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J>. M. FERRY A CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
fS^'The following two varieties are selections from 
the finest formed varieties of Dianihus Heddewigii, and 
are remarkably fine. 
Dianthus, Heddewigii, Eastern Queen, beauti¬ 
fully marbled; the broad bands of rich mauve 
upon the paler surface of the petals are very 
striking and pretty.25 
“ Heddewigii, Crimson Belle, rich, vivid, 
crimson like color; (lowers of extraordinary 
size and substance, evenly and finely lacin- 
iated. Both of the above varieties come per¬ 
fectly true from seed.25 
“ barbatus (see Sweet William). 
“ caryophyllus (see Carnation). 
Double Portulaca. 
PORTULACA. 
There are scarcely apy flowers in cultivation that make 
such a dazzling display of beauty as a bed of many hued, 
brilliant colored Portulacas. They are in bloom from 
about the first of July till killed by frost in autumn. 
Plant under glass or in open ground after it has become 
warm, in a light, sandy soil, and In a dry situation. 
After the plants appear, withhold water; and if the bed 
have a full exposure to the sun, the ground will be 
covered with the plants, and the effect will be beautiful. 
Tender annual; nine inches high. 
Portulaca, alba, pure white . 5 
“ aurea, deep golden . 5 
“ striata, striped yellow . 5 
caryophylloides, carnation striped . 5 
“ fine mixed, many beautiful kinds . 5 
DOUBLE VARIETIES. 
The double varieties of this plant are most beautiful. 
I he blossoms are about one and a half inches across, 
perfectly double, and of many colors. Not all the 
plants will be double, but the single ones can be pulled 
They will stand any amount of dry weather. 
Portulaca, double, white. 20 
“ orange. 20 
“ scarlet. ..20 
** rose striped. ...20 
** sulphur . 20 
“ mixed. . 
PRIMROSE, EVENING (CKiiotli- 
era). 
The fEnothera, or Evening Primrose, produces large, 
showy blossoms, which are fully expanded only towards 
and during evening. The blossoms are three to four 
inches across, usually yellow or white, and very freely 
and constantly produced. They all do better if seed be 
started in hot-bed, and the plants transplanted. 
CEnothera, acaulis alba,, of prostrate habit, the 
leaves lying on the ground; produces an abund¬ 
ance of large flowers about three inches across, 
of most wonderful beauty, being transparent, 
and of the color and lustre of mother of pearl. 
Hardy perennial; six inches high .10 
POPPY-(Papaver), 
Old fashioned flowers, but very popular. There are a 
few species of great beauty, which are an ornament to 
any garden. 'The following varieties will be found to be 
magnificent. Hardy perennials, blooming first year from 
seed, if sown early; will not bear transplanting well. 
Papaver, bracteatum,superb,large, double,orange- 
crimson flowers. 5 
“ Orientale, large, gorgeous, scarlet blossoms; 
bottom of petals black; beautiful. 5 
umbrosum, rich vermilion, with a shining 
black spot on each petal; one of the most 
showy of all the varieties.. 
“ Carnation white, fine large double white 
flowers. 5 
“ Carnation, mixed, large, showy, double flow¬ 
ers of various colors; two feet high. 5 
^T'The last variety, under the name of Papaver 
somniferum, is the sort used extensively for the ex¬ 
traction of opium. 
Poppy, Carnation. 
