WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
35 
Choice flower Seeds 
HUMEA ELEGANS 
A remarkably handsome decorative plant, flowering in drooping pyramids of small, very pretty, rose-colored 
florets, which are deliciously fragrant. It often attains a height of eight feet, and forms a handsome specimen 
plant for the conservatory or for outdoor decoration during the summer. Pkt. 10 cts. 
HUMULUS (Japanese Hop) 
japonicus. A very ornamental and fast-growing climbing plant. The foliage resembles that of 
Hop, is very dense, of a lively green color, and is not affected by heat, drought or insects. Pkt. 5 v 
Japonicus variegatus. The leaves of this variety are distinctly splashed and streaked 
with white. Very effective for screens, arbors, etc. Pkt. 10 cts. 
IBEllIS. See Candytuft. 
IPOMOEA 
fhe common 
ts. 
For covering verandas, trellises, stumps of 
Climbers of rapid growth, with beautiful flowers, 
trees, etc., they are unsurpassed. 
Coceinea (Star Ipomoea). Small scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
Grandiflora alba ( Moonflower). The vines are literally covered with immense, pure white, 
deliciously fragrant flowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter, which open at dusk, or earlier on cloudy 
days. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Imperialis Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. V I :> 
Ijearii. Large dark blue flowers; splendid. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
Limbata elegantissimn. Intense violet- 
blue, with a broad margin of pure white; 
beautiful. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Rubro-coerulea. Sky-blue, large and hand¬ 
some. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Double Mixed Large-Flowering. Pkt. 
10 cts. 
ICE PLANT 
(Mesembryanthemum 
crystallinum) 
Curious plant for hanging baskets, rock- 
work, vases and edgings. The leaves and 
stems are succulent and fleshy, and appear 
as though covered with ice crystals. The 
whole plant is peculiarly brilliant in the sun¬ 
shine. Succeeds best in dry sandy loam and 
in a warm situation. Can be grown in pots 
or open border. Tender annual trailer. Six 
inches high. Tkt. 5 cts. 
IMPATIENS SULTANI 
(Zanzibar Balsam) 
Produces an abundance of rosy-carmine 
flowers ; is one of the most distinct and 
beautiful plants for window culture, and does 
splendidly in the garden. Pkt. 15 cts. 
JACOBAEA (Senecio) 
Lobelia Cardinalis 
Ipomoea Learii 
KALANCHOE CARNEA 
Very fine winter-blooming plant; of easy 
culture, very Jloriferous, and attains a height 
of about 18 inches. The beautiful pink flowers 
are borne in great clusters, wax-like and very 
fragrant. Pkt. 25 cts. 
KENILWORTH IVY 
(Linaria Cymbalaria) 
A pretty drooping plant, with small lilac 
flowers; line for hanging baskets, vases, etc. 
Pkt. 10 cts. 
LANTANA 
One of the most desirable half-hardy 
greenhouse or bedding plants, constantly in 
bloom; verbena-like heads of orange, white, 
rose and other colored flowers. Finest mixed. 
Pkt. 10 cts. 
Remarkably pretty, free-growing, profuse¬ 
flowering plants. Grow freely from seed and 
are easily propagated from cuttings. Hardy 
annuals. Fine double mixed.. Pkt. 5 cts. 
LOBELIA 
COMPACTA VARIETIES 
Dwarf plants, 4 to G inches high, splendid 
for edging. 
Crystal Palace Compact a. Dark blue; 
the best variety for bedding. Pkt. 10 etc. 
AVhite Gem. Pure white; a charming va¬ 
riety. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Emperor William Very compact; flowers 
sky-blue. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Prima Donna. Dark wine color. Fkt.lOcts. 
Golden Queen. Golden yellow foliage and 
brilliant blue flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Mixed Compact a Varieties. Pkt. 10 cts. 
TRAILING VARIETIES 
These are indispensable for hanging baskets, 
vases, etc. 
Speciosa. Bright, blue. Pkt. 5 cts. 
Alba. Pure white. Pkt. 5 cts. 
Gracilis. Light blue; slender trailing stems. 
Pkt.. 5 cts. 
Duplex. Double blue. Pkt. 10 cts. 
HARDY VARIETIES 
Tall-growing, hardy perennials; 2 to 4 feet 
high ; excellent for permanent borders. 
Cardinalis. Long spikes of bright scarlet 
flowers; succeeds well in any situation. Pkt. 
10 cts. 
Mixed Hardy Hybrids. Many beautiful 
varieties. Pkt. 10 cts. 
linum 
To make a fine, velvety lawn, sow Elliott’s 
Central Park Lawn Grass Seed, and use Elliott’s Ram’s Horn Sheep Manure to obtain the 
quickest and best results. 
