NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING, 1900. 
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New California Hybrid Begonias. 
New^^ 
California 
Hybrid 
Begonias 
Everyone should try 
these beautiful new Hy¬ 
brid Begonias. The 
seed germinates quickly, 
and plants begin bloom¬ 
ing when only two inches 
high. They make beau¬ 
tiful, round plants, 15 to 
18 inches high, which are 
a perfect mass of bloom 
from one year’s end to 
the other. The foliage is 
rich and glossy, frequent¬ 
ly tinted with bright red. 
The flowers are of many love¬ 
ly shades of pink, white, and 
rose. They are equally fine for pots and 
bedding, both indoors and out, and are 
one of the most charming flowers you can liave; no trouble 
to grow. Pkt. 6 cts., 3 pkts, for 15 cts. 
Parisian Favorite Pansies. 
These are the most favorite Pansies sold in the flower stores of 
Paris, their grand size, beautiful bright colors, and exquisite markings 
will soon make them leading favorites in this country, too. Everyone 
will want them as soon as known. They are splendid. Pkt. 6 cts. 
3 pkts. for 15 cts., Y oz. 65 cts. 
New Emperor Salpiglossis. 
This is one of the most beautiful novelties offered this season. It is 
entirely different from the old salpiglossis, and throws up one 
leading stem, crowned with large clusters of splendid, richly colored 
flowers, each one exquisitely veined and tinted with gold. It is a 
hardy, vigorous plant, very easily grown and surprisingly beautiful. 
Certain to be in great demand as soon as known. Everyone who can 
should give it a trial. Pkt. 8 cts. 
SALPIGLOSSIS GRANDIFLORA- These are very pretty and graceful flowers; 
borne on long stems and in great profusion ; the colors range from light blue 
and straw color to the deepest purple and maroon. A beautiful bedding plant; 
no trouble to grow ; large flowering. Mixed, pkt. 4 cts. 
Bartonia Aurea, Golden Bells. 
Grows only about one foot high, but is one of the showiest and 
brightest of garden flowers; large golden blossoms, borne in great pro¬ 
fusion all Summer. Eine for beds and borders. Pkt. 5 cts., 
3 pkts. for 12 cts. 
New Giant California Poppy, “Irresistable.” 
Here is something grand, showy and “ Irresistable ” for 
planting in all suitable places in garden and lawn, grows five to six 
feet high, loaded with immense perfectly double flowers almost as 
round as a ball, and of the most exquisite color, pure melting rose. 
The petals are elegantly fringed, and taken altogether, it is a rare and 
splendid novelty of commanding beauty, sure to make a sensation 
wherever seen. Stock limited. Pkt. lO cts. 
New Emperor SalplglouU. 
