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JOHNSON SEED C0 3IPANy 
SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND PLANTS 
TUDEROUfl-ROOTKD BEGONIAS. 
DAH Li AS— CONTINUED 
Nyinpli.x*a. fDecorative.) One of the most beautiful 
dahlias ever introduced; flowers resemble a large pink water 
lily and are extensively grown for cutting; color, delicate 
showy pink. 
Primrose Dame, ((’actus.) An early and extremely 
profuse bloomer; beautiful, finely pointed yellow flowers. 
Frank .Smith. (Fancy.) Kich dark purplish maroon, 
tipped pinkish white ; a superb flower. 
Frank E. Kasnett. (Decorative.) Bright royal purple 
shading to blue: of dwarf branching habit, early, and a 
profuse bloomer; one of the best decorative dahlias vet 
produced. 
Henry Patrick. (Show.) A superb pure white variety 
of large size, and lx)rne on long stems ; fine for cutting. 
Cycle. (Cactus.) Bright rosy crimson, an early and 
p»rofuse bloomer. 
liucy Fawcett. (Fancy.) Sulphur-yellow, striped and 
spotted carmine-rose. 
Jiidali. (Fancy.) Straw-color,shading toold gold,spot¬ 
ted and pencilled deep crimson. 
Standard Bearer. (Cactus.) Rich fiery scarlet, free 
bloomer. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
The tuberous-rooted Begonias are among the handsomest 
ofoiir BUininer-ilowering bulbs. They bloom continuously 
throiiglioiit the Hiirnrner, till frost cuts them. Planted either 
in the rockery or flower border, they rival the rose with 
their rich ainf varied colors, ranging from the most delicate 
Bhades of wliite, yellow and salmon to the most striking 
crImBon and scarlet. 
FLOWERING BEGONIAS ITuhemm-Rooted) 
.SliiBlo aii-V/i Inch bulbs). 
SlriKlf. Wbite, BCfirlot, crliiiBOii, 
rose uiid yellow . . . . 
" (dioice .Mixed. 
Double; White, BCiirlet, eriiuBon, 
rose iiud yeliow . . . . 
" Clioiee Mixed . . . 
Each. 
Doz. 
100 
SO 05 
80 40 
82 75 
5 
35 
2 f)0 
8 
75 
5 00 
8 
00 
•I 50 
GIANT-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
Tile list of DahlliiB herein olTered has been selected by a 
speelallst from a very lartte eolleetlou and comprises the 
elmliiest fancy, caolns and sliow varieties lor commercial and 
private jniriioseH. Price of any of tlie following varieties, blc. 
eacli; jl.fiO per dozen. 
A. JJ. I.lvoiil. (Sliow.) Pure, soft filnk with quilled 
petals and full to the centre; an early and profuse bloomer. 
OoiiiiloHH of I.oiiHdiile. 'J'lic most profuse bloomer 
among llio cactus varieties, and one of llie very best. Tlio 
flowers are large to very large. 
Keyim'H While. A llnely formed imre white Cactus 
Dalilla; considered one of llic very hest. 
Mud. Moreau. A very large variety, produced on long 
stems; speolally valnahle for exhibition and line ent 
flowers. Ileei) rosy pink. 
O. W. liriitoii. (Decorallve.) The best yellow; of im¬ 
mense size; perfect form and of the finest canary yellow; a 
tall, vigorous grower and an extremely profuse bloomer. 
Grand Duke Alexis. (Decorative.) A magnliicent 
flower, of largest size and distinctly unique form, with beauti¬ 
fully iinllled petals. Color is pure whltc. tlnged delicate lav- 
ondor-iilnk. 
WiIIliiiii Agnew. (Decorative.) I'inest red ever intro¬ 
duced ; of Intense glistening scarlet-crimson; immen.sesize, 
perfect form and always a nin,ss of color; line (or cutting. 
Purity. (Hhow.) A beautiful pure white, of large size; 
lino form and llnlsli. One of tlie best. 
Admiral Dewey. (Decorative.) Brilliant imperial pur¬ 
ple, of line form. The best of Its ela.ss. 
Itiiroii .Soliroeder. (Decorative.) Bcautilnl bright 
purple. slnuU'd blue. 
Glleiit. (Show.) Large deep velvety crimson, very 
flue. 
Kiireka. (Decorative.) Beautiful deep rose, one of the 
finest of Its class. Flowers are very large, of fine form, and 
one of the most valuable for cut ilowers. 
Oban, (Decorative.) Very large Ilowers of beautiful 
and distinct form and color, being a rosy lavender, overlaid 
wltlt drlleate silvery fawn; of vigorous habit, early and a 
continnons bloomer. 
rink Dandy. (Show.) A magnificent pink varietv, of 
beantlfnl form, very large, iKTfect Ilowers, liorne on long 
stems, of vigorous branebing liabltand blooming until frost. 
I’orlc <l’Or, (Decorative.) Tlie grandest white decora¬ 
tive dahlia to date. Flowers measure 5 to 6 Inches across; 
of strong branelilng habit, extremely early and a profuse 
bloomer. 
Price of any of the above varieties, IS cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz., postpaid. 
One each of the 24 varieties, $2.75, postpaid. 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
N'o plants are so useful or give so much pleasure as do 
Hardy Perennials. They adapt themselves to any situation, 
produce a wide range of colors and bloom continuously 
ibronghout the summer, until frost. 
ASTEK (.Michaelmas Daisies). Handsome plants, pro¬ 
ducing a wealth of bloom from August to September. Colors, 
blue, pink and white. Heiglit, 3 feet. 
CAMPANULA (Canterbury Bells). The bellflower, one 
of the most important of hardy plants ; our collection is un¬ 
surpassed. 
CHKYSANTHEMUM (Hardy). From an extensive col¬ 
lection, and comprises nearly every shade of color; blooms 
in Jnlv and August. 
CbltEOPSIS LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA 
(Harvest Moon). A strikingly beautiful yellow flower, one 
of the most popular perennials in cultivation. Flowers are 
borne on long, graceful stems. Blooms from .Inly until 
October. 
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur). For gorgeous coloring and 
stateliness of habit, the Larkspur is unsurpassed. Blooms in 
•Tune and until frost. Blue and white shades 
DIANTHUS BAKBATUS (Sweet Wil(iam). In many 
heantifnl colors. Blooms in May and .Tune. 
DICENTBA SPECTABILIS (Bleeding Heart). Flow¬ 
ers lieart-shapoil, in long drooping racemes, of a rose-crim¬ 
son color; one of the prettiest of Ijorder plants, and useful for 
forcing. .June. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Flowers produced on long 
spikes; very henuliful ami attractive, and admirably adapted 
to shady situations. Jiilv to August. 
6 AILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA. The brilliancy of 
this Gaillardia is unsurpassed. Invalnab'c as a cut flower on 
account of retaining its beauty so long a time after cutting, 
.lune to November. 
HELIANTHUS .Hardy Sunflower). Of the easiest cul¬ 
ture, and admirably adapted for the (lower border, or to be 
planted among slirnbbciT’. Single and double yellow. Au¬ 
gust to September. 
HOLLYHOCK (AlUitca). An old favorite, of stately 
habit and a wide range of beautiful colors. Splendid (or 
background, or planted among shrubbery. 
PAPAVER (Orieiilal Poppyi. Large, brilliant flowers, 
borne on long stems. Very effective when planted in clumps. 
Invaluable for cut flowers. .Inly to August. 
PULOX (Hardy). There is no class of plants more de¬ 
sirable than the perennial Phloxes. They produce every im¬ 
aginable shade of color, and adapt themselves to every situ¬ 
ation ; very elTectivc and of the easiest culture. Ourcolicction 
of named sorts is unsurpassed. June to October. 
PINKS (Hardy). A very interesting and useful class of 
plants, blooming in the spring. Fine for cutting. 
PYRETHRU.M (Feverfew). Pretty white, pink and red 
daisy-like flowers. Very showy and useful as a cut flower. 
Mav'to June. 
■RUDBECKfA LACINIATA (Golden Glow). A mag¬ 
nificent and stately border plant; produces masses of double 
golden vel low dahlia-like flowers. July to September. 
SrOKESIA CYANEA (Cornflower Aster). The COTn- 
flower .-Vster merits the extensive attention that it is receiving. 
It is of the easiest culture, and very useful for planting in 
masses or beds. Invaluable as a cut flower. June to October. 
Price of any of the above Hardy Perennials, 16c. each, 
S11.60 per dozen, by mail, postpaid. 
