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Verbena, Sea Foam (Candidissima). All that need be said of this fine Verbena 
is that the flowers are sweet scented; trusses large and beautiful, and borne freely at 
all times, and snow white, always coming true from seed. Very fine for solid bed on 
lawn ; also one of the nicest of cut flowers for summer bouquets. Price to dls. 
Verbena, New Mammoth. The characteristics of this new strain of Verbenas are 
that when well grown, flower trusses are over nine inches in circumference, while 
many of the single florets areas large as a twenty-five-cent piece; the plant also has 
the peculiarity of being more vigorous in growth than the ordinary Verbenas. The 
colors present the same range as the ordinary type. Price to dls. 
Verbena, Splendid scarlet ; quite true from seed. Price to dls. 
Verbena, Italian Striped. A large per cent, of this variety coming striped and 
splashed. Price lo dls. 
Verbena, Mixed. Finest mixed, from a large collection. This mixture includes 
“Sea Foam” and other varieties. Price lo dls. 
Verbena, Large Eyed. In fine mixed colors. Price lo dls. 
Verbena, Ccerulla. In shades of blue. Price to dls. 
Verbena. A good grade of seed ; mixed colors. Price 5 dls. 
Wallflower. Deliciously fragrant garden flowers, blooming early in the spring, 
with long, conspicuous spikes of beautiful flowers. They should be protected in a 
cold frame or cellar in the winter, and planted out in May. Half-hardy perennial, 
finest double mixed, ail colors. Price 10 dls. 
Zinnia, Large Flowering Dwarf. A new dwarf section, quite distinct. The 
flowers are as large or larger than the old class, and of much better shape, resembling 
Dahlias in form, and the habit of growth is compact and dwarf, rarely growing over 
two feet high ; mixed. , Price 5 dls. 
Zinnia, Giant Mammoth {mixed). A class of Zinnias, differing from the older 
ones in its robust habit of growth, and the immense size of the perfectly formed, 
very double flowers of various striking colors. The plants rise to a height of three 
feet, and bloom freely during a long period. The luxurious growth and the large 
bright flowers make it valuable for large groups. Price 5 dls. 
Zinnia, Curled and Crested. Magnificent variety of colors. From this, by 
persevering selection and careful culture, we have a new strain of double flowering, 
curled and crested Zinnias, which eclipse in beauty, beyond all question, any other 
types of this popular garden annual in existence. The flowers are of perfect form — 
large, round, full and double, the petals being twisted, curled and crested into the 
most fantastic contortions and graceful forms, rendering them entirely free from the 
stiffness which was heretofore characteristic of the family. Price 5 dls. 
Zinnia, Jacqueminot. Dark crimson, coming quite true from seed ; very showy. 
Fine for massed beds. Price 5 dls. 
ZinnisL, Large Flowering Dwarf . White or scarlet. Price, each, 5 dls. 
Flower Seeds, Annuals. All kinds, mixed, contains nearly all the varieties we 
advertise, and many besides. These if sown in one bed, will make what is called the 
crazy bed. These seeds are put up in large packets, and where a quantity of flowers 
are wanted, and in the largest variety — for a little money — this packet will surely 
suit. Price 10 dls. 
North Sutton, N. II., Sept. 22, 1899 . — Ettis Bros. Dear Sirs: I had veiy handsome Sweet Pc:is 
from the seed I had of you last Spring, also my beds of Zinnias were beautiful and are a mass of the most 
brilliant colors and peculiar shapes. Respectfully, MRS. MARIA GREEI.KY. 
Athol, Mass., May 10, 1899 . — Ellis Bros. Gentlemen : The plants ordered of you came in fine con- 
dition, accept thanks. Yours truly, MRS. E. J. CHENEY. 
Boonton, N. J., May 12, 1899 . — Ellis Bros. Sirs : Plants received in first.class condition. 
Thanks, G. W. TIB HALS. 
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