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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 Flower 
Seeds in quantity. These rates apply only to seeds in packet, but the seeds will be sent by 
mail, post paid. 
Send us $1.20 and select Packets to value of $1.00. 
Send us $2.00 and select Packets to value of $2.50. 
Send us $3.00 and select Packets to value of $4.00. 
.4bbreviations Made in Flower Seed List. 
A. — For Annuals that grow, bloom and die the first year. 11. — For Biennials bloom- 
ind and dying 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. T —Tender. 
The hardy can 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. 
ABOBEA (Climber.) H. H. P., 10 feet. 
Bapid growing, with dazzling scarlet fruit. . . 10c 
ABRONIA. H. A. 9 to 18 in. 
Trailing and prostrate habit, like the Verbena, 
and quite fragrant; natives of California. 
Abrouia Umbellata, rosy lOo 
*• Arenaria, yellow 10c 
ABUTILON, (Chinese Bellflower.) 
H. H. P., 2 to 4 feet. 
Flowers freely in house in winter and spring, 
and a good bedding Summer plant 
White, Yellow and Crimson mixed 15c 
ACHILLEA. H. P. 
A charming plant IJ^ foot high, bearing an 
abundance of small double white flowers 
through the summer and autumn; excel- 
lent for florists, pkt 15c 
ADLtJMIA, (Mountain Frmge.) II. B., IS feet. 
Climber, graceful foliage, light pink, tubular 
flowers 5c 
ADONIS. (Pheasant’s Eye.) H. A., 1 foot. 
The Adonis has pretty, narrow leaves, and are 
very brilliant. It will flourish almost anywhere, 
in the shade or under trees. 
Autumnalis. Autumn; blood red; 1 foot... 5c 
Vernalis. Yellow 5o 
AGEBATDM H. B. 
Bears a great many flowers, and keeps in bloom 
a long time, and is, therefore, desirable for bou- 
quet making. It is well to start the seed under 
glass in order to transplant early in the spring. 
Ageratum Consplcum. White-flowered, 
blooms until frost, 18 inches 5c 
Ageratum Swanley. Blue, charming, large- 
flowered; most valuable for cutting lOo 
Ageratum Mexicanum. (Little Dorritt.) 
Azure blue, dwarf, splendid for bedding.. 5c 
Ageratum Mexicanum. (Little Dorritt) 
Albiflorum, white 5c 
AGROSTEMMA. (Rose Campion.) 
H. P., 1 to 2 feet. 
Perennial, very pretty, free blooming and hardy 
always makes desirable beds and is useful for cut- 
ting; 12 inches in height. 
