SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1899. 
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pleroixja Spiepdeijs. 
At present this is a rare flower. Not only is it a free 
grower and bloomer the year round, but it is another addi¬ 
tion to the very small list of purple-blue flowers, alvvays an 
uncommon color, but a striking one, and one that imparts 
a look of richness to a general collection. Flowers very 
large—three inches across, — opening flat, the velvety petals 
showing to great advantage, and reminding one of the regal 
beauty of Clematis Jackmani. Plants commence to bloom 
when only a few inches high, and continue all the time. 20c. 
each; 3 for 50c. Extra large by express, 30c. each; 3 for 75c. 
SWord perq. 
A grand center plant for large baskets, pots or vases* 
The long, narrow, pinnate fronds arch gracefully in every 
direction, growing from 3 to 6 feet long. Perfectly hardy 
and fine for rock work, or the garden also. No Fern endures 
the heat and dust of living rooms so well as this, hence its 
great value for window decoration. A charming ornament 
20c. each; 3 for 50c. Extra large , by express, UOc. each;3 for $1.00. 
Strobilaijtljes Dyeriai^ds. 
A new house and bedding plant sent out last year in 
England at $2.00 each, and to which was awarded the gold 
medal offered by the King of Belgium at the Ghent Exhibi¬ 
tion. It forms a compact bush 18 inches high, with leaves 6 
to 9 inches long, 3 or 4 inches wide, and of the most intense 
metallic purple color shading into light rose with a light 
green margin, a combination unapproached by any other 
plant, the flowers are a lovely violet-blue, very beautiful, 
of a Gloxinia-like appearance. For a bedding plant it has 
few equals. In an exposed position its foliage colors highly, 
and is superbly ornamental. Creates a sensation wherever 
seen. 15c. each; 5 for 50c.; 12 for $1.00. Extra large specimens 
by express, 35c, each; 3 for 60c. 
Nepeta G^ ec ^°^P a - 
This new Nepeta is hardy, fragrant and pretty, its small 
round leaves finely marked with white. Very fine for hang¬ 
ing baskets, standing any abuse and looking cheerful under 
it. One of the prettiest things in the world with which to 
carpet graves, as it roots wherever it touches the ground and 
forms an impenetrable net-work of vines, through which 
weeds and grass cannot creep. It will grow in any kind of 
soil, in sun or shade, hot or cold location, and is ever a mass 
of green and white, refreshing to the eye. Unsurpassed for 
vases, hanging pots or baskets. 15c. each; 3 for 30c. 
A grand flower for pots, garden vases or for summer bed- 
ling. Their splendid large double flowers are fine m any 
ituation and very freely produced The two following 
orts are the best. 30c. each; the two for 30c. 
.ucy Longstreat—Fine crimson, fringed and t ai legate. 
with white; large and double and splendidly fimbriated. 
Snowdrift—Large double fimbriated flower of purest snowy 
wdiiteness. Extra good. 
double Mixed—12 fine colors. 15c. each; 3 for 30.; 13 for $1.00. 
Single Ciant Flowered, Mixed—Finest types of large flow- 
ering sorts, mixed; all colors. 15c. each; S fov SO .; 1* jOi 
$ 1.00. Extra large specimens by express , double prices. 
