NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING, 1900. 
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SPLENDID FRINGED CHINESE PRIMROSE. 
(PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA). 
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA ( Fringad Chinas, 
Primrose ). Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and 
satisfactory house plants; never attacked by insects, and 
will thrive in a window where there is but little sun, and 
few other plants would grow; seed sown from April till 
July, blooms freely the following winter. 
Cover the seed an eighth of an inch with 
fine, light, rich soil, keep moist, but not 
wet, and they will begin to grow in two or 
three weeks. They are so easily raised 
there is no reason why every flower lover 
should not have a magnificent display of 
these brightest and best of all winter 
flowers. The seed we offer is from the 
finest strains and best colors, including 
pure-white, purple, rose, scarlet, striped 
and spotted, and the lovely blue Primula. 
Splendid mixed, large flowering, all colors. 
Pkt. 8 cts. 
THE EVERBLOOMING PRIMROSE, 
PRIMULA OBCONICA. This lovely 
primrose is one of the finest plants for pot 
culture ever introduced. Flowers are pure 
white, shading to lilac, and have the real 
primrose fragrance; they are borne in 
beautiful clusters on long stems, and in 
such constant profusion that plants have 
been known to bloom for twelve months 
at a stretch ; grows very easily, and will 
doubtless become a great favorite. Pkt. 6c. 
MIMULUS MOSCHATUS (The Musk Plant). An old favor* 
ite, grown for its strong, musky odor; does well outside, also 
in pots. Pkt. 3 cts. 
60LANUM, (Jerusalem Cherry). A charming plant for a pot 
resembling a miniature orange tree ; covered all Winter with 
a profusion of scarlet fruit, which is the chief attraction. 
Packet. 4 cts. 
Primula Sinensis Pimbriata. 
(Fringed Chinese Primrose). 
9 Valuable Flower Seed Specialties 
NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES FOR HOME PT.ANr'rrwn 
NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES FOR HOME PLANTING. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, Japan or Boston Ivy. This is 
the best and most beautiful Hardy Climbing Vine for cov¬ 
ering the walls of Houses, Churches, Schools, etc. It is 
entirely hardy, grows rapidly, and clings firmly to the 
walls without other support. The foliage is lovely green 
in summer, but changes in autumn to bright crimson, 
making a grand display of rich and charming colors. 
Grows easily from seed. Pkt. 6 cts. 
Yucca Filamentosa. 
AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS, Blue Lily of the Palace. 
There is no finer plant than this for outdoor decoration ; 
planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza. It is 
also a splendid ornament for house and conservatory in 
winter. Pkt. 6 cts. 
NEW AQUELIGEAS, IMPROVED HYBRIDS. Very 
fine mixed. These beautiful Hybrid Columbines are re- 
markable for the size and novel forms of their flowers, 
and their many beautiful colors. They are perfectly hardy and bloom many 
weeks every season. Fine for borders and bedding. Pkt. 6 cts. 
CROTOLARIA RETUSA, GOLDEN BUSH PEA, OR FLORIDA RAT¬ 
TLE-BOX. Looks very much like a Golden Yellow Sweet Pea. Often forty 
flowers on one spike, blooms profusely all summer. The flowers are fol¬ 
lowed by pods, in which the seeds sound like a child’s rattle. Soak seeds in 
warm water, and start in window or hot-bed. Pkt. 6 cts. 
NEW HIBISCUS—Crimson Eye. A splendid plant, grows three to four 
feet high, branching freely and bearing immense cup-shaped flowers, 
each one six to eight inches across. Color, pure, satiny white, with deep 
rose centre; entirely hardy. Pkt. 6 cts. 
C* & J. NEW PEDIGREE CANNAS, Good Quality Mixed. These splendid 
new Cannas grow, easily from seed. Pkt. 6 cts. See full description p. 113. 
NEW YELLOW COSMOS. A charming novelty for beds and borders, 
grows only ten to twelve inches high and covers the ground with its hand¬ 
some lively green leaves, blooms quickly and continues covered with pretty 
golden yellow cosmos-like flowers all season until killed down by severe 
frost. Pkt. 6 cts. 
NEW MINA SANGUINEA. An elegant new climbing vine, quite scarce and 
rare ; grows fifteen to twenty feet high, neat, handsome foliage, and covered 
from top to bottom with pretty deep crimson flowers; blooms all summer. 
Fine for screens, porches and trellises. Pkt. 6 cts. 
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. A very handsome plant, grows three to four feet 
high, and bears grand heads of rich creamy white flowers as shown in the 
illustration. Grows easily from seed and if started indoors will bloom the 
SET OF 9 PKTS. ONLY 40 CTS fi^searon.^ ^ s P le t ndid ornamental plant for beds and lawns. Perfectly 
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