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1. N. SIMON & SON, 529 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA 
Portulaca "A” (Sun Plant) 
Beautiful little plants which will bloom profusely all summer. 
Their richly-colored flowers make an effective and brilliant display 
when plant^ in large beds and masses. Hardy annual, 4^ foot. 
Grandiflora.—Single mixed. oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
Grandiflora.—Double mixed, producing a large percentage of 
double flowers. \4. oz.. 75c.; pkt.. 10c. 
(Primula Primrose) (G. A.) 
Chinese Fringed. —A desirable variety for the window or con¬ 
servatory, blooming in winter and early spring. The flowers are 
large and finely fringed with a full range of the best colors. 
Choice Mixed Colors. Pkt., 25c. 
Primula Malacoides (G. A.) 
An introduction from China that has proved itself to be one of 
the freest-flowering species for pots yet introduced. Seeds sown in 
February produce plants that will bloom from May till July, while 
by sowing in August it can be had in flower throughout the winter 
months. Flowers are a delicate shade of lilac. A fine window or 
greenhouse plant. 
Malacoides. —Lilac. Pkt., ISc. 
Malacoides Superba.—Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c. 
Primula Obconica (Japanese Primrose) (G. A.) 
A profuse blooming Primrose, bearing on long stems, heads con¬ 
taining from 10 to 15 flowers. It thrives in a cool house, and will 
grow in favor with those desiring plants that will grow easily. 
Obconica Grandiflora. —The flowers are often 1 inch in diameter 
and thrown well above foliage, making it very attractive. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
English Primrose (P) 
The well known hardy variety, growing 6 inches high and producing 
light yellow flowers in the early spring. 
Primula Vulgaris. Pkt., 10c. 
Pyrethrum 
Very ornamental, both foliage and flowers. Well adapted for 
bedding and borders. Sow outdoors in spring as soon as ground 
can be worked, or for best results start seed indoors and transplant 
after danger from frost is past. 
Parthenifoiium Aureum (Golden Feather) (A). —Beautiful 
dwarf gold-leaves bedding plant. Flowers white. Half hardy 
perennial, often treated as an annual; height, 1 foot. 
Oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
Hybridum Single (P).— Large flowers ranging in color from 
light pink to deep red, with bright yellow centres, 2 feet. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
Salpiglossis (Painted Tongue) 
RIcInus (Castor Bean) (A) 
Stately, strong growing plants, with very ornamental foliage, well 
adapted as centre plants of groups of Gannas, Dahlias, etc. Moles 
are troublesome in many gardens, but they may be kept away by 
planting Castor Beans in the borders. 
Zanzibariensis Mixed. —10 to 12 feet. The ornamental leaves, 
beautifully lobed, are 2]/^ to 4 feet across. Each plant makes a 
perfect pyramid of foliage thickly set from top to bottom. 
lb., 50c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 10c. 
Mixed. —Many sorts. ^ lb., 30c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 10c. 
Rudbeckia (Cone Flower) (A) 
A free-flowering annual, producing a mass of showy golden yellow 
flowers with dark brown centers. Fine for cutting. 2 feet. 
Blcolor Superba. Pkt., 10c. 
Salpiglossis Superbissima, Giant Strain (A) 
A giant strain of this beautiful and popular garden annual. The 
immense. Petunia-like flowers are borne on dwarf sturdy branching 
plants, not exceeding 24 inches in height, that do not require staking. 
The colors, red, blue, yellow, pink, etc., in various shades, are in¬ 
tricately netted, penciled and veined with golden-yellow or other 
colors. They are of the easiest culture and flower profusely during 
the summer. The long-stemmed flowers are fine for decoration. 
All Colors Mixed. )4, oz., 40c.; pkt., 10c. 
Salvia (A) 
(Scarlet Sage) 
Very ornamental plants, for 
summer and autumn flower¬ 
ing ; bloom in spikes, and con¬ 
tinuing to bloom in the open 
ground until hard frost, form¬ 
ing compact bushes, which 
are Literally ablaze with bril¬ 
liant flowers. While tender 
perennials, they bloom like 
annuals the first season from 
seed. The plants may be 
started in a box in the house, 
or in the hot-bed, and when 
the weather becomes warm 
transplant in the garden. May 
be used as a hedge with strik¬ 
ing effect. 
Splendens Grandiflora 
(Scarlet Sage). —Gorgeous 
plants, numerous spikes of in¬ 
tensely vivid scarlet: flowers 
10 to 12 inches in length. Con¬ 
tinues to flower profusely all 
summer and fall. Of easy 
growth. The most popular 
Salvia in cultivation. Oz., 
$1.50; oz., SOc.; pkt., 10c. 
Bonfire. —Plants form 
sturdy bushes about two feet 
high by two feet across.Spikes 
grow erect and stand clear 
above the foliage, completely 
covering the plant, and are of 
a most brilliant, dazzling scar¬ 
let. One of the finest sorts. Oz. 
S2.50; ^ oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c. 
Zurich. —Early flowering and of dwarf habit, producing an abun¬ 
dance of bright scarlet flowers from early July to frost. A fine bedding 
variety, 18 inches high. Oz., $3.00; oz., 85c.; pkt., 10c. 
Farinacea. —A very showy perennial, producing spikes of bright 
blue flowers on long stems. It can also be grown as an annual. 
2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Scablosa (H. A.) (Mourning Bride) 
Fine free-blooming plants for mixed borders and excellent for cut¬ 
ting. Flowers borne on long, erect stems, in globular heads in colors 
of nearly white to dark purple maroon. Height, 2 to 2J^ feet. 
Grandiflora.—Finest Mixed. ]4 oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
Scablosa, Perennial Varieties 
Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). —A choice hardy perennial. Fine for 
cutting. Color lavender blue. 3 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Giant Hybrids (Isaac House Strain). —Large double flowers 
borne on long stems. Splendid for cutting. Colors range from light 
lavender to dark blue. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
Scarlet Runner Beans (Flowering) (A) 
Popular ornamental climbers, with edible pods of delicious flavor, 
to 8 feet. Lb., 85c.; pkt., 10c. 
