SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1899._ 115 
New G ari Q a tioi^s. 
During the past few years great strides have been made 
towards improving the Carnation, the florist’s skill in this 
direction being well shown in the following varieties of 
recent introduction. Their superiority is shown in many 
points, but more especially in large size of flowers, vigor of 
growth, freedom of bloom, exquisite color and fragrance. 
For pot culture none are so good as the following. 
Bonton— Rich, deep scarlet, of great size, and a remarkably 
free grower and bloomer. Considered to be the finest 
scarlet variety to date. 
Geo- M. Bradt— Color clear white, heavily edged and 
striped with bright scarlet, giving it a very bright and 
cheerful appearance. Flowers large and full, with 
center petals standing erect, giving the bloom a well- 
rounded form. Habit strong and vigorous. This variety 
has proved the most even and constant bloomer from 
early to late, and it is certainly the finest variety of its 
color. 
Storm King— Fine, pure snow white, on long stems. Flow¬ 
ers of gigantic size, very double and beautifully formed. 
Its fragrance is rich, and it is a persistent bloomer. All 
in all probably the best pure white variety. 
Meteoi —Deep brilliant crimson scarlet. 2)4 to 3 inches on 
a firm strong stem 14 to 18 inches long. Plant a free, 
vigorous grower, clean foliage, and good, free bloomer, 
Peach Blow— An exquisite color, being a deep blush pink 
of exceeding loveliness. Large and free bloomer. 
Mayor Pi ngree— Color, clear lemon yellow, lightly marked 
with pink and occasionally splashed with white. A very 
strong, robust grower, continuous bloomer, and not a 
cropper. Blooms measure 2)4 to 3 inches and over in di¬ 
ameter. Stems extraordinarily stiff and from 18 to 30 
inches long. 
Winter Cheer— Rich dark crimson; very profuse, often 
showing 20 to 50 flowers at one time. Dwarf habit. 
Little Cem— A fine and constant bloomer, each flower 
showing a beautiful blending of pink and white colors. 
These last two sorts do not grow over one foot in height, 
and are therefore, admirably adapted for pot culture in win« 
dows. They branch freely, making thick, compact plants, 
which are continually loaded with most beautiful flowers, 
and bloom perpetually. Just the sort for windows. 
15c. each; 3 or more at 10c. each; the 8 for 75c. Large speci¬ 
mens by Express. 25c. each: 5 or more at 20 c. each. 
pai^taija. 
Two new sorts of great brilliance and free flowering 
habit. Flowers are also of unusual size. 
Scarlet Firefly— A new Lantana of unusual beauty, being 
of dwarf, compact growth, and a profuse and perpetual 
bloomer. Its flowers, which appear at all times of the 
year in great numbers, when they first open are golden 
yellow, changing the next day to deep, fiery scarlet. This 
unique habit causes each cluster of flowers to show to 
most beautiful advantage, as the center flowers, winch 
recently opened, are yellow, and those which surround 
the center deep scarlet. Valuable alike for pots, for 
blooming at all times of the year, or for bedding out m 
the garden during summer. „ 
Yellow Firefly— A seedling of the above with golden yellow 
blossoms. Large and fine. 
Price , 15c. each; the two for 25c. 
Pycl}i)is piepissiipa. 
A new perpetual blooming plant, suitable either for the 
garden or for pots. It is particularly fine for winter bloom¬ 
ing, in pots, being nwer without its sprays of charming 
blossoms. Color soft, delicate pink, splendidly adapted for 
wearing and for bouquets and vases of cut flowers. In the 
garden it grows and blossoms freely, and may be lifted in 
September and potted up for the windows. 15c. each; 3 for 
30c.; 12 for $1.00. 
