James Vick’s Sons, Seedsmen, Rochester, N. Y. 
Flower Seeds 55 
DIANTHUS OR GARDEN PINKS 
Chinese and Japanese 
Pinks 
CARNATION PINK 
The varieties of Dianthus known 
as Chinese Pinks and Japanese 
Pinks are among the most bril¬ 
liant of our garden flowers, anS are 
worthy of particular care. The 
plants are from twelve to fifteen 
inches in height. Seeds can be 
sown under glass in the spring, or 
in an open, sheltered bed. The 
young plants are easily trans¬ 
planted, and should be set from 
eight to twelve inches apart. 
Bloom the first summer, and also 
the second if the flowers are freely 
picked during the season, and the 
plants are protected in the winter. 
CHINESE OR INDIAN 
PINK. 
Best double varieties mixed, 
ounce, 50 cents. 5 
DOUBLE IMPERIAL 
PINK. 
White and Red Striped; 
White and Purple Striped; 
Blood Red ; White ; each 5 
Set of Four for 15 cents. 
All Colors mixed. 5 
ING 
HEDDEWIGII—Single. 
A beautiful strain of Japan Pink. The flowers arc large and exquis¬ 
itely colored in pink, rose, purple, maroon, and white, with occasional 
patterns of black and white ; the petals finely fringed. 
Crimson Belle. Brilliant dark red ; very handsome. 5 
Eastern Queen. An exquisite rose color. 5 
All Colors mixed. 5 
HEDDEWIGII—Double. 
The rich color patterns are similiar to those of the single varieties, but the 
flowers are very double. 
Mourning Cloak. Rich blackish crimson, tipped and fringed with 
snowy-white. Large and handsome. 5 
White. Large double flowers. 5 
Diadem Pink. One of the most marked of the Heddewigii varieties. 
Brilliant markings and dazzling colors. Mixed.. 5 
All Colors mixed. 5 
Seed may be sown under glass in 
the spring, or in the open ground, 
and the second summer the plants 
will flower. A succession of young 
plants should be procured, either 
from seeds or from layers, every 
year. Perennial. 
Early - Flowering 
Diear/' Vienna . An 
excellent class for borders 
and other outdoor uses. 
Fine mixed.15 
Pure White. Very fine . 15 
Ea rliest Fr e n c /*. 
1 Chabaud Carnation.; Com- 
\ bines the perfection of flow¬ 
ers of the perpctuals with 
the earliness of the M^r- 
: guerite.. . 25 
Grenadin. Double scarlet. 
Dwarf and compact. Early . 15 
Extra Choice German 
Seed. Mixed varieties . . 20 
Choicest,Picotec,with white 
ground.50 
Choicest, Picotec, with yel- 
q low ground..50 
* Extra Italian Seed, saved 
j from prize flowers only . . 50 
PERPETUAL-FLOWERING CARNATIONS. 
Marguerite, Early-Flowering* This class 
excels in all respects. It is the most profuse bloomer of any 
of the “ Pinks." Exquisite in color, showing beautiful shades 
in white, red, pink, variegated, etc. Large size, perfect form, 
dwarf habit, compact and robust; flowers in a few weeks 
MARGUER 11 E f rom se cd. Plants can be potted and taken into the house 
and will flower abundantly throughout the winter. 
White, nearly true from seed. Extra fine. 10 
Mixed varieties, extra fine. 10 
New Giant Large-Flowering Marguerite or Mal- 
maison. A new large-flowering strain, same as above Marguerites, but with 
flowers much larger. 
Pure Yellow.25 
Yellow Ground varieties. 25 
Mixed Varieties, splendid.25 
LACINIATUS. 
Flowers deeply fringed, both single and double, and of very choice colors. 
Salmon Queen. A very distinct tint; the most brilliant salmon color imag¬ 
inable, changing into a rosy salmon. Single and double mixed.10 
Sanguineus, blood-red. 5 
Single, all Colors mixed. 5 
Double, all Colors mixed. .... 5 
Heddewigii and Laciniatus, both double and single, mixed .... 5 
Special Mixture of above Annual Varieties 5 cents 
There is Health and Pleasure in making a Garden. 
The mild spring air puts the blush on the cheek; the early salad 
plants satisfy the longing for green foods; and the pleasure of 
growing your own vegetables discou?its the slight labor involved. 
HARDY PINKS 
All of these varieties have large, brilliantly colored, and handsomely marked 
flowers. The plants are of easy culture, blooming freely and fora long time. 
Dianthus plumarius, (Pheasant’s Eye, or June Pink, sometimes 
called Grass Pink). Fine for massing. Closely related to the Carnation, 
but smaller flowers and more hardy. Flowers beautiful and fragrant. 
Perennial. Plants arc hardy until they become old. It is best to keep 
a few young plants coming on. Single varieties mixed. 5 
Plumarius, Pheasant’s Eye, or June Pink. Double.10 
Cyclops Fink. New variety of Scotch Pink, producing an entirely 
new series of colors of exquisite beauty, enlivened by a large eye of vel¬ 
vety blood red. Has a sweet elove-like perfume. Single.10 
Semperflorens . Florist’s Perpetual Pink. Very sweet-scented, 
double and single flowers. Great diversity of colors.25 
CALENDULA (Pot Marigold) 
The well-known Pot Marigold, valued tor flavoring soups and stews. Flowers 
are dried in fall and kept in paper bags for use. In mild climates this plant 
will bloom nearly all the year round, and make a fine show in the flower- 
garden. Seeds can be sown in early spring in open ground. Hardy annual. 
About one foot in height. 
Double Sulphur. Flowers very large and double. Color light lemon- 
yellow . 5 
Meteor. Handsome, double, and beautifully striped, the petals having 
a creamy center edged with orange-yellow. 5 
Orange Giant. The finest large-flowered orange. Very double .... 5 
Pure Gold. Flowers golden yellow, extra large and very double .... 5 
Prince of Orange. Fine orange. Double. 5 
Mixed Varieties. 5 
DATURA 
Large, strong-growing plants, with large, trumpet-shaped flowers. Roots 
can be preserved in the cellar like Dahlias. Three feet in height. 
Wrightii. The best single variety; white, tinged with lilac, sweet-scented . 5 
Double varieties mixed. ... 3 
DOUBLE DAISY 
Sow the seed very early. The flowers are abundant in early spring, and may 
be continued later by the use of water. Plants can be removed safely even 
when in flower. Set about six inches apart in a cool border. Perennial. 
Best German Seed, mixed colors.10 
White. Constant.10 
Longfellow. Large, rose-colored flowers.10 
Snowball. Of all Daisies grown from seed this is decidedly the best. 
Unusually large, perfectly double and pure white, having long stiff stems . 15 
