MISS MARY E. MARTIN, FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK. 
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A great favorite because it blooms so quick after sowing the 
seed; four months. Flowers large, colors are bright and varied, 
with that delicious, refreshing clove fragrance that 
makes all Carnations so much loved. Colors are dazzling red, 
soft pink, white, mottled and variegated. Carnations 
are now one of the most sought for flowers in the New York 
market, and the seed of this variety will produce flowers in a 
short time as fine as many grown in the Green Houses, and at very 
much less cost. The plants succeed alike in the open garden 
i n P 0 ^*. Seeds sown early in the year will give an abundance 
of flowers m July, gown in May and kept pinched back, you 
will have fine flowers late in the fall until checked by hard 
frosts._ Sown in the autumn, the flowers will be in full bloom 
early in the spring. Thus by planting at different seasons, flow¬ 
ers can be had all the year around. 
Pkt., finest quality, 100 seeds, 5 c. 
HEW DWARF MARGARET CARNATION. 
Like its parent, the Margaret, this Carnation blooms In 
four months from sowing, but is as much in advance of 
the type as the new French Cannas are ahead of the old “Indian 
Shot.”. The flowers are larger, more double and the variety of 
colors is infinitely greater. The plants grow about 15 inches 
high, flowers always erect. If taken up in the Fall the plants 
bloom all winter. Pkt., 100 seeds, 8c. f 4 pkts. for 25o. 
EVER-BLOOMING CHBBAUD CARNATION. 
An entirely new strain. The plants are of even height, healthy 
and vigorous, the flowers large, very double, deliciously sweet 
and m the most charming colors. These bloom in four 
months. Pkt., 50 seeds, 8c. 
PICOTEE PINKS. 
These pinks are very Hardy aua intensely fragrant. Bloom 
quickly and easily from seed, Pkt. finest mixed, 50 seeds, 4c. 
One Packet each of the 4 above kinds. 20o» 
PIAHTHIIS, OR JAPANESE CLOVE PINKS. 
These are a great favorite with all. Not only the deep, 
rich flowers, but the refreshing clove scent. 
Oriental Mixture contains nothing hut double 
and fringed flowers; more than 20 kinds and colors. 
Pkt., 100seeds, 5c.; %oz., 15c. 
Dianthus Mourning Cloak— This dark or almost 
black variety is very handsome. Flowers large and 
double; like black velvet. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4c. 
Dianthus Fireball— Double crimson. 
Pkt., 100 seeds, 4c. 
Dianthus Snowball —Double silvery white. 
Pkt., 100 seeds, 4c. 
NEW GIANT FLOWERED FANCY DIANTHUS . 
“Oriental Beauties.” 
A magnificent strain of Giant Flowered Dianthus, 
originally from JapaD, but enlarged and improved by 
three seasons in California. These splendid flowers 
measure from 2 to 3J4 inches across, with petals fre¬ 
quently measuring 1J4 inches in diameter. They are 
most exquisitely formed, the petals beiDg full, overlap¬ 
ping, crinkled and lacinated. The flowers possess that 
peculiar and artistic charm so noticeable in all plants 
from the Flowery Kingdom. They range in color from 
pure white, through shades of pink and crimson, many 
strikingly marked and variegated; the coloring and 
marking is rich beyond description; nothing could be 
more dainty and pretty than their charming ruffles and 
frills. Every one is delighted with them. They are per¬ 
fectly hardy, are perpetual bloomers, needing only to be 
cut back every few weeks to bring on a new crop of 
flowers. Pkt., 100 seeds, 8c. 
PRIZE CARNAT'ON SEED. 
Saved from the finest named varieties; artificially 
fertilized by hand. I have made special arrangements 
to have this seed raised forme by a carnation specialist 
having long experience and especial training. 
Packet, b5 seeds, 1 5c. 
