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FLOWER SEED IMOVELTIE 
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Wo do not know of a more universally popular class of garden annuals than the Improved types 
of “China” Pinks. They bloom profusely and uninterruptedly from early summer until after frost. 
They thrive under almost*all conditions. Plants bushy and compact, about one foot high. These 
new varieties are particularly beautiful and should be grown in all flower gardens. 
WhitA hi'idem Vink Large double flowers of pure white ground color, 
WIlIlC IJIdllCIIl I IHIV* which contrasts beautifully with the “Diadem 
markings, those delicate feathery and velvety lines In carmine, blood red, lilac, pur¬ 
ple, etc., arranged in shield-like form, to which the Diadem Pink owes its name. We 
esteem this novelty very highly. The charming flowers resemble some of the finest 
perennial Scotch Pinks. (See cut.) . Pkt. 25c. 
Double “Salmon Queen” Pink. Flowers very large, double 
and finely fringed, of a brilliant salmon color, changing to naUnony rose as they 
a^e. VltforouH and free.•'. I kt. 25c. 
C, _ „ [)■ I, [DlanthuaStellarix.) A new cIbkh which will not fail to become 
Oldl I 1IIK. one of the most mlmlred of garden annuals. The flowers are 
single, of the true star-like form, and all of the brilliant colors of the Dianthns 
Hoddewlgl class, of which this is a sport, will he found In these Star Pinks. The 
profuse quantity of bloom.continued uninterruptedly from the beginning of June 
until frost, Is another ol the great merits of this class. For garden beds they 
are unrivaled. Mixed colors. Pkt. 20c 
WHITE DIADEM PINK 
D w . a a r o f a*p*p hollyhocks. 
Pyramidal little plants, only 15 to 18 inches high, 
producing large semi-double flowers, from base to sum¬ 
mit. These very unique and beautiful Hollyhocks, from 
the “Flowery Kingdom,” are great acquisitions. The 
plants grow in pyramidal form to a height of only 15 
to 18 inches, and are covered from bottom to top with 
semi-double flowers about 8 Inches across, the petals of 
which are crinkled and fringed likecrumpled and slashed 
satin; the colors are crimson, white, pink, pink-shaded 
with deep pink toward centre of flower, and pink with a 
white edge. We expected to offer thesecolors separately 
this season, but our Japanese suppliers notify us of the 
small yield of seed, so we will combine all into one mix¬ 
ture to give us seed enough to offer to our customers 
this year. (See cut.) Mixed colors. Pkt. 15c. 
BUTTERFLY CYCLAMEN. 
(Cyclamen Persicum Grandifiorum Papilio.) 
The flowers are of noble size, with spreading, crimped 
and undulated petals,the margins of whlch aredaintily 
fimbriated. The effect is to throw high lights and 
shadows on the waxy glossy petals, enlivening the bril¬ 
liant colorings and exquisite variegations of the flowers. 
As a winter and spring flowering pot plant these But¬ 
terfly Cyclamens are of highest merit. Mixed colors. 
Pkt. of 12 seeds.50c. 
N f £ ar „v GAILLARDIA. 
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HARDY 
(G ran di flora Compacta.) 
New compact-growing varieties,forming 
round bushes only 12 to 15 inches high, 
and bearing their long-stemmed blossoms 
upright. The flowers are large and the 
colors ns rich and varied as the old tall 
varieties. As the flowers are produced In 
continuity and abundance (the second year 
and afterward) from June until frost,this will 
be one of the most popular flowering plants for 
the hardy garden. Excellent for cutting. (See 
cut.) .. Pkt. 15c. 
HARI)Y GAILLARDIA “AUREOLA.” 
(GnWardia Grandiflora Maxima Kermesina Splendens.) 
A magnificent large growing hardy perennial variety, producing 
immense flowers of brilliant crimson, bordered with clear canary 
yellow.. Pkt. 25c. 
NEW DOUBLE S P L GAILLARDIA. 
(Gaillardia Picta Lorenziana Nana Compacta.) 
Gaillardla Lorenziana has long been a favorite garden annual, 
producing large spherical heads of flowers. Tills new “ Nana Coin- 
puctA” type is a great Improvement. The plants are not straggly, 
but busliy ami compact, about oue foot high, rendering them 
especially desirable for garden beds. They are also distinguished 
for their large double flowers of many brilliant hues, including 
crimson, garnet, lemon, gold, etc., which are borne In abundance 
from early summer until frost.. Pkt. 20c. 
NEW GERANIUMS. 
CALIFORNIAN GIANT¬ 
FLOWERING HYBRIDS. 
A strain of seed saved from grand new 
Hybrids all greatly enlarged and improved. 
The flowers are extra large, round, of the 
most perfect forms, borne on splendid 
trusses, some of them forming balls 1G 
inches in circumference. The colors are all 
shades of scarlet and crimson, rose, pink, 
salmon,cream veined pink, blush, snowy 
white and all the new auriole types with 
lovely rings and large white eyes. These 
all stand the hot sun,and sown early they 
make good flowering plants the first sum¬ 
mer. (See cut.) ..PA' t. 15c. 
