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These require a good sandy soil, enriched with good fertilizers and well pulverized, 
loose and moderately moist. Sow the seed in usual way in boxes or warm seed bed, 
covering lightly, and keep in total darkness till the plant begins to show above ground, 
when gradually expose to the light. By pursuing this plan, uniform temperature and 
moisture is secured, and all seeds possessing life will be sure to grow. When the plants 
have grown to say to two inches in height, they are ready to transplant. Give plenty of 
room, according to habit of growth of the plant. Crowding destroys the vigor and beauty 
of the flower. 
^•We offer the following liberal inducements to those who wish to purchase Eower Seeds 
in quantity. These rates apply only to seeds in packets, but the seeds will be sent by mail, 
post-paid. 
Send us $1.00 and select Packets to value of $1.20, 
Send us $2.00 and select Packets to value of $2.50. 
Send us $3.00 and select Packets to value of $4.00. 
ABBREVIATIONS MADE IN FLOWER SEED LIST. 
A. — For Annuals that grow, bloom and die the first year. B. — For Biennials bloom- 
ing and dying the second year. P. — For Perennials that usually bloom the first or second 
year from seed, but continue to grow and bloom for many years thereafter. H. — Indicates 
Hardy. H. H. — Half Hardy, i T. — Tender. 
The hardy c^n be sown in open ground early, or almost any time, not requiring 
protection. Half hardy cannot be sown in open ground until the weather becomes warm, 
unless sown in greenhouse or with good protection. 
ABOBRA (Climber.) H. H. P., lO feeKi^ 
Bapid growing, with dazzling scarlet fruit..;,-’ 10 m 
ABRONIA. H. A. 9|pil8 inr 
Trailing and prostrate habit, like the Y^hena, 
and quite fragrant; natives of California, ‘ ^ 
Abronla Umbellata, rosy 
“ Arenarla, yellow TOo ' 
ABUTILON, (Chinese Bellflower.) 
H. H. A., 2 to 4 feet. 
Flowers freely in house in Winter and Spring, 
and a good bedding Summer plant iSo 
White, Yellow and Crimson mixed 16o 
ADLUMIA (Mountain Frlnere.) H. B., IS feet. 
Climber, graceful foliage, light pink, tubular 
flowers 5c 
ADONIS. (Pheasant’s Eye.) H. A., 1 foot, 
y- The Adonis has pretty, narrow leaves, and are 
very brilliant. It will flourish almost anywhere, 
in the shade or under trees. 
Autumnalls. Autumn; blood red; 1 foot.. . . 6o 
Vemalis.*- Yellow 6o 
AGEBATUM. H. B. 
Bears a great many flowers, and keeps in bloom 
a long time, and is, therefore, desirable for bouquet 
making.. It is well to start the seed under glass 
transplant. 
Ageratiim Conspicum. White-flowered, 
blooms until frost. 18 inches 5o 
Ageratum Lasseauxl. Very fine rose flowers, 
most valuable for cutting lOo 
Ageratum Mexicanum. (Little Dorritt.) 
Azure blue, dwarf, splendid for bedding. . . 5o 
Ageratum Mexicanum. (Little Dorritt.) 
Albiflorum, white 6e 
AGROSTEMMA (Rose Campion.) 
H. P. 1 to 2 feet. 
Annual, very pretty, free blooming and hardy; 
always makes desirable beds and useful for cutting; 
12 inches in height. ® 
