VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS , ETC. 
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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES—Continued. 
Pkt. Cts. 
Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass), the most noble grass in cultivation, flow¬ 
ering the second season in large silvery plumes, on stalks 8 or 10 feet in 
height; requires protection during winter in our northern climate.5 
Hordeum Jubatum (Squirrel-tail Grass), white plumes; fine hardy annual; 3 feet. 5 
Lagurus Ovatus (Hare's-tail Grass), white plumes, 1 foot annual.5 
Panicum Sulcatum, perennial, with palm shaped foliage. 5 
Pennisetum Longistylum, very graceful, 18 inches, hardy annual.5 
Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass), one of the finest of the ornamental grasses, 
flowering the second season. Seed should be started in a hot bed, as it is 
slow to vegetate. Presents a feathery appearance. Hardy perennial. 5 
Zea Japonica. fol. var. (Striped-Leaf Japanese Corn), green, striped with white.. 5 
Seeds for the Greenhouse. 
The names in this department will have a familiar sound to all lovers of house- 
plants. The Abutilon, Cineraria, Geranium, Fuchsia, etc., are associated with our 
earliest recollections. Most persons procure plants from the greenhouses, and when 
but one or two of a kind are needed this is a good plan. Some, however, have 
greenhouses and desire many plants, and others take pride and pleasure in growing 
from seed—in watching every day’s growth, from the tiny seed-leaf to the full 
developed plant in all its grand display of beauty. To all such we shall be happy to 
furnish seed. We do not wish to convey the idea that the seeds in this department 
must necessarily be sown in a greenhouse, as most of the varieties will succeed as 
well in the dwelling house, if the conditions congenial to their health can only be 
secured, which the greenhouse or conservatory furnish ; these are light, warmth, 
air and sunshine. As the seeds in this department are mostly delicate, it is best to 
make several sowings at different times. The most experienced gardeners always 
do this. 
Pkt. Cts. 
Abutilon, finest varieties mixed. 15 
Begonias, Tuberous, Single varieties, mixed. . .25 
Double varieties, mixed.25 
Calceolaria Hybrida Tigrina, beautiful spotted flowers.25 
Centaurea Gymnocarpa, white foliage, delicately cut; graceful.10 
Argentea, fine, silvery, elegant foliage.10 
Cineraria Hybrida, first quality; fine mixed.25 
Clianthus Dampieri, scarlet, black center, fine foliage ; tender annual; 4 feet. . .10 
Coleus, mixed; finest varieties, leaves rich and gorgeous.15 
Cyclamen, best varieties mixed......15 
Dracaena, an elegant foliage plant; finest varieties mixed..25 
Fuchsia Hybrida, single mixed, (known as Lady’s Ear Drop); desirable.25 
Hybrida, double mixed; very desirable. ..25 
Gloxinia Hybrida Crassifolia Erecta, erect flowers; fine habit.25 
Geranium, Fancy, choicest fancy varieties, mixed; pkts. of 5 seeds .25 
Golden and Bronze-Leaved varieties, choice.25 
Double Mixed, fine colors.*.15 
Heliotrope, very fragrant; finest mixed.10 
Lantana, finest colors mixed; fine for bedding..10 
Passion Flower, several choice varieties mixed; desirable for greenhouse.15 
Passiflora Ccerulea, the most hardy of the Passion Flowers. 10 
Primula Sinensis Fimbriata (Chinese Primrose), single, pure white.20 
Sinensis Fimbriata alba plena, double white; extra fine.. . 20 
Sinensis Fimbriata, mixed colors of the finest and best varieties.20 
Fern-Leaved, very pretty fern-leaved foliage. 20 
Smilax (Myrisphyllum Asparagoides), an elegant twiner, furnishing yards of 
glossy green foliage; the most popular plant for decorating, etc...10 
Solanum Ciliatum, very fine, bearing red berries, which remain on plant a long 
time... ..;.10 
Salvia Splendens, flowers brilliant scarlet, blooming summer and winter.10 
Patens, flowers of the richest blue; very desirable.20 
Tropoealum Pentaphyllum. • • • *25 
