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CARTERS TESTED SEEDS— BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. 
The annual varieties should be sown out of 
doors during April where they are intended to 
ORNAMENTAL, flower, or for earlier work sow under glass and 
plant out. The perennial varieties are best 
sown during the summer, and planted out in borders in spring. 
The flower heads should be cut in a young stage and hung 
upside down to dry, as they are then more lasting for decorative 
purposes. 
No. 
4196 Agrostis nebulosa.— Elegant and graceful; the best. 
4201) Briza gracilis ( Quaking Grass). 
4201 Briza maxima (Quaking Grass). 
•4202 Briza rot un data. 
4204 Coix lachryma (Job's Tears). 
4205 Cypcrus alternifolius (Umbrella Grass ). — Semi-aquatic. 
4206 Era^rostis clcgans (Low Crass). 
421 l*Gyncrium argenteum (Pampas Grass). 
4212 Hordcum jubatum (Squirrel' s-tail). 
4213*lsolepis srracilis.— Charming pot plant. 
4214 Lagurus ovatus (Hare' s-tail Grass). 
4217 Panicum plicatum.— Graceful panicles of bloom. 
4218 Panicum tonsum.— New and beautiful. 
4219 Panicum virgatum.- Delicate, graceful bloom. 
4220*6tipa pcnnata (Feather Grass). 
4221 Carters Varieties, Choice Mixed. 
4223 Collection of 12 Distinct Varieties (Seeds). Price 1.00 
4224 Collection of 6 Distinct Varieties (Seeds). Price 5.00 
* These varieties will not bloom the first year from seed. 
Price of the above, except where otherwise stated Per pkt. .10, .15, .25 
Seeds not counted. 
GREVILLEA.— An ornamental plant. In great use for decorative 
purposes. Sow in heat in eaily spring, and pot off as soon as 
they can be handled. 
4271 Robusta. — The best for general use. beautiful fern-like 
foliage. 
v •_ 50 seeds. 100 seeds. 200 seeds. 
Price ... 1Q 15 <2g 
GYPSOPHILA ( Cloud Plant).— Graceful panicles of wavy 
blossom; for bouquets, table decoration, 
vases, &c. Sow the annual species in spring where the plants 
are intended to flower, and thin out seedlings. Paniculata is a 
perennial, and should be sown in spring or summer. 
No. 4274 Gypsophila elegans grandiflora. 
4274 Elegraris grandiflora*— Annual. Cream white. 
4275 Elegrans Carmine.— Annual. A new shade. Most effective 
for decorative purposes. 
4276 Elegans rosea.— Annual. Rose. 
4277 Muralis.— Hardy annual for rockwork. Ht. 6 in. 
4278 Paniculata.— The pure white perennial kind. Ht. 2j ft. 
4279 Paniculata, fl. pi.— Hardy perennial. Extremely pretty. 
Double kind. Ht. 4 ft. Price per pkt.. .25 
Price of the above, except 1 1,000 seeds. 2,000 seeds. 4,000 seeds, 
where otherwise noted f .10 .15 .25 
HAREBELL. — See Campanula. 
Will grow anywhere if sown in spring. 
4313. Yellow. 
1.030 seeds. 2,003 seeds. 
.15 .25 
Price of the above 
HAWKWEED.- Annual. 
Ht. 1 ft. 
4311 Red. 4312 White. 
Price of the above .. ^ ec ^ s - 
HELENUM. -Ilardy perennial. 
4316 Autumnale superbum. — Golden yellow flowers. Ht. 4 ft. 
„ ■ _ 250 seeds. 500 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
Pnce - .10 .1$ .25 
HELIANTHUS. — See Sunflower. 
HELICH RYSUM. — See Everlasting Flowers. 
HELIOTROPE (Cherry Pie). — S weet-scented perennials. Sow 
under glass in early spring, and pot off. 
4325 Carters Large-flowered Varieties.— Beautiful novelties: 
good colours. Ht. 2 ft. 
4326 Anna Turrell.— Light. 4327 Roi dcs Noirs.— Dark. 
4328 White Lady. 4329 Mixed. — Ordinary varieties. 
500 seeds. 1.000 seeds. 2.0 )0 seeds. 
.10 .15 .25 
HELLEBORUS (CHRISTMAS Rose). — Perennial ; should be protected 
by a frame in the winter. 
4322 Nig:cr. -I y arge white flowers; blooms from December to April. 
Ht. 1 ft. 
r> 125 seeds. 250 seeds. 500 seeds. 
Ince — .10 .15 .25 
HEUCHERA.— Perennial. Charming for bouquets. Sow in spring 
and plant out. Ht. l£ ft. 
4332 Splendens. — Crimson. 4333 Splcndens alba. — White. 
„• 1,000 seeds. 2,000 seeds. 4,000 seeds 
Price of the above ... jq jg 25 
HIBISCUS (Mallow Tribe).— S howy annual and perennial. Sow 
Africanus, the annual species, in early spring under glass, and 
plant out when all fear of frost has gone. Coccineus should be 
sown in heat, and potted off and grown iu warm house. 
4336 Africanus. — Annual. Creamy - yellow, purple markings. 
Ht. I h ft. 
4337 Coccineus.— Scarlet greenhouse shrub; used for decoratiom 
of walls. Ht. 6 ft. 
100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 
.10 .145 .25 
Price of the above 
UAl I YWnnk Now that so many beautiful forms are to 
riv,/v,/rv * h e obtained quite true from seed, this 
delightful flower should become more popular. We therefore 
recommend our customers to again give this useful plant a place 
in their borders. Seed is usually sown in summer, and the plants 
grown on to flower next season, but some prefer to sow in boxes 
or on a hot-bed early iu the year. Plant out in April to bloom 
same summer 
CARTERS DOUBLE SHOW. 
1290 Carters Crimson. 4291 Carters Purplish Violet. 
1292 Carters Rose. 4293 Carters Salmon. 
1294 Carters Sulphur-Yellow. 4295 Carters Pure White. 
1298 Carters Choice Mixed. 
, , , 50 seeds. 100 seeds. 200 seeds. 
Price of the above ... 15 25 .45 
