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EXCELSIOR COLLECTION OF CHOICE CARNATIONS 
10c each; three for 25c; seven for 50c; set of nine Excelsior Carnations, postpaid, 65c. 
AFTERGLOW — Very dwarf, and of a nice, bushy growtn, forcing very long flower 
stems, each individual flower possessing a stem varying from three to eight inches 
in length. It has perfectly formed flowers; color a rich, bright rosy-red. We 
unhesitatingly recommend this sort. 
ABUNDANCE — Flowers very large and perfect in form; color a bright rosy-pink, 
with salmon shading when the flowers are fully expanded. A very healthy grower 
and remarkably free bloomer. Plant dwarf, growing about fourteen inches high. 
This we consider one of the best pink varieties ever offered, and an excellent variety 
for pot culture. 
BONFIRE — This is by far the darkest Carnation ever seen, and at the s$me time the 
most abundant bloomer. Brilliant dark red, shaded with richest maroon, fringed 
petals, nearly every flower being on a long stem. This variety surpasses in rich- 
ness of color the most perfect Jacqueminot Roses. 
ESTELLE — One of the most fragrant Carnations we have seen. Color a clear, bright, 
glowing scarlet; a most continuous bloomer and distinct in color from any other 
sort offered. Greatly admired by all who have seen it growing here. 
ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS — As large as the largest light pink ever offered. A few 
blooms last season measured nearly four inches. It has taken first prizes wherever 
offered. 
WHITCOMB RILEY — The ground color is the faintest blush, lightly penciled in soft 
pink. The bloom is fluffy in appearance, exquisitely beautiful in form. One of the 
grandest of all Carnations. 
WHITE CLOUD — This is the largest white Carnation in cultivation — often measures 
four inches in diameter. The flowers are of the purest white, w r ith petals of great 
substance, making it one of the very best. 
HARDY VINES AND CLIMBERS 
LARGE FLOWERING CLEMATIS 
JACKMANII — This is perhaps the best known of the fine perpetual Clematis, and 
should have credit for the great popularity now attending this family of beautiful 
climbers, free in growth, abundant bloomer, producing flowers until frozen up. The 
flowers are large, and of an intense violet-purple, remarkable for their velvety 
richness. 50 cts. 
BANGHOLM BELLE — This is the finest of all white Clematis. Flowers large, of a 
beautiful creamy-white. 50 cts. 
DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH— This is, without doubt, the best of the double whites. 
Very free flowering ; fragrant. 50 cts. 
VILLE 1)E LYON — The color is bright rosy-red. entirely distinct from any other sort. 
A persistent bloomer and strong grower, with large flowers. 50 cts. 
GIPSY QUEEN — A unique shade of Clematis, a pretty lavender-pink, a fine contrast 
to the strong-colored sorts. Rapid in growth and slender, graceful habit. 50 cts. 
SIEBOLDI — A lovely shade of lavender; very beautiful and distinct. 50 cts. 
SPECIAL OFFER — The set of six distinct large-flowering Clematis for $2.25; any 
three for $1.25. This is a bargain as the roots are large and strong. The best you 
have ever seen. 
CLEMATIS PANICULATA 
Covered in August and September with a sheet of clustered snow-white bloom of the 
most delicious fragrance. An arbor or portico over which this Clematis is trained 
is a wall of white for the time being, and it blooms when nearly all other vines 
have ceased blooming. Perfectly hardy; grows rapidly. Fine vines, 15 cts., two for 
25 cents. Strong two-year field plants to bloom this year, 25 cents each. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (The Boston Ivy)— Clings firmly to any wall, building or 
tree. Green leaves in summer, changing to red in the fall. 10 cts. each; two-year- 
old plants, 25 cts.; three-year-old plants, 40 cts. 
HONEYSUCKLE AUREA RETICULATA— (Golden-Leaved.)— A variety with beauti- 
ful variegated foliage of yellow, white and pink. 10 cts. 
HONEYSUCKLE, CHINESE EVERGREEN— Sweet-scented. Blooms nearly all the 
season; deliciously fragrant, flowers buff, yellow and white. 10 cts. 
HONEYSUCKLE, HALL’S JAPAN — Sweet-scented. This is the most consistent 
bloomer of the class, being literally covered all summer with beautiful yellow and 
white flowers ; very fragrant. 10 cts. 
HONEYSUCKLE. SCARLET TRUMPET, or Red Coral— A rapid grower, bright red 
with trumpet-shaped flowers. This is the old, well-known variety. 10 cts. 
HONEYSUCKLE, YELLOW TRUMPET — Golden, trumpet-shaped flowers; fragrant. 
10 cts. 
The set of five Honeysuckles for 40 cents. 
