

Ricinus (Castor-Oil Bean). See page 50 
Phlox Drummondi 
_ This hardy annual, with its bright showy flowers, cannot be too 
highly recommended for bedding purposes or ribbon borders, as the 

plants remain in bloom until late in summer. Pkt. 
Grandifioras  Binest mixed. 1.f00ts. 5.36 td. vce cejeuies vs $0 10 
Cuspidata. pe ty. star Surya flowers. 
Finest Mixed. : hy Sroretattuas are kat Gore netantanort.0 10 
NANA GOMPACGTA 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.. Sra SNS inion .$0 15 
Decussata. Hardy perennials, eaimne ee Seat of bright: 
colored flowers. 2 ft. Finest Mixed. eee ee PLO 
PLATYCODON. See Wahlenbergia. 
Primula (Chinese Primrose) Phlox Drummondi 
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 magnif- Obconica grandiflora. Splendid free-blooming hybrids, bear- 
icent strain for exhibiting. The flowers of gigantic size, finest ing large clusters of flowers. 1 ft. Pkt. 
form and most exquisite colors, are thrown well above the Pkt. Fine; Mixed Hybridsi. 5 <1. eee ee ee Ge oe ea: $0 25 
OLAS mm AEX See Nee erent tee nS On Le cis Sislete opiate ole ayesclerd $0 50 | Obconica gigantea. An improved strain of the above, with ex- 
Chinensis fimbriata, Finest Fringed Mixed......... seeee 25 tra-large flowers and comprising many beautiful shades and 
Chinensis stellata (Star Primrose). Very pretty, free-bloom- FS ae aa RY RS BET Age eh So as 1 aE et 35 
ing plants for decorative purposes, with graceful spikes of star- Kewensis. A charming acquisition to the Primula family, 
shaped flowers borne well above the foliage................. 25 making very fine house plants for winter blooming. The 
bright yellow flowers are fragrart and produced in whorls along the full 
length of the stem, which adds to their beauty and attractiveness. Sow 
seediearly. in spring. 1S InChes sa. c aae/s elses edstors bieteree Ly dereisissetsiets oO nicia ots 25 
HARDY PRIMROSES 
Auricula. This half-hardy perennial blooms profusely early in spring, affording a 
splendid display of richly marked flowers. Choice piixed: Pkt. 15 ets. 
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 bloomihg. The 
beautiful, various-col- 
ored flowers are marked 
in the most striking 
manner and _ succeed 
best in partial shade. 
its 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15 
cts. 

For beautiful cut-flow- 

ers all summer, try our 

Primula obconica grandiflora California Giant Zinnias. Primula elatior (Polyanthus) 
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