TREASURES 
from the pen of 
GEORGE W. PARK 
In 
PARK’S FLORAL MAGAZINES 
CELOSIA PYRAMIDALIS 
The newer, improved varieties of this Celosia are very desirable plants 
either for beds or pots. The plants grow about two feet high, branch 
freely, and each branch is tipped with a large, pyramidal plume, varying 
in color from yellow to glowing crimson. The plants are easily raised 
from seeds, begin to bloom when small, and increase in beauty as they 
develop. Seedlings started early and bedded out will, therefore, make 
a fine bed early in the season, and the display will increase in beauty 
and attractiveness. 
GILIA 
Among the pretty little hardy annuals for the flower border are the 
various species and varieties of Gilia. They are native flowers of Cali- 
fornia, some growing upright and others of a spreading nature. The 
branches are all tipped with clusters of the delicate and pretty flowers. 
Sown early in the spring, the plants will begin to bloom in summer and 
continue until after frost. Gilia tricolor is one of the prettiest. The plants 
grow about six inches high, the branches spreading and forming a carpet 
of exquisite, variegated flowers, blue, white and gold. A mixture of 
different kinds will show a diversity of plants, yielding a wealth of bloom. 
LEPTOSYNE 
This is a genus of American composite plants allied to Coreopsis, and 
the species are classed by Benthan and Hooker with Coreopsis. L. mari- 
tima grows three feet high, bearing deeply cut foliage and showy yellow 
flowers. L. Stillmani grows about eighteen inches high and also produces 
yellow flowers upon long stems. The flowers of both species are excel- 
lent for cutting. The plants of L. Stillmani begin to bloom in about five 
weeks after the seeds are sown, and the flowers should be freely cut to 
prevent seed formation and prolong the blooming period. 
ABOUT ESCHSCHOLTZIA 
This genus of beautiful Poppyworts was found in the States bordering 
on the Pacific Ocean, and the various species, which by some botanists 
are thought to be simple varieties, were introduced in the early part of 
the last century. The name was given in honor of Dr. J. F. Eschscholtz, a 
famous German naturalist who lived from 1793 to 1831, and who accom- 
panied Kotzebue, a Russian navigator, in a trip around the world. 
The plants are annuals a foot high, easily grown from seeds, which may 
be sown in the fall in a mild climate, and in the spring where winters are 
severe. The plants grow quickly, soon stool out into dense-foliaged 
clumps, above which appear upon long stems the bright, cup-shaped 
flowers in various colors, from white to crimson, and through the hand- 
some shades of yellow to bright orange. 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
Salpiglossis has a beautiful tubular flower similar in shape to the 
Petunia. It is of fine texture and the flowers are charmingly penciled in 
all the rich colors. Plants are easily grown from seeds and should be sei 
- about eight inches apart in a bed to make a fine display. They bloom 
continuously and grow from two to three feet high. The bed should be in 
a sunny situation, the soil loose and porous and kept free from weeds. 
THUNBERGIA ALATA 
The winged Thunbergia, Alata, is an annual vine of easy culture found 
native in South Africa and India. The plants grow six feet high, have 
pretty green foliage and attractive flowers.. They begin to bloom in early 
summer, and continue to bear flowers freely till frost. In color, the flowers 
are white, yellow and orange, some varieties plain, and some showing a 
distinct black eye. Trained upon a trellis, either in the garden or window, 
they do well and make a fine display. This vine deserves a place at 
every home, and should not be overlooked when the order for seeds is 
being prepared. 
NIGELLA—MISS JEKYLL 
Nigella Damascena is an old garden hardy annual well-known as Love- 
in-a-mist, and Devil-in-the-bush. The plant is a native of southern Europe, 
and was brought into cultivation in 1570, since which time it has been 
generally disseminated. It grows a foot high, branches freely, and bears 
a large, showy flower at the tip of each branch, surrounded by a finely 
divided involucre. The most attractive and handsome of the varieties is the 
new one advertised as Miss Jekyll. The color is a rich, distinct blue, made 
more pleasing by contrast with the delicate green involucre which veils 
the petals. The flowers are borne in great abundance, appear well in a 
bed, and are lovely when cut and used in a bouquet for either room or 
Personal adornment. 
Thunbergia Alata 

