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SINGLE 
Vnynl Poppjr. A new collection of beau¬ 
tiful poppies, single and double, in shades 
of red, pink, maroon and white, solid colors 
and variegated, giving an infinite variety 
of shades and tints and making a most 
charming mixture. Pkt., 4 cts. 
Iceland Poppy, A hardy perennial 
poppy, a distinct class in their color¬ 
ing appearing in yellow shades, ranging 
from pure white to deep orange scarlet. 
Their petals are so crinkled as to give the 
appearance of soft, delicate crepe. Pkt., 4 c. 
Slilrley Poppy. A lovely single poppy, 
with colors running from the softest, most 
delicate pinks to rich, gaudy hues, and all 
having a wonderfully silky, lustrous finish. 
Pkt., H cts. 
Tnlfn Poppy. A magnificent new species, 
producing splendid flowers of most vivid 
scarlet, presenting when grouped a mass 
of color of dazzling richness. It flowers 
very abundantly in June and July. 12 to 
14 inches nigh. Pkt., 4 ctH. 
Mixed PnppIeH. All my single varieties 
mixed. Pkt., 4 cts. 
Collection of Poppiew. A collection of 
one full packet each of my seven varieties 
of poppies. ctH. 
C ration, la,, April 24, lf»97.—"Tho flower seeds arrived 
last week, and mnny of thorn at this writing are up and 
growing finely in tho house. Thanks for your prompt* 
Mas. II. IUIoutomb. 
SANVITAL1A PROCUMBENS. 
A pretty low, half-trailing plant, fine for 
pots, baskets, rock work or edgings. The 
dainty little yellow blossoms, only nl>out an 
inch in diameter, making one think of a 
miniature sunflower, dot the plant the entire 
season. They come both single and double, 
bow sonic of it in the bulb bed and cover 
wlml would otherwise he an unsightly place. 
Pkt., 4 ctH. 
MISS EMMA V. WHITE. 
PHYSALIS FRANCHETTI 
(Chinese Lantern Plant). 
A striking novelty recently introduced 
from Japan, allied to the winter cherry or 
husk tomato, noted for its ruby red fruit en¬ 
cased in large inflated husks. In the fall 
these husks turn to a bright orange scarlet 
and present a beautiful appearance as they 
hang suspended among the green foliage. 
The fruit is useful, either for preserving or 
to be eaten raw. Though perennial, it is 
not hardy in the North, but the roots may be 
wintered in the cellar, or it may be potted 
and used as a window plant. Branches of 
the “lanterns” cut and dried make a fine ad¬ 
dition to the winter bouquet. It is said to 
bloom the first season from early sown seed, 
i l A to 2 feet. Pkt., 5 cts. 
SALPIGLOSSIS. 
In my collection of annuals exhib¬ 
ited at the Minnesota State Fair last 
fall, nothing attracted more attention 
than a showy vase of Salpiglossis, or 
“Wild Beauties of Bogota.*^ It bears 
very graceful, funnel-shaped flowers, 
growing in clusters on long stems in 
innumerable colors—yellow, orange, 
crimson, bronze, lilac, blue, purple 
and almost black shades, 
in each case ' 
and penciled___ _ 
needing only the care in sowing that 
nil fine seeds should have. Annual 
18 to 20 inches. Mixed. Pkt., 4 cts. 
3st black shades, the petals qfe * ' a 
nse being curiously marbled ' « 
riled. It is of easy cultivation, pgr \U~L 
Hill V MlP mr/» in cnnrinrr Mint :■ . 
Physalis Franchotti. 
