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FRENCH MARIGOLD. 
{See Photograph opposite .) 
This showy annual can be sown in spring and thinned out where expected to bloom ; they may also 
be sown in March in boxes or pots under glass, then transplanted into other boxes, three inches apart, to 
make sturdy stuff for planting out in June or earlier. Marigolds are profuse bloomers, particularly so if all 
dead flowers are cut off. 
Carters Gold Edged. — A beautiful annual of compact but vigorous habit; flowers a velvety maroon, 
with gold edge ; very constant, and owing to its deep root is able to withstand drought ; makes a 
handsome edging plant. Height, i foot. 
No. 842. 6d., is.. & 2s. 6d. per packet. 
Carters Compact striped, beautiful large double blossom, dwarf variety, about 1 foot ; continues 
blooming until the end of summer. 
No. 845. 6d., is., & is. 6d. per packet. 
DWARF SINGLE-FLOWERED VARIETIES. Per packet -r. H. 
The following kinds are extremely beautiful in the mixed border, whether singly or in clumps ; habit dwarf and bushy, 
and covered with continuous bloom. I foot. First-class annuals. 
No. 843. Silver King. Colour lemon and chocolate ... ... ... ... ••• 6d., is. , & 1 6 
„ 844. Legion of Honour. Dark gold and maroon 6d., is., & 1 6 
DWARF DOUBLE-FLOWERED VARIETIES. 
No. 846. Butterfly. A taller growing double variety, brilliantly marked and striped, il feet 
,, 847. Dwarf Golden. Fine dwarf bedding variety. 1 foot 
„ 848. Dwarf Orange. Selected colour; excellent. 1 foot 
,, 849. Dwarf striped. Useful for bedding or edging. I foot 
,, 850. Mixed, Carters Dwarf Varieties. All colours ; for beds. 1 foot ... 
6d., is., & 
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TALL DOUBLE-FLOWERED VARIETIES. 
No. 851. Tall Orange. Nice variety for cutting, ii feet Od. & 1 o 
,, 852. Tall New Large-flowering. Double striped. 14 feet 6d. & 1 o 
853. Mixed, Carters Tall Varieties. An effective and welcome ornament to the mixed border, 
shrubberies, &c. 14 feet 3 r '-> 6d., & 1 0 
LARGE-FLOWERED AFRICAN MARIGOLD. 
From their bold appearance and enormous globular flowers these showy annuals are specially effective in large mixed 
borders. Sow at the end of winter under glass, and transplant in April and May. 
No. 854. Carters Giant Show Lemon. Superior strains for exhibition. Enormous blossom. I foot, 6d., is., & 
Sec Carters Giant Show Orange, Superior strains for exhibition. Fine habit ; grand flower, i foot 
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,, 856. Lemon. The tall garden variety ; select stock. 2 feet 
,, 857. Orange. Showiest of flowers ; brilliant effect. 2 feet 
,, 858. Mixed, Carters Varieties. Carefully selected. 2 feet 
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MATHIOLA (Night-Scented Stock.) 
Hardy annual, of easy culture. Sow in spring. 
No. 833. Bicornis. I foot. This should be in every garden as it possesses a most delicious odour, especially toward 
evening, when it sends forth a delightful perfume, permeating the whole of the atmosphere surrounding it with 
its beautiful fragrance ... ... • ••• 3d., 6d., & 1 o 
The following is taken from correspondence addressed to the Editor of The Daily Mail: 
NIGHT-SCENTED STOCK (Mathiola Bicornis). 
“ This latter plant, although but little known, should be in the garden of every lover of sweet things. During the day it 
is scentless and insignificant looking, but towards dusk it emits a delicious perfume that continues all night. A Lover of 
Scented Gardens. 
RAYNBS PARK, LONDON, S.W.-ron. 
