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Phlox Drummondi 
_This hardy annual, with its bright showy flowers, can not be too 
highly recommended for bedding purposes or ribbon borders, as the 

plants remain in bloom until late in summer. Pkt. 
Grandifiora. Hinest mixed. 1 foot..................+-....9$0 10 
Cuspidata. Pretty star-shaped flowers. 
Finest Mixed......... 5 6d GSB Cut eIn IS Cg OIG DIGIC tee eo 10 
NANA COMPACTA PHLOX 
_ Superior bedding plants, of neat, compact habit, growing but 6 
inches high, with large heads of brilliant-colored flowers. Pkt. 
Nana compacta. Dwarf mixed..........................- 80 15 
Decussata. Hardy perennials, bearing large trusses of bright- 
colored flowers. 2 ft. Finest Mixed...................-- 15 
PLATYCODON. See Wahlenbergia. 
Primula (Chinese Primrose) ———_ 
The Chinese Primrose is one of the favorite pot-plants for winter blooming, either in the house or conservatory. The fringed, rich- 
colored flowers of very large size and handsome appearance, are in constant bloom throughout the greater part of the winter. Sow the 
seed from April until June. 9 inches. 

Chinensis fimbriata, Giant-Flowered Fringed. A magni- Obconica grandiflora. Splendid free-blooming hybrids, bear- Pkt. 
ficent strain for exhibiting. The flowers of gigantic size, finest ing large clusters of flowers three months after sowing. 1 ft. 
form and most exquisite colors, are thrown well above the Pkt. Fine Mixed Hybrids....................... MOR ecg chia) eds $0 10 
foliage. VE EX CO eI ra en sh che cele ae dee crea ea $0 50 | Obeonica gigantea. An improved strain of the above, with ex- 
Chinensis fimbriata, Finest Fringed Mixed................ 25 tra-large flowers and comprising many beautiful shades and 
Chinensis stellata (Star’Primrose). Very pretty, free-blooming COOLS eon eaten ics ious Morro ct rea Te ae ee mene ee a 15 
plants for decorative purposes, with graceful spikes of star- Kewensis. A new and charming acquisition to the Primula fam- 
shaped flowers borne well above the foliage................-. 25 ily, making very fine house plants for winter blooming. The 
bright yellow flowers are fragrant and produced in whorls along the full 
length of the stem, which adds to their beauty and attractiveness. Sow 
FEC MAny ii syowbere, IkeMINES I oouce scdntasaneddomoonboue 1 oweiehtle a aati renee 
HARDY PRIMROSES. 
Auricula. This half-hardy perennial blooms profusely early in spring, affording a 
splendid display of richly marked flowers. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Elatior (Polyanthus). 
These well-known per- 
ennials are not perfectly 
hardy, but if protected 
in a coldframe during 
the winter, make excel- 
lent bedding plants for 
spring blooming. The 
beautiful, various - col- 
ored flowers are marked 
in the most striking 
manner and succeed 
best in partial shade. 
Lett, 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15 
cts. 



For beautiful cut-flow- 
ers all summer, try our § Niles. 
California Giant Zinnias. Primula elatior (Polyanthus) 
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Primula obconica grandiflora 
