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SPECIAL LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS. 
Pyrethrum Aureum Selaginoides. The flat foliage of this charming new 
and distinct variety resembles two fronds of a species of Fern, overlaying each 
other; a peculiarity which gives to the dwarf and compact plant a particularly 
fine and even appearance. The fact of its not flowering the first year is a great 
recommendation, as the constant pinching back, so necessary with the variety 
P. Aureum, is entirely obviated. It cannot fail to become a most popular variety . 
Reseda Odorata. Golden Queen. An attractive and distinct variety of 
Mignonetu, of dense pyramidal habit of growth. It throws up very numerous 
flower-stalks, terminated by spikes of golden yellow blossoms, which, with the 
bright green foliage of the plant, forms a pleasing contrast 
Reseda Odorata. Galloway’s White. A true white variety of Mignon- 
ette, recommended as the best pure white yet introduced 
G££T*Rose. Hybrid Perpetual. The Rose is too well known to require any 
description. The culture is very simple, the plants generally coming into bloom 
the second year. We offer seeds selected from the finest varieties 
Salvia Schimperi. A new variety from Abyssinia, with dark-blue flowers . 
Salvia Farinacea. The plants from early sown seeds of this variety begin to 
bloom as early as July, the flowers of a light blue on erect spikes nine to eighteen 
inches long, and not only the flowers, but the wooly-haired bracts, colored from 
light to dark blue, which keep on for months, constitute a large portion of the 
beauty of the plant. One of the showiest and most useful blue-flowering Annuals. 
B3T" Silene Pendula Compacta Rosea Ftore Pleno. This new double- 
flowering variety will be found a great acquisition to the free-flowering class of 
Annuals. It is of very dwarf, compact growth, and its flowers — produced in 
the greatest profusion, so as to hide the foliage completely — are very double, and 
of long duration. Excellent for edging for borders, or growing in masses .... 
ESP* Statice Suworowi. This species is said to be by far the finest of the annual 
Statices, and may, if sown successively from February to April, be had in full 
bloom from May to October. Each plant produces ten to fifteen flower-spikes, 
from fifteen to eighteen inches in length, of a very bright rose, shaded with crim- 
son. An entire bed is a charming sight, the foliage being almost hidden by the 
flower-spikes 
Stock. Ten Weeks. New Giant Perfection. Splendid race of pyramidal 
growth, with long spikes of beautiful large double flowers. Height, two and one- 
half feet. Very fine for open ground culture. White and crimson mixed .... 
Sunflower. “ Oscar Wilde.” The famous Newport Corsage Sunflower. An 
entirely distinct variety, which originated at Newport, R. I. The plant is dwarf, 
and pyramidal in form; flowers are small, with jet black centre surrounded with 
an overlapping row of broad, deep, golden-yellow petals, and are produced in the 
greatest abundance from June until killed by frost 
GST* Sunflower. Variegated Dwarf. A very ornamental varictv, with splen- 
did green and yellow variegated foliage. Fine for general culture, Dut especially 
recommended for planting singly on lawns 
G^'Tropaeolum (Nasturtium), Tom Thumb. “ Empress of India.” 
This new variety is of dwarf, compact habit, like “ King of Tom Thumbs,” with 
dark tinted foliage, and flowers of deep brilliant crimson, but much deeper and 
richer than in the variety just named. A valuable addition to the King of Tom 
Thumb varieties. Annual 
Tropeeolum (Nasturtium), Tom Thumb. Extra Mixed. This is our 
own special mixture of this now so popular flower, made up of only the best, 
choicest, and most brilliant varieties — all undesirable sorts being excluded. 
Packet, 10 cts. Ounce, 30 cts. 
Tropeeolum (Nasturtium), Climbing. Mixed. This is also a special mix- 
ture of our own, consisting of all the choicest colors known of this favorite 
flower. Its free and long-bloojning habit, with the ever fresh appearance of the 
foliage, make it a general favorite for covering walls, fences, mounds, and culture 
in vases, where short vines are wanted. 
Packet, 5 cts. Ounce, 15 cts. Quarter Pound, 50 cts. 
Viola Odorata. Munbyana. A fine novelty among violets, recommended as 
hardy, very free-blooming, and excellent for edging 
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