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FLOWER SEEP SPECIALTIES 
Primula Obconica Gigantea 
These “Ever-flowering Primroses’’ are favorite pot plants 
for house and conservatory. The Chinese Primroses will have 
to look to their laurels for this new giant Obconica race is 
looming up in size of flowers, many of them measuring H inches 
across, equaling in dimensions those of their Chinese" rivals, 
with the added merit of being easier grown and having a 
longer duration of bloom. Several colors in mixture; white, 
crimson, rose, violet, lilac, pink-eyed sorts, etc. Pkt. 25c. 
Hardy Blue Primroses 
A beautiful blue-flowered type of the popular old English yel¬ 
low Primrose. Equally as hardy, and a fitting companion for 
naturalizing in wild, partially shaded nooks among shrubs or 
for planting either in turf or the herbaceous border. . . Pkt. 25c. 
Primula Japonica Hybrids 
These grand, new Japan Primroses are perfectly hardy— 
forming stately, robust plants that carry large trusses of bloom 
standing 3 to 3^ feet above the ground. The effect when in 
bloom is most striking, and they last a long time in flower. 
The colors range from pure white through shades of pink to 
deep crimson. A cool, moist soil suits them best. . . . Pkt. 25c. 
Ricinus or Castor Oil Plant 
Noble foliage plants of luxuriant and rapid growth, attaining a height of from 
5 to 10 feet, producing large Palm-like leaves about 3 feet across, of majestic sub¬ 
tropical effect; grown either as specimens or in groups. 
Ricinus Panormitanus. A cross between Ricinus Catnbodgensis and Zanzibariensis 
gave birth to this splendid hybrid, which inherits its color from the former, and 
from the latter its gigantic dimensions. Thus the stem and stalks at an early age 
are covered with a blue bloom, becoming later on quite dark, while the 
leaves measure 2J^ to 3 feet in diameter. The plant has a noble, upright habit 
and when fully developed forms a huge symmetrical bush of wonderfully 
ornamental aspect, where large Specimen plants are required. Pkt. 10c. 
Bismarkiana. A new hybrid, and one of the most decorative of ornamental 
foliage plants; vigorous grower; large dark green leaves tinged with metallic- 
bronze and ribbed purple; stalk and leaf stems almost black, ribbed silvery- 
whlte . Pkt. 10c. 
Cross-Bred French Rose Seed 
These new hybrids grow vigorously and commence flowering in 6 months’ time 
from seed; the following year, the plants, being larger, yield a greater quantity of 
flowers; but their prime is not reached until the third season, when thev bloom in 
astonishing prodigality all summer long and continue to do so thereafter for years. 
1 he plants form robust bushes, and are hardy, with slight protection, in cold climates* 
about 80 per cent, of them produce large double flowers of all colors and shades known 
in Roses, excepting yellow; they are, moreover, delightfully fragrant. Suitable either 
for garden or pot culture. . Pkt. 25c 
'Henderson s Garden Guide and Kecord is certainly a generous gift and a book that should be 
(See page 3.) 
i every home where flowers and vegetables are grown. “ 
Mrs. Pv. K. GAINES. Crete, III. 
PORTULACA 
Brilliant garden annuals, 6 inches high, luxuriating in warm situations, 
and blooming profusely from early summer to autumn. For low beds and 
masses of color, from spring until frost, they are indispensable; colors range 
through innumerable shades of red, yellow, pink, striped, white, etc. 
Single Mixed. Per oz., 40c.; Pkt. 5c. 
DOUBLE PORTULACA, Mixed Colors. These make perfectly gorgeous masses 
of color; the flowers of the double sorts are like little roses. 
n „ .. e . ,, , Per 1,000 seeds, 25c.; Pkt. 10c. 
Collection of double Portulacas, 12 separate colors. 75c. 
Giant Fringed Chinese Primroses 
Chinese Primroses are among our finest winter and spring blooming pot 
plants; of healthy, sturdy growth, 8 to 12 inches high, and free from insects; 
while they produce for weeks large trusses of flowers, which, in our new Giant 
varieties, average from to 6 inches in circumference. 
Giant, Single White. Pkt. 25c. 
“ “ Pink.25c. 
Rose-Red.25c. 
Giant, Single Crimson. Pkt. 25c. 
“ ‘f Blue.25c. 
Salmon-Orange_50c. 
** “ Mixed Colors. ’ ] 25c 
Giant, Double Mixed Colors.. ......* 50c. 
(Primula Stellata 
Hybrida Gigantea) 
New Giant Star Primroses 
This distinct and beautiful type should be better known, for it is an un¬ 
rivaled winter and spring flowering pot plant and for table decoration unique 
and effective. The attractive dark foliage on purple stems makes a striking 
contrast to the innumerable star-shaped flowers borne in graceful pyramidal 
clusters. The flowers of this new type arc much larger than the old type Stel- 
latas and of greater substance. Giant Star Primroses, Mixed Colors. .Pkt. 25c. 
