1). M. JFJSIllt V A CO S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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Pansy, Large Stained. 
a size hitherto unattained in this genus — the 
largest of the Pansy family. 25 
Pansy, Red Flowered, Victoria, this is a new 
color among Pansies. The large blooms are 
of good substance and form, and deep claret- 
red, similar to that of the blood-red variety of 
single Wall Flowers. They come very true 
from seed, and cannot fail to please the Pansy 
fancier. 25 
44 Bugnot's Very Large Stained, mixed, 
- this is a very large flowering race in which 
the plants arc vigorous, with short stalks 
bearing well above the foliage large flowers 
plants flower the second year freely, but the third and 
fourth year they produce an abundance of foliage and 
bloom. Hardy perennial; ten feet high. 
Lathyrus, latifolius, rose.10 
“ latifolius, white .15 
“ “ mixed perennial......15 
“ odoratus (see Sweet Peas). 
PENNISETIM (Ornamental 
Grass). 
A species of hardy grass, useful only for the forma¬ 
tion of winter bouquets. The heads are barbed and 
feathery, and present a beautiful appearance when 
mixed with Gomphrenas and other immortelles. Is per¬ 
fectly hardy, and will grow in any common soil. 
Pennisetum, longistylum, hardy annual; orna¬ 
mental grass ; two feet high . 5 
I* E N TST EMON. 
These handsome, herbaceous plants are deservedly 
growing in favor for bedding purposes. The flowers are 
bell shaped, in racemes or spikes, and are constantly 
produced during the whole season. No one who has 
ever seen their beauty will willingly do without them. 
They are hardy perennials, and will live out of doors 
with a little protection. The seed should be sown in 
open border, covered very lightly, and the plants trans¬ 
planted when four inches high. 
Pentstemon, Hartwegi, splendid mixed, one of the 
freest blooming kinds, and highly recommend¬ 
ed; flowers brilliant, and very striking. Two 
feet high. 10 
Murrayanus, one of the best; a single spike 
has been known to produce upwards of fifty 
blossoms; flowers rich, shining scarlet; three 
feet high ..10 
choice named varieties, seed saved from col¬ 
lection of. newest varieties, and cannot fail to 
give great satisfaction.10 
PERIEEA. 
which are at the same time of fine form and 
substance and very brilliant and varied in 
coloring. Very desirable.50 
44 extra choice mixed, from choicest named 
flowers .15 
44 fine mixed, good quality . 10 
44 mixed . 5 
collection of nine splendid varieties ... 1 00 
Ornamental foliage plants similar to Coleus. Fine 
for bedding with silver leaved plants. Foliage metallic 
bronze; nothing else like it. Same culture as for Coleus. 
Half-hardy annual. 
Perilla, nankinensis atropurpurea laciniata. ... 5 
PASSION FLOWER. 
A most interesting and well known order of climbers, 
bearing singularly beautiful flowers. r l hey are the pride 
■of South America and the West Indies, where the woods 
are filled with the species, which climb about from tree 
to tree, bearing flowers of striking beauty. We have 
selected two varieties which seem best adapted to our 
■climate, being more hardy than many other sorts. 
Passifiora, ccerulea, hardy, deciduous climber, with 
blue and white flowers of remarkable beauty. 
It is hardy enough to withstand our winters, 
if the roots are protected with straw, leaves 
or mulch. . 
Disemma, coccinea, magnificent green-house climb¬ 
er, with brilliant scarlet blossoms in the form 
of a double coronet or crown. Is rather ten¬ 
der but can be planted out after danger of 
frost is over; must be sheltered or protected 
from frost in autumn or winter . : 
PEAS-(Latliyrus). 
A perennial climber, producing a long succession of 
•white, rose, and purple blossoms, in clusters of eight or 
Hen each. Suitable for trellises, arbors, etc. Young 
Perilla. 
