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Delphinium Candelabrum. (See Plate.) A new and 
elec/ant variety of Larkspur. The branches are beau¬ 
tifully curved , (pointing upwards,) diminishing in 
length as they approach the top of the centre spike, 
thus giving the plant the appearance of a candelabra. 
Flovjers brilliant and varied. .... 
-, Formosum, (See Plate.) New, flowers remark¬ 
ably large and brilliant ; color exquisite blue and white ; 
Avill flower the first season from seed. Two feet. 
-, Chinese. Mixed. Two and a half feet.. 
*-, Elatum. {Bee Larkspur.) Blue, two feet. 
-Hybridism. Fine mixed, splendid. 
Dictanus. {Fraxinella.) 
Handsome, fragrant, free-flowering, herbaceous plants, 
suitable for mixed borders. The leaves have a very 
pleasant smell like lemon peel, when rubbed. The seeds 
frequently remain dormant for several months. Hardy 
perennials. 
Fraxinella, Mixed. Two feet... 
Erysimum Perofiskianum. 
A very showy, hardy annual about eighteen inches high 
—bearing spikes of deep orange-colored blossoms. Blooms 
from June to September. 
Eryfhrina or Coral Tree. 
This magnificent half-hardy shrub, with its fine leaves 
and most brilliant scarlet flowers is a great acquisition. 
The gorgeous spikes of scarlet flowers from one to two 
feet long with which it covers itself bear a resemblance 
to Coral. Although a tropical plant, it grows freely out 
of doors if placed in a warm situation. Cut it down to 
the ground before frost and protect in a cool, dry cellar 
during winter. 
Eschseholtzia. 
A very showy, hardy annual about one foot high, bloom¬ 
ing from June until September. Produces a brilliant ef¬ 
fect at a distance when grown in a mass. 
Eschseholtzia, Yellow. 
—, White. 
-, Teiiuifolia. 
-—, Mixed. 
Eternal Flower. ( Helichrysum.) 
A hardy annual, very ornamental in the garden and 
very desirable for winter bouquets, as they will retain their 
form and color for years if gathered and dried when first 
open. 
Eternal Flower, Yellow... 
-j, Mixed. 
Eupatorium. ( Fraserii).. .... 
Shrubby plants whoso flowers are indispensable for bou¬ 
quets. The flowers are white growing in graceful feathery 
sprays and are admirable for mixing in with bright colored 
flowers. Hardy perennial. 
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Fuchsia, 
or “Ladies’ Ear Drop.” 
and newest varieties mixed.) . 
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Elegant flowering plants of easy culture in pots for par¬ 
lor decoration or the garden. In. the garden they require 
a slightly shaded situation. Soil should be rich. Half- 
hardy perennial. 
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Gaillardia, Mixed. (See Plate.). 
Hardy annuals, universally admired for their fine dis¬ 
play. Grow about eighteen inches high, and bloom all 
summer. 
Gaura. 
An exceedingly handsome and free-flcwerin.g plant, 
continuing in bloom the whole summer. Of light and 
graceful habit, bearing spikes of white and red tinted 
flowers; a profuse bloomer. Succeeds best in sandy 
loam. Half-hardy annual. 
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Geranium, Fancy, Splendid Mixed. 
Geum. 
Handsome, free-flowering, long-blooming and remarka¬ 
bly showy plants. Succeeds best in a sandy loam. Hardy 
perennials. 
Geum, Mixed. 
Gilia. 
Early and free-flowering, hardy annuals, growing from 
six inches to one foot high, and very desirable for planting 
in masses or detached patches. 
Gilia, White... 
-, Rose. 
-, Tricolor. 
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Globe Amaranths. 
Tender annuals about two feet high, very ornamental in 
the garden. The flowers will retain their beauty for a 
long time if gathered and dried as soon as they are open. 
Start early in hot-bed, and transplant one foot apart in the 
border when the weather becomes warm. 
Globe Amaranth, White. 
-, Purple. ....... 
-— -, Variegated..... 
-, Mixed. 
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Gloxinia, ( grandiflorci) . 
A superb class of greenhouse and in-door plants, pro¬ 
ducing, in great profusion, elegant flowers of the richest 
and most beautiful colors. The variety I send out is very 
choice and is one of the new varieties, with vigorous foli¬ 
age and very large flowers in the best and liveliest colors. 
Stove perennial. 
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Godetia, Mixed.. 
Very attractive, hardy annuals of easy culture, about 
one foot high, flowering in July and August. 
Euphorbia, or Snow on the Mountain. 
A very pretty variegated foliaged plant, leaves edged 
with pure white. Tender annual. 
Evening Primrose. 
A well-known, showy perennial, one and a half feet 
high, blooming the first year from the seed. 
Feverfew. {Matricaria.) 
A beautiful, half-hardy perennial, well adapted for beds. 
Feverfew, Double White. Very fine. One foot. 
-, Golden Feather. (For description, see page 42).. 
Flax, Crimson. {Linum Grcindiflorum.) . 
A beautiful, lialf-hardy annual, one foot high and very 
effective and showy for bedding purposes. Set plants one 
foot apart. 
Forget-me-not. {Myosotis.) ... 
A very pretty, little, hardy perennial, about six inches 
high. AVill thrive best in a cool, moist situation, and is 
well adapted for bedding or rock work. 
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Foxglove, Mixed. {Digitalis.). .. 
A hardy biennial, growing three to four feet high and 
very ornamental in the garden or amongst shrubbery, as 
it produces tall spikes of blue and white, bell-shaped 
flowers. 
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Grasses, Ornamental. 
The Ornamental Grasses are most desirable for bouquets 
both for Summer and AV inter. For AV inter use, cut about 
the time of flowering, tie up in small bunches and dry in 
the shade. 
Grasses, Ornamental, Agrostis Nebulosa. The most 
delicate, fine and feathery of the Ornamental Grasses. 
Hardy annual... 
->-, Eragrostis Elegans, {“Love Grass.”') An 
exceedingly pretty and highly ornamental grass. 
Grows one to two feet. Hardy annual... 
-> —, Isolepsss Tenalla. One of the grasses 
which is a great favorite for baskets, vases, etc. Very 
graceful. A perennial. 
v 44 Job’s Tears.” This well known variety of 
tropical grass is so called from the appearance of its 
slimy, pearly fruit, which resembles a, falling tear. 
Halt-hardy annual. 
"> ~ > Pampas Grass. The most stately and mag¬ 
nificent ornamental grass in cultivation , producing nu¬ 
merous long, silken plumes of flowers. AVhen plant¬ 
ed on lawns the effect is very fine. Flowers the second 
season ; requires to be carefully covered during the 
winter,, as it is not quite hardy. 
-, Quaking Grass. This graceful shaking grass 
is very elegant m bouquets and may be dried and kept 
a long time ; perfectly hardy. Sow in open ground 
any time m spring. Hardy annual. 
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