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Nana Compacta. Dwarf compact. Charm- 
ing varieties for borders, bedding, etc loo 
Phlox Decussata. (Perennis). Perennial. 
Very hardy. Splendid sorts. Mired 15c 
POPPIES. Donble. H. A. 
Double Carnation. Very double, with finely 
cut or fringed petals, Mixed colors 5c 
Paeony Flowered. Splendid, large, double, 
mixed colors 5c 
Ranunculus Flowered. Small, double varie- 
ties 5c 
Pavoaium. New, single scarlet. Base, dark 
cherry red, encircled by jet black zone 10c 
Single Perennial Varieties. 
Oriental, (or Monarch Poppy). Will bloom 
the following Spring from seed grown in 
the Fall, foliage massive and beautiful; flow- 
ers simply grand, both in size and color. 
Rich scarlet, with black blotches at base. . . . 10c 
Nudicaule. New yellow (Iceland Poppy), 
very graceful, with light green foliage and 
flowers of a bright yellow color 5c 
Maculatum Superbum. With intense deep 
scarlet blotched flowers 5c 
Romneyal Coulteri. (Great White California 
Tree Poppy). A fine perennial of stately ' 
beauty, it is one of the best for yielding a 
succession of bloom from July until Novem- 
ber. The flowers are large, 4 to 5 inches 
across, and are extremely delicate, with 
loose crumpled petals, resembling the sin- 
gle white paeony. Plant the seed in the 
Fall in a protected spot, and in the Spring 
you will have fine plants for transplanting., 25o 
New Japanese Pompon Poppies. Small very 
double flowers produced in great profusion. 
Many lovely colors, mixed 25c 
PORTULACA. 
This is one of the most charming annuals of easy 
culture. Blooms best in a light sandy soil and will 
stand the hottest sun if well watered. Fine for 
bedding. 
Grandiflora. Single mixed, many colors 5c 
“ Double rose -flowered, extra 
mixed 10c 
ROCKET (Hesperia). 
H. P., 2 to .3 feet. 
Well known, free-flowering and very fragrant; 
purple and white 5c 
SALPIGLOSSIS- H. II. A. 
Neat and beautiful ornamental autumn blooming 
plants, with curiously pencilled and marbled fun- 
nel-shaped flowers; suitable for the greenhouses or 
flower border; of easy culture, requiring a light, 
rich soil; half hardy annual, feet. 
Grandiflora. Large flowered, all colors mixed. 10c 
(SALVIA Flowering Sage’- 
H. H. P., .3 feet. 
One of our handsomest summer and autumn 
flowering plants, when they are literally ablaze with 
brilliant flowers; very ettVctive lor masssiug on the 
lawn or for ribbon beds. 
Splendens (Scarlet sage.) Beautiful, Fiery 
scarlet lOe 
Splendens Coccinea. Nana compacta, dwarf. 
compact, very free flowering 15o 
SAPON ARIA (Bouncing Bet.) II. A. 
Handsome dwarf growing plants, with pretty 
star- shaped flowers; excellent for massing and 
edging. 
Multiflora compacta, new, compact, beauti- 
ful for borders planted in a sunny situation. 5c 
Ocymoides. splendens. very brilliant red, flue 5o 
SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa Pudica.) 
A very interesting plant with fern- like foliage, 
which is so sensitive that the leaves close up 
immediatelj' when touched or shaken; suit- 
able for pots or borders H. A., 1 foot. ... 5c 
SCHIZ ANTHUS (Butterfly Flower.) 
H. H. A. 
A splendid class of plants, combining elegance 
of growth and profusion of beautiful flowers, 
valuable in the garden and greenhouse. 
White, pnrple. yellow and crimson; half 
hardy annual; finest mixed colors 5o 
Papilionaceous- In this charming variety 
we have one of the finest annuals in cultiva- 
tion. The flowers are handsome as some of 
the orchids 5o 
Papilionaceous Pyramidalis. compactus. 
New, compact, fine >5o 
Pinnatus, blue lOc 
STATICE (Everlasting). 
An interesting free flowering plant of easy 
culture, long- blooming, and valuable for 
Winter bouquets, perennial, tine mixed lOu 
Suworowi. The branching flower spikes of 
this new annual Statice are of a bright rose, 
shaded with crimson. Each plant produces 
from 10 to 15 spikes, measuring from 12 to 18 
inches. One plant will last in flower more 
than two months, and if sown in succession 
it may be had in bloom throughout the 
whole summer and autumn lOo 
SCABIOSA. ■ • H. T. 
The “Mourning Bride” or “Sweet Scabious” o 
our old garden, but much improved in size, colors 
and doubleness. They are very free bloomers, the 
colors white, carmine, lilac, maroon, etc., excellent 
for bouquets. 
Nana- fl. pi., mixed dwarf, double. Ifoot.... 5c 
Major fl. pleno Mixed. New, large flowering 
tall double sorts ~>u 
Minor.fl.pl'. cherry red, new 5c 
Candidissima. Double white flowers, useful 
for bouquets. Ifoot I Do 
SMIL AX (Mendeola asparagoides.' 
SMILAX (Myrsiphyllum.) 
T. 1>. (i feet. 
This is the most popular and graceful ever- 
green vine in cultivation, adapted for hang- 
ing baskets and pot culture, floral wreaths. 
etc lOc 
SUNFLOWER. II . A. 
Stately growing plants, with immense golden yel- 
low flowers; the single varieties are welt known, b'Jt 
the double sorts arc not; they are perfectly mag- 
nitiient. 
