BATCHELOR’S BUTTON, Double. 
It has been so perfected that fully eighty per cent of 
the flowers are double and semi-double; are also in¬ 
creased in size and present many bright colors and 
distinct markings which have hitherto been unknown 
In this old-fashioned favorite flower. Piet., 100 seeds, 
3 cts. 
BATCHELOR’S BUTTON, Single. 
Mixed,, including dark and light blue, purple, 
pink, rose, white, etc. Pkt., 150 seeds, 3 cts. 
BUTTERFLY FLOWER. 
Elegant and very free blooming annuals; of 
much interest and beauty, and when well grown 
rival in singularity of colors and markings of the 
orchids, large flowers spotted with crimson, lilac, 
purple and yellow, and the petals are cut in a 
picturesque manner. In pots in the conserva¬ 
tory or house few plants are more attractive; 
also elegant in a bouquet or vase, and fine for 
bedding. Pkt., 200 seeds, 3 cts. 
Batchelor’s Button, Double. 
BEGONIA VERNON. 
One of the most satisfactory pot plants for 
the house; and a popular bedding plant for 
the garden or lawn. It blooms with tlie great¬ 
est profusion throughout the summer. Flow¬ 
ers a brilliant orange carmine with bright 
yellow centers, ami the folinge waxy and 
glossy. It is easily raised from seed, and 
comes absolutely true. Valuable for beading 
and general culture. Pkt., 150 seeds, 4 cts. 
BEGONIA.— Tuberous rooted,single mixed. 
Seeds saved from finest colors. Pkt., 100 
saads, 5 cts. 
BEOONI A. —Tuberous rooted, double mix¬ 
ed, from the finest ami best colors. Pkt., 
100 saads, 8 cts. 
BALSAM APPLE.— A beautiful climbing 
plant with apple-shaped fruits, which, if pre¬ 
served in alcohol, make a most useful lini¬ 
ment. Pkt., 15 saads, 3 cts. 
Begonia, Vernon. 
aradise. 
BIRD OF PARADISE 
(POINCIANA GZLLESI.) 
The color of the flower 
is a golden yellow, meas¬ 
uring 2J4 inches across, 
and are produced in very 
large trusses. The most 
beautiful part of the flower 
is the large pistils, which 
are spread out in fan-like 
form, and are of bright 
crimson color. The foli¬ 
age is also highly decora¬ 
tive, reminding one of a 
very delicate Acacia. If 
the'seeds are started early 
it will produce blooms in 
great profusion the first 
year. Pkt, 12 seeds, 4c. 
BALLOON VINE. 
Remarkable for its in¬ 
flated membranous cap¬ 
sules, and sometimes call¬ 
ed Eove-in-a-Puff. The 
flowers are insignificant, 
but the plant is a rapid 
and graceful climber. 
Pkt., 25 seeds, 3 cts. 
