
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. 
Grandinoraemilinespinixcd es letoOtan em sees ola ae ten LO 
Cuspidata. Pretty star-shaped flowers. 
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NANA GOMPACGCTA 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.. See ae Bronte .$0 15 
Decussata. Hardy perennials, fontne fare ‘trtiseos of brent. 
colored flowers. 2 ft. Fimest Mixed..................... 15 
PLATYCODON. See Wahlenbergia. 

Primula (Chinese Primrose) Erie eaond 
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 Hybrids2s.- tes ee ee eee $0 25 
Pe mVIXOG Haim c tre trees en ens sau ees oe Fs . $0 50 | Obconica gigantea. An improved strain of the above, with ex- 
Chinensis fimbriata, Finest Fringed Mixed......... eee 25 tra-large flowers and comprising many beautiful shades and 
Chinensis stellata (Star Primrose). Very pretty, free-bloom- Relate PONCE he ae OR Ne oumreebpin ete es tageirre can cma 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 
seed early inispringlo in chesermeieescirsincuscrs ic ceiererstoclene ei cteiecrers siete saci 25 
HARDY PRIMROSES 
Auricula. This half-hardy perennial blooms profusely early in spring, affording a 
splendid display of richly marked Hovwers: Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15 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. 
1 ft. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15 
cts. 

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