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CROSMAN BROTHERS’ CATALOGUE . 
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 fur- 
CINERARIA. nish; 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, hybrids, finest varieties, mixed. 15 
Begonias, Tuberous Rooted, Single varieties, mixed. 25 
Double varieties, mixed. 35 
Caleeolaria Ilybrlda, mixed, beautiful spotted and self colored flowers.. 25 
Ccntaurea Gymnoearpa, white foliage, delicately cut; graceful. 10 
Argentea, fine, silvery, elegant foliage. 10 
Cineraria Ilybrlda, finest quality; choice mixed. 15 
“ “ Half dwarf, splendid, mixed. 15 
“ • “ Grandiflora, large flowering, splendid, mixed. 25 
“ “ “ half dwarf, flowering, sdlendid mixed.... 25 
Clianthus Dampieri, scarlet, black center, fine foliage; tender annual; 4 ft 10 
Coleus, splendid, mixed; finest varieties, leaves rich and gorgeous. I 5 
Cyclamen Glganteuin, best varieties mixed... 25 
Dracaena, an elegant foliage plant; finest varieties mixed. 25 
Fuchsia Ilybrlda, single mixed (known as Lady’s Ear Drop); desirable.... 20 
llybrida, double mixed; very desirable . 25 
Gloxinia Hybrida Crassifolla 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 Tflixed, fine colors.. 15 
Heliotrope, very fragrant; finest mixed. 10 
Can tana, finest colors mixed; fine for bedding . . 10 
Passion Flower, several choice varieties mixed; desirable for greenhouse.. 10 
Fassiflora Crerulca Grandiflora, most hardy of the Passion flowers 10 
Primula flinbriata, single, finest mixed colors. 15 
flnibriata (Chinese Primrose), single, pure white, fringed. 25 
flmbriata alba plena, double white; extra fine. 50 
flinbriata, double, mixed colors of the finest and best varieties. 50 
Fern-Leaved, very pretty fern-leaved foliage. 25 
Sail I ax (Myrisphyllum Asparagoides), an elegant twiner, furnishing yards of 
glossy green foliage; the most popular plant for decorating, etc. 10 
Solan uni Ciliatum, very fine, bearing red berries, which remain on plant a 
long time. 10 
Salvia Splendent*, flowers brilliant scarlet, blooming summer and winter.. 10 
Patens, flowers of the richest blue; very desirable. 20 
roprcalum Pentapliylimn, fine. 25 
