect. The stems 
are long and graceful, and the 
blossoms, which are of the 
largest size, are pure bright 
pink with no tracing of ma- 
genta or purple. An ideal plant 
and flower in every particular. 
M^IKo An early, free and 
iTlv-lLfd,* continuous bloom- 
er, one of the finest pinks we 
have ever seen. Large blooms 
of perfect form, very fragrant, 
borne on stiff stems- 
Morning Glory. J^^^ 
best of the Hght pinks. Color, 
a delicate nrignt fiesn pink. A 
strong grower and free bloomer. 
Clerodendron Balfour!. 
c ut.) 
A superb house climber that has become very 
popular within the last two years, and 
is now in great demand. It grows very 
rapidly .'tnd to almost any height 
and niav be trained in any desired 
'shape. The flowers are pro- 
duced in great abundance, 
and. as shown in the illus- 
tration, are of a drooping 
habit, slightly lesembling thc 
blossoms of a Fuchsia. 
Color, white and scarlet. It 
makes a beautiful display 
when trained on a trellis 
among plants in the window 
garden. \Vc would strongly 
xirgc all our friends who want 
a fine house climber to order 
this Clerodendron. 15c each. 
Cobea Scandens. 
Kapid growing, tender, 
climbers with fmmense bell- 
shaped blossoms, which are 
produced freely the entire 
season. Valuable for trel- 
lises, etc. 15c each. 
Cuphea Eminens 
CIGAR PLANT. (See cut.) A 
charming plant which grows 
rapidly to a height of fifteen 
or eighteen inches, bearing a 
mass of scarlet flowers tipped 
with gold and green. Valu- 
able for pot or open garden 
culture and especially desir- 
able on account of itshealtby 
habit. ISC each. 
Dracena Indivisa. tinx!\fJ 
decorative plant with long, skinder, grace- 
ful, drooping leaves. Itisa rapid grower, 
adapted to pot culture ::: the house and 
very fine for centers of vases, rustic boxes 
etc.', on the lawn. Strong plants, 15 to 18 
Inches tall, by express, $i.oc. 
WHITE CLOUD. 
Mfc A/I Fit«aH+ ^^'^ consider this the best variegated 
jTlId. VJ. iTl. L>ICIUL. variety ever introduced. The plant is 
a strong, vigorous grower and an ejirly and continuous bloomer. The 
flowers are of the largest size, individual blooms measuring .3 to 4- inches 
in diameter. Color, clear white, heavily splashed and streaked with 
red. 20c each. 
\A/h5+p> ClnttA (veecutl A most beatuiful variety of recentiritro- 
IlllC V^IUUU. Auction, which we consider the best white grown. 
The plant is clean, healthy .ind vigorous. The blossoms are extra large, 
of superb form and texture borne on strong, stifl* stems and retain their 
form and freshness a long time after being cut and placed in water. 
20c each. 
r'iccnc Piicr-rilrn* (Chameleon Vine — Seecut.) A be.-iutiful and 
LFiawUlUl . luxuriant climber, with sharp pointed, 
hc.irt-sh.iped leaves, the upiK-r surfaoc of a dark, velvety green, with 
broad markings of white following the veins, the under surface of a 
deep reddish purple. 20c each. 
(See cut.) A thrifty, rapid growing, 
bushv little plant, bearing an abundance 
of fragrant pea-shajx-d yellow flowers. I';<iually suitable for either sum- 
mer or winter blooming. 15c each. 
A small pot plant, with cetlar-like 
foliage, which in the spring pro- 
duces an abundance of charming, pure white tubular blossoms, isc each. 
Coronilla Glauca. 
Fabriana Imbricata. 
CUPHEA EMINENS. 
