VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS , ETC. 
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DAHLIA, 
Although perennials, Dahlias will bloom freely the first season from seed, com- 
mg in blossom about August, if seed is sown fairly early in the spring. For further 
description and price of roots see Summer-Flowering Plants and Bulbs. Customers 
can depend upon getting something exceedingly choice in this line from us. 
Pkt.Cts. 
.Best Single Mixed, many pleasing 
colors. io 
Best Double Mixed, fiowers large, 
full and perfectly double.10 
DIANTHUS. 
A splendid genus, which embraces some 
of the most popular fiowers in cultivation; 
it includes the very popular “ Carnation,’’ 
(Dianthus Carvophyllus) ; the beautiful 
“ Garden Pink,” (Dianthus Hortensis), and 
the old and well-known “ Sweet William,” 
(Dianthus Barbatus). But as the above 
varieties do not flc wer until the second 
season, a description of them will be found 
in the proper place. The double and single 
v irieties, with their rich and varied colors, 
are very attractive in beds or masses, while 
the varieties introduced later, such as 
Dianthus Heddeioiggi and Dianthus Latin- 
iatus, with their large and beautiful colored 
flowers, are unequaled ; very desirable for 
bouquets. Seeds may be sown in a frame, 
or in a carefully prepared bed early in 
spring; transplant or thin to 8 or 10 inches 
apart. [See illustration .] 
dianthus diadematus. Cliinensis, double mixed, fine. 5 
Imperialis, (Double Imperial Pink), fine mixed. 5 
Hecldewigii Diadematus, (Diadem Pink), a fine variety of exceeding beauty, 
remarkable for its brilliant markings and dazzling colors.. 5 
Heddewigii aiul Laeiniatus, large fiowers, 3 inches in diameter, very beau¬ 
tiful ; mixed colors... 5 
DOUBLE DAISYi 
(Bellis Perennis.) 
A well-known pretty 
flower for edgings, etc. 
Seed may be sown in hot¬ 
beds or the open ground ; 
will bloom the first season 
if sown early; easily trans¬ 
planted and may be in¬ 
creased by dividing the 
roots ; set six inches apart. 
Fine Double Mixed. 10 
Pure White Double 10 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. 
(California Poppy.) 
An exceedingly showy 
classof profusely flowering 
E lants, very attractive for 
edding, ribboning, etc.; a double daisy. 
little difficult to transplant; deserve an ordinary share of attention ; about one foot 
high ; transplant or thin to about 12 inches. Hardy annuals. 
Mixed Colors. * 
