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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation). 
NASTURTIUM. Liliput. Pretty little flowers, produced in the greatest profusion and standing up well above 
the small-cut, bushy foliage. The blossoms are of the most varied and showy colors, and it is noteworthy that 
some quite new shades appear among them. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15 cts. 
NYMPH/EA. (Water Lilies). From seed. Seed should be planted during March or April in a tea cup contain¬ 
ing two or three inches of soil, and filled up with water. After planting, the cup should be placed in a temperature 
of from 70 to 80 degrees during germination, which ordinarily takes ten days. When large enough to transplant, 
prick into small pots and place them in a pan of water, deep enough to cover the pots about one inch. In June 
move to tubs or pools of water outdoors. 
O’Marana, Zanzibarensis Aurea and Rosea, Gracilis, 
Ccerulea, Odorata Rosea. Separate or mixed. Pkt., 15 cts. 
For description see page xvii. 
PHYSALIS FRANCHETI. We are indebted to Japan for this 
addition to our ornamental plants. It grows about two feet 
high, is of erect habit and covered with beautiful foliage, which 
shows off its brilliant seed-pods to great advantage. The 
seed-pods are the striking feature of the plant’; they are almost 
globular in form (see cut) over two inches in diameter, of a 
shining orange-red tint and enclose a cherry-like fruit of the 
same color. This is edible and especially recommended as a 
preserve. 1 he intense color of the seed-pod makes the plant 
valuable for decorative purposes. Pkt., 10 cts. 
PETUNIA. California Giant. A strain originated in California. 
It is incomparable in size, luxuriance, and beauty. The flowers 
are nearly all ruffed or fringed and measure from four to five 
inches across. The variety of coloring is remarkable, embrac¬ 
ing yellow, white, black, green, maroon, etc., all are beautifully 
blotched, veined or striped. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Purple King. A valuable acquisition to the large-flowered class 
of petunias. When opening its flowers the color is of a velvety 
purplish violet, which 
changes in a few days to 
blood red, and later into 
fiery red. A distinct lilac, 
15 cts. 
Nana Compacta, fl. pi., Brilliant Rose. A new double-flowered Liliput, with 
charming flowers of a brilliant rose color, striped white. The plant grows 
to a height of about eight inches, and will be found an excellent variety 
for market. Pkt., 25 cts. 
POPPY. Cardinale Hybridum. New colors; the four following Hybrids, 
will come 
Physalis Francheti 
dark-veined throat adds to its beauty. Pkt., 
carnation- 
For other 
Sail iglosal8. Emperor. 
viz : Bright Rose, Coppery Rose, Chamois and Brick-Red 
quite true from seed. Separate colors or mixed. Pkt., 20 cts. 
— Yellow Rose. A beautiful new variety of the dwarf double 
flowered poppy. The color is pale yellow and rose, pkt., ro cts. 
varieties of poppy see pages 80, 81. 
PRIMULA. Sinensis Fimbriata. Robust and Giant-flowering Strain. 
Of vigorous growth, and producing vary large individual blooms, which 
are limited in range of color. The mixture now offered contains about 
five varieties, including the beautiful white Princess Louise, rich red; 
Marquis of Lome, brilliant scarlet; Emperor, blush-pink, etc. Pkt., 
50 cts. 
— Snowdon. This is the finest white variety ever offered. Borne in immense 
trusses, the flowers, of wonderful substance and glistening snowy white¬ 
ness, are of great size, measuring 2j£ inches in diameter. Pkt., 50 cts. 
—Magnum Bonum. An excellent companion to the “ Snowball ” introduced 
last year. The plants are very compact in habit ; the flower stem is strong 
and rises well above the foliage. The blooms are very large and beautifully 
fringed. Color deep red. Pkt., 50 cts. 
PRIMULA. Obconica Fimbriata. New, Large-flowered. The flowers are 
much larger and of greater substance than the type, and are beautifully 
fringed; color, rich lilac. Pkt., 25 cts. 
RUDBECKI A. Bicolor Superba. An effective annual, and useful for cutting. 
It is similar in color and markings to the dwarf French Marigold, Legion 
of Honor. It grows about two feet high, forming a many-branched dense 
bush, the flowers borne on long stems and in great profusion. Pkt., 20 cts. 
SALPIGLOSSIS. Emperor. A showy new variety, with one strong main 
stem, thickly covered with blossoms as large as those of the grandiflora 
section, and prettily veined with rich yellow. Pkt., 25 cts. 
SCABIOSA. Pompadour. A new variety that grows to a height of three 
feet and produces very large flowers of globular form. The petals are of 
a dark purple at the base, merging into a pure white from the centre to the 
edge. Pkt., 15 cts. 
STREPTOCARPUS. Veitch’s Improved Hybrids. These are dwarf in 
habit, profuse bloomers, and have an abundance of leaves. This strain is 
composed of the best and brightest colors, most elegant markings and 
largest forms only. Pkt., 25 cts. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
