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EVERETT & GLEASON’S 
SPECIAL LIST 
OF 
FLOWER SEEDS. 
This list comprises recently introduced varieties, some 
quite new, and others older, of which brief descriptions 
are given. 
Amphicarpsaa monoica. A tuberous-rooted papilionaceous bardy climber, 
as powerful a grower as the Scarlet Runner, and as pretty in flower as Kennedyas, $0.25 
Calendula Officinalis “Meteor.” New splendid variety of the Pot Mar- 
igold, with very large and beautifully imbricated, extremely double striped flow- 
ers, the colors being of a bright deep orange on a pale straw-colored, almost white 
ground. A showy and profuse bloomer, and particularly well adapted for bed- 
ding purposes * 
Candytuft. New Carmine. A very beautiful variety, of dwarf compact habit 
of growth, and free-blooming:. The flowers are bright carmine, and when grown 
in masses present a most brilliant appearance 10 
Chrysanthemum frutescens “Etoile d’Or.” A new golden yellow 
variety of the lovely French Marguerite, so much admired, and useful for cut 
flowers. Forces well in Greenhouse * .... r ... .25 
Chrysanthemum frutescens. The “White Marguerite” of the French, 
much prized for the cut blooms in the winttir. Known also as “ White Paris 
Daisy.” Forces well in Greenhouse 26 
Celosia cristata “ Empress.” A new giant sort of Cockscomb, produc- 
ing very large purple-crimson combs, and dark foliage. A beautiful variety. 
Annual * 
Coleus. Splendid new hybrids of this most elegant plant 
.60 
Cyclamen Grandiflorum. This variety represents the finest strain of 
Cyclanicn in cultivation. The flowers are remarkable for their unusual large 
size, great substance, finish and form of petals, and their unique brilliancy and 
attractive coloring. Three named varieties : 
Picturatum, white ground suffused with pink, claret base 
Rosy Morn, clear, bright, delicate rose . . . . • .... 
Duke of Connaught, rich purplish crimson 
The 
collection 
The above three varieties, mixed, per packet 
2.25 
1.00 
Dahlia Coccinea. New mixed colors of the now so popular small flowered 
single variety 
Dianthus Heddewigii. “Eastern Queen.” Large flowers, beauti- 
fully marbled, and having broad bands of rich mauve upon the surface of the 
petals. Striking and pretty. Biennial 
Dianthus Heddewigii. “Crimson Belle.” As its name implies, 
this variety is of a rich, vivid, crimson.lake color; flowers very large and of good 
substance. Biennial . 
