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CROSMAX BROTHERS ’ CATALOGUE. 
PAPAVER [Perennial PoppyI. 
Very showy hardy perennial, with immense flowers of brilliant scarlet, exceed 
ingly attractive in beds on the lawn or for dispersing among shrubbery. Sow seed 
where the plants are designed to bloom. 
Orientale, very large, red ; three feet. 5 
POTENTILLA. 
Very pretty perennials ; perfectly hardy, showy, and of great utility ; very 
desirable for mixed shrubbery, borders, etc. Remarkable for brilliancy of colors ; 
grow about eighteen inches in height; of easy culture. 
Finest Single Varieties, brilliant colors, mixed. 5 
PYRETHRUM. 
Handsome, free-flowering plants, of easy culture. Succeeds in any rich soil. 
Seed may be sown in hot-bed or open border. Transplant to about one foot apart. 
Hardy perennials. 
Floro pleno (Double Feverfew), mixed.... 10 
Parthenifolium aureum (Golden Featlier), prized for its yellow foliage 5 
PICOTEE [Dianthus Caryophyllus]. 
A well-known and popular favorite, similar to the Carnation in growth and 
habit, with flowers of various delicate tints. Sow seed in hot-bed or in the open 
ground. Treat as Carnation. Half-hardy perennial. 
Mixed Colors, choice. 15 
PEAS, PERENNIAL [Lathyrus]. 
Sometimes called Everlasting Peas ; are beautiful climbers and perfectly hardy; 
bloom in fine large clusters resembling Sweet Peas; invaluable for covering old 
stumps, fences, walls, etc. Seed may be sown in the open ground. To facilitate 
germination, soak seed in warm water. 
Mixed Colors, choice.. 10 
PENTSTEMON. 
A very ornamental class of perennials, with long and beautiful spikes of richly 
colored flowers, very effective in beds, borders, etc. Seed may be sown in the open 
ground in May, in a cool and shady situation. Grow from two to three feet high. 
Grail diflora, Mixed, new large flowered. 10 
ROCKET [Hesperis]. 
A handsome class of early spring flowering plants. Very fragrant, and are 
excellent for bouquets : will succeed in any garden soil. Grow about eighteen 
inches in height. Hardy perennial. 
Sweet, Mixed Colors. 5 
SWEET WILLIAM [Dianthus Barbatus]. 
This old and universal favorite has been greatly improved in the past few 
years. A bed of them in bloom presents a beautiful sight; are remarkable for their 
exceedingly handsome colors. Seed may be sown early in spring in the open 
ground. When the plants are of sufficient size, transplant to about a foot apart; 
of easy culture. Treat same as Carnation. Hardy perennial. 
Choicest Double Varieties, mixed . 10 
Finest Single Varieties, mixed. 5 
WALLFLOWER [Cheiranthus Cheiri]. 
A very fragrant class of biennials, but will not endure our cold winters. Very 
desirable for in-door decorations, etc. Remarkable for its large and beautiful colored 
spikes of bloom. May be kept over winter in a light cellar or any cool, dry place 
where there is sufficient light. 
Double, fine mixed colors... 10 
