lames Vick’s Sons, Seedmen, Rochester, N. Y. 
Flower Seeds 
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EVERLASTINGS 
Acroclinium. One of the most beautiful Everlastings. Gather the first 
day they open to secure a bright center when dried. Bright rose and 
white. Single varieties, both colors mixed, ounce, 30 cents. 5 
Double varieties mixed.10 
Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth). Start seed in a hotbed, if possible. 
Set the plants about a foot apart. Mixed varieties, ounce 20 cents ... 5 
Helichrysum monstrosum. Flowers double, large and full, and of a good 
variety of colors. Two feet. Cut just before the flowers fully expand. 
Plant about a foot apart. Seeds germinate readily, even in the open 
ground. Mixed colors. 5 
Helipterum grows about a foot in height, branching, bearing very many 
clusters of flowers. Should be taken when the buds are about opening, 
tied in bunches, and hung up in a shady place. The flowers will open 
in the drying process, retaining their color and brightness for many years. 
Sanfordii. Choice. Flowers small, rich yellow. 5 
Rhodanthe. Fine for garden. Comes into flower early and continues a 
long time. One of the best everlastings for bouquets. Care is necessary 
in starting, seeds. After good plants are grown we never fail to obtain 
abundance of flowers. Fine single mixed.10 
Xeranthemum. Free-blooming annual. One foot. Seeds germinate freely. 
Transplants well when young. Set ten inches apart. Mixed colors. . . 5 
SEEDS OF BULBS 
There are a few bulbs which do not come to perfection very rapidly from 
seed, and therefore amateuis have seldom patience to wait for this slow process, 
but obtain plants or bulbs that will flower the first season. A few, however, 
derive pleasure in watching the development from the tiny seed to the perfect 
plant. For the benefit of such we always keep a stock of these seeds, a few of 
which we mention. 
Dahlia. Choicest double varieties mixed.10 
Dahlia. Finest single varieties mixed.10 
Gladiolus. i 0 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 
Agrostis nebulosa. The most elegant of Ornamental Grasses. 5 
Arundo Donax variegatis aureus. Perennial. Strong stem, with 
golden-yellow striped leaves. Six feet high. ^ 
Briza maxima. Perfectly hardy. One foot. ~ 
Briza geniculata. Small; flowers freely. Eight inches. 5, 
Chrysurus cynosuroides 1 Lamarckia aurea ... Feathery spikes . . . 5 
Coix lachryma -Job’s Tears). Two feet; Corn-like leaves. Ounce 20c . 5 
Erianthus Ravenna;. As fine as Pampas Grass. Superior for a northern 
cl mate. Hardy. Plants, 15 cents each ; seeds. ^ 
Gynerium argenteum Pampas Grass . A noble Grass, flowers 
second season. Not hardy here'. 5 
Hordeum jubatum Squirrel Tail Grass). Fine. 5 
Lagurus ovatus. Dwarf. Called Hare's Tail Grass. One foot .... 5 
Pennisetum longistylum. A very graceful grass, growing eighteen inches 5. 
Stipa pennata 1 Feather Grass-. Magnificent. Flowers second season. 5. 
SEEDS OF HARDY CLIMBERS 
1 hesc plants are mostly obtained by purchasing roots, and this is the better 
way when they can be procured. Some, however, cannot get plants, and must 
be content with seeds. Sow very early in spring or autumn, in drills, in 
well-prepared beds. Keep the soil mellow. 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia. Virginia Creeper. 5 
Ampelopsis Veitchii. Good wall plant, clinging to the smoothest sur¬ 
face. Absolutely the finest of the clinging climbers. 5 
Bignonia (Tecoma) radicans. Trumpet Vine. 5 
Celastrus scandens. Climbing Bitter-Sweet. 
Clematis Flammula. Fragrant, white. - 
Clematis Vitalba. White ...... 
WILD CARDEN. Mixed Flower Seeds, in great variety, for sowing 
broadcast, per ounce, 20 cents. . ^ 
SEEDS OF TENDER PLANTS 
M ANY persons take great pleasure in growing plants from the seed, and as many of these seeds are small, they require care in 
sowing. Most of the plants in this department come from warm, moist climates, so we must supply similar conditions artificially 
To do this without a greenhouse, sow the seeds in boxes or large pots; make a compost of three parts rotted sod and one part fine sand • 
this makes a rich soil that will not bake. Sow the seed very thin on the surface, then sift a very little fine earth over them, and water 
gently through a fine sprayer ; lay a piece of glass over the top, and put the boxes or pots where they may have ordinary warmth and 
light, but no direct sunlight. When the plants are up remove the glass, or they will become mouldy and decay near the surface of the 
ground. As soon as they have made two leaves, transplant carefully into another box or pot of similar soil, 
few days, and water very sparingly. When somewhat established, remove them to the light. 
Abutilon (Chinese Bell-Flower or Flowering Maple). The well known 
greenhouse shrub which will bloom most freely with very common 
treatment. Sown any time before April in a temperature of about 60 
degrees, they will produce strong flowering plants the first season. 
Finest varieties mixed. 
Begonia Rex-Diadema. This seed has been saved from the largest and 
finest collection in Europe, and contains all the latest varieties. 
Single Tuberous-rooted. Finest mixed. 
Double Tuberous-rooted. Finest mixed. 
Calceolaria. The Calceolarias are very beautiful and popular plants, pro¬ 
ducing masses of peculiar pocket-shaped, striped, blotched, and varie¬ 
gated flowers. They make gorgeous plants for greenhouse or window, 
hybrida grandiflora. Large-flowered, self-colored, rich and beautiful; 
saved from finest collection. 
hybrida tigrina. Large-flowering, tig'-red and spotted. Finest mixture 
of most brilliant and beautifully marked flowers. 
William’s Choice Strain . , 
Carnation, Remontant or Tree Carnation. Italian. 
Chrysanthemum Indicum, from a fine collection of show flowers. . . 
Cineraria. These may he classed among the most useful flowering plants 
we possess, and are comparatively easy to grow from seed- Their ex¬ 
ceedingly bright colors and compact habit constitute them most suitable 
conservatory decorative plants. 
hybrida, choice mixed. 
hybrida grandiflora. From the largest-flowered prize varieties. Splen¬ 
did mixed.. 
William’s Choice Strain. 7 
Cineraria maritima (Dusty Miller . Leaves silvery gray. Fine for 
vases, hanging baskets, and ribbon planting. 5 
Clianthus Dampieri (Australian Glory Pea). A magnificent climbing 
plant of quick growth, bearing intense scarlet, singular-shaped flowers, 
with a black central base. Plant in a warm, dry position. Tender 
perennial, four feet high . . 
Coleus. These very free-growing plants are remarkable for the bright 
colors of their foliage, with all the shades of red from pale pink to 
deepest crimson, and green from faintest to dark olive combined with 
yellow. Sow seed in March. Mixed seeds from choicest sorts . . . 
Cuphea (Cigar Plant). A dwarf perennial with smooth lanceolate 
leaves, and tubular scarlet flowers. Profuse flowering. One foot high 
set in a shady place for a 
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Cyclamen Persicum giganteum. Choice strain, large flowers, rich colors 25 
Persicum giganteum, William’s Choice Strain. , 00 
Persicum. Choice mixed. . 
Fuchsia. Splendid mixture of single and double. 5 o 
Geranium. Fine mixed. JO 
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Apple-scented. 
Gold and Bronze-Leaved. 
Choicest fancy varieties, (Lady Washington) mixed sorts. . . . 
Gloxinia hybrida. Best quality; from choice show flowers. 
Grevillea robusta iSilk Oak). A beautiful decorative plant. 10 
Hibiscus coccineus. Scarlet. Three feet. . 
Impatiens Sultani. Rosy-carmine. Constant bloomer. to 
Lantana. Finest mixed. JO 
Linaria Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy,. Lavender and purple. . . 10 
Nerium Oleander. Common Oleander. . 
Oxalis floribunda. Fine for baskets or for pots. White and Pink mixed . 10 
Passiflora cccrulea. The hardiest Passion Flower. . 
Poinciana Gillcsii (Bird of Paradise). A beautiful plant, with large, 
bright golden-yellow flowers, produced in large trusses. 
Primula Sinensis 'Chinese Primrose' fimbriata rubra. Red; extra 
fimbriata alba. White; extra. 
fimbriata striata. White, striped with red. 
Choicest fringed varieties mixed. 
Fern-leaved. \ cry pretty Fern-like foliage. Red and White, separate 
or mixed, each. 
Double Fringed. A large percentage of the flowers perfectly double. 
Choicest mixed. 
Double White. Package of 20 seeds. 
Forbesii (Baby Primrose). Fine for the house, needing little care. 
grandiflora. Profuse bloomer, bearing on long stems 
10 to 15 white flowers, occasionally shading to lilac. 
Primrose fragrance. ... 
Smilax. A graceful as well as useful climber for the greenhouse or window 
It is invaluable for bouquets and floral decorations. Sow seed in Feb¬ 
ruary in hot-bed or greenhouse, and keep in a moist place.10 
Solanum ciliatum. Red-fruited. Very fine. IO 
Stevia serrata. Pure white ; fragrant. Excellent for bouquets.n>. 
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