We have aimed to include in our collection of Flower Seed standard varieties, with the addition of such kinds as have proved a real acquisition in 
floriculture. Many varieties that are usually advertised separately we have included in a single package under the name of “mixed varieties.” Our 
three warrants we also throw around our Flower Seed, for it is our design that they shall be equally reliable with out Vegetable Seed. Let us remind 
our friends that Flower Seed, being for the most part very small, require extra precaution in the preparation of the soil, depth of planting, and protection 
from extremes of cold and wet. Do not, as a rule, plant in the open ground before the weather has become settled; better wait until the, middle of 
May. Before planting, the soil should be made very fine and be well enriched. Then seed the size of sweet peas may be planted one and a half to 
two inches deep; and the very smallest seed should be planted barely under the surface, having fine earth sifted over them, and slightly packed with 
the hand, or a strip of board pressed upon it. it will keep the moisture in, and facilitate vegetation, if a newspaper is spread over the surface after 
planting, and kept down with stones for a few days. Thin out the plants when very small with a bold hand, and after they have attained the height of 
two inches thin again boldly. Give each plant plenty of room, according to its habit of growth; a common mistake is to crowd too much. Special rates, 
when large amounts are ordered by clubs. Terms to dealers on application. 
The letter “ A” annexed to the nani3 of varieties, signifies Annual; i( B,” Biennial; “ P,” Perennial. 
ANNUALS grow, bloom and die the first year from seed. BIENNIALS bloom the second year from seed, and then die; though many. 
If sown early in the spring, will flower the first year. PERENNIALS usually bloom the second year from seed, and continue to grow 
and bloom for many years. Some will also bloom the first year if sown early. 
FOR NOVELTIES IN FLOWERS SEE PAGES 7 and 8. 
No. 
Abronia Umbellata. (A.) 
Price per pJcg . 
1 Handsome, trailing plants, with clusters of sweet-scented rosy- 
pink flowers, resembling the Verbena.05 
Aconitum (Monk's Hood ). *(P*) 
2 Grows well in any good soil, even when in the shade.05 
Acroclinium. (A) 
Very beautiful everlasting flowers. For winter bouquets, cut 
as soon as they begin to expand. 
3 Acroclinium. Double mixed. 
.05 
No. 
AmarantllllS. (A.) Price per pkg. 
They are most brilliant on poor 
Acllumia Cirrhosa. 
(.Mountain Fringe.') (B.) 
4 A n attractive climber, with beau¬ 
tiful feathery foliage and rose- 
colored flowers. Seed should be 
sown in May, near a trellis or 
arbor. The plants will flower 
freely without further care, the 
following season. 
Adonis. 
Hardy plants, with delicate 
foliage, flowering freely, and of 
easy cultivation. 
.10 
5 Adonis JEstivalis. (A.) 
crimson... 
Ddep 
.05 
— Yernalis. (P.) (See cut.) 
A charming hardy variety, 
with large yellow flowers, 
blooming early in spring.. .10 
Adonis Vernalis. 
Ageratum. (A.) 
7 Ageratuin. Choice mixed. 
for cutting. 
Suitable for beds, and especially fine 
.05 
Agrostemma. (A.) 
8 Agrostemma. Mixed. Very pretty, free blooming, hardy plants, 
growdng about one foot high. Should be set five inches apart... .05 
Aristolochia {Dutchman's Pipe). (P.) 
9 A beautiful hardy climber. Leaves large and luxuriant, flowers 
brownish yellow, in shape resembling a pipe.10 
Ornamental foliaged plants, 
soil. Half hardy. 
10 Amaranthus Tricolor Splendens. The seed we offer was saved only 
from specimens remarkable for the brilliancy of their coloring... .10 
11 -Bicolor Ruber. The lower half of leaf a fiery red scarlet, the 
upper half maroon. It is sometimes tipped with yellow.05 
12 -Melancholicus. Blood-red foliage of brilliant beauty when 
lighted by the sun.05 
13 - Salicifolius. From its graceful appearance sometimes called 
“Fountain Plant.” The leaves change in color from a bronzy 
green to a brilliant scarlet as the plant attains age.05 
_ Ammobium. 
{Everlasting Flower.) (A.) 
14 Ammobium Alatum Grandiflorum. 
Large, white-flowering variety, .05 
Ampelopsis Veitcliii. 
15 For description see shrubs.05 
Anagallis. (A.) 
16 Anagallis. Mixed. Beautiful, 
trailing, hardy annuals about 
six inches high, desirable for 
small beds, edging, baskets, etc. .05 
Arabis Alpena. (P.) 
17 Hardy, herbaceous plant, with 
pure-white flowers; blooms very 
early in the spring; fine for bor¬ 
ders and rock work.05 
Alyssum. (A.) 
Very fragrant, free-flowering, 
pretty plants for beds, edging 
or rockwork. Much used for 
bouquets on account of their 
delicate, honey-like fragrance 
Very dwarf and compact, and blooms 
solid mass of white from 
18 Alyssum Sweet, Little Gem. 
so profusely that the plants are a 
spring till late in autumn...io 
19 -Sweet. White. Per ounce, 30 cents.05 
20 -Saxatile. Yellow. Extremly showy.10 
Arnebia Cornuta {Arabian Primrose). (A.) 
21 A rare and highly interesting annual. Its curious and beautiful 
flowers are over three quarters of an inch across, of a rich prim¬ 
rose yellow marked with live black spots. The latter turn the 
second day to deep maroon, and on the third day vanish, leaving 
the flower a clear bright yellow. Plants require a warm shady 
situation, grow in bushy form, about two feet high, and bloom 
profusely during the whole summer. Seed irregular in starting. .20 
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