60 GROSMAN BROTHERS' CATALOGUE. 
PAPAVER, (Perennial Poppy.) 
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. 
Pkt. Cts. 
Orientale, very large, red, 3 feet. 5 
POTENTILLA. 
Very pretty perennials; perfectly hardy, showy, and of great utility; very 
desirable for mixed shruboery, 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. 
Flore pleno, (Double Feverfew,) mixed.... .10 
Parthenifolium aureum, (Golden Feather,) 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. 
Choice varieties mixed.10 
ROCKET, (H ESPERIS.) 
A handsome class of early spring-flowering plants, very fragrant, and are ex¬ 
cellent for bouquets; will succeed in any garden soil. Grow about eighteen inches 
in height. Hardy perennial. 
Sweet, mixed colors. "> 
SWEET WILLLIAM, ( 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 lor their exceed 
ingly 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. 
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