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FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES 
Primula Obconica. 
Large Fringed Hybrids. 
These “Ever-flowering Primroses” produce 
trusses of large fringed-edge flowers nearly 
double the size of the old type and containing 
several colors, including lavender, blush-pink, 
white, rose, etc.; favorite pot plants for house 
and conservatory. Mixed Colors.. ..Pkt. 15c. 
Oculata. New dark-eyed sorts. 15c. 
New Primula Obconica Gigantea. 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 measur¬ 
ing 1£ inches across, equaling in dimensions 
those of their Chinese rivals, with the added 
merit of being easier grown and having a lon¬ 
ger duration of bloom. Several colors in mix¬ 
ture; white, crimson, rose, violet, lilac, pink-eyed 
sorts, etc. Pkt. 30c. 
HARDY BLUE PRIMROSE. 
A beautiful blue flowered type of the popular old English yellow 
primrose. Equally as hardy, and a fitting companion for naturaliz¬ 
ing in wild, partially shaded nooks among shrubs or for planting 
either in turf or the herbaceous border. 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. (See cut.) 
Ricinus Panormitanus. A cross between Ricinus Cambodgensis 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 2H> 
to 3 feet in diameter. The plant has a noble, upright habit and 
when fully developed forms a huge symmetrical bu^i 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 metal lie bronze and ribbed purple; stalk and leaf 
stems almost black, ribbed silvery-white. Pkt. 10c 
(For our complete list of Ricinus , see page 118.) 
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 
t lie third season, when they bloom in astonishing prodigality all summer 
long and continue to do so thereafter for years. The 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 col¬ 
ors and shades known in Roses, excepting yellow; they are, more 
over, delightfully fragrant. Suitable either for garden or pot 
culture.. Pkt. 25c. 
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. ( See cut.) 
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. 
Per 1,000 seeds, 25c., Pkt. 10c. 
Collection of double Portulacas, 12 separate colors.75c. 
HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR 
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 4^ to 6 inches in circumference. 
Giant, Single White. Pkt. 25c. Giant, SingleJCrimson. Pkt. 25c. 
“ “ Pink.25c. ! “ “ Blush-White.25c. 
“ “ Rose-Red.25c. I 44 “ Blue.25c. 
’* 44 Mixed Colors.25c. I “ “ Salmon-Orange_J50c. 
The Duchess. A new variety having sensational coloring; the center star of 
\ yellow is ringed with carmine-rose, which tones off to pink, then blush, which 
fades into the white bolder. Pkt. 25c. 
Giant, Single Fern-Leaved Fringed, Mixed Colors.25c. 
44 Double Mixed Colors.50c. 
New Giant Star Primroses. 
(Primula Stellata Hybrida Gigantea.) 
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 are much larger than the old type 
stellatas and of greater substance. 
Giant White Star Primroses, pure white, massive flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
Red Star Primroses, carmine-red, beautiful.25c. 
Sta* - Primroses, mixed colors.25c. 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
NEW FRENCH. 
A new giant-flowering race of this popular 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, etc., 
in various shades, are intricately netted with other col¬ 
ors . Pkt. 15c. 
SALPIGLOSSIS. 
LARGE-FLOWERING. 
Most beautiful garden annuals, about 18 inches high, 
bearing flowers 3 inches across, of many beautiful colors, all 
exquisitely veined and laced. 
Large-flowering. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c. 
We Deliver Free in the U. S., to a 0 n r y Fmght^ ° !r ’ ce all Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Books oth X eTwLe W noTed. 
