BIRD OF PARADISE, POINCIANA GlLLESI. 
The color of the flower is a. golden yellow, measuring two and 
a half inches across, with shape as shown in illustration, and are 
produced in very large trusses. The most beautiful part of the 
flower is the large pistils, which are spread out in fan-like form, 
and are of bright crimson color. The foliage is also highly decor- 
ative, reminding one of a very delicate Aoacia. If the seed is 
started early, it will produce blooms in great profusion the first 
year. Pkt., 15 seeds, 8 cts. 
BALSAM APPLE. 
A beautiful climbing plant with apple-shaped fruits, which, if 
preserved in alcohol, make the most useful liniment. Pkt., 1 0 
seeds, 3 cts. 
DEFIANCE BALSAM, Lady Slipper. 
The most perfect in form and largest double flowered Balsam vet 
developed, and by careful growth and selection has attained a 
standard that will be found hard to improve. The Mixture, which 
I offer, is composed in nearly equal proportions of 8 colors : Rose, 
Rose White Spotted, Pink, Scarlet, White Tinted Violet, White 
Spotted, Scarlet White Spotted and Purple; each having been 
grown sepapately. Pkt., 30 seeds, 4- cts. 
BALSAM -Good Mixed. A splendid strain, good colors and 
large double flowers; not equal to “Defiance,” but gives good sat- 
isfaction. Pkt., 30 seeds, 3 cts. 
Mrs. Bert. Mikesell. A inner, Mioh.. writes: — The seeds received from you 
last year pave pood satisfaction. The Pinks and White Antirrhinum bloomed 
finely and were beautiful. 
