CARTERS' GENERAL LIST OF STANDARD FLOWER SEEDS — continued. 
HALF-HARDY PERENNIAL 
VERBENA, NEW MAMMOTH. 
No. 1200. In sealed packets, Is. and 2s. 6d. each. 
Culture. Sow in spring in pots or pans on heat, prick off the seedlings when they 
formed the second leaf, grow them on in heat till end of May, when they may be 
planted out. Sow also in summer, and keep under glass during winter in store pots, and 
pot off singly in February. 
Photographed from Nature and Copyrighted by /. C. <5^ Co. 
VIOLA, CHOICEST AND NEWEST MIXED. 
No, 1215. In sealed packets, Is. and 2s. 6d. each. 
The charming flowers are now held in high estimation for bedding purposes, and the 
pleasing combinations they form with dwarf Geraniums, &c„ are remarkable for effect. 
They may almost be considered as perpetual bloomers ; bright and lively colours. 
CARTERS’. 237, 238, & 07, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. ~190Q, 
Per packet.— s. 
Sweet William (Dianthus Bar- 
batus) •—Perennial. This useful hardy perennial, though 
of German origin, has become naturalised, and is almost looked upon 
as an exclusively English plant, and is grown throughout the length 
and breadth of the land. Beyond a friable and slaty soil it requires 
but little attention, except in the production of the highest class 
varieties, such as 1165 Holbopn Glory, and 1166 Carters’ 
Auricula-eyed — these are simply magnificent, and highly 
valued. 1 to 2 feet. 
No. 1165. Holborn Glory. See Illustration, page 109 1/6 & 
„ 1166. Auricula-eyed (Carters’). A strain from the Hunt 
varieties, improved to highest excellence 
,, 1167. Dark Crimson. Intense colour, dark foliage... 
,, 1168. Double. Peculiar variety, good colours. I foot 
,, 1169. Scarlet. Excellent bright colour, free bloomer ; distinct 
„ 1170. White. An agreeable change from the darker kinds ... 
,, 1171. Garden, Mixed. The ordinary cottage varieties in a 
varied mixture ; useful hardy plant ... per oz. 2/- 
Taesonia.- 
-See Passion Flower, page 102. 
Thalictrum (Meadow Rue.)_ Ha rdy 
perennial. 
No. 1175. Adiantifolium. Fern-leaved species, useful in large 
rockeries or mixed borders, also for cutting. 2 feet. 1/0 & 
Verbena (Vervain). 
-Perennial. Few plants are 
more generally liked than the Verbena, as it makes a first- 
class bedder, brilliant in colours, excellent habit, and of long 
duration in bloom ; no garden complete without it. 
No. 1200. New Mammoth. A strain of superb beauty, the 
blossoms of large size, freely produced and most vivid 
colours. Rarely is a plant so worthy of the highest 
recommendation ... ... ... ... ... 1/0 & 
,, 1201. Scarlet Defiance. A variety of the most brilliant colour 
,, 1202. White. Pure white colour, excellent truss of bloom, and 
sweet-scented ; interesting species, habit trailing 
,, 1203. Hybrids, Mixed (Carters’). Mixture of all the best 
colours, has a standard reputation ; excellent bedder -/6 & 
,, 1204. Collection of 10 varieties, separate . 
.. I2 °S- „ 6 „ „ . 
,, 1206. Lemon-scented (Aloysia). Half-hardy shrub or pot 
plant, deliciously fragrant foliage ; greenhouse favourite 
,, 1207. Drummondi. Hardy American perennial; open borders 
,, 1208. Venosa. Fine hardy perennial for bedding ; rosy purple 
Viola (Heartsease Family). _ Ha rd y 
perennial. Every large extent of bedding makes use of one or 
more of the Violas, and their enlivening effect is remarkable ; of 
easy culture. 
No. 1211. Mauve Queen. Most excellent bedder; fine colour. 
6 inches 
Purple Queen. Bright and beautiful companion plant 
Pure White. Fine large flowered species ; pure colour 
Golden Bedding. First-class free bloomer. 6 inches 
Choicest Mixed Varieties. Excellent mixture of all 
colours, elegance and beauty combined ... 1/-& 
Odorata (Sweet Violet). The Spring charmer 
„ alba (White Violet). Sweet-scented 
,, The Czar. Robust growing variety ; large 
blooms, good colour and fine scent. 6 inches 
Tagetes (Marigold Tribe). - Ha rd y 
annual. The larger kinds will be found among the French and 
African Marigolds, see page 98. The sorts here offered are the 
universally admired miniature varieties, so much used in bedding 
and edging. 
No. 1172. Pumila (Edging Marigold). First-class annual for 
edging to mixed borders; orange yellow. 9 inches -/3 & 0 6 
,, 1173 - Pumila (Golden Ring). A great improvement in all 
respects ; golden orange bedding plant. 6 inches 1/0 & 2 6 
Tecoma (Bignonia Tribe ).- c ,^^ 
perennial. 
No. 1174. Smith! (Great Novelty). First-class plant, for 
autumn and winter greenhouse; golden blossoms ; 
pinnate foliage. I foot 
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