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NA tL U o R nI^h L d L L e^L greatesfattentlon 45 i " t . r ° du 1 ceci last ? ear 3,1 entirely class of Dwarf Nasturtiums 
and the pretty ^t^flowMS, prodfi^et^i^the'TreatesfprofusionTnd^^^H* 8 " 6 '" 1 ^ tha ? the M 
foliage, make it one of the prettiest annuals imaginable The Uf> w ® a ^ ove l* 16 small-cut, bushy 
colors, and it is noteworthy that some quite new shades appear among°them ^ The^ ’’T* )' ane ? , and show y 
was not nearly equal to the demand and we anticipate a similar condition'tV supply of seed last season 
several persons who grew this variety and all speak loud in its praise. Mixed colore pkt ^ els'* ^ ^ 
For complete list of Nasturtiums see pages 84 and 89. P ° C ° ° S ’ pkt ’’ 15 CtS ‘ 
NYMPH^A. (Water Lilies.) From Seed. Seed 
should be planted during March or April in a tea 
cup containing two or three inches of soil, and 
filled up with water. After planting, the cups 
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 out¬ 
doors. 
O’Marana, Zanzibarensis Aurea and Rosea, Gra¬ 
cilis, Ccerulea, Odorata Rosea. Separate or mixed. 
Pkt., 25 cts. For descriptions, see page xviii. 
PETUNIA HYBRIDA. Snowball. A new and 
very dwarf variety that comes quite true from 
seed. Its beautiful, large, satiny white flowers 
entirely cover the plant. It is admirably adapted 
for bedding or pot cultivation, and is recommended 
as a novelty of merit. Pkt., 20 cts. 
PASSAFLORA GRACILIS. A charming miniature 
Passaflora with small light green leaves, and pure 
white flowers about two inches across. It is fine for 
pots, extremely pretty in hanging baskets, and does 
well outside. It grows readily from seed, and the 
plants bloom when not over two feet high. Pkt., 25 cts. 
PENTSTEMON GLOXINIOIDES. A new annual variety. Hitherto 
Pentstemons have not attained to the popularity they deserve because 
of the fact that they did not flower the first year. That difficulty is 
overcome in this new sort and we look to see it much grown in the near 
future. The fioweis are very large, often two inches across, and of great 
variety and brilliancy of color. The seed should be sown in March and 
the plants set out about the end of May. They will flower continuously 
from the beginning of July until cut down by frost. Pkt., 25 cts. 
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. 
The intense color of the seed-pod makes the plant valuble for decorative 
purposes. Pkt., 15 cts. 
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIM- 
BRIATA. Snowdon. This 
magnificent new Chinese 
Primrose is, without doubt, 
the finest white variety ever Fruit of Phyaalis Franchetl. 
offered. Borne in immense trusses, the flowers, of wonderful sub¬ 
stance and glistening snowy whiteness, are of great size, measuring 
2\ inches in diameter, beautifully fringed and crenulated, the crimped 
petals lapping and overlaying one another in such a manner as to 
impart to the blooms a depth that is quite remarkable. Pkt., 50 cts. 
Sinensis Fimbriata. Magnum Bonum. This beautiful variety will 
form an excellent companion to the “ Snowball ” introduced last year. 
The plants are very sturdy, and compact in habit; the flower stem is 
strong and rises well above the foliage. The blooms, produced in 
great profusion, are very large and beautifully fringed. The color is 
a rich, deep red. Pkt., 50 cts. 
PRIMULA OBCONICA FIMBRIATA. New, large-flowered. The 
flowers of this fine variety are not only much larger and of greater 
substance than the type, but are beautifully fringed; they are also 
much deeper in color, being a rich lilac. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Primula Sinensis Fimbriata. Snowdon. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
