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PHYSALLIS (CHINESE LANTERN PLANT) (P) 
A useful variety for winter bouquets. The large orange scarlet 
fruits are very ornamental. 2 feet. 
Francheti. Pkt., 10c. 
PLATYCODON (BELLFLOWER) (P) 
Tall handsome spikes of bell shaped flowers blooming the entire 
season. One of the best for the hardy border. 2)4 feet. 
Grandtflorum Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
PORTULACA “A” (SUN PLANT) 
Beautiful little plants which will bloom profusely all summer. 
Their richly-colored flowers make an effective and brilliant display 
when planted in large beds and masses. Hardy annual, )4 foot. 
Grandiflora.—Single Mixed. 34 oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
Grandiflora.—Double mixed, producing a large percentage of 
double flowers. 34 oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c. 
PRIMULA MALACOIDES (G. A.) 
An introduction from China that has proved itself to be one of 
the freest-flowering species for pots yet introduced. Seeds sown in 
February produce plants that will bloom from May till July, while 
by sowing in August it can be had in flower throughout the winter 
months. Flowers are a delicate shade of lilac. A fine window or 
greenhouse plant. 
Malacoides. —Lilac. Pkt., 15c. 
Malacoides Superba.—Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c. 
PRIMULA OBCONICA (JAPANESE PRIMROSE) (G. A.) 
A profuse blooming Primrose, bearing on long stems, heads con¬ 
taining from 10 to 15 flowers. It thrives in a cool house, and will 
grow in favor with those desiring plants that will grow easily. 
Ghconica Grandiflora. —-The flowers are often 1 inch in diameter 
and thrown well above foliage, making it very attractive. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
ENGLISH PRIMROSE (P) 
The well known hardy variety, growing 6 inches high and producing 
light yellow flowers in the early spring. 
Primula Vulgaris. Pkt., 10c. 
PYRETHRUM (A) 
Very ornamental, both foliage and flowers. Well adapted for 
bedding and borders. Sow outdoors in spring as soon as ground 
can be worked, or for best results start seed indoors and transplant 
after danger from frost is past. 
Parthenifolium Aureum (Golden Feather) (A). —Beautiful 
dwarf gold-leaves bedding plant. Flowers white. Half hardy 
perennial, often treated as an annual; height, 1 foot. 
Oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
PYRETHRUM (P) 
One of the best hardy perennials, both for garden display and cut 
flower purposes; absolutely hardy and of very easy culture. 
Hybridum Single. —Large flowers ranging in color from light 
pink to deep red, with bright yellow centres, 2 feet. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
RICINUS (CASTOR BEAN) (A) 
Stately, strong growing plants, with very ornamental foliage, well 
adapted as centre plants of groups of Cannas, Dahlias, etc. Moles 
are troublesome in many gardens, but they may be kept away by 
planting Castor Beans in the borders. 
Zanzibariensis Mixed. —10 to 12 feet. The ornamental leaves, 
beautifully lobed, are 2)4 to 4 feet across. Each plant makes a 
perfect pyramid of foliage thickly set from top to bottom. 
J4 lb., 50c .; oz., 15c.; pkt., 10c. 
Mixed. —Many sorts. 34 lb., 30c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 10c. 
RUDBECKIA (CONE FLOWER) (A) 
A free-flowering annual, producing a mass of showy golden yellow 
flowers with dark brown centers. Fine for cutting. 2 feet. 
Bicolor Superba. Pkt., 10c. 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
(PAINTED TONGUE) (A) 
A giant strain of this beautiful and popu¬ 
lar garden annual. The immense, Petunia¬ 
like flowers are borne on dwarf sturdy 
branching plants, not exceeding 24 inches 
in height, that do not require staking. The 
colors, red, blue, yellow, pink, etc., in 
various shades, are intricately netted, 
penciled and veined with golden yellow or 
other colors. They are of the easiest 
culture and flower profusely during the 
summer. The long-stemmed flowers are 
fine for decoration. 
Emperor Mixed., 34 oz., 40c.; pkt., 10c. 
Salpiglossis 
SALVIA (A) 
(SCARLET SAGE) 
Very ornamental plants, for 
summer and autumn flower¬ 
ing; bloom in spikes, and con¬ 
tinuing to bloom in the open 
ground until hard frost, form¬ 
ing compact bushes, which 
are literally ablaze with bril¬ 
liant flowers. While tender 
perennials, they bloom like 
annuals the first season from 
seed. The plants may be 
started in a box in the house, 
or in the hot-bed, and when 
the weather becomes warm, 
transplant in the garden. May 
be used as a hedge with strik¬ 
ing effect 
Splendens Grandiflora 
(Scarlet Sage). —Gorgeous 
plants, numerous spikes of in¬ 
tensely vivid scarlet; flowers 
10 to 12 inches in length. Con¬ 
tinues to flower profxisely all 
summer and fall. Of easy 
growth. The most popular 
Salvia in cultivation. Oz., 
$1.58; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
Bonfire. —Plants form 
sturdy bushes about two feet 
high by two feet across. Spikes 
grow erect and stand clear 
above the foliage, completely 
covering the plant, and are of 
a most brilliant, dazzling scar¬ 
let. One of the finest sorts. Oz., 
$2.50; 34 oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c. 
Salvia 
Zurich. —Early flowering and of dwarf habit, producing an abun¬ 
dance of bright scarlet flowers from early July to frost. A fine bedding 
variety, 18 inches high. Oz., $3.00; 34 oz., 85c.; pkt., 10c. 
Farinacea. —A verj. showy perennial, producing spikes of bright 
blue flowers on long stems. It can also be grown as an annual. 
2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
SCABIOSA (H. A.) 
(MOURNING BRIDE) 
A favorite annual of easy culture. Seed 
can be sown any time in the spring after 
danger of frost is past. They grow 2)4 to 3 
feet high and come into bloom early in July, 
and continue without interruption until 
hard frost. The beautiful flowers, in ex¬ 
quisite shades, are borne on long stems, and 
when cut keep in perfect condition for the 
best part of a week. They make effective 
borders or beds, and no garden is complete 
without Scabiosas, especially where flowers 
are wanted for cutting. Scabiosa 
Grandiflora.—Finest Mixed. )4 oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
SCABIOSA, PERENNIAL VARIETIES 
Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). —A choice hardy perennial. Fine for 
cutting. Color lavender blue. 3 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Giant Hybrids (Isaac House Strain). —Large double flowers 
borne on long stems. Splendid for cutting. Colors range from light 
lavender to dark blue. 
Choice Mixed. 
Pkt., 15c. 
SCARLET RUNNER BEANS (FLOWERING) (A) 
Popular ornamental climbers, with edible pods of delicious flavor, 
6 to 8 feet. Lb., 35c.; pkt., 10c. 
SCHIZANTHUS (BUTTERFLY FLOWER) (A) 
Very beautiful and showy, hardy annuals, fine for beds and border 
in the summer garden; grown in pots in early spring in the green¬ 
house they become elegant foliage plants, with masses of flowers. 
1 to 2 feet. 
Wisetonesis. —One of the finest large flowered sorts, with graceful 
fern-like foliage and a profusion of flowers varying from almost white 
with yellow eye to brilliant rose with bronzy brown centre. A really 
beautiful subject for the flower border from seed raised in February. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
