SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1898. 
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Miirfosa. 
(Sensitive Plant .) 
A curious plant, with 
delicate fern-like leaves 
that fold closely together 
if touched, as though 
they were wilted by a hot 
blast. In a short time 
they again revive. It is 
a very beautiful plant 
and furnishes endless 
amusement. Though it 
grows freely in the gar¬ 
den it is most desirable 
as a pot plant, its beauti¬ 
ful fern-like foliage mak¬ 
ing it attractive at all 
times and in all places.5 & 10 
Myosotis. 
The beautiful Forget-me-not is a synonym for faithful¬ 
ness and undying affection. Beautiful for shady nooks and 
a ^iet beds, and exquisite for cutting and for wearing. Like 
le Pansy there is something almost human in the expres¬ 
sion of these modest little flowers, that look you frankly in 
the eye as though they had something to tell you. Though 
perennials, they bloom the first season. They are also fine 
for pot culture in a shady window where few plants will 
bloom. Per pkt. 
Rocea(C livenden Pink)— A charming rose color.5 & 10 
Palustrus—Elegant blue flowers of large size.5 & 10 
Alpestrls—Pure white.'.5& 10 
Elegantissima—Neat pyramidal growth; mixed.5 & 10 
Dwarf, Mixed Colors—Small, bushy growth, large 
blossoms.5 & 10 
Fairy Cem—This is an annual variety that, sown in 
open ground, will bloom in July. Its flowers are a 
beautiful blue and profusely borne.5 & 10 
One packet each, of the six sorts , 25c. 
MiEQhlhs. 
Beautiful little plants, with the daintiest and prettiest 
flowers imaginable. Will not succeed in hot sun, but is just 
the plant for cool, shady beds, or for baskets or pots in poorly 
lighted windows. Seeds fine, and need care in sowing. 
Great favorites with those who hav6 once grown them. In 
exquisite coloring these flowers rival the Gloxinia. 
Mixed Sorts— All colors (MonkeyFlower).5 & 10 
Mo8chatu8-(Mu8K Plant). Well-known for its fine 
musky fragrance. .5 & 10 
Double Mixed—Double flowers; splendidly spotted... .10 & 20 
Tlgrinus Grandlflorus —Flowers size of a Petunia, and 
of very bright and striking colors; all spotted, tigered 
and variegated in a most charming manner. Fine as 
pot plants, rivaling the Gloxinia... .10 & 20 
Marigold. 
Petted by our grandmothers, neglected by our mothers, 
now once more on the high wave of popularity. Bright, 
showy flowers, that only need the slightest care to do well 
and blossom freely. Per pkt. 
French,Mixed Colors— Double flowers,rich dark shade.5 &10 
African, Mixed Colors— Shades of yellow; very large 
and double; tall grower.5 & 10 
Dahlia-Flowered—One of the best now Marigolds, 
growing very rank and 'tall, and studded with en¬ 
ormous double Dahlia-like flowers. The colors 
range from the palest canary yellow to a deep full 
orange. Set one to two feet apart, and if any plants 
prove single pull them up. The double ones will soon 
fill up all gaps with their wide branching. Sow a 
few for winter blooming.5 & 10 
Pygmae —Babies among Marigolds. Plants only reach 
the height of 9 or 10 inches, hut are full of bloom. 
Flowers a light velvety brown .bordered with yellow.5 *10 
Legend of Honor— A most sterling variety. Plant very 
dwarf and compact, bearing its flowers well above 
the foliage. These are of large size and exceedingly 
striking, owing to the wide contrast in their colors. 
The center of the flower is a bright brownish-red 
while tlie outer half is fine golden-yellow. It is really 
the prettiest Marigold we have ever seen and should 
he found in every garden. It blooms profusely all 
summer, and in autumn, especially, the whole plant 
is a solid pyramid of bloom.5 s 10 
One packet each of the five sorts for Wc. 
