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Historic,  Archive  Document 

Do  not  assume  content  reflects  current 
scientific  knowledge,  policies,  or  practices. 


&  CHOICE 
DEPENDABLE 


SEASON  of  1934 


GREENWOOD,  SOUTH  CAROLINA 


A11  of  Park’s  seeds  are  5c.  a  Packet,  and  all  are  Guaranteed 


DO  you  want  a  rare  and  magnificient  easily-grown  flower  for  beds,  pots,  porch- 

boxes,  baskets  or  the  rockery?  If  so  here  itis — Oenothera  Tetraptera  Rosea — the  most  beauti¬ 
ful  of  all  Evening  Primroses.  The  seeds  start  promptly,  the  plants  are  dwarf,  spreading  and  com¬ 
pact,  and  literally  covered  daily  with  large  salmon-pink  flowers,  as  represented  in  the  engraving. 
I  had  trouble  to  find  seeds  of  this  glorious  flower,  but  am  now  delighted  to  be  able  to  supply  my  pat¬ 
ron-friends  with  a  pkt.  of  35  seeds,  for  5c.  I  know  my  friends  will  thank  me  for  acquainting  them 
with  this  charming  Primrose,  and  I  am  highly  elated  that  I  have  secured  the  seeds  to  supply  them. 
I  have  many  other  fine  Primroses,  but  this  is  absolutely  the  finest.  See  pages  27,  57,40,  and  insert  C. 

Benary’s  Eureka  Violet.  Beautiful  Royal  Purple,  large  white  center;  splendid.  50  seeds  5c. 


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INDEX  also  GERMINATION  TABLE 

1X7 HEN  sowing  divide  the  packages  and  sow  at  different  times.  Note  the  time,  and  give  good  care  until  the  plants  have  had  time 
"  appear,  Figures  here  indicate  pages,  and  letterB  indicate  as  per  key  the  time  needed  lor  germination.  Do  not  condemn  seeds  un¬ 
til  you  nave  given  them  at  leant  two  or  three  trials.  Those  marked  *  will  often  lie  dormant  tor  a  year  or  more. 

5tlai|sa  8  «lays>fc  IOdans,C  15da»s,d  UO(luys,e  25  days, f  30days,g  50dai/s,* 

23f 


e.  37 
62 


e,  „ 
d,  69 
62 


Ab-ro'-ni-a  e,  17,  66 
A'-bruS  B,  43 

Ab-sin'-thi-um  g,  55 

Ab-u'-til-on  e,  43 

Ac-a'-ci-a  43,  50.  62 
Ac-anth'-us 
Ae'-er 
Ach-ill-e'-a 
Ach-l-me'-nes  d,  43 
Ae-on-i'-tum  e,  Al,  5o 
Ac-roc-li'-ni-um  b.  36 
Ad-an-so'-ni-a 
Ad-e-noph'-or-a 
Ad-lu'-mi-a  f. 

Ad-o'-nis  e,  17, 
Aeth-i-on-e'-ma  e. 
Ag-ap-anth'-us  e, 
Ag-ath-ae'-a  e, 
Ag-a'-ve  f. 

Ag-e'-rat-um  a,  17, 
Ag-rim-o'-ni-a 
Ag-rost-em'-ma 
Ag-ro'-stis 
Ai-lanth'-us 
Ak-e'-bi-a 
Al-is'-ma 
Al-nus 

Al-on-so'-a  d 

Al-stro-mer'-i-a 
Al-tern-anth-e'-ra 
Al-thae'-a  a. 

Al-yss'-un  a,  17,  no 
Sax'-a-tile  c, 
Am-ber-bo'-a 
Am-bros'-i-a 
Am-mob'-i-um 
An-ag-al'-lis 
An-chu'-sa  c, 
An-em'-o-ne  d, 
An-gel'-ic-a 
An-gel-o'-nia 
An'-ise 
Anth'-em-is 
Am-ar-anth'-us 
Am-ar-yl'-lis 
Ain-el-an'-chi-er 
Am-orph'-a 
Am-pel-op'-sls 
Anth-er'-i-cum 


Bra'-he-a 
c,  37  ,  56  3ri'-za 

Brom'-us 
Brow-al'-li-a 


Brug  man'  si  a 
Bry-o'-ni-a 
Bry-o-nop'-sis 
Budd-lei'-a 
56  Buph-thal'mum 
Bu'  tom  us 
Bux'  us 
Cac-a'-li-a 
Cac'-tus 
Caj-oph'-or-a 
Cal  am  in'  tin 
Cal-am'-pe-lis 
Cal-an-dri'-ni-a 


g 


Cal-ce-ol-a'-re-a  20,  43 


37,  56 

d,  17 
b,  17 
a,  36 

e.  17 
17,  56 
17.  37 


Cal-en'-du-la 
Cal'-la 

Cal-lic-ar'-pa 
Cal-lieh'-ro-a 
Cal-li-op'-sis 
Cal-lirh'-o-e  b, 
Cal'-tha 
Cal-yc-anth'-us 
Cam-el'-li-a 


Cam-pan'-u-la  a,  20, 3® 


Can'-na 
Can'-nab-is 
Can-a-ri'-na 
Ca-na'-ry  Vine 
Can'  dy  tuft 


A  nth-ox -ant  h'um  d,69 
An-tig-o'-non 
An-tir-  rhi'-num 
Aq-uil-e'-gi-a 
Ar'-ab-is 
Ar-a'-li-a 
An-dros'-ac-e 
Ar-but'-us 
Are-to'-tis 
Ar-dis'-i-a 
Ar-e'-ca 
Ar-e-na'-rl-a 
Ar-gem-o'-ne 
Ar-is-tol-och'-i- 
Ar-me'-ri-a  c,  37,  56 
Ar-ne'-bi-a  b,  18 

Ar'-nic-a 


g,  56Cap'-si-cum 
d,  47 
d,  55 
a,  37 
17 
60 
62 
62 
62 
37 


Art-em-is'-i-a  c,  18,  55 
Ar-un'-do  59 

As-cle'-pi-as  g,  37,  60 
As-par'-ag-us  g,  43,50 
As-per'-u-la  d,  18,  55 
As-phod'-el-us  g.  37 
As'-ter  b,  19,  54 

Perennial  37,  65 
As-til'-be  d,  37,  56 

As-tran'-ti-a  59 

At'-rip-lex 
At'-rop-a  65 

Au-bri-e'-ti-a  e,  37,  56 
'  '  ‘  62 


Au'-cub-a 

Aur-ic'-u-la  g,  16,  55Cir'-si-um 

Av-e'-na  c,  59Cit'  rus 

A z  al'  e  a  72 Cle'-mat-is 

Balm  [Herb)  d,  55 Clar'-ki-a 

llal'-sam  b,  19Cle-o'-me 

Bap-tis'-i-a  e,  37Cli-anth'-us 

Bar-to'-ni-a 

Baa-el'-la  60CIi-to'-ri-a 

Bas'-U  [Herb)  f,  55Cob-ae'-a 
Beg-o'-ni-a  d,  7,  43,  50r'ol'  chic  um 


Bel'-lis 
Ben-in-ca'-sa 
Ber'-ber-is 
B-t-on'-ic-a 
Bet'  ul  a 
Bl'-dens 
Kig-no'-ni-a 
Bor-co'-ni-a 
Boeh  me'  ri  a 
Bol-to'-ni-a 
Bor-a'-ge 


a.  22,  54,  66 
a,  34 
g,  62 
20 
62 
c.  20 
43.  62 
z,  37 
55 
e.  20 
e,  55 


Bor'-e-cole 
Bor  o'  ni  a 
Bo-se'-a 

Bous-sin-gaul'-ti-a 
Bou  vari  di  a 
lrach-yc' 


c,  20 
50 


Cor-yd'-al-is 
Cos-mid'-i-um  b,  21 
60Cos'-mos  a,  13,  21 
50  Cot  o'  ne  as  tei  62 
50|Cox'-comb  a,  16,  20 


20Cram'  be 


f,  33Crat-ae'  -gus 


d,  69 
d,  59 
c,  20.  55 


Cre'-pis 
Grot  al  a'  ri  a 
Cruc-i-an-el'-la 


60  Cry p  tom  er'  i  a  62 
d,  34  Cryp-tos-tem'-ma  21 
d.  43Cuc'-um-is  d.  34 

d,  62Cuc-ur'-bit-a  d,  34 


e,  37Cu'-phe-a 


69 


Cy'-clam-en 


62  Cy-clan-the'-ra 
d,  20  ~ 

47 
c,  34 
65 


d,  32 


34 ' 

Cy-don'-i-a  g,  621 
Cyn-o-glos'-sum  a,  21 
Cy'-per-us  f,  59 

Cy  phom  an'  dra  11,55 


20Cyt'  is  us 


c.  20 

e.  42 
g,  60 

a.  23 

b.  20 

20,  66 

f,  59 
f,  60 
f.  43 


o,  20 
38 

c,  34 
2  .  56 

d.  20 

Car  ag  a'  na  62 

Gar'-di-nal  Climber  31 
Car-di-os-per'-mum  43 


d,  20Di-anth'-us  a, 22,  39,  57 


Cari-du-us 
Car  )u  dov'  ic  a 
Ca'  rex 
Ca'  i  ri-ca 
Car-na'-tion 
Car  pi'  nus 
Cas'  si  a 
Cas-u-ar-l'-na 
Cat-an-anch'-e 
Cat-al'-pa 
Cateh'-fly 
Ce  an  o'  thus 
Ce'-bath-a 
Ced  ron  el'  la 
Ce  las'  trus 
Ce-lo'  si-a 
Cel'-si-a 


c.  2o 
51 
59 

d,  47 
c,  37 


e,  50 

c,  18 
g.  37 
a,  56 

60,  62 
66 
g,  62 
e,  18 
50 
33 
56 

d.  18 

a  3,  62Cen-tran'-thus 


Cent-au-rid'-i-um  e,  21 


Cen-tro-se'-ma 
Ceph  al  a'  ri  a 


56Cer-as'-ti-um  b,  55,  56 


Ceri  cus  62 

Ce-rin'-the  e,  21 

Chae-nos'-tom-n  e.  21 
Chn.m-a«-peu'-ce  d.  38 
Cham  ae'  rops  33 
Cheir-anth'-us  e,21,  56 
Chel  i  don'  i  um  21 
Che-lo'-ne  e,  39,55 
Che  nop  od'  i  um  21 
Chor  iz'  em  a  61 

e,  18Chrys-anth'-em-um  21 
Chry  su'  rus  59 

Cim-ic-if'-ug-a  39 
Cin-er-a'-ri-a  c,  21,43 


Col'  -e-us 
Col-lin'si-a 
Col  lo'  mi  a 
Col  u'  te  a 
Com-me-Ii'-na 
Con  val  la'  ri  a 
Con- vol'-vul-us 
Cor-e-op'-sis  a, 
Cor-d.vl-i'-ne 
Cor'  nus 
Cor  o  nil'  la 


62 

z,  39,  62 

a, 

c,  21 
43 

a,  21 
e,  34,  43 

d,  34 
39 

c,  43,  51 

b,  21 
21 
62 

c,  21 
39.  65 
21,  34 
21.  64 

51 

62 

56 


39,  55|Ga-za'-ni-a 
Gen-is'-ta 
Gen-ti-an'a 
Ger-an'-i-um 
Ger-ar'-di-a 
Ger-be'-ra 
Ges-ne'-ri-a 
Ge'-um 
Gil'-i-a 


21 
f,  62 
21 
21 


39,  66 Gink'  go 


Glad-i'-o-lus 
Glau'-ci-um 
Gled  Its'  chi  a 
Glob-u-la'-ri-a 
b,  21Glox-in'-i-a  d.  16.  44 
f.  44,  56 Gnaph-al'-i-um  36  ,39 
God-e'-ti-a  d,  24,  54 

Gom-phre'-na  c,  36 
Gos  syp'  1  um  23 
Gourds  d,  34,  35 


Cy' -press  vine  a. 


22, 

a. 


22 


Dai'-sy 
Dah'-li-a 
Daph'  ne 
Das-yl-i'-ri-on 
Dat  is'  ca 
Dat-u'-ra  d,22,  61 
Dau  ben  to'  ni  a  47 
Del-phin-'i-um  d,  22 
Perennial  e,  39 

Des  mo'  dl  um  62 
Deut'  zi  a  62 


Gra  ham  i  a' 
Grev  il'  le  a 
Gun  ne'  ra 


40  Gym  noc'  lad  us 


Gym'-noth-rix 


62Gyn  er'  i  um 


Di-as'-ci-a  b,  22 

Die-tam'-nus  z,  3r 

Did-is'-cus  d,  22 

Dig-it-a'-lis  c,39 

Dim-orph-oth-e'-ca  22 

Di-o'-cle-a  5! 

L)i  os'  pyr  os  62 

Dip'-sac-us  b,  39 

Dol'-ich-os  d,  34.  44 


Do  ro  ni'  cum  39 

Drac-ae'-na  e,  44 
Drac-o-ceph'-al-um  39 
Dros'  er  a  69 


62 

Ec-bal'-li-um 

e 

34 

43 

Ech-in-o-cys'-tis 

z 

,34 

51 

Ech'-in-ops 

dy 

39 

d. 

38 

Ech'  i  um 

22 

d, 

62 

El  e  a  s'  nus 

62 

b. 

20 

El  eu  si'  ne 

59 

62 

El'  ym  us 

59 

38 

Em  me'  nan  the 

54 

38 

Ep'  ac  ris 

44 

62 

Ep-i-lo'-bi-umd, 

39, 

65 

c. 

20 

Er  ag  ro7  stis 

59 

39 

Er-e-mu'-rus 

39 

20. 

38 

Er  i  anth'  us 

69 

39 
57 
47 
22.  39 
67 
39 


E-rig' -er-on 
Er-i'-nus 
Er  i  ob  ot'  yr  a 
Er  o'  di  um 
Er-pet'-i-on 
Er-yng'-i-um 
Er-ys'-i-mum  c.  22,67 
Er-yth-ri'-na  c,  44 
Esch-scholtz'-i-a  c,  23 
Eu-cal-yp'-tus  c,44,61 
Eu-cha-rid'-i-um  c,  23 
Eu  chlae'  na  59 

Eu  oni'  de  54 

Eu  lal'  i  a  69 

Eu-pa-to'-ri-um  39,  44 


Eu-phor'-bi-a  e.  23,  39Knaut'  i  a 


Eu'  atom  a 

Eu-toc'-a 

Ex'-ac-um 


d.  39  Ex  o'  chor  da 


Fab  i  a'  na 
Fe'-di-a 
Fe  lie'  i  a 
Fenz'-H-a 
Fern 

Fes  tu'  ca 

Foe-nic'-u-lum 

Fra-ga'-ri-a 

Fran-co'-a 

F'rax'  in  ub 

Frees'-i-a 

Fuch'-sl-a 

Funk'-i-a 

Gail-lar'-di-a 

Gal-e'-ga 

Gal'-i-um 

Gam-o-lep'-ls 

Gar  de'  ni  a 

Gar-do'-qui-a 

Gau'-ra 


SI 
e,  23j 
51 
62 


d,  39.  62 
39.  56,  6' 

e,  39,  57 

23 
c.  23 

c,  44 

b,  3«.  57 

c,  23,39 

62 

23 

d,  23 
62 

c,  57 


Gyp-soph'-il-a  c,  36,39 
Ham  am  e'  lis  62 

Heb-en-stre'-tia  c,  24 
Hed'  er  a  62 

He-dych'-l-um  f,  44 
He-dys'-ar-um  b,  39 
Hel-en'-i-um  a,  39 
He-Ii-anth'-em-um  39 
He-li-anth'-us  a.  24,  39 
He-lich-rys'-sum  a,  36 
He-li-op'-sis  39,  65 
He'-li-o-trope  d,  44 
Hel-ip'-ter  um  d,  36 
He-mer-oc-al'-is  d,  40 
He-rac-le'um  g,  40 
Heu-che'-ra  e,  40,  57 


He-be-cli'-ni-um  51 
He-li-oph'-il-a  54 
Hel  leb'  or  us  40 

Her  ni  a'  ri  a  24 

Hes'  per  is  40,  7 
Hl-er-a'-ci-um  40,  57 
Hib-is'-cus  d,  24,  40,44 
Hol'-ly-hock  a.  24,  40 
Hor'  de  um  59 

Hor  mi'  num  67 

Hum-u'-lus  c,  11,  34 
Hun-nem-an'-ni-a  24 
Hy  ac  in'  thus  40 
Hy-per'-ic-um  40, 57, 62 


Ib-e'-ris  40 

I  lex  82 

Im-pat'-i-ens  d,  24 

In-car-vil'-le-a  40 

In-dig-of'-er-a  e,  44 

In-u'-la  d,  40 

l-pom-oe'-a  a,  35 

I-pom-op'-sls  e,  40 

I'-ris  e,  40,  69 

I'-sat-is  b,  40 

Is-ol-'-ep-ls  59 

Is-ol-o'-ma  44 

Jac-ar-an'-da  e,  44 

Jon-op-sid'-i-um  d,  24 

Ju'  glans 
Jun'  cus 
Kal  an'  cho  e 
Kaul-fus'-si-a 
Ken-ned'-y-a 
Kit-ai-bel'-i-a 


Kniph-of'-i-a 
Koch'-i-a 
Koe  leri  i  a 
Ko-el-reu-te'-ri- 


61  Lag  u'  rus 


d,  25 
c,  25 
33 


c,  23  L,al-lem-ant'-i-a 
54  Lan-ta'-na 

c,  23Lark'-spur 
44  Las-the'-ni-a 
69  Lat  a'  ni  a 
39  Lath'-yr-us 

f,  67Lav-a'-ter-a 
e,  44  Lav'-en-der 
62  Lav-en'-dul-a 
f,  44,  61  Lay'-i'a  i 

z,  44  Lep-tos'-iph-on  . 

d,  39  Lep-tos'-yn-e 
e,  10,  23Leu-canth'em-um 
a,  39  ,  55  Li  a'-tris 

39  Lig-ul-a'-ri-a  c,  50 

e,  23Lig  us'  trum  62 

39  LiP  i-um  40 

c,  23  Lily  of  the  Valley  39 

c,  23  Lim-nanth'-es  d,  25 


,  25,  44 
c,  55 
5! 
a.  25 
c,  25 
25 
40 
40 


a,  25,  54 


Lin-a'-ri-i! 

Lin  del  of 
Lin-um  b,  25 
Liq  uid  am'  bi  r 
Li  ri  od  en'  d.on 
Lis  i  anth'  us 
Lo-a'-sa  < 

Lo'be'-li-a  c.  26,  40,  51 
Lo'  nas 
Lon  ic  e'  ra 
Loph-os-per'-mum 
Lo'-tus 

Luf'-fa  d 

Lu-na'-ri-a 
Lup-i'-nus 
Lych'-nis 
Lyth'-rum 
Mac  kay'  a  Bella 
Mac  lu'  ra 
Mag  no'  li  a 
Ma  -lop-e  a, 

Mal'-va  a,  25,  40 
Mar'-i-gold  a.  26 
Man-de-vil'-le-a  c.  44 
Mar-tyn'-i-a  e,  25 
Matth'-i-o-la  a,  26 
Ma-tri-ca'-ria  c,  25,  54 


Poin-ci-an'-a 


40Poin-set'-tl-a 


d,  46 

e,  46 


36 
63 
35 
61 
d.  35 
25 

a,  25 
c.  26,  64 
d,  iO 
44 
63 
63 
,  25 
51 


Pol-em-o'-ni-ume,  41 
Pol-yg'-o-aum  z, 30,42 
63|Por-tu-la'-ca  e.  2g 

44IPot-en-til'-la  c,  42,  57 

35lPrim'-u-la  d,  41,45 

Pru-nel'-la  42 

Pu-er-a'-ri-a  63 

Pyr  eth'  rum  e,  30,  42 
Par-dan'-thua  41 
Par-nas'-sl-a  67,  50 
Pe-re'-si-a  39 

phal-ang'-l-um  46,  61 
40  4  hor'-mi-um  46.61 
Ra  nun'  cu  lus  30,  68 
Rth-man'-ni-a  b.48 
Rhe'  um  b,  42 

Rhod-an'-the  e,  26 

Rhod-och'-it-on  46 
Rhod  od  en'  dron  63 
Rhyn  chos  per'  mum46 
Ri'-ci-nus  d,  13,  20 


35 
e,  40 
44 
26 
63 
e,  44 
59 
59 


Mau-ran'-dy-a 
Me-con-op'-sis 
Me  de'  ol  a 
Me  die  a'  go 
Mel'  i  a 

Mel-i-anth'-us 
Men'  tha 
Me  ny  anth'  es 
Mes-em-bry-anth'-em 
um  26,  64 

Me-tros-id-e'  ros  61 
Mign-on-ette'  a,  26 

Mik-an'-i-a  51 

Mi-mo'-sa  b.  26 

Mim'-u-lus  c,  26,54,57 
Mi'-na  a, 35 

Mi-ra-b'-i-lis  a,  26 

Mol-u  ce!'-la  c,13  36 

Mom-or'-di-ea  d,  35 

Mon-ar'-da 
Mor-i-ean'-di-a 
Mor-i'-na 
Mo'  rus 
Mu'-sa 
Myr'  tus 
My-os-o-tid'-i-um  54 
My-os-o'-tis  b,  26,  54 
Nan  dl'  na 

Nas-tur'-H-um  b,  32,35 


g,  40 
47 


63 
z,  44 
51,  63 


Nel  um'  bi  um 
Nem-es'-t-a 
Nem-oph'-i  -la 
Nep'-et-a 
Ne'-ri-um 
Ner'  ter  a 
Nic-an'-dra 
Ni-eo-ti-a'-na  e. 


59 
24 
24 
54 
44 
61 
24 
27.44 


a. 


Nier-em-berg'-i-a  d,27 


b,  27 

c.  27 
27 
69 

c,  27 


27 


Ni-gel'-la 
Nol-a'-na 
No-to-bas'-is 
Nu  phar 
Nye-ter-in'-i-a 
62|Nym-phae'-a 
Nys'  sa 

Ob  el  is  ca'  ri  a 
Oen  -oth-e' 

On  o'  nis 
On-op-or'-don 
Or  nl  thog'  al  um 
40|Or-ob'-us  c,40, 67 

d,  24  Os-trow-ski-a'  14 
59  0x'-al-is  c, 

62  0x-y-u'-ra 
59  Pae-o'-ny 
25  Palms 

44  Pan'-sy  c,4,  6,28,57 
Pap-a'-ver  c, 30,  41.60 
Pars'-ley  d,  35 

Pas-sif-lo'-ra  g,  7,43 


f.  35,  40Paul-ow'-ni-a 


.  69 


Pel-ar-go'-ni-um  45.41 
Pent-ste'-mon  c,  30,40 
Per-il'-la  d.  36 

Pet-u'-ni-a  c,  9,29,  40 

Phae-el'-i-a  c,  31 

Phas'-e-o-lus  d,  44 

Phlox  c,  29,  z,  41 
Phy'-sal-is  d. 
Phy-si-an'-thus 
Phy-sos-teg'-i-a 
Pink 

Pit-tos-por'-um 
Pod-ol'-e-p  s 


30.  36 
d,  46 
39 
41,58 
d.  46 
c.  30 


Riv-i'-na 
Rha-go'-di-a 
Rud-beck'-i-a 
Rom'-ney-a 
Saint-paul'-i  a 
Sal-pig-los'-sis 


d,  46 
46.  61 

e,  30 
42 

e  46 

d.  13 


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d.  42 
g,  4* 


c. 


Sal'  vi  a  d,  31,  T5 
San-tol-i'-na  4» 

San-vi-ta'-li-a  c.  32,  68 
Sap-o-na'-ri-a  c,  31,  58 
Sax'-i-frag-a  d.49,  68 
Scab-i-o'-sa  31,  42,  61 
Schiz-anth'-us  c,  5,  31 
Schiz-op-et'-al-on  31 
Scu-tel-la'-ri-a  58 
Sed'-um  a.  58 

Sem-per-vi'-vum  68 
Sen-ec'-i-o  a,  31,42 
Si-dal'-ce-a  d,  42 
Si  le'  ne  a,  31,  42,  58 
Sin'  ning  la  c,  46 
So  la' num  e,  31,46.  65 
Sol  1  da'  go  b,  42 

Sper'  gul  aria  31 
Sphen  og'  yn  e 
d,  40|Stat'-ic-e 
Sten  ac'  tis 
Steph  an  o'  tis 
Ste'  vi  a  a,  3l’  54 
Stach'  ys  0,  42,  56,  59 
Stocks  10  Weeks  a,  ?1 
Stokes'  la  e.  31 

Strep  toe  ar'  pus  d,  4 
Suth  er  land'  i  a  a,  46 
Swain  son'  la  f,  46 
Sweet  Pea  d,  6.  36 
Sweet  WiK  liam  a,  42 
Skim'-mi-a  46.  91 

Tac  so'  ni  a 
Tec  o'  ma 
Te  lek'  i  a 
Tet-ran  e'  ma 
The'-a 

Ther  mop'  sis 
Thun  berg7  i  a 
Tor  e'  ni  a 
Trach  e'  li  um 
f,  59Trich  os  an'  thes  d,  35 
63Trif  o'  li  um  e,  32,  42 
Trit'-o-ma  e,  40 
t,  42 

Tropae'  od  um  32,  46 
Tu'ni  ca  a,  32.  £8 
Ty  dae'  a  e,  46 

Ti-tho'-ni-a  £4 

Trad-es-can'-ti-a  68 
Trees  and  Shrubs  62,(3 
U-ros-per-mum  £8 
Ur-si-ni-a  £2 

Val  er  i  a'  na  c,  32, £8 
Ve  nid'  i  um  c,  22 
Ver  bas'  cum  c,  42 
Ver  be'  na  b,  33.45.  £8 
Veroni'ca  d,  42,  46 
Ver-non'-t-a  42 

Ve-ra-trum  42 

Vic'  la  25 

Vin'-ca  Rosea  10,  32 
Vi  o'-la  32,42  ,  54  58 
Vir-gin'-i-a  Stock  32 
Vis  ca'  ri  a  a,  92 
Vit  ta  de'  ni  a  "2 
Wahl  en  berg'  i  a  32 
Wall' -flow  er  32,  42 
Whlt-la'-vl-a  32 

Xer  anth'  em  um  96 
Yuc'  ca  42 

Zin'  ni-a  33  .  54  .  68 


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d,  32 
d.  32 


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z,  33 


Time  of  germination  varies  considerably,  according  to  conditions. If  the  soil  is  too  dry  the  seeds  will  not  start;  if  too  wet  they  will 

rot,  especially  if  the  temperature  is  warm.  Some  seeds,  especially  of  shrubs  and  trees,  will  He  in  the  ground  for  one,  two  or  more 
years  before  germinating.  Adlumia,  Dictamnus,  Primula  vulgaris,  English  Violets  and  many  other  perennials  will  often  lie  dormant 
years  or  even  longer.  I  have  known  fresh  seeds  of  shrubs  to  He  dormant  for  four  years,  then  come  up  thick  in  the  row.  Most  of  the 
eeedc  I  offer  however,  will  germinate  promptly,  and  bloom  the  same  season  in  which  they  are  sown. 


Yes,  Sister,  I  buy  only  of  Park;  his  seeds 
always  grow  and  yield  the  finest  flowers. 


I  3*  *T  R  0> »  U  C  TORY 

EAR  Patron-friends:  By  the  permission  of  kind  Providence  I  have  the  pleasure  of 
greeting  you  once  more  at  the  threshold  of  another  New  Year.  I  say  pleasure  advisedly, 
for  I  feel  grateful  and  happy  on  account  ot  the  hearty  support  you  have  given  me  the 
past  year,  and  the  friendly  and  encouraging  letters  that  have  come  to  me  daily,  often 
accompanied  by  liberal  orders.  I  appreciate  and  am  thankful  to  you  all  for  your  earn¬ 
est  efforts  to  promote  my  welfare  and  increased  trade  among  your  flower-loving  friends.  I  realize 
that  my  success  in  business  is  largely  due  to  these  efforts,  and  I  enter  into  this  New  Year  with 
increased  energy  and  renewed  zeal  in  the  delightful  vocation  that  has  now  been  mine  for  more 
than  two  generations. 

My  friends,  your  faithfulness  and  loyalty  in  the  past  is  a  cogent  inspiration  to  me  to  treat 

you  better  and  more  generously,  if  possible,  in  the  future  than 
I  have  done  heretofore.  It  is  true  I  have  made  some  mistakes, 
for  “to  err  is  human;”  but  my  errors  were  not  intentional,  and 
when  they  occurred  I  have  always  been  ready  and  anxious  to 
correct  them.  I  want  to  so  deal  with  every  patron  as  to  secure 
land  merit  his  or  her  confidence.  I  try  to  do  an  honest  business, 
and  am  willing  always  to  do  more  than  justice  and  fair  dealing 
demand.  I  want  to  earn  the  friendship  as  well  as  the  confidence 
of  everyone  who  entrusts  me  with  an  order.  I  aim  to  send  out 
seeds  of  only  the  new  crop,  such  as  will  be  sure  to  grow  under 
favorable  conditions.  I  send  with  every  package  a  little  booklet 
of  “Hints”  telling  just  how  to  sow,  as  also  giving  brief  after- 
treatment.  Still  more,  I  guarantee  all  my  seeds,  and  will  replace 
such  as  fail,  if  my  cultural  directions  are  heeded  and  a  full  and 
careful  report  is  sent  me. 

Another  important  element  in  my  business  system  is  to  sell 
only  seeds  of  the  finest  quality  and  true  to  name.  This  is  even 
more  needful  than  seeds  of  good  vitality  for  the  disappointment 
comes  after  weeks  of  labor  and  care  have  been  spent  in  culture.  All  of  my  seeds  are  obtained  of 
reliable  growers,  and  of  the  best  seeds  they  produce.  They  can,  therefore,  be  relied  upon  to  yield 
the  best  results.  They  will  not  prove  disappointing. 

Again.— In  early  life  I  adopted  the  motto  “Big  Sales  and  Small  Profits”  and  this  motto  I 
have  never  discarded.  I  have  no  desire  to  become  a  millionaire.  I  believe  in  the  old  proverb  “A 
Good  Name  is  rather  to  be  chosen  than  great  riches,  and  Loving  Favor  rather  than  silver  and 
gold.”  For  this  reason  I  sell  any  seeds  offered  in  this  Flower  Book  for  5cts.,  22  packets  $1.00, 
50  packets  $2.00,  and  77  packets  $3.00.  These  seeds  are  packed  free,  sent  by  mail  post-paid  and 
warranted  to  reach  you  in  good  condition.  If  mistakes  are  found  I  cheerfully  correct  them.  Send 
your  money  with  the  order.  I  guarantee  its  safety.  Sums  under  $1.00  send  in  3-cent  or  1-cent 
stamps.  Now,  while  I  appreciate  and  am  thankful  for  even  the  smallest  order,  I  also  appreciate 
and  am  thankful  for  orders  that  embrace  the  orders  of  flower-friends  in  a  community,  and  any 
person  who  gets  orders  at  5cts  a  packet  amounting  to  $2.00  can  get  10  extra  packets,  selected 
from  my  flower  book;  and  to  any  person  who  gets  orders  for  60  packets  at  5cts  each,  $3.00, 1  will 
send  1 7  packets.  So  you  see,  it  will  pay  you  to  see  your  friends  and  neighbors  and  swell  your 
order  to  two  or  three  or  more  dollars,  and  thus  get  a  nice  collection  for  your  effort.  Extra  books 
and  order  sheets  will  be  sent  on  request.  Also,  I  will  mail  my  Flower  Book  free  to  any  of  your 
friends.  I  would  far  rather  have  5  or  6  names  of  flower-ioveis  than  100  promises. 

My  Flower  Book  is  issued  and  mailed  about  New  Years.  It  is  not  like  ordinary  catalogues, 
but  prepared  to  give  information  that  flower -loving  people  will  appreciate.  A  glance  at  its  pages 
will  reveal  its  useful  scope.  I  aim  to  give  truthful  descriptions,  indicate  in  some  degree  how  the 
flowers  can  be  best  used,  their  height,  time  of  blooming,  etc.  I  show  many  of  the  good  things  by 
clear  wood-engravings,  and  do  the  printing  in  my  own  well-equipped  printing  office.  No  expen¬ 
sive  colored  plates  are  used,  and  the  economy  thus  realized  is  put  into  larger  seed  packets  and 
popular  prices.  I  have  conducted  my  business  in  this  economical  way  since  I  began  (1868),  and 
expect  to  continue  in  that  line  as  long  as  life. 

Flower-loving  people  are  the  most  delightful  people  in  the  world.  I  have  enjoyed  every  day 
of  my  long  period  of  dealing  with  them.  Its  a  joy  to  me  when  the  seed  season  comes  around,  and 
1  always  anticipate  the  many  friendly  letters  that  come  to  me  from  my  big  floral  family.  I  wish 
them  all  success  and  pleasure  in  their  floral  work,  and  remain,  as  ever— the  flower-lover’s  friend, 
Greenwood,  S.  C.,  Season  of  1934.  GEO.  W.  PARK. 


An  Old  Patron. — Dear  Mr.  Park:  In  1884  I  bought 
a  packet  of  mixed  Biennials  and  Perennials  from  you,  and  they 
came  up  fine.  Now,  after  BO  yearB,  many  of  their  progeny 
are  still  thriving  and  blooming  each  year.  Digitalis,  Columbine, 
Sweet  William,  and  others.  I  am  now  76  years  young,  and  am 
sending  a  small  order.  Mrs.  A.  C.  Terry,  Susquehanna  Co.,  Pa. 

Appreciated. — Dear  Mr.  Park:  The  seeds  I  ordered 
from  you  have  come  up  wonderfully  well,  and  I  am  so  happy 
to  be  able  to  have  so  many  different  kinds  of  flowers.  Your 
prices  are  much  appreciated.  Mr9.  R.  E.  Wagner,  Multnomah 
Cc.,  Ore.,  April  25,  1933. 


Catalogue. — Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  have  had  very  large 
catalogue  experience,  and  I  want  to  congratulate  you  on  your 
issue  this  year.  The  amount  of  real  information  you  have  pack¬ 
ed  into  it  in  an  unusually  interesting  way  is  wonderful.  Chas. 
Rimes,  Morris  Co.,  N.  J.,  March  1,  1933. 

Antirrhinum,  Cheiranthus. — Dear  Mr.  Park:  I 
wish  to  express  my  thanks  for  the  privilege  of  being  able  to 
purchase  such  wonderful  seeds  at  such  a  Tow  price.  I  was  de¬ 
lighted  with  my  Snapdragons,  they  were  so  large  and  of  such 
beautiful  colors.  The  Cheiranthus  Allioni  also  was  fine,  many 
inquired  whatthey  were.  Mrs.  E.  Preston,  Barnstable  Co. , Mass 


REMARKS,  NOTES  AND  SUGGESTIONS 


»•••••••»«» 


4  GOD’S  LOVE,  AND  BEAUTY. - “My  Father  in  Heaven,  help  me  never  to  forget  Thy  love  to  me.  It  comes  4 

J  with  the  light  of  the  morning,  and  it  remains'with  the  light  of  the  stars  of  the  night.  It  looks  up  at  me  in  the  beauty  of  the  4 
4  flower.  It  shines  upon  me  in  the  smile  of  a  friend.  All  beautiful  things  are  the  gifts  of  Thy  love.  Help  me  to  be  thankful,  and  4 
:  to  link  every  beautiful  thing  with  Thee.  Amen."  John  Henry  Jowett.  T 

| pgy"  My  friends,  are  these  your  sentiments?  If  not,  why  not?  Park. 


HE  past  year  was  not  very  favorable  for 
the  germination  of  seeds.  The  weather 

_  was  either  too  wet  or  too  dry  to  promote 

successful  sowing.  However,  many  of  my 
friends  have  sent  in  favorable  reports.  The 
Ostrowskia  has  been  more  or  less  complained 
of,  yet  a  number  of  those  who  got  the  seeds 
were  successful  in  raising  plants.  The  seeds  are 
considered  difficult  to  start,  and  are  mostly 
very  tardy.  Many  persons  were  too  impatient 
and  neglected  to  care  for  the  seed-bed  before 
the  seeds  had  time  to  start.  The  beauty  of  the 
plant,  however,  should  prompt  the  sower  to 
not  be  too  impatient.  The  same  may  be  said 
of  Delphinium,  Meconopsis,  Dictamnus,  Helle- 
borus,  Adlumia,  and  many  other  seeds.  It  is 
always  well  to  consult  the  index  page  and  note 
the  time  required  for  germination.  Those 
periods  are  not  to  be  relied  on  entirely,  but 
mostly  indicate  the  time  approximately. 

borne  years  ago  1  ? 
brought  from  Bohemia 
a  cluster  of  Pricel  berries 
the  seeds  of  which  I  took 
from  the  fresh  fruit  and 
planted  in  a  labeled  row 
in  the  garden.  I  expect¬ 
ed  to  see  the  plants  in 
the  Spring,  but  was  dis¬ 
appointed.  Next  Spring 
I  felt  sure  the  plants 
would  appear,  but,  do 
you  know,  one  morning 
in  the  fourth  Spring  I 
was  surprised  and  de¬ 
lighted  to  find  the  plants 
standing  like  a  row  of 
little  soldiers,  smiling  in 
the  warm  sunlight.  Well,  it  taught  me  a  lesson 
in  patience  in  sowing  I  have  never  forgotten. 

Benary’s  Giant  Gloxinias. — These  are  of 
surpassing  beauty.  The  plants  are  robust  and 

are  of  good  habit, 
while  the  enor¬ 
mous  flowers  are 
of  splendid  form 
and  display  the 
richest,  rarest,  and 

_ _  the  most  exquisite 

colors,  rare  and  beautiful  and  contrasted  in 
the  most  striking  manner.  They  are  real  eye- 
openers,  and  make  the  beholder  stand  speech¬ 
less  in  wonder  and  admiration.  100  seeds  5cts. 
Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  just  want  to  tell  you  about 

the  many  Gloxinias  I  have  raised  from  your  seeds  of 
Benary’s  Giants.  They  are  wonderful.  Some  of  the 
blossoms  measure  over  four  inches  across.  The  ones  I 
raised  last  year  drew  the  blue  ribbon  at  the  Flower 
Show  this  August.  The  seed  I  sowed  last  March  yield¬ 
ed  plants  that  were  i  n  bloom  in  just  six  months. --Mrs. 
Jas.  Farrar,  Franklin  Go.,  Vt.,  Oct.  2,1933. 

Gloxinias,  etc..  Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  have  a  nice  lot 
of  Gloxinias  and  Christmas  Cheer  Begonias  coming  on,  and 
my  Sweet  Peas  bloomed  so  profusely  and  were  so  beauiiful  that 
everyone  admired  them.  Miss  R.  Dukes,  Orangeburg  Co. ,  S.  C. 


VlSCARIA 


The  Eureka  is  a  beautifvd  Violet  (Page  47) 
but  for  some  reason  which 
I  do  not  know  but  much 
regret,  a  portion  of  the 
seeds  sent  out  last  year 
were  not  true.  Now  I  will 
gladly  send  another  pack¬ 
et  to  those  who  received 
these  untrue  seeds  when 
they  order  seeds  this  sea¬ 
son,  if  they  let  me  know  of  the  error. 

The  Browallias  are  easily-grown 
and  continuous-blooming  plants, 
the  flowers  rich  in  color  and  very 
pretty.  Browallia  Elata  blooms 
well  in  the  garden  in  Summer  and 
is  sure  to  bloom  freely  in  the  win¬ 
dow  in  winter.  Browallia  Roezli, 
though  rare,  is  one  of  the  loveliest,  and  should 
be  better  known.  The  flowers  are  larger  than 

those  of  B.  Elata,  and 
of  an  exquisite  heavenly 
blue  shade.  It  is  a  very 
beautiful  pot  plant,  and 
always  greatly  admired. 
The  little  engraving 
shows  a  flower  of  this 
handsome  Browallia. 
See  Pages  16  and  21. 

Have  you  ever  notic¬ 
ed  how  tardy  volunteer 
s<  eds  are  in  germinat¬ 
ing?  Seeds  of  Larkspur 
ripen  and  drop  in  early 
Summer,  but  lie  dor¬ 
mant  until  late  Autumn 
The  same  is  true  of  Corn 
^OctJLATA^  t  t  t  ,  ,  ,  ,  .  ?  Flower,  Calandrinia  and 

Nemophila,  all  of  which  germinate  promptly  if 
properly  cared  for.  Should  this  not  give  us  a 
lesson  in  patience  in  raising  plants  from  seeds? 
Conditions  surely  have  a  lot  to  do  with  success. 

A  little  annual  that  is  quite  showy  and  is 
becoming  popular  in  Europe  is  Viscaria  Ocu- 
lata.  It  should  be  grown  in  a 
mass,  not  too  thick,  but  thick 
enough  to  cover  the  bed,  say 
three  or  four  inches  apart.  The 
colors  are  rich  and  pleasing,  and 
mostly  show  an  eye.  The  new 
Dwarf  varieties  are  preferable  and 
are  very  attractive  in  a  bed,  the 
little  bright  flowers  appearing  in 
great  profusion.  See  illustration. 

The  seeds  can  be  sown  where 
the  plants  are  to  bloom.  Sow  in 
rows  three  inches  apart  and  cover 
an  eighth  inch  deep  with  a  mix¬ 
ture  of  sand  and  rich  loam,  then 
make  the  soil  firm  by  pressing  with  a  brick. 
The  plants  will  come  into  bloom  in  a  few  weeks. 
For  more  information,  see  pages  32  and  48. 


The  Calico  Flower.— One  of  the  most  eas¬ 
ily-grown  and  charming  of  pot  vines  is  Aristol- 
ochia  Elegans,  a  flower  of  which  is  represented 
in  the  engraving.  It 
starts  readily  from 
seeds,  has  graceful 
stems  and  foliage, 
and  begins  to  bloom 
the  first  season,  the 
peculiar  and  attrac¬ 
tive  flowers  three 
inches  across  being 
white,  red,  yellow, 
purple,  and  brown 
so  distinctly  con¬ 
trasted  as  to  merit 
the  common  name 
of  Calico  Flower.  It 
thrives  in  a  compost 
of  rich  loam,  sand 
and  well-rotted  sta¬ 
ble  litter  thoroughly  mixed,  good  drainage  be¬ 
ing  provided.  Water  freely  while  growing  and 
shift  into  larger  pots  as  the  plants  grow.  Pro¬ 
vide  a  trellis  as  soon  as  the  plants  show  a  dis¬ 
position  to  run.  This  is  one  of  the  beautiful 
tropical  vines  that  can  be  grown  in  the  window 
in  winter  and  set  out  in  summer.  15  seeds  5c. 

Columbine. — For  a  shady  place  the  various 
species  of  Columbine  are  well  suited,  and  a 
mixture  of  the  seeds  will  produce  many  kinds, 
all  of  which  are  handsome.  The  seeds  germi¬ 
nate  in  from  one  to  three  months,  so  do  not 
neglect  the  bed  until  the  plants  appear.  They 
thrive  in  a  rich,  well-drained  soil,  and  bloom 
mostly  in  the  Spring,  the  flowers  being  very 
graceful  and  showy,  and  of  the  various  colors, 
blue,  white,  shades  of  red  and  yellow,  and  some, 
strikingly  variegated.  See  page  37. 

Delphinium. --Perennial  Larkspur,  Del¬ 
phinium,  is  one  of  our  best  perennials,  coming 

in  long  trusses,  and  if 
these  are  freely  cut  to 
prevent  seed  formation 
the  blooming  period  will 
be  prolonged  through¬ 
out  the  season.  The  seeds 
do  not  germinate  very 
promptly  unless  sown 
soon  after  they  ripen, 
and  I  supply  them  fresh 
in  Autumn,  to  be  sown 
at  once.  The  same  seeds, 
however,  germinate  fairly  well  the  next  season 
but  require  from  one  to  three  months  to  start, 
and  many  persons  neglect  the  seed-bed  before 
giving  the  seeds  sufficient  time  to  start.  My 
seeds  are  always  of  the  latest  crop  and  will  al¬ 
ways  produce  plants  under  favorable  condi¬ 
tions.  See  page  39. 

To  Turn  Hydrangeas  Blue. --Water  with 
alum  water,  a  spoonful  of  alum  to  a  gallon  of 
water.  Continue  thispracticeuntil  blue  appears. 

Starting  Seeds  in  Boxes.  Cet  boxes  18  in. 
long,  12  in.  broad  and  4 in.  deep.  Fill  in  an  inch 
of  well  rot  ted  stable  litter,  then  two  in.  of  sandy 
woods  earth  or  fertile  loam, the  surface  sifted  and 
pressed.  Press  rows,  sow,  and  cover  with  fine  sand. 
This  will  ensure  fine  stocky  plants  and  thrifty  growth. 


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3 

Anemone  and  Water  Lilies.— Dear  Mr.  Park:  I 
planted  Anemone  seeds  bought  of  you  last  year  and  got 
45  plants.  They  are  blooming  now  and  are  beautiful. 
All  of  the  Pink  and  Blue  Water  Lilies  are  up,  seeds  of 
which  came  from  you  in  February.  Mrs.  Win.  Klocke, 
R.  8  Box486A,  King  Co.,  Wash.,  May  8,  1933. 

Note. — Anemone  seeds  are  sown  as  other 
seeds,  covering  them  barely  a  sixteenth  inch 
deep.  The  water  lily  (Nymphaea)  seeds  should 
be  sown  in  pots  of  good  earth  and  covered  a 
sixteenth  inch  with  sand,  and  the  pot  then  sunk 
in  a  tub  or  pond  of  water,  the  pot  sunk  two  or 
three  inches  under  the  water.  The  water  wall 
be  warmer  and  germination  promoted  by  full 
sunshine.  Nelumbium  or  Egyptian  Lotus  seeds 
are  hastened  in  germination  by  having  the  shell 
filed  enough  to  admit  the  water.  The  seeds  are 
as  large  as  a  filbert  and  should  be  covered  a 
half-inch  deep.  See  page  59. 

Stock,  Bismarck  Giants.— Mr.  Wm.  Mac¬ 
donald  of  California  is  getting  a  lot  of  fame  for 

his  Bismarck  Ten 
Weeks  Stocks  by 
exhibiting  in  Eng¬ 
land  and  securing 
awards  and  com¬ 
mendations  from 
the  Royal  Horti¬ 
cultural  Society. 
These  indicate  the 
great  value  of  his 
strain  and  the  high 
quality  of  his  seeds. 
The  plants  grow  2| 
feet  high,  and  every 
branch  is  tipped 
with  a  huge  spike 
of  big  double  fra¬ 
grant  flowers.  The 
seedlings  start  read¬ 
ily  and  quickly 
come  into  bloom, 
showing  a  wonder¬ 
ful  range  of  colors 
from  white  to  scar¬ 
let,  from  lilac  to 
rich  blue,  and  from 
canary  to  goiden 
rose.  Perhaps  there  is  not  another  strain  known 
that  quite  equals  Macdonald’s  Giant  Imperial 
Bismarck  Stocks.  They  are  glorious  in  beds 
and  excellent  for  cutting.  You  cannot  err  in 
getting  seeds  of  this  grand  strain  of  Ten  Weeks 
Stock.  It  is  simply  incomparable.  Exquisite 
mixture  direct  from  Macdonald,  all  colors,  60s. 
5c.  Don’t  omit  it.  See  engraving,  also  page  31. 

Damping  Off. —I  speak  of  this  trouble  in 
my  “Hints”  sentwith  the  seeds,  but  some  who 
buy  seeds  do  not  read  the  “Hints”  and  when 
the  plants  appear  they  are  lost  by  “damping 
off.”  This  is  caused  by  a  microscopic  fungus 
that  covers  the  soil.  It  can  be  controlled  by 
frequently  stirring  the  soil.  An  application  of 
unburned  coal-dust  or  of  a  mixture  of  lime  and 
sulphur,  equal  parts,  is  a  remedy.  Be  prompt, 
or  the  fungus  will  destroy  your  plants. 

Closing  Remarks,  it  is  always  a  pleasure 
to  an  wer  enquiries,  but  I  regret  the  answers  are 
not  always  prompt  on  account  of  pressure  upon 
my  time.  In  such  cases  I  ask  your  indulgence. 

With  best  wishes,  GEO.  W.  PARK 


NEW  GIANT  EVERBLOOMING  CARNATION 

I  gladly  offer  the  Improved  Giant  Everblooming  Chabaud  Carnations, 

developed  by  Vilmorin  of  Paris,  France,  and  my  seeds  are  direct  from  his  gardens. 
The  seeds  start  in  from  five  to  ten  days,  the  plants  begin  to  bloom  i  n  six  months,  and 
bloom  freely  and  continuously.  They  are  splendid  for  beds,  and  when  grown  in  pots 
bloom  well  in  the  window  in  winter.  The  plants  are  stocky  and  strong,  stool  out  into 
fine  clumps,  and  produce  terminal  clusters  of  large  perfectly  double,  deliciously  fra¬ 
grant  flowers  of  many  rich  and  charming  colors.  I  supply  the  colors  separately  or  all 
mixed.  The  seeds  have  been  carefully  tested  and  are  of  known  vitality,  and  the  high 
quality  and  genuineness  are  guaranteed  by  the  character  of  the  growers.  I  am  confi¬ 
dent  these  glorious  big  improved  Pinks  grown  by  Vilmorin  will  more  than  satisfy  and 
please  all  my  patrons.  Be  sure  to  place  at  least  one  or  more  packets  on  your  list. 

-  These  fine  colors,  75  seeds  5cts.,  Complete  Special  Mixture  75  seeds  5cts. 


Snow  White 
Rosy  Lilac 


Sulphur 

Yellow-flaked 


Magenta 
Rosy  Pink 


Flesh-color 

Scarlet 


Copper-red 

Ruby-red 


Blood-red 

Salmon-rose 


METTE’S  MARVELOUS  PANSIES 

Last  year  I  described  Mr.  Mette’s  Triumph 

of  the  Giants,  a  strain  celebrated  the  world  over  for 
j  its  size,  variety,  and  beauty.  The  above  fine  wood  en¬ 
graving  shows  the  charming  ruffled  character  of  the 
[  flowers.  They  are  glorious  Pansies  and  will  surely  please 
i  you.  Seeds  direct  from  Mr.  Mette.  50  s.  5c.,  1-32  oz  50e. 


FRENCH  DOUBLE  PICOTEE 

The  handsome  wood  engraving  represents 

a  flower  of  the  beautiful  French  Double  Picotee.  About 
90  per  cent  of  the  seedlings  yield  double  flowers,  and 
the  various  lovely  colors,  richly  mingled  and  contrast¬ 
ed,  together  with  the  exquisite  fragrance  exhaled,  al¬ 
ways  elicit  unlimited  admiration  and  praise.  35  seeds5e. 


SOME  NOTES  AND  SUGGESTIONS 


Liquid  Fertilizer. — To  make  a  good  liquid 
fertilizer  get  an  open-end  barrel  or  metal  drum 
and  fill  it  with  water;  then  sack  a  half-bushel 
of  fresh  stable  manure  and,  place  m  the  water. 
To  enrich  the  water,  punch  the  sack  with  a 
blunt  stick  until  the  water  shows  color,  when 
it  is  ready  to  use.  The  water  must  be  freely 
used  to  prevent  it  from  becoming  stale.  Water 
with  this  liquid  about  once  a  week  and  you 
will  be  surprised  at  the  increased  growth. 

Platycodon. — This  is  a  very  beautiful  and 
tenacious  hardy  perennial  that  blooms  the  first 
season  when  started  rather  early  in  Spring. 
The  plants  grow  about  2  feet  high,  and  bloom 
throughout  the  season,  are  large  and  showy, 
and  thrive  even  in  sandy  soil  and  hot  sunshine. 
They  should  be  better  known.  It  is  also  known 
as  Wahlenbergia  and  Campanula  grandiflora 
(See  page32.)  A  writersays  in  the  Eng.  Garden : 

This  is  a  fine  plant  for  the  rockery,  its  neat  bushy, 
compact,  but  vigorous  growth  at  once  arrests  attention. 
The  beautiful  blue  and  white  flowers  are  freely  produc¬ 
ed,  are  quite  large,  and  of  the  bell-shape  form.  E.  G. 

Oenothera  Missouriensis. — This  makes  a 
splendid  rock-work  plant  when  grown  in  dry 
sandy  soil  and  in  full  sun.  In  rich  soil  it  grows 
too  freely  to  bloom  well.  Its  long  trailing 
stems  with  narrow  shining  leaves  makes  it 
valuable.  Starts  readily  fiom  seeds.  Hardy 
perennial.  50  seeds  5 cents. 


Jacob  Vis  Davil.  Vis 

Vis  Brothers.— On  another  page  are  the 
pictures  of  Father  Vis  and  one  son,  and  here 
are  the  other  brothers.  You  must  admit  that 
they  are  all  good-looking,  and  what  is  more, 
they  are  as  good  as  they  look,  when  it  comes 
to  growing  good  seeds  of  choice  flowers.  You 
can  always  bank  on  anything  that  bears  the 
name  of  Vis.  They  are  reliable  Dutchmen. 

Niererr.bergias. — N.  Frutescens,  2ft.,  is  of 
easiest  culture  from  seeds, 
begins  to  bloom  in  three  or 
four  months  after  sowing 
the  seeds,  and  continues  to 
.bloom  freely  till  after  frost. 

In  a  mild  climate  it  retains 
it’s  narrow  graceful  foliage 
throughout  the  winter,  and 
begin  to  bloom  in  the  Spring, 
soon  becominga  waving  mass 
of  little  cup-shaped  flowers, 
appearing  in  the  distance 
like  a  lot  of  fluttering  but¬ 
terflies.  It  is  really  one  ot 
the  most  desirable  perennials,  and  should  be  in 
every  garden  It  is  also  fine  as  a  pot  plant.  It  s 
relative  N.  Gracilis  is  low  and  rather  drooping 
and  is  a  lovely  house  plant  for  the  window  or 
rockery.  750  seeds  5ets. 


Obelisk  Flower.— A  beautiful  blit  much 
neglected  flower  is  Obeliscaria  Pulcherrima.  It 
has  a  high  rich  brown  “Obelisk”  center 
§J  surrounded  by  broad  velvety  crimson 
drooping  petals  (see  cut.)  Each  petal 
A.V  is  distinctly  margined  with  gold.  It  is 
a  near  relative  of  Rudbeckia,  but  more 
attractive  on  account  of  its  odd  and 
charming  appearance.  It  is  very  easily 
grown,  and  if  its  merits  as  a  showy  garden 
flower  were  better  known  it  would  be  popular. 
200  seeds  5cts.  See  page  27. 

Pyrethrum  Roseum. — No  garden  should 
be  without  these  handsome  and  useful  flowers.  Equally 
showy  and  beautiful  are  both  single  and  double  kinds, 
but  the  single  command  attention  by  their  grace  and 
elegance,  points  that  are  lacking  in  the  double.  The 
single  kinds  are  extremely  light  and  effective,  and  last 
a  long  time  in  perfection.  Beds  wholly  devoted  to  these 
make  areally  telling  display,  and  where  cut  flowers 
are  required  in  quantity  they  are  simply  invaluable. 
F.  J.  in  English  Garden, 


Double  Pyrethrum 


I  offer  Pyrethrum  seeds  from  Vis  Brothers’ 
splendid  collection,  Single  Mixed*  250 seeds  at 
5c.,  and  of  Double  Mixed  100  seeds  5c.,  James 
Kelway,  the  rich  deep  velvety  crimson  Pyreth¬ 
rum,  100  seeds  5c.  Don’t  fail  to  add  these  to 
your  order. 

I  find  the  following  in  the  English  Garden: 

“I  do  not  wonder  that  these  are  being  much  grown 
for  cutting  purposes,  for  they  are  easily  grown  and 
flower  with  great  freedom.  From  one  bed  a  friend  cut 
over5,000  flowers,  and  there  were  many  blossomsstill 
open.  Fie  had  a  deep,  strong,  sandy  loam  which  suited 
the  Pyrethrums  exactly.  Plants  are  easily  propigated 
from  seeds,  and  when  large  the  clumps  can  be  divided 
and  firmly  planted  in  well  manured  and  deeply  dug 
soil.  To  avoid  slugs  during  winter  place  around  the 
stems  coarse  sand  or  fine  ashes,  these  being  the  best 
preventives.” 

Verbascum  Phoeniceum  hybridum.— A 

perennial  Mullein,  and  one  of  the  very  best  for 
mixed  borders  in  small  gardens,  the  flowers 
white,  lilac,  violet,  rose,  blue,  and  purple.  It 
continues  blooming  from  May  till  August,  and 
is  very  striking.  H.  D.,  in  Eng.  Garden.  5c.  P.42 

Silene  Orientalis. — This  is  a  very  desirable 
Catchfly  having  large,  dense  clusters  of  deep  rosy- 
purple  blossoms  and  glaucous  foliage.  It  blooms  the 
second  year.  In  dry  soil  it  lives  for  several  years. 

Note. — I  have  found  this  a  very  attractive  plant  for 
beds,  clove-scented  and  fine  for  cutting.  1 1  starts  read¬ 
ily  from  seeds,  and  mostly  self-sows.  Compacta  is  an 
improved  sort  18  inches  high.  Sets.  See  page31. 


6 


The  Sweet  Pea  has  all  the  good  qualities  of  a  perfect 

annualfor  general  cultivation.  _  Itia  of  easy  culture,  growingin 
almost  any  soil  or  sunny  situation,  begins  to  bloom  when  small, 
and  if  freely  cut  the  flowers  will  continue  to  develop  for  a  long 
period.  The  flowers  are  of  charming  shape,  rich  and  varied  in 
color,  delicate  in  texture,  and  all  of  the  choice  varieties  offered 
are  deliciously  scented  and  borne  on  long  stems,  four  or  more 
flowers  on  each  stem.  There  is  a  bewildering  variety  of  named 
sorts,  and  to  determine  the  most  desirable  sort  in  each  color,  the 
National  Sweet  Pea  Society  recently  appointed  a  committee  of 
expert  specialists  to  select  the  very  best  varieties,  and  their 
report  embraced  the  16  named  varieties  I  offer  as  the  best  and 
most  distinct  and  beautiful  of  the  entire  list;  you  cannot,  there¬ 
fore,  errin  getting  these  finest  varieties. 


Avalanche,  rich-frilled,  pure 
white  giant  firs;  best  pure  white. 

Bonfire,  soft  cherry,  white 
wings;  huge  flrs  well  frilled;  fine. 

Fortune ,  rich  indigo  jimmense 
finely  waved  flowers;  outstanding. 

Glen  Eagles,  true  heavenly 
blue:  big  frilled  long-stemmed  flrs. 

Grenadier, intense  Geranium- 
red;  huge  sun-proof,  frilled  firs. 

Huntsman,  sun-proof  vivid 
scarlet;  big,  bold,  4  to  stem  flrs. 

Mary  Piekford,  lovely  cream- 
pink  with  tan;  huge,  frilled,  fine. 

Olympia,  vivid  purple;  glori¬ 
ous  big  frilled  flrs;  robust,  free. 


Pinkie,  clear  rose-pink ;  long- 
stem  mammoth  frilled  flrs;  fine. 

Sunset,  rose,  amber  and  gold; 
like  a  sunset  glow:  a  choice  sort. 

Supreme,  exquisiJe  softpink; 
giant  f  rilled  long-stem  flrs;  lovely. 

Tangerine,  improved;  rich 
tangerine -orange,  best  orange. 

Warrior,  rich  velvety  maroon; 
big  full-frilled,  long-stem  blooms. 

Wembley,  rich  lavender  suf¬ 
fused  blue;  extra  in  size  and  form. 

What  Joy,  rich  deep  primrose; 
exquisite  frills,  the  best  yellow. 

The  Prince,  intense  glowing 
crimson;  frilled;  best  crimson. 


The  above  cream  of  Giant  Orchid-flowered  Spencer 

Sweet  Peas,  packets  of  75  seeds  5cts.,  or  the  1 6  varieties(16  pkts) 
65cts. ,  or  1  ounce  of  each  (16  ozs)  $1.50,  All  are  new  seeds  direct 
from  the  California  grower.  I  also  supply  the  following  novelties; 


Christmas  Varieties 

Apollo,  soft  salmon-pink,  big 
beautiful,  waved  long  stem  flrs. 

Dupl  ex  Gem,  (double)  lovely 
pale  rose;  an  outstanding  duplex. 

Fandango,  duplex,  bright  pink 
big  flr3  in  4’s,  long  stems,  fine. 

Fragrance,  mammoth  clear 
lavender,  the  best  of  all;  splendid. 

Pal,  an  outstanding  sort,  en¬ 
tirely  new  shade,  rich  rose-crim¬ 
son;  big  bold  frilled  blooms,  fine. 


Sweet  Pea  Novelties 

Bonnie  Briar,  huge  rose-pink 
frilled  firs,  showing  a  glint  of 
amber;  the  finest  of  all  rose-pink 
kinds.  Awarded  Silver  Medal  by 
Scottish  S.  Pea  Society.  15  s.  5c. 

Eleanor  Blue,  the  fascinating 
new  shade;  big  waved  flrs.  pro¬ 
fuse,  4  or  5  to  stem;  will  displace 
othe  s.  15  seeds  6cts. 

Little  Bo  Peep,  dwarf  (not  a 
Cupid)  lfoot  high,  branching,  for 
beds  or  pots;  salmon-pink.  15  s.  5c. 


Dear  Mr.  Park:  The  Sweet  Peas  I  got  from  you  last  Spring  were  just  lovely.  I  got  that  65cts.  offer  you 
had  of  sixteen  packets.  Mrs.  E.  F.  Roll,  Ravalli  Co.,  Mont.,  August  22,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  The  Sweet  Peas  and  double  Poppies  were  wonderful.  Everyone  thought  the  Poppies  were 
giant  Dahlias  at  a  distance,  they  were  so  tall  and  the  blossoms  were  immerse.  The  Sweet  Peas  sold  at  50  cents  a  bunch,  and 
that  was  a  depression  price.  Mrs.  O.  Dukes,  Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.,  April  12,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  find  that  flowersfrom  your  seeds  are  always  outstanding.  I  made  ten  entriesin  the  Flower 
Show  and  took  five  first  prizes  and  four  second  prizes,  the  flowers  being  raised  from  your  seeds.  My  Pansies,  seeds  purchased 
from  you  this  Spring,  are  now  a  riot  of  color.  They  are  wonderful.  Also  the  Double  Portulaca.  1  have  too  many  to  mention,  but 
they  are  all  fine.  My  Sweet  Peas  from  you  were  extra  fine.  I  did  not  see  any  finer  at  the  Show.  G.  B.  Cliff,  Wasatch  Co.,  Utah. 


TOBACCO  STEMS. — Chopped  up,  these  are  a  first-class  mulch,  not  only  retaining  moisturein  the  ground 
and  enriching  the  soil,  but  is  a  reliable  insectide.  Apply  it  to  rows  of  Sweet  Peas  when  they  are  a  few  inches  high,  and  weave 
some  into  the  wire  trellis.  It  is  a  sure  protction  against  lice.  Apply  them  around  Asters  to  kill  root  lice.  Spray  infested  plants 
with  tobacco  tea  as  hot  as  the  hand  will  bear,  or  dip  tile  plants  quickly  into  hot  tobacco  tea  to  rid  them  of  insects.  This  is  the 
mission  of  tobacco,  a  poison  so  active  that  one  drop  of  nicotine  will  kill  a  dog.  The  stems  can  be  obtained  for  a  trifle  from  any 
cigar  factory,  or  the  plants  are  as  easily  grown  as  corn.  Start  seeds  in  a  box  or  bed  and  transplant  two  feet  apart.  When  in  full 
bloom  cut  the  stalks  and  hang  up  in  a  shed  to  cure.  1000  seeds  Insect -killing  Tobacco  ocents. 


A  FINE  BEGONIA  FOR  BEDS  OR  POTS 

Christmas  Cheer  is  a  very  desirable  pot  plant  for  winter-blooming,  and 
one  of  the  easiest  to  grow.  The  plants,  started  from  seeds  in  the  Spring, 
become  globes  of  charming  crimson-scarlet  flowers,  often  two  inches  across, 
produced  in  elegant  clusters.  The  plants  do  well  in  beds  in  summer,  as  well 
as  in  pots  in  winter.  Directions  for  sowing  these  and  other  small  seeds  go 
1  with  every  package.  Packets  of  500  seeds  5cents. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  Begonia  Christmas  Cheer  came  up  in  hundreds.  I  couldn’t  save  all  the  plants,  but  succeeded 
pretty  well.  A  mouse  ate  his  supper  off  of  my  little  Primula  Obeonica,  so  I  must  try  them  again.  Mrs.  C.  O.  Marlin,  Wayne  Co.  O. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  Seeds  which  I  got  from  you  this  Spring  have  germinated  nearlv  100%.  Plants  are  strong 
and  rugged  and  I  could  not  ask  for  any  better.  W.  H.  Crandall,  Washington  Co.,  E.  I.,  April  14,  1933i 


Beautiful  Flowers  and  Delicious  Fruits 


Why  not  grow  both  on  the 
same  vine?  You  can  do  it  by 
sowing  seeds  (15  seeds  Sets)  of 
Passiflora  Edulis.  There  is  no 
more  beautiful  flower  than 
Passiflora  Edulis,  shown  in  the 
illustration,  and  the  large  egg- 
shaped  purple  fruits,  showy 
and  pretty  as  a  flower  are  deli¬ 
cious  as  a  dessert.  The  foliage 
is  also  charming,  and  no  vine 
will  excite  more  admiration 
or  praise,  as  well  as  curiosity 
and  interest.  Add  it  to  your 
order.  Seeds  large  and  plants  of 
easy  culture.  Following  extract 
is  from  the  English  Garden: 

It  is  hard  to  give  a  reason  for  the 
neglect  of  this  vine  for  its  fruit,  as  it 
bears  enormous  crops  of  most  luscious 
fruits,  a  valuable  addition  to  the  dessert. 
Its  culture  is  of  the  simplest,  it  requires 
but  little  care.  It  thrives  well  and  bears 
three  crops  a  year. —English  Garden. 


The  Showy  Mush  Mallow 

A  showy  and  very  handsome  peren¬ 
nial  of  the  easiest  culture  is  Malva 
Moschata,  shown  in  the  engraving. 
Seeds  germinate  in  five  or  six  days, 
and  the  plants  bloom  freely  the  first 
season  and  remain,  being  a  hard3r  per¬ 
ennial.  The  flowers  are  large  and  very 
attractive,  pleasantly  scented,  and 
come  in  fine  terminal  clusters  through¬ 
out  the  season.  Young  plants  often 
spring  up  from  fallen  seeds.  This  is 
a  splendid  garden  flower  and  excellent 
for  beds  or  groups.  The  plants,  two 
feet  high,  stool  out,  branch,  and  be¬ 
come  a  mass  of  big  flowers,  always 
showy  and  admired.  You  make  no 
mistake  in  getting  this  fine  perennial. 
It  will  please  you  and  stay  by  you. 
Colors:  Pure  Rose  and  Pure  White, 
Separate  or  Mixed,  200  seeds  5cents. 

White  Musk  Mallow. — Those  who 

would  like  to  grow  a  beautiful  white  delicately 
scented  hardy  flower  should  get  the  white 
Musk  Mallow.  Its  flowers  are  transparent 
and  perfumed  like  musk.  It  will  grow  almost 
anywhere,  flow  era  freely  and  continuously, 
and  looks  well  i  n  a  cut  state.— English  Garden. 

The  rose  variety  is  just  like  the  white  ex¬ 
cept  in  color.  Both  are  beautiful. 

Other  Maivas. — M.  Mauritiana  is  a 

handsome  annual 5 feet  high;  flowers  axillary, 
deep  purple.  Page 25.  M.  Alcea  is  a  perennial, 
4  ft.,  bearing  clusters  of  rosy  purple  firs,  leaves 
palmate,  light  green,  downy.  See  page  40. 


New  Giant  Schizanthus 

Finest  of  all  Schizanthus 

Several  New  Races  of  Schizanthus  have  late¬ 
ly  been  introduced,  but  the  newest  and  finest 
of  all  are  the  Elegant  Chislehurst  Hybrids 
recently  dissiminated  by  Vilmorin,  of  Paris, 
France.  These  hybrids  are  readily  grown  from 
seeds,  and  can  be  sown  in  a  bed  to  stand  three 
or  four  inches  apart,  or  grown  in  four-inch 
pots,  three  plants  in  a  pot,  for  room  decora¬ 
tion.  The  flowers  are  orchid-like,  displaying 
lovely  rich  colors  and  variegations,  and  their 
beauty  cannot  be  described — the  flowers  must 
be  seen  to  give  an  idea  of  their  exquisite  beau¬ 
ty.  The  plants  branch  freely,  and  the  clusters 
of  charming  flowers  are  produced  in  such  abun¬ 
dance  as  to  almost  hide  the  pretty  foliage.  This 
is  one  of  the  good  things  of  easy  culture,  and 
deserves  a  place  in  every  collection.  Don’t  for¬ 
get  it.  150  seeds  Sets.  See  page  31. 


Marvelous  Flowers. — Dear  Mr.  Park:  The  flowers  I  prow  last  year  from  your  seeds  were  marvelous.  I  have 
never  seen  such  Wallflowers  and  English  Daisies.  The  Munstead  Primulas  planted  in  September  are  wonderful  healthy  plants, 
now  in  bloom.  The  Schizanthus  grown  in  pots  are  two  feet  high  and  such  a  mass  of  blooms  that  the  whole  house  is  a  mist  of 
their  lovely  blossoms.  I  am  highly  pleased  with  your  seeds  and  am  looking  forward  to  trying  some  of  the  things  new  to  me. 
Mrs.  H.  C.  Sloan.  Orange  Co.,  Calif,,  March  12,  1933. 

A  Good  Rare  Edging. — A  lovely  flower-edging  can  be  obtained  by  the  use  of  Gamolepis  Tagetes,  a  rare  little 
plant  recently  found  in  South  Africa  It  grows  about  six  inches  high,  branching  freely,  and  the  bright  golden  flowers,  fragrant 
and  beautiful,  are  borne  in  such  profusion  as  to  almost  hide  the  charming  lacinated  foliage.  Seeds  germinate  in  ten  days,  and 
the  plants  started  in  Spring  bloom  until  frost.  100  seeds  5cents. 


Grand  New  Large  Early-flowering  Cosmos 

An  Annual  of  more  than  Ordinary  Beauty  and  Utility 

The  old-fashioned  Cosmos  bloomed  so  late  that  Jack  Frost  came  and  destroyed  the  plants 
just  when  the  buds  were  ready  to  open,  but  this  trouble  has  been  entirely  overcome  by  the  new 
Early-flowering  race  I  here  offer.  The  seeds  start  in  live  days,  and  the  plants  begin  to  bloom  in 
about  three  months,  and  continue  to  bloom  freely  throughout  the  season,  when  not  allowed  to 
form  seeds.  I  need  hardly  tell  you  that  Cosmos  are  among  the  roost  graceful,  showy,  and  beauti¬ 
ful  of  garden  flowers.  They  are  not  only  showy  in  beds,  but  are  charming  as  cut  flowers  for  room 
or  table  decoration.  Plants  grow  three  feet  high,  branch  freely,  and  become  veritable  little  trees 
of  rich  bloom.  The  graceful  form  and  rich  beauty  of  the  flowers  of  this  splendid  race  of  Cosmos 
are  well  shown  in  the  above  handsome  wood-engraving.  Colors:  White,  Pink,  Purple,  Crimson, 
separate  or  mixed.  50  seeds  5cts.  See  also  page  21.  Don’t  fail  to  add  one  or  more  packets  of  this 
splendid  Cosmos  to  your  order. 


Benary’s  Super-Giant  Double  Petunia 


This  is  the  last  word  in 
Double  Petunias.  The  flow¬ 
ers  are  of  enormous  size  and 
marvelous  beauty,  each 
bloom  a  prodigious  feather- 
ball,  rich  in  color  and  deli¬ 
ciously  scented.  This  sur¬ 
passing-  strain  has  been 
developed  by  years  of  careful 
selection,  hybridization,  and 
culture.  It  is  truly  a  “Tri¬ 
umph  of  the  Giants”  in  huge 
Double  Petunias.  Mr.  Denary 
is  a  specialist  in  Petunias, 
and  this  is  his  latest  and  best. 
It  is  simply  a  world-beater, 
and  stands  unrivalled.  If  you 
want  something  of  surpass¬ 
ing  beauty,  get  these  Super¬ 
giant  Petunias.  New-crop 
seeds,  which  I  receive  direct 
from  Mr.  Benary,  25  seeds 
5cts.,  125  seeds  20cts. 

Special  Note. — I  regard 
Benary ’s  Petunias  the  finest  in  the 
world.  They  surely  cannot  be  ex¬ 
celled.  He  has  given  them  his  best 
attention  for  years,  and  his  seeds 
are  always  reliable.  I  offer  them 
with  entire  confidence,  feeling  that 
they  will  give  unbounded  satisfac¬ 
tion  to  all  who  grow  them.  New- 
crop  seeds  direct  from  Mr.  Benary 
of  all  except  Hufeld’s  Canary  Bird 
which  are  direct  from  Mr.  Hufeld. 


The  seeds  I  offer  of  Giant  Single  and  Double  Petunias  are  from  Benary  who  is  a  noted 
specialist.  When  in  Europe,  I  visited  Benary’s  and  was  surprised  to  see  50,000  potted  Petunias 
on  “stair  steps”  under  open  sheds,  and  especially  at  the  huge  size  of  the  flowers  and  odd  beautiful 
colors  and  variegations.  1  had  never  seen  such  Petunias  before.  All  of  Benary’s  fine  Petunia  seeds 
are  saved  from  artificially  fecundated  blooms,  and  are  absolutely  dependable. 


Alba,  la  rge  white  flowers,  yellowish  throat,  fine. 
Camilla,  new  pink,  red  veins,  dark  throat. 

Canary  Bird,  Hufcld’s  handsome  new  yellow. 

Dark  Copper  Red,  new  splendid  analine  red,  perfect. 
Fimbriata,  tyrian  rose,  flowers  fringed,  superb. 
German  Empress,  bluish  white,  veined  violet  blue. 
King  Alphonso,  rich  crimson,  boldly  ruffled. 
Maculata,  new,  copper  and  white,  blotched;  rare. 
Miranda,  carmine,  scarlet  throat,  waved,  frilled. 


Prince  Wurtemberg,  dark  crimson,  black  throat. 
Princess  Wurtemberg,  pink,  veined  purple,  showy. 
Quadricolor,  pink,  veined  purple,  yellow  markings. 
Yellow  Throated,  purple,  rose,  white,  yellow  throat. 
Silver  Rose,  pink  flushed  rosy  carmine,  splendid. 
Titania,  rich  dark  crimson,  white  margin. 
Semi-dwarf,  fringed,  new,  splendid,  mixed  colors. 
Benary’s  Prize  Varieties  Mixed,  Single,  100  s.  5c. 
Benary’s  Giant  Double,  30  seeds  5cts. 


Complete  Special  Mixture  of  above  Superbissima,  Ruffled  Giant  Petunias,  pkt.  of  100  seeds,  5c. 


Further  Remarks  about  Petunias 


if  i  were  limited  to  one  flower  with  which  to  decorate  my  home  I  would  choose  Petunias. 
Plants  start  readily  from  seeds,  endure  moisture,  drouth,  hot  sun,  cold,  and  neglect  better  than 
any  other  flower,  and  produce  a  wealth  of  big  fragrant,  rich  colored  flowers  from  Spring  until 
frozen.  Fine  for  pots  in  Winter,  the  new  dwarfs  blooming  freely  and  perpetually. 

For  showy  everblooming  bedding  plants  I  especially  recommend  the  Vis  Improved  Compact 

Petunias.  The  flowers  are  not  so  large,  but  the  plants  become  a  waving  mass  of  lovely  flowers,  sweet-scented  and 
showy.  They  are  splendid  for  beds,  borders,  baskets  and  pots,  and  bloom  well  in  the  window  in  winter. 

Senator,  rich  violet  purple,  white  throat,  beautiful.  |  Snowball,  a  mass  of  pure  white  firs.,  very  floriferous. 
Rose  of  Heaven,  fiery  rose,  a  favorite  color,  effective.  |  Any  color  or  all  mixed,  1000  seeds  5cts  or  1-32  oz  15cts. 

For  a  bed  or  border,  set  Senator  8  inches  apart,  then  Rose  of  Heaven,  and  border  with 

Snowball.  1-32  oz  (about  9000  seeds)  of  each  variety  will  cost  45ets.  Start  the  seeds  in  a  box  or  bed  and  transplant 
when  large  enough.  The  plants  begin  to  bloom  in  a  few  weeks,  and  will  bloom  until  after  severe  frost. 

Petunias. — Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  am  so  delighted  with  my  Petunias,  of  which  you  sent  me  seeds.  I  can’t  tell 
you  how  much  I  enjoy  them,  they  are  simply  gorgeous.  Mrs,  G.  L.  Schafer,  Wyoming  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  2,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  raised  the  most  beautiful  Petunias  I  have  ever  seen  from  seeds  of  your  Ruffled  varieties. 
They  were  equal  to  any  Petunia  seeds  for  which  I  paid  25cents  a  packet.  Mrs.  Geo.  Shondrick,  Guernsey  Co.,  Ohio,  July  27,  1933. 

The  Golden  Thistle. — This  (Scolymus  hispanica)  is  a  striking  plant  two  feet  high,  with 

very  branching  stems  and  variegated  spiny  leaves.  It  bears  dozens  of  fine,  showy  flowers,  and  the  long  white- 
flesh  roots,  an  inch  thick,  are  eaten  like  Salsify  or  Cardoon,  and  can  be  lifted  and  stored  for  winter  use.  Sow  and 
treat  as  Salsify.  It’s  a  “flower-vegetable.”  Do  you  want  to  try  it?  100  seeds  5cts. 

Pleased. — Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  had  the  prettiest  flowers  last  year  from  your  seeds  I  have  ever  grown.  I  used 
to  buy  of  D.,  but  find  I  get  the  same  thing  of  you  for  much  less  money.  Grace  Penn,  Livingston  Co.,  Mich. 


Hufeld’s  Super-giant  Daisy 

When  the  Monstrosa  varieties  of 
Beilis  Perennis,  the  double  English 
Daisy,  were  developed  we  thought  the 
last  stage  of  improvement  of  that 
splendid  perennial  had  been  reached; 
but  here  crnnes  that  German  hybrid¬ 
izer,  Fritz  Hufeld,  with  a  Super-giant 
race  that  surpasses  all  others.  He  calls 
it  “Le  Grand  Fuselier,”  and  describes 
it  as  follows : 

“This is  the  biggest  English  Daisy  in  exist¬ 
ence.  The  enormous  full-double  flowers  give 
rather  vhe  idea  of  a  finely-formed  Double 
Aster  than  that  of  an  English  Daisy.  The 
first  flowers  measure  from  two  to  two  and  a 
half  inches  in  diameter,  beingborne  on  strong 
stems  a  foot  in  length.  This  race  is  unsur¬ 
passed  in  regard  to  size  and  the  perfect  form 
of  the  absolutely  double  flowers.”  See  eng. 

I  supply  seeds  direct  from  Mr.  Hufeld, 
300  seeds,  Pure  White,  Pure  Rose,  or  in  Mix¬ 
ture,  5cents. 

Also  Hufeld’s  Glory  of  Frankfort,  dark 
red,  quilled,  the  only  real  dark  red  Daisy; 
makes  a  charming  border,  fine  for  cutting. 

Hufeld’s  Giant  Chevreuse,  the  new 

Italian  Daisy,  bears  bright  red  flowers  of 
enormous  size. 


I 

A  FINE  CUT  FLOWER 

The  new  Ainberboa  Muricata  Rosea  is  a  hardy 
annual  that  deserves  a  place  in  every  garden,  not 
only  as  a  showy  bedding.pl ant,  but  to  afford  flow¬ 
ers  for  cutting.  Plants  grow  two  feet  or  more  in 
height,  branch  freely,  and  are  covered  with  lovely 
bloom  from  July  until  October.  The  flowers  are 
rosy* pink  in  color,  two  to  three  inches  across,  borne 
on  long  stems,  and  very  graceful.  See  engraving. 
They  keep  well  when  cut,  and  are  excellent  to  work 
into  designs  or  bouquets.  Add  it  to  your  order. 
50  seeds  5cts.  See  page  17. 

To  Destroy  Beetles.— To  get  rid  of  the  beetles 

that  eat  the  Aster  and  Dahlia  flowers,  as  also  to  destroy  the 
Mexican  Bean  beetle,  place  some  Slug-shot  in  a  coarse  sack 
and  shake  over  the  plants.  The  thin  film  of  dust  thus  de¬ 
posited  is  a  complete  remedy.  “Slug-shot”  can  be  obtained 
at  almost  any  drug  store.  This  is  not  a  paid-for  notice,  but 
the  remedy  is  so  effective  I  want  my  friends  to  know  of  it. 


TORENIA,  Improved  Large-flowd. 

In  1876  a  beautiful  annual  was  found  in  Cochin, 
China  that  proved  to  be  a  species  of  Torenia,  and 
it  was  named  Torenia  Founrieri,  after  the  discoverer. 
This  had  charming  blue  and  purple  flowers,  and  was 
a  favorite.  However,  under  the  skillful  hand  of  flo¬ 
rists  it  was  improved  in  size,  color,  and  form  until 
we  have,  today,  compact  plants  that  bloom  with 
greatfreedom,  and  develop  huge  flowers  of  various 
rich  colors  and  variegations.  These  greatly  improv¬ 
ed  sorts  I  offer  here  as  follows: 

Giant  Princess  of  Montenegro,  blue,  purple,  and  golden 

yellow.  75  seeds  5cts. 

Giant  The  Bride,  lovely  pink  and  white.  75  seeds  5c. 
Giant  Varieties  Mixed,  100  seeds  5cts. 

All  Torenias  can  be  grown  in  pots  or  bedded  out. 
They  are  well  adapted  for  the  South,  where  they 
thrive  in  the  hot  sun,  or  in  dry  soil  that  would  kill 
many  plants.  A  bed  of  Torenias  seen  at  a  distance 
resemlles  a  bed  of  Pansies.  The  plants  start  readily 
from  seeds  and  do  well  in  beds  or  pots.  When  grown 
in  pots  they  are  fine  plants  for  the  market.  See  p.  32. 


A  RAPID  VINE 

Here  is  an  attractive  and 
handsome  foliage  vine  repre¬ 
sented  in  the  engraving.  It 
is  Humulus  Japonicus  Vari- 
egatus,  popularly  known  as 
Variegated  Japanese  Hop. 
Anyone  can  grow  it  from 
seeds,  which  come  up  prompt¬ 
ly,  and  the  vines  will  quickly 
cover  a  trellis,  summer  house 
or  wall  with  the  distinctly 
contrasted  white  and  light 
and  deep  green  foliage,  dense 
and  graceful.  The  flowers  are 
small  white  clusters,  but  not 
conspicuous.  As  a  foliage  vine 
however,  it  is  hardly  excelled 
for  hiding  unsightly  buildings 
or  stumps,  its  rapid  growth 
and  density  well  fit  it  for  the 
purpose.  Sow  in  Fall  or  early 
Spring.  It  thrives  in  almost 
any  soil  or  situation.  Give 
support  as  soon  as  they  be¬ 
gin  to  run.  50  seeds  5cts. 


NIEREMBERGIA  FRUTESCENS.— One  of  the  most  enduring 

and  handsome  of  perennials  is  Nierembergia  frutescens,  a  shrubby 
species  from  Chili.  Easilj'  propagated  from  seeds,  the  little  plants 
soon  begin  to  bloom,  and  keep  blooming  and  increasing  all  season . 
They  grow  two  feet  high,  become  a  mass  of  slender,  flax-like 
branches  and  foliage.  Their  lovely  cup-like  blue  and  white  flowers; 
an  inch  across,  seen  at  a  distance  appear  as  a  fluttering  swarm  of 
pretty  butterflies.  In  winter  the  plants  retain  their  handsome  green 
color,  and  quite  early  they  don  their  fresh  foliage,  and  swing  their 
exquisite  chalices  to  the  breeze.  My  friends,  if  you  want  a  charm¬ 
ing  everblooming  perennial  for  either  house  or  garden,  here  it  is.  1 
am  sure  if  you  knew  of  its  beauty  and  usefulness  you  would  not  be 
without  it.  It  thrives  in  heat  or  cold,  rain  or  drouth,  sand  or  clay, 
cultivated  or  neglected,  has  no  enemies,  increases  from  self-sown 
seeds,  and  is  always  profusely  in  bloom.  It  never  tires  nor  sulks, 
but  greets  you  with  a  nodding,  loving  smile  every  time  you  come 
into  its  presence.  Can  you  ask  for  more?  Packets  of  750  seeds  5cts. 


A  SPLENDID  LASTING  PERENNIAL 


In  the  little  engraving  I  show  flowers  of 
Platycodon  grandiflorum,  the  Chinese  Bell 
Flower.  It  is  easily  grown  from  seeds,  and  when 
established  will  last  for  years.  Started  early 
the  plants  wall  bloom  the  first  season,  and  be¬ 
ing  hardy,  will  make  a  fine  display  in  the  gar¬ 
den,  year  after  year.  Plants  grow  about  18  in. 
high  and  bloom  throughout  the  summer.  If 
you  want  a  beautiful  lasting  perennial,  one 
that  does  not  need  petting,  be  sure  to  get  this 
one.  It  will  prove  an  annual  source  of  delight 
to  you  and  your  friends.  Colors:  White,  Blue, 
or  both  Mixed,  75  seeds  5cts.,  Dwarf  White, 

Blue,  or  Mixed,  75  seeds  5cts.,  Duplex  White, 

Blue,  or  Mixed,  40  seeds  octs.,  Complete  Spe¬ 
cial  Mixture,  100  seeds,  5cts. 

Platycodon. — This  is  undoubtedly  of  the  first  rank  among 
the  whole  host  of  hardy  plants.  In  no  sense  is  it  an  every-day 
looking  plant,  even  prior  to  the  flowering,  and  still  less  so  when 
the  richly  colored  blossoms  expand,  for  then  it  is  one  of  the 
most  valuable  of  choice  hardy  garden  plants.  It  is  deserving 
of  all  care,  as  it  is  deserving  of  all  praise. — English  Garden. 


The  Giant  Spider  Flower 

Here  is  a  first-class  annual  from  South  Amer¬ 
ica,  the  finest  of  all  the  whole  Spider  Flower 
(Cleome)  family.  It  grows  three  feet  high  and 
forms  a  pyramidal  tree  as  shown  in  the  engrav¬ 
ing.  The  plant  is  clothed  with  charming  green 
foliage,  and  the  big  spider-like  flowers  borne  in 
.  elegant  terminal  clusters  are  of  the  most  beau- 
'  tiful  shades  of  white,  lilac,  rose,  and  glowing 
carmine-crimson.  A  group  or  bed  in  the  garden 
or  on  the  lawn  is  wonderfully  attractive.  It 
blooms  freely  from  July  until  cut  down  by 
frost.  Easily  grown  from  seeds,  and  requires 
no  special  care.  This  is  one  of  the  good  new 
things  that  deserves  general  cultivation.  Why 
not  add  it  to  your  list?  75  seeds  5c.  See  pg.  21. 

Sanvitalia  Procumbens  fl.  pi. — This  very 

charming  little  annual  might  appropriately  be  called 
“Trailing  Sunflower.”  It  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful 
and  free-blooming  annuals  I  have  ever  seen.  It  endures 
almost  any  treatment,  and  grows  in  almost  any  posi¬ 
tion.  The  flowers  are  not  unlike  miniature  Sunflowers, 
and  produced  in  such  quantities  as  to  hide  the  foliage. 
The  seedlings  begin  to  flower  early  in  Summer  and  con¬ 
tinue  until  October.  English  Garden. 

Note. — The  Sanvitalia  is  also  fine  for  the  Rockery, 
and  resists  drouth.  It  is  a  desirable  annual.  100  s.  5o. 


CENTAUREA  AMERICANA 

I  am  pleased  to  call  your  special  attention 
to  a  very  charming  American  annual,  Centau- 
rea  Americana.  The  plants  spring  readily  from 
the  large  seeds,  and  bloom  throughout  Summer 
and  Autumn.  The  plants  grow  three  feet  high, 
branch  out  well,  and  bear  on  long  stems  the 
large,  elegant  showy  lilac-blue  or  lavender  firs, 
showy  in  the  garden  and  hardly  surpassed  for 
cutting,  being  about  as  lasting  as  a  Corn  Flow¬ 
er.  The  beauty  and  utility  of  this  splendid 
annual  for  a  garden  show,  as  also  for  cutting 
recommends  it  to  all,  and  it  seems  strange  that 
it  is  not  generally  cultivated.  The  seeds  are 
sure  to  start,  and  the  plants  sure  to  grow  and 
bloom.  The  flowers  resemble  those  of  Scabiosa 
Japonica  in  form  and  color.  25  seeds  Scents. 


The  Glorious  Sunset 

You  may  apply  this  to  the  very  attractive 
flower  represented  in  the  engraving.  Hibiscus 
Sunset  is  an  improved  variety  of  Hibiscus 
Manihot,  a  species  found  in  Eastern  Asia.  The 
plants  start  readily  from  seeds  and  bloom  dur¬ 
ing  Autumn,  the  big  yellow  flowers  with  a 
central  crimson  eye  coming  in  clusters  at  the 
tips  of  the  branches.  May  be  grown  in  pots  as 
well  as  garden  beds.  Plants  grow  from  6  to  12 
feet  high,  and  the  flowers  are  from  6  to  7  inches 
across  and  quite  attractive.  40  sewls  Sets. 

tlW°  I  can  also  supply  Hibi-eus  Trionum 
grandifiorum,  the  beautiful  large-flowd  “Flow- 
er-of-an-hour.”  15  seeds  5cents. 

I  Pot  Marigold. — We  sowed  patches  of  this 

annual  (Calendula)  in  the  kitchen  garden  in  April,  and 
the  plants  began  to  flower  in  July,  and  kept  in  bloom 
throughout  the  season.  At  times  they  bloomed  more 
freely  than  any  other  annual,  and  the  large  flowers  were 
exceedingly  showy.  I  do  not  know  of  a  better  late-flow¬ 
ering  annual.  J.  Muir  in  English  Garden. 

Note. — I  have  all  the  improved  varieties  of  the  old 
•  Pot  Marigold  (Calendula).  See  pages  20  and  48.  They 
are  fine  for  window  pots  in  TV  inter  also.  Park. 


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A  Charming  Garden  Annual 

This  double-flowered  Gaillardia  is  one  of  the  most 
free-blooming,  showy,  and  beautiful  of  our  Summer 
annuals.  The  plants  start  readily  from  seeds,  begin 
to  bloom  early,  and  continue  blooming  until  the 
ground  freezes,  rivaling  the  Calendula  and  Pansy. 
The  flowers  are  produced  on  long  strong  stems,  are 
double  to  the  center,  as  large  as  a  Chrysanthemum 
Aster,  and  come  in  rich  colors,  white,  cream,  yellow, 
red,  variegated  red  and  white,  and  red  with  yellow. 
If  started  in  midsummer  the  plants  will  bloom  dur¬ 
ing  autumn,  endure  the  winter,  and  make  a  fine 
display  the  next  season.  The  flowers  are  showy  in 
the  garden,  and  last  well  when  cut  for  bouquets  or 
floral  designs.  This  is  one  of  the  good  things  that 
every  gardener  should  have.  Once  planted,  it  will 
take  care  of  itself  by  volunteer  plants.  It  is  not 
only  valuable  as  a  garden  flower,  but  excellent  for 
cutting,  as  it  has  long,  strong  stems  and  lasts  a 
long  time  in  water  when  cut.  I  offer  new-crop  seeds 
of  Benary’s  Special  Mixture,  all  colors,  50  seeds  5c., 
See  page  23.  Be  sure  to  add  it  to  your  list. 


v.  A  Grand  Novelty 

The  New  Tom  Thumb  Antir¬ 
rhinum,  Little  Pinkie,  growsseven  inches 
high,  branches  freely,  and  is  smothered 
with  spikes  of  charming  bright  rosy- 
pink  flowers,  larger  than  most  Tom 
Thumb  Snapdragons.  Itis  just  the  thing 
for  rockeries,  beds  and  edgings,  and  as  a 
pot-plantfor  the  window,  itis  hardly 
excelled.  It’s  alittle  beauty  You’ll  like 
it.  Direct  from  the  originator.  100  seeds 
5c.  For  other  beautiful  Snapdragons  see  pages  18  and  52. 


A  Splendid  Novelty 

Here  is  a  new  race  of  Giant  Streptocarpus 

Hybrids  that  will  be  eye-openers  to  many  who  grow 
fine  window  plants.  For  thirty  years  the  European 
plant-breeders  have  been  hybridizing  and  selecting, 
using  the  finest  known  species  and  varieties;  and 
these  earnest  efforts  have  resulted  in  a  magnificent 
strain  of  Hybrids,  the  flowers  of  which  are  surpass- 
ingly  beautiful  in  size,  form,  rich  and  varied  colors, 
and  free  and  continuous-blooming.  The  foliage,  too, 
has  been  more  or  less  improved. 

These  new  and  beautiful  Hybrid  Streptocarpus  are 
as  easily  raised  from  seeds  as  Gloxinias,  and  the  seeds 
are  of  Gloxinia  size,  so  of  course,  must  be  carefully 
sown.  Started  early  in  Spring  the  plants  will  begin  to 
bloom  in  August  and  will  continue  freely  in  bloom 
till  Winter.  The  flowers  are  trumpet-shaped,  about 
2  in.  long,  very  graceful,  and  wonderfully  varied  in 
color  .ranging  from  white  to  rich  blue  and  crimson, 
the  throat  and  lower  segments  often  splashed  with 
white  or  purple.  You  will  be  more  than  pleased  with 
these  glorious  new  flowers,  and  when  in  bloom  in  your 
window  they  will  be  the  wonder  and  enthusiastic  ad¬ 
miration  of  all  who  pass.  If  you  grow  Gloxinias  and 
Calceolarias,  don’t  fail  to  get  this.  150  seeds  Sets. 


A  Fine  Golden  Annual 

A  very  beautiful  golden-flowered  annual  is 
Cosmea  Klondyke.  It’s  massive  laciniated  foli¬ 
age  is  dark  green,  and  richly  clothes  the  plant 
from  the  ground  to  the  top.  The  big  rich  orange 
flowers  come  in  masses  at  the  summit  late  in  au¬ 
tumn,  at  which  time  the  plants  have  attained  a 
height  from  six  to  ten  feet,  the  top  freely  branch¬ 
ed  and  very  showy.  This  plant  will  retain  it’s 
foliage  firm  and  unaffected  during  a  drouth, 
while  many  other  plants  wilt  and  suffer.  In  a  bed 
or  border  in  the  background  this  Cosmea  can 
hardly  be  excelled  for  showiness  and  beauty.  It 
should  be  a  “must  have”  in  every  garden.  40s  5c. 


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Notes,  Extracts  from  Letters,  Etc. 


Mimulus  Duplex.— The  little  engraving 
shows  a  flower  of  this  pretty, 
free-blooming  Mimulus.  Seed¬ 
lings  come  quickly  into  bloom 
and  in  a  sandy  soil  and  shady 
situation  branch  and  display 
their  lovely  flowers,  yellow  richly  spotted  with 
brown.  Those  who  are  fond  of  odd  and  hand¬ 
some  flowers  will  find  this  a  desirable  addition 
to  their  collection.  Any  person  can  grow  it 
either  indoors  or  in  a  shady  bed,  and  it  is  al¬ 
ways  admired.  1000  seeds  Sets.  See  page  26. 

A  Good  Investment. — Dear  Mr.  Park:  I 

do  not  know  of  any  nvestinent  which  has  brought  me 
greater  delight  than  the  52.00  which  I  invested  in  seeds 
from  you  this  spring.  Plants  which  I  always  supposed 
were  only  for  the  expert  in  a  well  equipped  conservatory 
have  become  mine  in  my  own  modest  flower  room.  I 
could  not  have  such  as  Achimenes,  Gesneria,  Tetrane- 
ma,  and  Streptocarpus  at  the  price  of  some  seedsmen. 
The  Freesia  Ragioneri  germinated  100%.  Friends  to 
whom  I  have  recommended  your  seeds  were  also  well 
pleased  with  results.  Rev.  R.  H.  Walker,  Chester  Co., 
Pa.,  Aug.  28,  1933. 

All  Germinated.— Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  would 

like  to  take  this  opportunity  to  thank  you  for  your  gen¬ 
erosity  and  the  excellent  service  given  all  orders.  Of 
the  75  varieties  of  flower  seeds  ordered  from  you  this 
Spring  I  haven’t  had  a  failure  as  far  as  germination  is 
concerned.  All  the  little  plants  are  stocky  and  of  good 
color.  I  am  eagerly  awaiting  the  flowering  period.  Mrs. 
F.  V.  Wiltsie,  Onondaga  Co.,  N.,  T .,  May  1,  1933. 

Note.— The  fact  that  Mrs.  Wiltsie  was  suc¬ 
cessful  with  so  many  seeds  reflects  more  credit 
to  her  skill,  care,  and  patience  than  to  the  vi¬ 
tality  of  the  seeds,  for  the  same  seeds  sown  by 
someone  else  might  have  been  a  complete  fail¬ 
ure.  I  regret  to  say  that  I  get  an  occasional 
complaint  saying  “I  sowed  50  packets  of  your 
seeds  and  failed  to  raise  one  plant  from  them.” 
It  simply  annoys  me  to  know  that  50  packets 
of  my  good  seeds  have  been  wasted  by  the  care¬ 
lessness  and  slovenliness  of  the  sower. —Park. 

Salpiglossis. — It  is  impossible  to  exaggerate 

the  beauty  of  this  old-fashioned 
but.  too  much  neglected  annual. 

The  flowers  have  almost  the 
appearance  of  jewelled  enamels, 
and  vary  very  much  in  color, 
from  straw  to  beautiful  purple 
and  gold.  It  grows  tall,  and  is 
best  where  it  can  rest  upon 
other  annuals  orbestaked.-E.G. 

Always  Good. — Dear  Mr.  Park:  When  I  was  a  child 
my  mother  used  your  B<-£ds  in  her  flowerbeds,  and  she  still 
says,  "you  can’t  go  wrong  with  Park’s  Seeds.”  Mrs.  A.  E. 
Dauphinee,  Barnstable  Co.  Mass.,  April  12,  1933. 

Skimmia  Japonica.  This  is  not  grown  as 

a  window  plant  so  much  as  it  deserves  to  be.  It  is  a 
capital  subject  for  cool  rooms,  corridors,  and  similar 
places,  where  the  berries  are  safe  from  the  attacks  of 
,  birds.  Being  of  slow  growth,  it  may  be  kept  for  several 
;  years  in  the  same  pot.— English  Garden. 

New  Double  Daisy.  I  ask  special  atten¬ 
tion  to  the  new  Giant  Double  Daisy  described 
and  illustrated  on  page  10.  The  seeds  I  offer 
!  come  from  the  great  German  florist,  Mr.  Fritz 
Hufeld,  and  the  enormous  size  and  rich  beauty 
of  the  flowers  will  doubtless  surprise  and  please 
all  who  grow  them.  It  is  not  often  I  can  offer 
such  a  grand  novelty  as  this  splendid  big  Daisy, 
and  I  trust  many  of  my  friends  will  avail  them¬ 
selves  of  it.  It’s  a  perennial  of  more  than  ordi¬ 
nary  merit.  5c.*  For  full  description  see  page  10. 

Vis’  Super  Giant  Pansies.  See  page  B. 
They’re  the  largest  and  finest  Pansies  in  the  world. 


Was  Skeptical.— Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  am 

much  pleased  with  your  seeds.  I  confess  I  was  skepti- 
cal  about  choice  seedd  for  5conts,  but  had  better  luck 
with  them  than  with  those  I  paid  a  big  price  for.  I  have 
been  telling  my  friends  about  them,  and  will  send  for 
more  in  the  Spring.  Mrs.  R.  E.  Hair,  Ingham  Co.,  Mich. 

Erysimum  Pulchellum.— A  very  pretty 
little  hardy  perennial  is 
Erysimum  Pulchellum,^  a 
near  relative  of  the  Wall¬ 
flower.  The  plants  are  a  foot 
high,  tenacious,  and  in  the 
Spring  are  covered  with  clus¬ 
ters  of  beautiful  yellow  flow¬ 
ers  as  shown  in  the  little 
illustration.  For  an  edging 
or  for  the  rockery  it  is  very 
desirable.  It  thrives  in  good 
soil  and  partial  shade.  200seeds  5c.  See  page  57. 

Carnation  Grenadin.— It  is  strange  that 
this  beautiful  Carnation  is  not  generally  grown,  espe¬ 
cially  by  florists,  as  it  is  invaluable  for  bouquets,  but¬ 
ton-holes,  and  table  decoration.  It  is  astonishing  what 
a  quantity  of  bloom  even  a  single  plant  will  produce. 
The  seeds  should  be  sown  in  Spring  in  fine  loamy  and 
leafy  soil,  water  sparingly  until  the  plants  appear. 
Treat  as  an  annual.— English  Garden. 

Note. — Carnation  Grenadin  is  a  hardy  sort 
blooming  the  first  season.  I  can  supply  the 
seeds  in  colors:  White,  Scarlet,  and  Rose,  Sep¬ 
arate  or  Mixed,  50  seeds  5cts.  See  page  38. 

Gilia  Tricolor.— Have  you  ever  seen  this 
exquisitely  beautiful  lit¬ 
tle  annual?  Sow  the 
seeds  in  Spring  and  the 
lovely  bloom-clusters 
will  delight  you  through¬ 
out  the  Summer.  The 
flowers  are  yellow,  violet,  and  w’hite  strikingly 
contrasted.  It  is  one  of  the  good  little  things 
that  should  be  in  every  garden.  800  seeds  5cts. 
See  page  23. 

A  Pretty  Bog  Plant.— Myosotis  Palustris 
Semperflorens  is  a  very  pretty 
plant  for  the  edge  of  a  pond  or 
stream,  and  takes  care  of  itself 
when  once  established.  It  is  not 
showy,  but  its  modest  little  blue 
clusters,  illustrated,  are  in  evi¬ 
dence  continually  from  Spring  till 
snow  flies.  It  revels  in  shade  and  moisture,  and 
is  just  the  plant  for  a  shady  nook  in  the  rock¬ 
ery.  See  page  26. 

For  a  Hanging  Basket.  Linaria  Cymbal- 
lariais  a  lovely  plant  for  a  hanging  basket, 
drooping  in  long  flowered  festoons.  It’s  easi¬ 
ly  grown  from  seeds,  and  does  well  in  the  sun¬ 
shine  or  in  dense  shade.  It  is  also  fine  to  cover 
a  Gladiolus  or  Rose  bed,  shading  the  ground, 
promoting  the  growth  and  health  of  the  plants. 

Another  very  beautiful  plant  for  a  bracket 
pot  is  Panicum  plicatura  variegatum.  It  has 
admirable  foliage  and  droops  very  gracefully. 
Still  another  fine  plant  is  Asparagus  Sprengeri. 
The  seeds  are  a  month  or  more  in  starting,  and 
the  plants  grow  slowly,  but  are  tenacious  and 
increase  with  age.  The  beauty  of  this  plant  is 
enriched  by  the  scarlet  berries  that  are  so  freely 
borne  in  autumn. 


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Saponaria 

Saponaria  Ocymoi- 

desis  a  hardy  perennial 
of  great  beauty,  bloom¬ 
ing  in  clusters  so  freely 
as  to  form  a  carpet  of 
lovely  pink  color.  For 
the  rockery  and  beds  or 
edgings  it  is  hardly  sur¬ 
passed;  full  of  bloom  on 
Decoration  Day,  and  ex- 
cellentfor  the  cemetery. 
Easily  grown,  blooms 
2nd  season.  500  s.  5cts. 


Bodger’s  Aster 

These  are  all  Wilt- 

resisting,  and  when  you 
sow  them  you  can  de¬ 
pend  upon  having  fine 
flowers  instead  of  wilted 
plants  and  dried  up 
buds.  Cultivate  every 
fortnight  till  the  buds 
appear,  then  mulch  the 
bed  liberally  with  chop¬ 
ped  tobacco  stems  to  kill 
lice  and  enrich  the  soil. 
Mixture  150  seeds  5cts. 


Vinca  Rosea 

A  beautiful,  free 

and  continuous-bloom¬ 
ing  plantfor  beds  in  the 
Summer  and  for  pots  in 
Winter  is  Vinca  Rosea. 
It  endures  the  hot  sun, 
drouth,  and  wet  spells, 
and  has  no  enemies.  It 
is  a  “must  have”  when 
known.  White,  White 
with  eye.  Rose,  Carmine, 
separate,  250  seeds5cts., 
all  mixed  500  seeds  Sets. 


Martynia 

Vigorous,  rather 

prostrate  annuals  2  feet, 
that  propagate  f  rom  self- 
sown  seeds  when  once 
introduced.  The  flowers 
are  showy  and  handsome 
and  borne  in  terminal 
racemes.  Collors:  .Frag- 
rans,  Lutea,  Tricolor, 
and  Proboscidea.  Sep.  15 
seeds  5c.,  all  mixed  25 
seeds  5c.  See  page  25  for 
other  splendid  varieties. 


Nasturtium 

In  Europe  I  saw  Dwarf 
Nasturtiums  used  for  beds 
and  borders,  and  was  sur¬ 
prised  attheirshowinessand 
beauty.  Why  notin  Ameri¬ 
ca?  They  are  easily  grown. 
Sep.  30s.  5c. ,  mx.  50s.  5c,.  oz. 
(about250s.)  15c.,  i lb  50c. 


Sweet  Alyssum 

Little  Dorrit,  is  a 

splendid  everblooming 
annual  for  beds,  edgings 
and  pots ;  a  mass  of  white 
sweet  bloom  all  season. 
A  lovely  window  plant 
in  winter.  Little  Dorrit 
i3  perhaps  the  best  of  all 
for  a  white  carpet  or 
edging,  as  well  as  for 
pots.  See  page  17.  300 
seeds  5cents. 


Virginia  Stock 

This  charming,  free 

and  perpetual-blooming 
annual  should  be  more 
popularfor  beds  as  well 
as  pots.  It  blooms  freely 
in  lovely  clusters  (see 
cut)  and  the  flowers  are 
bright  and  showy.  They i 
are  also  fine  for  window] 
pots  for  winter-bloom-! 
i  ng.  Sow  w'here  plants 
are  to  stand  and  thin 
out;  it  is  more  showy 
in  masses;  blooms  till 
after  severe  frosts.  Red, 
white,  crimson,  carmine, 
yellow.  Each,  1000 seeds, 
5cts. ,  all  mixed,  1500  s. 
5cts.  See  page.  32. 


FOR  BEDS. — In  Europe  the  Tom  Thumb  Compact 

Hybrid  Dahlias  are  becoming  popular  for  beds.  The  plants  grow 
about  afoothigh.stooloutand  branch  (asi  ndicated  in  the  en¬ 
graving)  andthe  exquisiteand  showy  single  and  double  blooms 
comei  n  great  abundance  and  make  a  grand  display.  The  pi  ants 
are  as  easily  grownf  rom  seeds  as  a  Zinnia,  and  comei  nto  bloom 
about  as  soon.  No  insects  trouble  them,  and  if  watered  during 
a  drouth  they  will  bloom  continuously  throughout  the  season. 
I  offer  a  fine  strain  of  the  finest  seeds,  and  80  per  cent  of  the 
plants  will  be  true.  Colors:  white, yellow, crimson,  pink,  scarlet, 
and  variegated,  single  but  often  showing  double  flowers.  Finest 
Mixture,  all  colors,  5c.  5  packets  for  a  large  bed  20cts.  Page  22. 

Agathea  Coelestis. — As  a  winter  flower,  the  charm¬ 
ing  Daisy-like  blossoms  of  this  are  very  beautiful,  the  color  good 
and  the  flowers  on  good  stems.  Few  things  are  moreprofuse 
flowering.  Particularly  is  thi  s  true  of  old  plants  that  have  been 
cropped  over  once  or  twice  during  Summer.  Such  plants  grown 
i  n  8i  nchpots  wil  lyield  a  surprising  lot  of  bloom,  useful  alike  for 
small  vases  or  table  decoration  during  winter.  The  plant  is  easily 
managed.  English  Garden.  50  seeds  5cts.  See  page  43. 


Carnation 

yilmorin’s  New  Giant 

Carnation  is  decidedly  the 
finest  of  Carnation  Pinks. 
Seedlings  bloom  early  and 
continuously,  the  huge  firs, 
full-double,'  richly  scented 
and  of  exquisite  colors;  fine 
for  pots  or  beds,  hardy, easily 
grown.  Be  sure  to  add  it  to 
your  order;  it’s  indispen¬ 
sable.  A  good  wdnter  bloomer. 


Coxcomb 

Benary’s  Improved  Dwf. 

Glasgow  Prize  Coxcomb  is 
a  splendid  bedding  plant. 
Seedlings  start  easily,  begin 
to  bloom  early,  and  improve 
in  beauty untilfrost.  Set8in. 
apart ;  the  big  crimson  combs 
a  foot  broad  seen  against  the 
lovely  foliage  is  showy  and 
greatly  admired.  Seeds  direct 
from  Benary.  Fne  for  pots. 


Cyclamen 

^rnong  blooming  pot- 
plants  for  the  window  in 
winter  Vilmorin’s  Improved 
Cyclamen  are  hardly  excell¬ 
ed.  Almost  every  seed  will 
produce  a  plant;  the  lovely 
waxy  flowers  show  many  ex- 
quisite  colors.  Plants  have 
handsomely  marked  foliage, 
and  bloom  throughout  the 
winter.  My  seeds  are  fresh. 


Annual  Phlox 

J)rummond’s  Phlox,  a 

favorite  for  many  years, 
has  been  greatly  improved. 
The  plants  are  now  dwarf 
and  compact,  produce  larger 
flowersin larger  trasses,  and 
the  new  colors  and  variega¬ 
tions  are  marvelous.  For  pots 
or  beds  they  are  glorious 
masses  of  rich  bloom;last  for 
months;  showy  and  beautiful. 


Auricula 

Beautiful  beyond  des¬ 
cription  are  the  big  clus¬ 
ters  of  Kelway’s  New  Giant 
Auricula,  each  flower  If  in. 
acorss,  exquisite  in  color  and 
variegation.  I  offer  seeds  of 
this  grand  plant  direct  from 
Kelway.theoriginator.  Treat 
as  a  Primrose  and  the  flow¬ 
ers  will  be  a  glorious  surprise 
to  both  you  and  your  friends. 


Balsams 

Benary ’s  Camellia-flwd. 

Balsams  are  as  double  as 
Camellias,  are  like  Camellias 
in  form,  waxy  in  texture,  and 
of  the  most  varied  colors. 
Mr.  Benary  has  given  this 
flower  his  special  attention 
for  years,  and  his  strain  is 
unsurpassed.  Plants 20 inches 
high,  becoming  wreaths  of 
rich  flowers.  Don’t  omit  this. 


Cineraria 

Jf  you  want  a  magnifi¬ 
cent  display  of  wdndow 
flowers  in  winter  get  seeds  of 
Kelway’s  fine  strain.  Plants 
start  readily  from  seeds,  grow 
freely,  and  come  into  bloom 
in  a  few  months.  They  are 
compact,  bear  immense  firs, 
of  richest  colors  and  variega¬ 
tions,  and  the  big  trusses  of 
bloom  last  for  weeks. 


Gaillardia 

Qaillardia  Lorenziana 

fl.  pi.  is  an  everblooming 
annual  a  foot  high,  branching 
each  branch  bearing  a  big 
double  flower  ,like  a  Calen¬ 
dula,  lasting  for  weeks.  Col¬ 
ors  :  white,  yellow,  red, cream, 
red  tipped  with  white,  scarlet 
white  tip.  All  in  Benary’s 
special  mixture  I  offer.  Plants 
bloom  till  winter. 


Gloxinias 

*plie  last  word  in  Glox¬ 
inias  is  Benary’s  Giant 
Strain.  Thereis  nothing  bet¬ 
ter  known.  The  flower3_  are 
of  monstrous  size,  exquisite 
colors,  and  variegations.  Pure 
white,  red  bordered  white, 
deep  violet  with  white  bord¬ 
er  and  spotted  throat,  white 
and  pink,  vivid  scarlet  with 
white  throat,  azure  blue,  mix. 


Schizanthus 

Recently  improved  hy- 

’’  brids  of  Schizanthus  have 
been  i  ntroduced,  but  their 
flowers  never  appealed  to  me 
until  the  Chislehurst  Giant 
Hybrids  appeared,  and  I  con¬ 
fess  i  t  was  a  case  of  “love  at 
first  sight”.  I  enthusiastical¬ 
ly  declared  they  far  surpassed 
all  others.  Get  seeds  I  rec¬ 
ommend;  you’ll  thank  me. 


PARK’  I 


SPLEN  BID  SPECIAL  TIE  $ 


All  Newcrop  Seeds,  Best  Quality. 

One  Packet  5c,  22  Packets  $1 .90,  50  Packets  $2.00. 


Giant  Aster 

^ette’s  Giant  Prize  is 

the  grandest  Aster  in  cul¬ 
tivation.  Mr.  Mette,  the  fa¬ 
mous  seed-breedersa  ys  so,  for 
he  grows  all  kinds.  Plants  3 
feet  high;  big  fluffy  Chrysan¬ 
themum-like  flowers  up  to  8 
in.  across;  marvelous  colors. 
If  you  want  the  best  Aster 
here  it  is  in  Mette’s  seeds; 
you’ll  not  regret  having  them 


Browaliia 

'phe  New  Beautiful  Bro¬ 
waliia  Viscosa  i3  like  B. 
Elata,  but  the  firs  .are larger, 
much  richer  blue,  and  more 
freely  produced.  Good  for 
pots  or  beds,  ever-blooming 
and  fine  for  winter-blooming 
in  the  house.  Pinch  the  tops 
off  to  promote  a  strong  bushy 
growth.  It  is  of  the  easiest 
culture.  It’s  a  good  thing. 


Dianthus 

J^obilis,fl.  pi.  the  glori¬ 
ous  Royal  Pink.  Plants 
bushy,  thrifty  free-bloom¬ 
ing,  flowerslarge,full-dble, 
of  fine  form,  showing  rich 
lovely  colorsfrom  white  to 
deep  crimson,  exquisitely 
variegated,  and  splendid  in 
beds,  fine  for  cutting.  This 
is  one  of  the  most  beauti¬ 
ful  of  Pinks,  the  seedlings 
bloom  early,  abundantly 
and  continuously  the  first 
season.  Fine  mixture.  100s. 


Nasturtium 

Qne  of  Our  most  showy 

and  beautiful  annuals. 
Seeds  start  readily,  plants 
grow  thriftily,  and  each  be¬ 
comes  a  globe  of  lovely, 
fragrant  flowers  of  all  col¬ 
ors  from  pearly  white  to 
darkest  crimson,  many 
charmingly  variegated ;  are 
splendid  for  bedsand  table 
decoration.  Dwf.,  mixed  50. 


Tithonia 

CJpeciosa.  A  beautiful 

half-hardy  perennial, 
blooms  freely  the  first  sea¬ 
son;  grows  12  feet  high, 
branching,  and  each  plant 
becomes  a  pyramid  of  ele¬ 
gant  rich  scarlet  flowers  the 
size  of  a  Zinnia.  35seeds5c. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  You  really 
should  have  seen  my  Tithonias. 
People  raved  over  the  unusual 
flowers.  Your  seeds  are  fine 
I’ll  tell  the  world  so.  Mrs.  J. 
Hogge,  Warwick  Co.,  Va.  1933. 


Pansy  for  Beds 

'pliere  is  no  more  charm¬ 
ing  or  attractive  flower 
for  beds  than  Vis’  Bedding 
Pansies.  Plants  should  be 
5  in.  apart,  and  the  large, 
bright,  deliciously  scented 
flowers  make  a  glorious 
carpet.  Started  early  the 
plants  bloom  in  June  and 
later  sown  in  September 
they  bloom  early  in  spring. 


Amaranthus 

gunrise. — This  is  one 

of  the  showiest  and  most 
beautiful  of  variegated¬ 
leaved  annuals.  The  plants 
grow  three  feet  high,  the 
foliage  is  bright  crimson 
and  golden  yellow  richly 
contrasted  with  green.  Will 
grow  i  n  rather  poor  soi  1  and 
in  full  sunshine  the  colors 
become  more  brilliant. 


Mignonette 

'phis  is  not  a  very  showy 

annual,  but  it’s  hand¬ 
some  spikes  of  bloom  are 
freely  an  continuously  pro¬ 
duced,  and  the  rich  odor 
from  the  flowers  makes 
the  garden  air  sweet  with 
perfume.  The  plants  grow 
a  foot  high ,  branch  into  a 
mass  of  foliage,  with  frag¬ 
rant  spikes,  red,  white,  yel. 


Vinca  Rosea 

'phis  is  a  half-hardy 

perennial,  but  seedlings 
start  quickly  and  bloom 
freely  and  continuously  the 
first  season.  The  beautiful 
Phlox-like  clusters,  come 
at  the  tips  of  therichl.v  fo- 
liaged  branches  and  are 
showyin  potsor  beds.  The 
plants  revel  in  the  hot  sun, 
and  stand  dry  weather. 


Mirabilis 

'phis  is  so  easily-grown 

from  seeds  and  so  beau¬ 
tiful  thatitis  always  in  a 
list  of  flowers  for  children. 
The  plants  start  quickly 
from  seeds,  soon  comeinto 
bloom,  and  every  evening 
and  morning  show  an  array 
of  beautiful  firs,  in  many 
lovely  colors  and  variega¬ 
tions.  Mixed.  See  page  26. 


Kaulfussia 

'phis  is  a  lovely  little 
hardy  annual  six  inches 
high,  and  form  a  compact 
tuft  of  foliage,  making  a 
carpet  of  purple,  azure, 
white  and  crimson,  showy 
and  beautiful.  If  Gladiolus 
bulbs  are  set  among  the 
plants  the  beauty  of  the 
bed  is  enchanted.  Colors 
separate  or  mixed.  150s.  5c. 


Godetias 

'phese  are  hardy  an¬ 
nuals  of  great  beauty 
in  bedsand  borders.  They 
grow  a  foot  high,  branch 
and  bear  their  large,  showy 
flowers  in  abundance,  the 
colors  being  white, roseand 
crimson  in  many  shades, 
some  prettily  spotted  and 
blotched.  The  flowers  are 
both  single  and  double.  5c. 


Petunia 


p  offer  here  Benary’s 
finest  seeds  of  Double 
Lilliput  Petunias.  Each 
packet  contains  75  seeds 
saved  from  carefully  hand 
fecundated  flowers;  plants 
will  yield  50  per-cent  fine 
double  flowers.  These  firs., 
not  large  but  fragrant  and 
freely  produced;  fine  for 
beds  or  pots.  All  colors,  5c. 


Carnation 

Qhabaud  Everbloom- 

ing.SluisBros.  Holland 
Distinct  strain.  Very  large 
double  richly-scented  firs, 
of  the  finest  texture.  Seed¬ 
lings  bloom  perpetually  in 
six  months.  Plants  robust, 
very  free  blooming,  80  per 
cent  double;  fine  for  beds 
or  cutting;  hardy.  Extra 
Select, allthe  fine  colors, 75s 


Don’t  waste  your  money  on  old  seeds.  Park’s  seeds  are  always  of  the  new  crop.  They  grow. 


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17 


Dependable  Flower  Seeds 

Part  One  -  Annuals  and  Perennials  Blooming  the  First  Season 


NOTE:  Feet  or  Inches  tell  the  height  of  the  plants;  ha,  hardy  annual;  hha,  half-hardy  an” 
nual;  hb,  hardy  biennial;  hhb,  half-hardy  biennial ;hp,  hardy  perennial;  hhp,  half-hardy  peren” 
nial;  wa,  window-garden  annual;  wp,  window-garden  perennial;  figures  at  end  of  description  in” 
dicates  the  number  of  seeds  in  a  packet. 

TERMS:  1  packet  5  cts.;  22  packets  $1.00;  50  packets  $2.00;  77  packets  $3.00;  130  packets 
$5.00,  all  mailled.  Safe  arrival  of  both  money  and  seeds  guaranteed. 

Always  name  a  few  substitutes  in  case  of  shortage;  otherwise  due  cards  will  be  sent. 

l-p”  3-ct.  Postage  Stamps  will  be  accepted  for  small  sums.  All  orders  given  prompt  and 
careful  attention.  Any  errors  cheerfully  corrected. 

I®"  I  am  always  glad  to  hear  of  the  success  of  my  patrons,  for  their  pleasure  is  more  to 
me  than  their  money.  Address  GEO.  W.  PARK,  Greenwood,  South  Carolina. 


ABRONIA  Umbellata,  Sand  Verbena,  hha,  1ft. 

Sweet  lilac  flrs.;likes  sun  and  sand;  rockery  or  beds; 
remove  husks  in  sowing.  20  seeds. 

ADONIS  Aestivalis,  Flos  Adonis,  hha,  1  ft. 

Rich  red  flat  petals, fringed  foliagejfor  beds.  100 seeds. 

Alepica,  hha,  1ft.  New;  vivid  red  flowers  3in  across; 
showy  in  beds;  start  tardily,  can  be  fall-sown.  20s. 

Autumnalis,  Pheasant’s  Eye,  hha,  1ft.  Intense  red 
with  black  eye;  concave  petals;  good  for  beds.  100s. 

AGERATUM,  Mexican  Floss  Flower,  hha, 

18in.  Showy,  everblooming,  the  brush-like  little  flrs 
in  clusters;  fine  for  masses  in  beds;  blue  and  white. 

The  following  are  improved  varieties,  about  6  in 
high,  dwarf  and  bushy,  well  suited  for  beds  and  edg¬ 
ings.  Little  Blue  Star  is  a  miniature.  About  500  seeds. 

Blue  Ball,  large-flowered  dark  blue,  compact  habit; 
re-selected;  regarded  as  one  of  the  finest. 

Blue  Perfection,  free-blooming,  mauve,  compact; 
a  fine  variety. 

Fraseri,  deep  amethyst-blue,  dense  habit;  early,  free- 
blooming;  popular  for  beds. 

Little  Dorrit,  azure  blue,  compact;  also  white,  fine. 

Little  Blue  Star,  small  blue  flrs  in  great  profusion, 
dwarf  and  compact,  miniature. 

Imperial  Dwarf  Blue  also  Imperial  Dwarf  White, 
popular  sorts  for  edgings  and  beds. 

Mauve  Beauty,  large  mauve  flrs,  dwarf,  compact, 
very  free-flowering;  fine  English  variety. 

Princess  Victoria  Louise,  light  blue  with  white  cen¬ 
ter;  very  free-flowering,  compact,  beautiful. 

Swanley  Blue,  latge  free-flowering;  compact,  very 
fine  deep  blue,  an  old  fine  bedding  sort. 

Capella,  dense  umbels  of  beautiful  chamois  flowers. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  all,  700  seeds. 
AGROSTEMMA  Coeli-rosa,  Fringed  Crimson, 
hha,  1ft.  Rose  of  Heaven;  free-blooming;  very  showy 
and  beautiful  in  masses,  also  white  and  mixed.  750  s. 

ALONSOA,  hha,  1  ft.  Beautiful  free  and  con¬ 

tinuous-blooming,  for  beds  or  pots,  fine.  200  seeds. 

Albiflora,  white;  Linifolia,  scarlet;  Gracilis,  scarlet, 
for  pots;  Miniata,  dwarf,  rich  red;  Mutisii,  dwarf, 
chamois;  Myrtifolia,  2  ft.,  carmine; '  Warscewiczii 
Compacta,  brilliant  tomato-red,  fine. 

Separate  or  in  Complete  Special  Mixture. 

ALTHEA  Semperflorens,  Annual  Everblooming 
Hollyhock,  ha,  6  ft.  Started  in  March  plants  bloom 
freely  in  autumn  ;  single,  mixed  colors.  50  seeds. 

Double,  saved  only  from  fine  flrs,  mixed,  25  seeds. 

Double  Fringed,  flrs  beautifully  fringed,  mixed.  25  s. 

Double  and  Single  in  splendid  mixture.  50  seeds. 

ALYSSUM  Sweet,  ha,  6  inches  Everblooming, 

white,  sweet  clusters,  a  mass  of  bloom  throughout  the 
season ;  splendid  for  beds  and  edgings.  You  can  hardly 
keep  house  without  it.  1000  seeds  5  cts,  \  oz.  10  cts. 

Common  White,  trailing,  free-blooming.  Oz.  25  cts. 

Carpet  of  Snow,  procumbent;  fine  for  beds. 

Lilac  Queen,  compact,  erect;  lilac  flowers. 

Little  Dorrit,  improved  Gem,  erect;  dense;  long  and 
free-blooming;  best  for  edgings,  beds  or  pots.  The 
little  plants  are  a  perpetual  sheet  of  sweet  bloom. 

Minimum,  2  in,  grows  close  to  the  ground. 

Primrose  Queen,  4in,  rich  primrose  color;  new. 

Complete  Special  Mixture,  \  oz.  10 cts,  oz.  25  cts. 


AMARANTHUS,  hha.  Very  showy  plants 

easily  grown  from  seeds.  I  offer  the  finest  sorts,  and 
the  mixture  affords  much  pleasure;  attractive  in  beds 
and  groups,  and  make  a  fine  display  for  months.  300  s. 
Abysinicus,  6ft.  Bold,  showy  plants;  bear  long  red 
drooping  tails;  fine  for  beds 

Bicolor  ruber,  3  ft.  Base  of  leaves  fiery  red,  upper 
half  maroon;  for  pots  or  sunny  beds. 

Amabilis  Tricolor,  3  ft.  Rose,  gold  and  glowing  red; 
variegated;  good  for  pots  or  groups. 

Caudatus,  Love  Lies  Bleeding,  3  feet.' Long  pendent 
red  tails,  also  white,  rich  in  beds;  fine  for  decorating. 
Coleifoliua,  Firebrand,  2  ft.  Resembles  Coleus. 
Melancholicus  ruber,  1  ft.  Red  foliage;  for  beds. 
Monstrosus,  Giant  Prince’s  Feather,  4  ft.  Rich  red 
flowers  on  densely  packed  erect  spikes. 

Salicifolius,  Fountain  Plant,  3  ft.  Elegant  for  pots. 
When  full-grown  the  long  graceful  wavy  leaves  are 
brilliantly  tipped  with  orange,  carmine  and  bronze. 
Tricolor  Splendens,  Joseph’s  Coat  Improved,  2  ft. 
Richly  variegated  yellow,  green  and  red,  easily  grown. 
Tricolor  Aurora,  2  ft.  Red,  yellow  and  dark  green, 
with  a  large  rich  carmine  head;  very  showy. 
Speciosus  Aureus,  Golden  Prince’s  Feather,  2  feet. 
Elegant  golden  spikes;  showy  in  borders,  fine. 
Sunrise,  3  ft.  A  beautiful  variety  of  the  Tricolor  fam¬ 
ily,  the  foliage  is  green,  yellow,  brilliant  red,  showy. 
Oriflamme,  2  ft.  Umbrella  A maranthus;  the  massive 
top  leaves  rich  carmine;  fine  for  pots  or  beds. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  all  varieties.  500  seeds. 

AMBERBOA  Muricata  Rosea,  ha,  2  ft.  Rose; 

very  free-blooming;  flrs  single,  Aster-like,  2  in.  across 
long-stemmed,  useful  for  cutting;  a  splendid  easily- 
grown  garden  plant.  50  seeds. 

AMBROSIA  Mexicana,  ha,  2  feet.  Feathered 

Geranium.  Very  fragrant,  fern-like  foliage,  dense 
spikes  of  small  yellowish  green  flowers.  200  seeds. 

ANAGALLIS  Grandiflora  Pimpernel,  hha,  6  in. 

Charming  dwarf  annuals  for  pots,  beds  and  edgings. 
Plants  compact,  very  floriferous  and  blooms  from 
May  till  Fall.  Intense  Blue,  Deep  Vermillion.  Red, 
Flesh  and  mixed.  300  seeds. 

ANCHUSA  Affinis  ha,  3  ft.  Azure  Blue,  50seeds 

Barrelieri,  hp,  2  ft.  Blue  with  white  tube  and  yellow 
throat;  in  clusters;  earliest,  blooms  in  May,  30  seeds. 
Capensis,  Cape  Forget-me-not,  hb,  2  ft.  50  seeds. 
Italica  Dropmore,  hp,  3  ft.  Lovely  gentian  blue;  an 
improved  Italica;  showy  in  beds,  fine  to  cut.  35  seeds. 
Lisadel,  hp,  3  ft.  New,  large  rich  blue  flrs.  25  seeds. 
Sempervirens,  hp,  2  ft.  Rich  blue  in  short  spikes.  30  s. 
NOTE:  All  Anchusas  must  be  started  early  to  bloom 
the  first  season.  The  flowers  are  good  for  bees,  beauti¬ 
ful  in  beds,  and  the  long,  loose  sprays  are  fine  for 
bouquets.  The  plants  thrive  and  bloom  in  any  garden. 

ANEMONE  Coronaria,  St.  Brigid,  Kelway’s 

Strain;  the  beautiful  Poppy  Anemone,  hp,  1  ft.  Very 
beautiful  tuberous  plants,  the  flrs  large,  Poppy-like 
in  many  rich  colors;  seedlings  bloom  in  six  months, 
and  plants  can  be  had  in  bloom  according  to  the  time 
seeds  are  sown;  remove  the  cotton  from  the  seeds  be¬ 
fore  sowing.  Plants  like  a  sandy,  well-drained  loam 
and  partial  shade.  Kelway’s  Langport  Strain  is  un¬ 
surpassed,  the  flowers  being  double,  50  seeds.  , 


20 

BARTONIA  Aurea,  ha,  2  ft.  Large,  showy 

golden  flrs;  fine;  likes  sun  and  sandy  soil.  500  seeds. 

BELLIS,  See  Daisy,  page  22. 

BIDENS  Dahliaoides,  hp,  2  ft,  Compact,  free 

and  long-flowering;  firs  of  various  colors.  60  seeds. 

BOLTONIA  Glastifolia,  hp,  4  ft.  A  branching, 

free-blooming  autumn  flowering  plant;  flowers  daisy¬ 
like,  an  inch  across,  white  flushed  lavender.  150  seeds. 
Latisquama,  hp,  2  ft.  Aster-like,  free-blooming, 
showy  violet  firs.  Not  unlike  Perennial  Aster.  150  s. 

BORECOLE  Excelsior,  hb,  2  ft.  Striped  curled. 

Palm  Tree,  hb,  6  ft.  Palm-like,  fine  for  winter  beds. 

BRACHYCOME  Iberidifolia,  hha,  6  in.  Beau¬ 
tiful,  free-blooming  plants  for  beds  or  pots;  firs  Cin¬ 
eraria-like.  Blue,  White,  Rose  or  mixed.  1000  seeds. 

BROWALLIA.  There  are  several  species  rec¬ 
ommended,  all  fine  for  pots  or  beds.  Everblooming, 
profuse;  do  well  in  summer  or  winter;  likes  moist, 
porous  soil;  sun  or  shade.  Fine  for  winter  bouquets. 
Elata  Grandiflora,  hha,  2  ft.  Improved  large-flowd, 
borne  in  clusters  at  the  tips  of  branches;  self-sow; 
free  and  long-bloomimg.  Blue,  White,  Mixed.  500  s. 
Roezli,  hha,  18  in.  Flowers  azure  blue  with  gold  tube, 
twice  the  size  of  Elata,  blooms  from  spring  till  fall; 
plants  compact.  An  exceedingly  pretty  species.  40s. 
Speciosa  Major,  hha,  3  ft.  Mostly  for  pots;  flowers 
large;  not  unlike  a  Petunia;  almost  continuously  in 
bloom.  Blue,  White,  and  Mixed.  40  seeds. 

CACALIA  Coccinea,  ha,  18  in.  Flora’s  Paint  Brush 

Scarlet,  Golden  Yellow,  Mixed.  250  seeds. 

CALANDRINIA,ha.  Fleshy  leaves, Portulaca-like. 

l  Grandiflora,  1  ft.  Firs  2  in  across,  cup-shaped,  open 
in  the  sun,  likes  sand,  fine  rose  color.  500  seeds. 

CALCEOLARIA  Scabiosafolia,  ha,  1  ft.  A  pretty, 

easily-grown  annual  from  Chili;  flowers  yellow,  borne 
profuselv  during  summer;  for  pots  or  beds.  200  seeds. 

CALENDULA  Officinali*  fl,  pi,  ha,  1  ft.  The 

old  Pot  Marigold  Improved,  appearing  in  many  va¬ 
rieties;  flowers  full  double  and  reach  4  in  across  when 
plants  are  disbudded.  I  offer  the  best  kinds  and  my 
seeds  are  first  class;  plants  continuous-blooming, often 
showing  their  bright  firs  until  freezing  weather. 
Balls  Orange,  best  double;  immense  orange  flowers. 
Campfire,  huge  full-double  orange  flowers. 
Favorite,  sulphur  striped  cream-white,  brownish  tint. 
Meteor,  full  double;  yellow  with  orange  border. 
Orange  King  I  mproved,  intense  orange,  splendid. 
Radio,  new,  quilled;  very  double,  golden  flowers. 
Sulphur  Crown,  Lemon  Queen,  giant  full-double  firs. 
Pluvialis,  Cape  Marigold,  ha,  1ft.  Large  single  white 
and  maroon  flowers;  very  handsome.  100  seeds. 
Pongei  fl.  pi.  Large  double  white  flowers;  known  as 
Double  Cape  Marigold;  a  pretty  annual.  100  seeds. 
Trianon,  Royal  Marigold,  large  dble  firs;  fine  sulphur 
yellow  with  charming  brown  shadings;  rare.  100  seeds. 
Separate  or  in  Complete  Mixture.  100  seeds. 

CALLICHROA  Platyglossa,  ha,  1  ft.  A  pretty 

composite;  Aster-like;  yellow,  white  border.  200 seeds. 

CALLIOPSIS.  Those  I  offer  are  beautiful 

very  free-blooming  annuals,  of  easy  culture,  showy 
in  beds  and  bloom  for  weeks  during  summer.  Seeds 
may  be  sown  in  Fall  or  Spring  where  plants  are  to 
bloom  and  thinned  to  4  or  5in  apart. 

Drummondii,  Golden  Wave,  ha,  18in.  Crimson  and 
gold,  in  bloom  appears  as  a  wave  of  gold.  100s.  ioz  15c 
Coronata.  ha,  2ft.  Large  firs,  orange,  red  spots.  500  s. 
Cardaminifolia,  ha,  2ft,  Yellow,  crimson,  mixed. 500s. 
Tinctoria,  ha,  3  ft.  Red  with  gold  border.  1000  seeds. 
Crimson  King,  ha,  9  in.  Bushy  plants  covered  with 
rich  crimson  firs;  long-blooming,  fine  for  beds.  500s. 
Garnet,  ha,  1ft.  Scarlet,  free-bloomirxg,  beds.  500s. 
Radiata,  ha,  lft.  Showy  mixture;  fine  for  beds.  300s. 
Beauty ,  ha,  9  in.  Dwarf,  golden  yellow  and  purple.  500s. 
Superba,ha,  18  in.  New  bizarre  shades,  fine.  300 seeds. 
Hybrid  fl.  pi.,  ia,  3ft.  Showy  firs,  various  colors.  500s 
Mayfield  Giant,  hp,  2ft.  Large  yellow  firs  on  long, 
strong  stems;  fine  for  cutting;  new.  40 seeds. 

Nana  Aurea,  ha,  6in.  Gold  yellow  and  brown.  500 s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture,  all  varieties,  100  s.  ioz  15cts. 

CALLIRHOE  Lineariloba,  ha,  2  ft.  Leaves  with 

narrow  lobes;  flrs  Malva-like;  pretty;  rare.  50  seeds. 
Pedata,  ha,  3 ft.  Upright,  branching ;  showy;  cup¬ 
shaped  cherry-red  flowers;  easily  grown.  50  seeds. 

CAMPANULA,  Annual.  These  are  all,  with  the 

exception  of  Macrostyla,  less  than  1  ft.  high.  They 
are  very  pretty  and  bloom  freely,  the  blue  and  white 
bells  are  always  admired.  Fine!  for  beds  edgings  and 
rockery.  Sow  seeds  early  where  plants  are  to  bloom. 


Attica,  (Drabifolia)  ha,  4  in.  Neat  little  branching 
rock  annual  from  Greece;  open  Blue  or  White  bells; 
either  color,  separate  or  mixed.  300  seeds. 

Lorei,  (Ramosissima)  ha,  1  ft.  Erect,  branched  plants. 

Speculum  (Specularia)  Venus’  Looking-glass. 

Speculum  Grandiflora,  ha,  lft.  Pretty  in  beds  or 
vases;  free-blooming.  Blue,  White,  Mixed.  1000  seeds. 

Speculum  Procumbens,  ha,  6  in.  Low,  spreading; 
lovely  bells  in  profusion.  Blue,  White,  Mixed.  1000  s. 

Fragilis,  hp,  6  in.  Spreading;  finest  sort  for  hanging 
baskets,  vases  or  rockery;  blue  bells  with  white  throat 
beautiful;  free-blooming;  July  and  August.  50  seeds. 

Macrostyla,  ha,  2  ft.  Peculiar  Bellflower  from  the 
Taurus  Mts;  stems  rigid,  curious  calyx,  flowers  large 
veined  and  gaping;  odd  and  showy;  purple.  100  seeds. 


Candytuft  Umbellata  Convolvulus  Minor 

CANDYTUFT,  ha.  Old,  popular,  beautiful, 

bushy  garden  annual  of  easy  culture  from  seeds. 
Those  here  offered  bloom  the  first  season.  Sow  early 
where  plants  are  to  bloom  and  thin  to  about  5  or  6 in. 
Affinis,  6  in.  White;  for  beds  and  edging.  1000  seeds. 
Amara,  lft.  Common  Candytuft;  white;  fine.  1000  s. 
Coronaria,  Giant  Hyacinth-flw’d,  lft.  Huge  white 
umbels;  splendid  for  beds  and  borders.  1000  seeds. 
Rocket  Empress,  1  ft. white  flowers  500  seeds. 
Little  Prince,  1  ft.  Spreading;  white  heads;  250  seeds. 
Pectinate,  1  ft.  Fine  foliage  and  showy  white  umbels; 
bears  drouth  well;  sow  early;  fragrant.  500  seeds. 
Umbellata,  1  ft.  Very  beautiful  varieties  of  many  rich 
colors;  the  flowers  are  freely  borne  in  big  umbels  and 
make  a  grand  display  in  beds  or  borders.  White,  Car¬ 
mine,  Purple,  Cardinal,  Lilac,  Mixed.  750  s.  J  oz.  15c. 
Queen  of  Italy,  9  in.  Exceedingly  free-flowering  dwarf 
compact  sort  with  evergreen  foliage;  pink  heads;  su¬ 
perb  for  edgings  or  the  rockery;  excelent.  300  seeds. 
Complete  Special  Mixture,  above  varieties.  750  seeds. 

CANNA,  hhp,  3  ft.  Crozy’s  finest  mixed.  10  s. 

CANNABIS  Gigantea,  ha,  8  ft.  Easily  grown;  ma¬ 

jestic  foliage;  good  for  background  or  specimen.  50s. 

CAPSICUM,  Pepper,  White  Prince,  hha,  18  inches. 

Cream  turning,  yellow,  finally  brilliant  orange.  100  s. 
Tom  Thumb,  hha,  18  in.  Small,  round,  red.  100  seeds. 
Little  Gem,  hha,  1  ft.  Erect,  small,  garnet.  100  seeds. 

CARDUUS  Benedictus,  ha,  3ft.  Blessed  Thistle.  30s 

Kerneri,  hb,  3  ft.  Branching,  fine  big  rosy  flrs.  25  s. 
Marianus,  ha,  2  ft.  Fine  blotched  foliage,  rose.  40  s. 

CATCHFLY  Silene  Armeria,  ha,  1  ft.  Very  pretty 

flrs  in  clusters;  for  beds  and  cutting;  mixed.  1000  s. 

CELOSIA  Cristata,  Coxcomb,  hha,  18  in. 

Huge  broad  combs  in  many  showy  colors,  fine.  150s. 
Cristata  Nana,  Dwarf,  hha,  1  ft.  Large  combs,  richest 
colors,  unexcelled  in  quality.  Orange,  Rose,  Blood 
Red,  Cardinal,  Separate  or  Complete  Mixture.  150  s. 
Glasgow  Prize,  hha,  1  ft.  Like  Empress  but  has  bright 
green  foliage;  superb  for  a  showy  bed.  lOOseeds. 
Empress,  hha,  1  ft.  Huge  bright  crimson  combs;  bronze 
foliage;  splendid  for  beds;  fine  display  till  frost.  100s. 
Magnifies,  hha,  2  ft.  Branching,  each  branch  tipped 
with  a  big  showy  plume;  beautiful,  lasts  well  when 
cut.  Scarlet  Crimson,  Golden  Yellow.  150s.  mixed  250s. 
Dwarf  Crimson  Exhibition,  hha,  1  ft.  Saved  from  prize 
flrs  and  enormous  combs;  for  pots  or  beds.  50  seeds. 
Globosa,  hha,  2  ft.  Crimson-scarlet  heads,  6  in  across; 
not  unlike  a  huge  Chrysanthemum.  75seeds. 

Plumosa,  Parrot’s  Feather,  hha,  2  ft.  Big  feathery  plumes 
of  surpassing  beauty;  scarlet  and  orange  mixed.  50s. 
Childsii,  Chinese  Wool  Flower,  hha,  2  ft.  Many  showy 
colors  in  mixture;  excellent  for  beds.  250seeds. 

CENTAUREA,  ha,  a  genus  embracing  many 

of  our  most  useful  and  beautiful  garden  flrs.  All  are 
easily  grown,  showy  in  gardens  and  fine  for  cutting. 
Americana,  3  ft.  Largest,  most  showy  of  allCentau- 
reas,  5  in  across;  fine  for  beds,  also  cutting;  should  be 
better  known.  July  and  August;  Blue.  25  seeds. 
Cyanus,  Corn  Flower,  2  ft.  Showy  in  beds  and  excel¬ 
lent  for  bouquets.  I  offer  only  the  double-flowered, 
being  larger,  more  showy  and  attractive.  Sow  in  fall 
or  spring.  Double  Azure,  or  Emperor  William,  is  one 
of  the  finest,  lasting  well  when  cut.  It  is  a  treasure  for 
the  florist.  My  seeds  are  extra  select  and  will  be  found 
superior.  White,  Purple,  Blue,  Rose,  mix.  300s.  Jo*  15o 


Nana  Compacta  Victoria,  9  in.  This  is  decidedly  the 
best  for  beds.  The  plants  are  bushy,  and  are  literallv 
smothered  with  exquisite  blue  flowers.  300  seeds. 
Depressa,  The  Queen,  1  ft.  Rich  blue  with  vivid  red 
center,  notunlike  Cyanus;  fine.  50seeds. 

Imperialis,  Royal  Sweet  Sultan.  These  are  glorious 
annuals,  3  ft  high,  branching  and  covered  with  large 
fringed  firs  of  exquisite  form.  They  are  giants  com¬ 
pared  with  the  common  Sweet  Sultan.  The  firs  are  on 
long  stems,  range  in  color  from  pure  white  to  rich 
blue  and  purple,  are  borne  abundantly  from  mid-sum¬ 
mer  till  late  autumn.  They  are  sweet-scented  and  ex¬ 
cellent  for  cutting.  Favorita,  brilliant  rose;  Graziosa, 
intense  lilac;  Gigantea  Alba,  white;  Iphigenia,  delicate 
pink;  Rosea ,  bright  rose;  Purpurea,  vivid  purple-rose; 
Splendens,  dark  purple;  Variabilis,  white  changing  to 
rose.  Complete  Mixture.  75  seeds. 

Moschata,  Sweet  Sultan,  2  ft.  Large  fragrant  firs; 
fine  for  cutting.  Blue,  White,  Rose,  Yellow;  Mixed.  50s 
Odorata,  2  ft.  Beautiful  in  the  garden  and  fine  for 
cutting;  flrs  large;  deliciously  fragrant;  lasting.  Blue, 
White,  Yellow  tinted  rose,  and  Mixed.  50  seeds. 
Complete  Mixture  of  Centaurea,  250  seeds;  \  oz  15cts. 

CENTAURIDIUM  Drummondii, ha,  2ft.  Centaurea- 

like;  clear  citron  yellow  flowers.  40  seeds. 

CENTRANTHUS  Macrosiphon,  ha,  2  ft.  Free  and 

long-blooming, showy; for  beds  and  borders;  500  seeds 

CERINTHE  Major,  Honeywort,  ha,  18  in.  Leafy 

racemes  of  brown  and  yellow  flrs;  liked  by  bees.  100  s. 

CHAENOSTOMA  Fastigiata,  hhp,  9  in.  Tufts  of 

small  bright  flrs;  very  pretty;  showy.  300  seeds. 

CHEI RANTHUS  Allioni,  hb/  18  in.  This  is 

the  brigest  of  orange-colored  flowers,  and  very  free- 
blooming;  easily  grown,  and  when  sown  in  spring  will 
bloom  from  July  until  November.  Firs  in  fine  clus¬ 
ters;  fragrant;  should  be  in  every  garden.  150  seeds. 
Kewenaii,  hhp,  2ft.  The  Winter-blooming  Wallflower. 
Started  in  spring  they  bloom  during  autumn;  flowers 
sulphur  passing  to  golden  and  purple  violet,  very 
sweet-scented;  of  easy  culture.  75  seeds. 

Linifolius,  hp,  9 in.  Splendid  for  rockery  or  border; 
very  floriferous,  lilac,  sweet-scented  clusters.  100  seeds 

CHELIDONIUM  Majus,  Great  Celandine,  ha,  2ft. 

yellow  flrs  in  clusters;  showy.  250  seeds. 

CHENOPODIUM  Atriplicea,  ha,  3  ft.  Clusters  of 

reddish  purple  flrs;  plants  erect;  slightly  branched.  50 

CHRYSANTHEMUM,  Annual.  These  im¬ 
proved  varieties  are  of  easy  culture  and  bloom  a- 
bundantly  during  summer;  showy;  fine  for  cutting. 
Coronarium  fl.  pi.,  ha,  4ft.  Showy  in  beds.  White,  Gold¬ 
en  Yellow,  Sulphur  Yellow  or  Mixed.  500  seeds. 

Dwarf  Compact  Golden  Queen, 2ft.  Yellow;  also  White  Pearl, 
white;  plants  compact;  double;  fine  for  beds.  500s. 
Carinatum  Dunnetti  Double,  18  in.  Large  double  flrs,  free 
andlong-blooming,  valuable  for  cutting;  White,  Gold¬ 
en  Yellow,  Dark  Copper  Red,  Purple,  or  Mixed.  150s. 
Eclipse,  18in.  Orange  with  scarlet  ring;  single.  500s. 
Golden  Feather,  15in.  Golden  foliage,  flrs  variegated.  500s 
Radiatum  18  in,  wheel-shaped,  odd  but  showy.  500  seeds. 
Segetum  North  Star  20in,  white  with  black  center;  Morn¬ 
ing  Star,  primrose  yellow;  Erening  Star,  large  golden 
yellow.  Separate  or  Mixed.  100  seeds. 

Tricolor  Eldorado,  2ft,  golden  with  brown  disk.  100  s. 
Tricolor  Double  Fringed,  30in.  Firs  large,  double,  fring¬ 
ed,  in  many  colors,  making  a  fine  display  in  beds 
throughout  summer  and  fall;  fine  for  cutting.  100s. 
Inodorum,  Bridal  Robe,  hb,  18  in.  Firs  double,  pure  white 
plants  compact,  finefoliage;  good  for  cutting.  150s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  above  varieties.  500  seeds. 

CINERARIA  Lobata,  hhp,  3  ft,  Showy  plants, 

flrs  in  clusters,  yellow  with  calyx-like  bracts.  100  s. 

CLARKIA,  ha,  2  ft.  One  of  the  most  beauti¬ 
ful  and  easily  grown  garden  plants.  Seedlings  start 
readily,  begin  to  bloom  early,  and  keep  up  the  display 
for  many  weeks;  showy  in  beds  and  fine  for  cutting. 
I  offer  only  double  varieties  of  Clarkia  Elegans,  as 
they  are  very  much  superior  to  the  single-flowd.  Clar¬ 
kia  Pulchella,  single-flowd  it  pretty  and  worth  grow- 
i  ng,  although  the  double  3ortsare  more  admired.  Sow 
n  spring  and  thin  to  ( inches  apart,  or  sow  earlier  in  a 
protected  bed  and  transplant.  Sep.  1500s.  mixed 2000s. 
Elegans,  Apple  Blossom,  pale  pink ;  Brilliant,  car¬ 
mine-rose,  White  Prince,  pure  white;  Deep  Lilac; 
Purple  King  .rosy  purple;  Queen  Mary,  rosy-pink; 
Ruby  King,  ruby  red;  Salmon  Queen,  salmon- 
pink,  Scarlet  Queen,  brilliant  also  finest  mixed. 
Pulchella  Integripetala,  1  ft.  Mrs.  Langtry,  white, 
crimson  center;  Marginata  fl.  pi.,  red,  white  border; 
Pulcherrima  fl.  pi.,  magenta-red,  showy.  1500  seeds. 
Complete  Mixture  of  Clarkia,  1500  seeds,  1  oz  15cts. 


CLEOME  Grandis,  Spider  Flower,  hp,  3  ft.  Eas¬ 
ily-grown;  showy;  flrs  rosy  mauve,  clustered.  100  3. 
Gigantea  Hybrida,  ha,  3  ft.  Showy  plants,  flrs  white 
to  lilac,  rose  and  crimson,  mixed.  75  seeds. 

Pungens,  ha,  3  ft.  Flowers  rose,  in  clusters.  100  seed3. 
Speciosa,  ha,  3  ft.  Rich  crimson,  beautiful.  50  seeds. 
Complete  Special  Mixture,  all  varieties,  100  seeds. 

CLINTONIA  Pulchella,  ha,  6  in.  Firs  rich  blue 

with  gold  eye;  spreading,  baskets  or  rockeries.  350s. 

COLLINSIA  Bicolor,  ha,  1  ft.  Handsome, 

showy  for  bed3  and  borders.  Candidissima,  White, 
Carnea,  flesh;  Bicolor,  violetand  white  ;mixed.  1000s. 
Grandiflora,  ha,  1  ft.  Large  flowered,  excellent  for 
beds  and  borders;  charming.  White,  Red,  mixed.  1000  3 
Multicolor,  ha,  1  ft.  White,  Violet,  and  Lilac.  1000  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture,  all  varieties.  1000  seeds. 

COLLOMIA  Coccinea,  ha,  18  in.  Pretty  Phlox¬ 
like  flrsin  clusters,  deep  scarlet.  June  to  Oct.  2000s. 

COMMELINA  Coelestis,  hhp,  2  ft.  A  tuberous- 

rooted  herbaceous  perennial,  lovely  sky-blue  flrs.  503. 
Seilowiana,  hhp,  18  in.  Large  cobalt-blue  flrs.  50  s. 

CONVOLVULUS  Minor,  ha,  1  ft.  Beautiful 

free  and  long-blooming;  for  beds  or  borders;  Petunia¬ 
like  flrs.  Blue,  White,  Rose,  Azure,  Striped,  Crimson, 
Purple;  separate  or  mixed  150seeds,  Joz  lOcts. 

COREOPSIS  Grandiflora,  hp,  3  ft.  Large 

golden  yellow  flowers  on  long  stems;  fine  for  cutting; 
easily  grown;  blooms  first  year  from  seeds.  100  seeds. 
Grandiflora  Kelway's  Double,  hp,  2  ft.  Large  double 
golden  flrs  on  strong  stems;  superior  to  single.  75s. 
Lanceolata,  hp,  1  ft.  Golden;  like  Grandiflora.  200s. 

COSMODIUM  Orange  Crown,  ha,  2  ft.  Golden 

yellow  with  a  dark  orange  zone,  easily  grown,  50  s. 


Cosmea  Mammoth  Late  CLARKIA-  Mrs.  Langtry 


COSMEA  Hybrida,  Earliest  Large-flowered,  hha, 

3  ft,  Improved  extra-early  mammoth  sorts;  lovely 
foliage;  flrs  bloom  freely  from  June  till  frost;  sow  in 
boxes  early  and  transplant,  or  later  out  doors.  White, 
Pink,  Purple,  Crimson,  Mixed.  50  seeds. 
Early-flowd  Double  or  Crested  Praecox,  hha,  3  ft. 
These  are  much  superior  to  the  older  crested  sorts. 
White,  Pink,  Crimson,  and  Mixed.  50  seeds. 

NOTE:  These  Praecox  Cosmos  are  somewhat  more 
dwarf,  more  free-blooming  and  larger  than  the  older 
varieties;  flowers  double,  4  in  across;  very  showy. 
Fairy  Queen,  1  ft.  A  lovely  dwarf  sort,  flrs  carmine 
rose,  borne  in  great  profusion;  floriferous.  50  seeds. 
Lady  Lenox,  3  ft.  Giant  flrs  rose  and  white.  50  seeds. 
Mammoth  Late,  5  ft.  Extra  giant  flrs  on  long  stems; 
fine  for  backgrounds  and  cutting.  White,  Pink,  Pur¬ 
ple,  Crimson,  or  Mixed.  50  seeds. 

Complete  Mixture,  single  and  double.  75seeds. 

CRAMBE  Cordifolia,  hp,  6  ft.  Firs  white.  100  s. 
CREPIS  Barbata,  ha,  1  ft.  Yellow,  for  beds,  easily 

grown.  Rubra,  rose;  Alba,  white;  also  Mixed.  50  s. 

CROTALARIA  Retusa,  hha,  2ft.  Free-bloom- 

i  ng,  flrs  golden  yellow  and  brown,  pea-shaped,  in  up¬ 
right  racemes,  showy.  25  seeds. 

CRYPTOSTEMMA  Calendulaceum,  hha,  2  ft.  Yel¬ 
low.  clustered  at  tip  of  branches,  Marigold-like.  100s. 

CUPHAEA  Miniata,  hhp,  2  ft.  Mexican  plant,  flrs 

deep  scarlet  with  lilac  center;  pots  or  beds.  50  seeds. 
Platycentra,  Cigar  Plant,  hhp,  1  ft.  Firs  scarlet  tip¬ 
ped  black  and  white;  free-blooming;  pots  or  beds.  25s. 
Purpurea,  hhp,  1ft.  Purplish  crimson,  showy.  50  s. 
Silenoides,  hha,  18  in.  flrs  crimson-brown.  50  seeds. 
Zimapani,  hha,  2  ft.  Firs  large,  purple,  showy.  50  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  all  varieties,  50  seeds. 

CYNOGLOSSUM  Amabile  ,ha,  2  ft.  Chinese  For¬ 
get-me-not;  rich  indigo  blue  flowers,  fragrant,  100  a. 
Coelestinum,  ha,  18  in.  Firs  sky-blue,  for  bees.  100  s. 
Furcatum,  hb,  2  ft.  Firs  blue,  in  clusters.  100  seeds. 
Linifolium,  ha,  1  ft.  Venus  navel-wort,  white.  100  a. 


DAHLIA  Kelway  s  Show  and  Fancy,  hhp, 

4ft.  This  is  the  finest  seed  to  be  obtained,  saved  by 
Kelway  from  his  finest  Exhibition  varieties,  which 
was  awarded  Gold  Medal  at  St  Louis;  Premier  Prize 
and  Gold  Medal  at  Paris  International  Exhibition. 
Kelway’s  seeds  are  dependable  and  produce  the  fin¬ 
est  flowers.  Order  early.  20  seeds. 

Double  Cactus-flowered,  4  ft.  Finest  mixed  colors 
saved  from  Kelway’s  choice  named  collection.  15  s. 

Double  Lilliput,  3  ft.  Small-flowd,  bright  colors.  15s. 

Double  Bodger’s  Cold  Medal,  5  ft.  A  fine  assort¬ 
ment  of  bright  colors,  from  only  double  firs.  20  seeds. 

Hornsfield  Giant,  6  ft.  producing  large  double  firs 
in  a  great  variety  of  color,  new,  very  choice.  20  seeds. 

Single  Cactus,  4  ft.  Finest  sorts  mixed.  35  seeds. 

Giant  Perfection,  4  ft.  Large-flowd  single  mixed. 35s. 

Collarette,  3  ft.  Collar-like,  quilled  center.  30  seeds. 

Striped  and  Spotted,  3  ft.  Single;  fine;  vary.  35  seeds 

Tom  Thumb,  Coltness  Hybrids,  1ft.  80%  true;  very 
free-blooming;  makes  a  showy  bed;  many  colors.  30s. 

DAISY,  Beilis  Perennis,  English  Daisy,  hp, 

6in.  Beautiful  hardy  everblooming  plants  for  summer 
beds  north  and  winter  beds  south.  The  firs  are  like 
small  double  Asters  of  many  rich  colors,  and  if  alter¬ 
nated  with  Pansies  the  effect  is  charming.  The  plants 
are  easily  grown  from  seeds  and  should  be  set  6  in 
apart  in  a  bed. 

Monstrosa,  extra  double  firs  of  robust  habit,  remark¬ 
ably  fine;  largest  and  best  quality ;  unsurpassed.  Red, 
White,  Rose,  Snowball,  Quilled  Scarlet;  sep  or  mx  150s 

Tubulosa,  the  new  giant  quilled  daisies;  all  the  fine 
colors  in  splendid  mixture.  100  seeds. 

Tubulosa  fl.  pi.  Kelway’s  Quilled,  a  new  race  of 
large  double  firs;  many  choice  colors  mixed.  100 seeds. 

Ranunculus-flowd,  double,  broad  white  petals.  150s. 

Kelway’s  Double  Crimson,  extra  double,  hardy, 
free-blooming;  rich  colored,  makes  a  fine  display.  100s 

Stricta  fl.  pi. ,  upright; robust  and  hardyjlovely  dble 
pure  white  firs  in  profusion ;  extra  choice.  lOOseeds. 

DATURA  Ceratocaula,  hha,  3ft.  Very  large 

trumpet  flowers,  white  and  pink,  fragrant;  from  June 
till  frost.  30  seeds. 

Cornucopiae,  wp,  2  ft.  Horn  of  plenty,  large  purple 
firs,  deliciously  scented;  fine  for  pots  or  beds.  30s. 

Fastuosa,  hhp,  3  ft.  Firs  6 in  long,  double;  fine  for 
beds  or  pots;  White,  Purple,  Mixed.  30  seeds. 

Chlorantha  fl.  pi.,  hhp,  2  ft.  Golden  Queen,  splendid 
for  pots  or  beds,  firs  large,  double,  yellow,  notunlike 
a  Paeony;  free  and  long-blooming,  fragrant.  30  seeds. 

Wrightii,  hhp,  2  ft.  Beautiful,  easily-grown,  white.  30s. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  varieties.  40  seeds. 

DELPHINIUM  Cardiopetalum,  ha,  1ft.  A 

lovely  little  annual  from  the  Pyrenees;  flowers  dark 
bluish  violet.  50  seeds. 

Chinese  Large-flowd,  hp,2ft.  Handsome,  free-bloom¬ 
ing  Larkspur,  fine  for  beds  or  cutting.  Mixed  colors. 
Sown  early  blooms  first  year.  50  seeds. 

Chinese  Tom  Thumb,  hp,  1  ft.  Rich  ultramarine 
blue,  very  free-flowering;  best  planted  in  masses.  50  s. 

Pumilum,  White  Butterfly ,  hp,  18in,  profuse,  show- 
y.  Blue  Butterfly,  rich  blue.  Azure  Fairy,  lovely 
Cambridge-blue  firs  in  profusion,  50  seeds.  Pumilum 
varietie sin  mixture,  75  seeds. 

Nudicaule,  hp,  ISin,  fine  scarlet,  from  Calif.  30  seeds. 

Complete  Mixture  of  the  above  varieties,  75  seeds. 

T  .  ...  . 


DIANTHUS  Heddewigii,  hb,  1  ft.  These  are 

magnificent  pinks  that  bloom  freely  and  continuously 
the  first  season.  The  firs  are  large  and  showy,  single 
and  double,  and  come  in  a  wonderful  variety  of  bright 
beautiful  colors.  They  are  among  our  finest  garden 
flowers  and  are  fine  for  cutting.  200  seeds. 

Diadem  Pink,  fine  double,  very  large,  variegated. 
Count  Kerchove,  blood  red  with  black  spots,  pretty . 
Fireball,  rich  glowing  scarlet,  double,  large,  free. 
Striatus,  extra  large,  double,  white  striped  crimson. 
Luteolus,  double,  light  yellow,  rare  and  beautiful. 
Rosalind,  delicate  flesh  changing  to  rose,  very  dble 
Snowdrift,  flowers  double,  fringed,  pure  white:  fine. 
Lucifer,  large  double  intense  orange  scarlet,  exquisit  e¬ 
ly  fringed;  showy  as  a  Carnation,  fine  for  cutting. 
Salmon  Queen,  large,  handsome  double  firs  on  stems 
8  in  Jong;  attractive  bright  salmon-rose;  excellent. 
Nobilisfl.  pi. ,  Roy  al  Pink,  large  double  firs  of  many' 
rich  colors  from  white  to  dark  crimson;  beautiful. 
Mirabilisfl.  pi. , large  fluffy  double  firs,  the  petals  so 
finely  dissected  as  to  appear  as  threads. 

Snowball,  firs  extra  large,  double,  pure  white;  lovely. 
Princess  Pink,  fringed,  spotted  in  prettiest  shades. 
Margined, large  double  flowers,  dark  red  edged  white. 
Violaceus,  flowers  double,  brilliant  violet-red;  fine. 
Single-flowd  Varieties:  Crimson  Belle,  dark  red, 
Eastern  Queen,  beautifully  marked  rose;  The  Bride, 
white,  purple  center;  Mephisto,  ribboned  and  striped; 
Crested  Fringed,  pure  white;  Salmon  Queen,  delicate 
salmon-red;  Vesuvius,  intense  orange  scarlet,  Zonalis, 
bright  salmon.  Separate  or  i n  complete  mixture,  300s. 
Imperialis  fl.  pi.,  1ft,  many  colors  in  fine  mixture.  300s 
Complete  Mixture  of  single  and  double  varieties.  300  s. 
DIASCIA  Barberae,  hha,  9  in,  Lovely  spurred 

bright  rose  firs  in  profusion;  fine  for  cutting.  150  seeds 

DIDISCUS  Coeruleus,  hha,  15  in,  Blue  Lace  Flow¬ 

er,  fine  for  garden  display  and  for  cutting.  70  seeds. 

DIMORPHOTHECA  Aurantiaca,  hha,  1  ft,  A  very 

showy  annual  from  S.  Africa;  firs  in  great  profusion ; 
daisy-like,  golden  orange ;  free  and  long-blooming.  100s 
Aurantiaca  Hybrida,  1  ft,  like  the  preceding  but  of 
all  shades  from  pure  white  to  deeporange.  lOOseeds. 
Ecklonsis,  2  ft,  new  and  beautiful;  flowers3in  across, 
white  with  deep  blue  disk;  in  bloom  all  season.  50  s. 
Ringens,  lOin,  compact  free-blooming  annual;  firs 
white  with  a  distinct  blue  ring;  easily  grown.  30seeds. 

DRACOCEPHALUM  Moldavicum,  ha,  2  ft.  A  neat 

bushy  Balm;  long  spikes  of  fragrant  flowers;  colors: 
Blue,  White,  or  Mixed.  200  seeds. 

ECHIUM  Creticum,  ha,  18  in.  Firs  scarlet  in  long 

racemes;  thrives  in  hot  dry  soil.  35  seeds. 
Plantagineum,  ha,  2  ft.  Plants  are  free-growing  and 
continuous-blooming;  firs  rose  turning  purple.  100  s. 
Vulgare,  hb,2ft.  Bigspikes  of  blue  flowers. 

ELSCHOLTZIA  Cristata,  2  ft.  Free-growing  plant 

bearing  lilac  flowers;  very  fragrant.  250  seeds. 

ERODIUM  Gruinum,  ha,  1ft.  Heron's  Bill,  lovely 

blue  Oeranium-like  firs;  odd,  showy.  15  seeds. 

ERYSIMUM  Nanum  Aureum  Compactum,  ha,  1  ft, 

Plants  smothered  with  golden  fragrant  flowers;  fine 
for  beds.  300  seeds. 

Perofskianum,  ha.  18in.  Firs  vivid  orange,  fragrant, 
in  clusters;  attractive;  fine  for  beds  and  cutting. 


Fenzlia  Dianthiflora 


Gaillardia  Grandiflora  Finest  Largre-flowered 


Eschsoholtzia  New  Larpre-flower<  d 


E5CHSCHOLTZIA,  ha,  These  are  among 

the  mo3t  easily  grown,  beautiful  and  showy  of  garden 
annuals.  The  plants  grow  a  foot  high,  clothed  with 
finely  cut  silvery  foliage  against  which  the  long-stem¬ 
med,  richlv  colored  cup-shaped  flowers  stand  out  in 
great  numbers,  affording  a  wonderful  display.  Sow 
in  Spring  or  Fall. 

Large-flowered  Plain,  ha,  15in.  500  seeds, 
Californica,  beautiful  rich  deep  yellow,  very  showy. 
Carmine  King,  extra  large,  beautiful  carmine-rose. 
Chrome  Queen,  lovely  chrome  yellow ;  admirable. 
Cream  White,  soft  creamy-white;  odd  and  pretty. 
Mikado,  brilliant  orange-crimson ;  very  attractive. 
Rajah,  purplish  carmine ;  large-flowered,  handsome. 
Rosea,  rich  intense  rose;  a  lovely  color,  excellent. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  above  varieties  600  seeds. 
Double-flowd  Varieties,  15  in,  200  seeds. 

Alba,  creamy  white,  rare  aud  beautiful,  extra  choice. 
Aurantiaca,  bright  orange,  yellow  edge,  very  showy. 
Crocea,  bright  orange-yellow;  very  attractive. 
Carmine  Queen,  beautiful  vivid  |:leep  crimson;  new. 
Robert  Gardiner,  new  double  orange;  fine,  excellent. 
Rosea,  brilliant  rose;  one  of  the  best;  large-flowered. 
Complete  Mixture  Double-flowered  sorts.  250 seeds. 
Frilled  and  Fluted  Varieties,  15  in.  200seeds. 
Ballet  Girl,  shining  carmine-purple  with  cream  cup. 
Geisha,  large,  cinnabar  with  orange-red  cup,  fine. 
Ingnea,  fire-red;  very  attractive;  rare  and  beautiful. 
Kermesina,  vivid  crimson-carmine,  always  admired. 
Rosea,  beautiful  rose-pink ;  excellent,  free-blooming. 
Suiphurea,  exquisite  Fuiphur-yellow,  large,  frilled. 
Tango,  large-flow'eied  ochre-red,  odd  and  handsome. 
Winsome,  bright  coral-rose  on  yellowish  ground, fine. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  above  varieties.  250  seeds. 
Compacta,  Dwarf  varieties,  1  ft,  200 seeds..  . 

Dainty  Queen,  lovely  coral-pinl; ;  exquisite  color. 
Fire  King,  rich  deep  red,  attractive,  very  desirable. 
Mandarin,  rich  deep  orange  shaded  crimson  ;  fine. 
Mauve  Beauty,  deep  reddish  violet;  new  odd  color. 
Rose  Queen,  rich  intense  rose ;  showy  and  beautiful. 
Oriental  Queen,  crimson-carmine,  rich  colors. 
Vesuvivus,  beautiful  Wallflower-red,  one  of  the  best. 
Complete  Mixture  above  varieties.  250  seeds. 
Ramona,  1ft,  glittering  copper-gold  with  pink  shad¬ 
ings,  deeply  frilled ;  appears  as  double;  beautiful.  100s 
Kel way’s  Rainbow  Mixture,  large-flowered,  showing 
many  new  shades  from  pir.k  to  purple;  choice.  500s. 
Holland  Prize  Mixture,  rich  colors  in  splendid  mix¬ 
ture,  single,  double,  and  fringed.  500  s  5c,  {oz  15cts. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Eschscholtzia.1000  seeds. 

EUCHARIDIUM  Grandiflorum,  ha.  15in,  purple  firs 

early-blooming,  showy  in  beds,  pretty.  lOOOsceds. 

EUPHORBIA  Heterophylla,  ha,  2  ft,  ornamental 

plant;  upper  foliage  blotched  red,  white  at  base.  50s. 
Variegata,  ha,  2  ft,  Snow  on  the  Mountain ;  white  firs 
and  handsome  green  foliage  margined  white.  75  seeds. 

EUTOCA  Viscida,  ha,  1  ft,  very  pretty  deep  blue 

firs;  showy  in  a  bed;  free-blooming.  1000 seeds. 
Wrangeliana,  1  ft,  blue  firs :  good  for  bees.  1000 seeds. 

FEDIA  Cornucopia,  ha,  6  in.  A  low  plant  with 

clusters  of  red  firs  on  purplish  thickened  stems.  100  s. 

FENZUA  Dianthiflora,  ha,  4in.  Very  pretty  little 

mnual for  pots  or  rockeries;  rose  flowers.  100 seeds. 


GAILLARDIA.  This  should  be  better  known. 

Plants  start  readily  from  seeds,  soon  come  into  bloom, 
and  if  kept  from  seeding,  will  keep  up  a  continuous 
display.  The  grandiflora  varieties  have  been  much 
improved  in  size  and  colors,  and  a  bed  properly  cared 
for  will  bloom  freely  for  years,  beginning  early  and 
continuing  until  checked  by  frost.  The  same  may  be 
said  of  G.  Lorenziana,  the  exquisite  free-blooming 
double  varieties.  The  flowers  are  not  only  glorious  in 
beds,  but  very  desirable  for  cutting.  Sow  in  a  sunny 
bed  and  thin  to  6  in  apart,  or  sow  and  transplant.  I 
particular  recommend  the  Grandiflora  and  Lorenzi¬ 
ana  Gaillardias. 

Amblyodon,  ha,  2  ft.  Texas  annual;  blood-red.  75  seeds. 
Picta,  ha,  1  ft.  White,  Yellow,  Ilosy-white,  Scarlet, 
Quilled,  separate  or  in  complete  mixture.  150  seeds. 
Lorenziana,  ff.pl,  ha,  18  in.  Large  double  firs  in  many 
colors:  White,  Dark  Red, Sulphur,  Red  tipped  yellow, 
Red  tipped  white.  Separate  mixed,  100  seeds. 
Gandiflora  Maxima,  hp,  3  ft,  large  golden  yellow.50  seeds. 
Sanguinea,  dark  blood-red,  tipped  with  yellow;  fine. 
Dazzler,  pure  golden  yellow  with  big  red  center. 
Oculata,  light  shades,  with  brown  center,  very  choice. 
Rhinegau,  lovely  yellow  with  red  zone;  beautiful. 
Semiplena,  semi-double  flowers;  finest  mixed  colors. 
Standholder,  giant-flowed,  various  colors  in  mixture. 
Kermesina  Splendens,  brilliant  crimson;  very  beautiful 
and  showy;  fine  for  cutting, 

Neudorf,  large  firs  cherry-red,  with  sulphur  yellow. 
Sybilla,  large  vivid  carmine  tipped  white  with  dark 
crimson  center;  showy;  free-blooming. 

Complete  Mixture  Grandiflora  varieties  100  seeds. 
Kelway’s  Exhibition,  the  finest  known  strain,  flowers  of 
enormous  size  and  a  wonderful  variety  of  colors.  50  s. 

GAMOLEPIS  Tagetes,  ha,  Gin.  Bright  yellow  firs; 

very  dwarf ;  fine  for  edgings;  tloriferous.  lOOseeds. 

GARDOQUIA  Betonicoides,  hha,  2  ft.  A  showy 

mint  with  spikes  of  handsome  purple  firs.  200 seeds. 

GAURA  Lindhe'meri,  ha,  3  ft.  A  pretty  border 

plant  with  graceful  sprays  of  rosy  white  firs.  100  s. 

GAZAWIA  Longiscapa,  hha,  lft.  Showy  ;  flowers 

golden  yellow;  brown  ring;  fine  for  pots  or  beds.  100s 

GERARDIA  Hybrida,  hp,  3  ft.  Showy,  hardy, 

bearing  an  abundance  of  pretty  tubular  firs  of  various 
colors:  splendid  for  beds.  350  seeds. 

GERBERA  Jarnesoni,  hhp,  2  ft.  Barberton  Daisy 

from  Africa;  lovely  rich  scarlet  flowers.  lOseeds. 
Jarnesoni  Hybrida,  splendid  firs  in  many  beautiful 
colors  mixed.  Start  early  in  spring  for  fall  firs.  12 s. 

CILIA  Linifolia,  ha,  15  in.  Very  graceful  large 

white  flowers;  attractive  in  beds;  dwarf.  800  seeds. 
Achilleifolia,  lft.  Blue  firs  on  long  stems.  800  seeds. 
Tricolor,  1  ft.  Yellow,  violet  and  white:  fine.  800  s. 

GLADIOLUS  Hybridus  Praecox,  hp,  2  ft.  Finest 

new  Large-flowered  mixed.  Seedlings  bloom  the  first 
year  when  sown  under  glass  early  in  March.  30  seeds. 

GLAUCIUM,  Horn  Poppy,  hp,  2ft.  Tricolor,  orange 

yellow,  black  spots.  Leiocarpum ,  fiery  orange-scar¬ 
let.  Burbank’s  Hybrids,  many  colors  mixed.  50s. 
GOSSYPIUM  Herbaceum,  hha, oft,  cotton,  white.  50s 

GRAHAMIA  Aromatica,  ha,  lft.  Yellow,  sweet.  50s 


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Godetia,  Duchess  of  Albany 


Choice  Godetias 

When  in  Europe  I  saw  no  flowers 

that  were  more  attractive  than  those  of  God¬ 
etia.  The  beds  were  glorious  sheets  of  rich 
color  of  rose,  red,  white  and  variegated,  each 
variety  occupying  a  different  bed.  The  plants 
start  readily  from  seeds.  Sow  early  in  rows 
6  in  apart  and  thin  out.  I  offer  choice  new- 
crop  seeds  of  the  finest  single  and  double  va¬ 
rieties  and  the  flowers  will  be  a  revelation  to 
those  who  have  never  grown  them. 

Single-flowered  varieties,  ha,  800  seeds. 
Brilliant,  15  in.  Crimson,  white  center. 
Crimson  Glow,  1  ft.  Compact,  glowing  red. 
Aurora,  1  ft.  Pink  with  crimson-carmine. 
Duchess  of  Albany,  15in.  Satiny-white, fine. 
Gloriosa,  1  ft.  Darkest  glowing  red,  splendid. 
Cattleya,  15  in.  Light  lilac,  white  center. 
Mauve  Queen,  15in.  Heliotrope  color,  pretty. 
Lady  Satin  Rose,  1ft.  Bright  crimson:  tine 
Princess  Henry,  15  in.  Satin  rose,  red  spots. 
Rosamond,  1  ft.  Vivid  rose  with  white. 
Complete  Mixture  single  varieties  lOOOseeds. 

Fine  Double-flwd  Varieties,  ha,  500  seeds. 
Azaleiflora,  fl.  pl.,15in.  Double,  bright  rose 
with  crimson  spots;  free-blooming  and  as 
beautiful  as  an  Azalea. 

Azaleiflora  Cornelia,  15in.  lovely  satin-rose. 
Carminea,  2  ft.  Carmine,  pink  border. 
Rosea,  2  ft.  Large  double,  brilliant  rose;  tine 
Lilacina,  2  ft.  Lilac  with  carmine  base. 
Brilliant,  15  in.  Crimson,  white  center. 
Schaminii,  2  ft.  Lovely  bright  rose.  fine. 
Rosy  Morn,  2  ft.  Coral  pink,  superb  double. 
Complete  Mixture  double  varieties,  800  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  all  varieties.  1000s. 


Hebenstretia  Comosa,  hp,  1ft.  Fragrant  White.  50  s. 

HELIANTHUS,  Sunflower,  ha.  Showy  eas¬ 
ily  grown  plants,  beginning  to  bloom  when  small  and 
continuing  until  the  seeds  ripen.  Firs  large,  mostly 
shades  of  yellow;  produced  freely  even  in  dry  weather. 

Large-flowd  Single  Bismarckianus,  10  ft,  Golden 
yellow;  showy.  Giganteus,  12  ft.  Russian;  huge  gold¬ 
en  firs.  Primrose,  8  ft.  Sulphur  yellow ;  odd,  attract- 
ve.  Macrophyllus  Giganteus,  15ft.  Tall,  giant  flrs. 
Gaillardiflorus,  8ft.  zoned  brown  and  red.  Sanguin¬ 
eus,  10ft.  Blood  red,  fine  branching  plants.  Golden 
Nigger,  6  ft.  Golden  yellow,  black  eye.  Dwarf  Va¬ 
riegated  Foliage,  3ft.  Green  and  cream.  40s.  mx,50s. 

Large-flowered  Double  Californicus,  6  ft.  Extra 
double;  golden  yellow  with  green  center.  Chrysan- 
tbemiflorus.  10  ft.  Huge  full-double  flrs,  laciniated 
petals.  Globosus  Fistulosus,  8ft.  very  large;  orange. 
Fistulosa  Dwarf,  3ft.  Orange,  large  double.  Multi- 
florus.  6  ft.  Double,  very  showy.  40  seeds,  mixed  50  s. 

Small-flowd  Stella,  5ft,  gold  black  eye.  Purpureus, 
5  ft,  shades  of  red.  Diadem,  5  ft,  lemon,  dark  eye, 
cactus  petals.  Lilliput,  1  ft,  free-blooming,  gold,  dark 
eye.  Erato,  4  ft,  cream,  black  center,  cactus  petals. 
Stellatus,  varying  from  white  to  light  yellow  and 
gold.  Separate  or  Mixed  100 seeds. 

HERNIARIA  Hirsuta,  ha,  2  in.  Small  green  flrs, 

dense  foliage;  valuable  for  carpet-bedding.  250  seeds. 

HIBISCUS  Calisureus,  ha,  2ft.  white,  purple  eye.  150s. 


HOLLYHOCK  Exquisite,  hp,  5ft,  dble  fringed.  20s 

Mammoth  Alleghany,  hp,  11  ft,  semi-dble,  fr.  25  s. 

HUNNEMANIA,  Mexican  Tulip  Poppy .  hhp,  2ft. 

Bright  yellow,  3in.  across,  constantly  in  bloom.  150s. 

IMPATIENS  Glanduligera,  ha,  4  ft.  Purple, 

decorative  plant.  40  seeds. 

White  Queen,  ha,  4ft.  Fine  pure  white.  40  seeds. 
Holsti  Hybrids,  hhp,  2  ft.  A  great  variety  of  colors, 
fine  for  the  conservatory  or  sheltered  beds.  35  seeds. 
Nana  Amabilis,  hhp,  10  in.  Firs  striped  and  shaded 
carmine-rose  on  silvery-white  ground,  red  eye.  30  s. 
Sultani  Hybrids,  hhp,  2  ft.  Finest  mixed  colors.  35s. 
Queen  Carlo,  hhp,  18 in.  Lovely  old  rose.  25  seeds. 
Olivieri,  hhp,  4  ft.  Robust  plant  with  large  rosy-lilac 
flrs;  rare  and  beautiful,  very  attractive.  30  seeds. 
Balfouri,  hhp,  2  ft.  The  Orchid  Balsam;  flowers  white 
with  carmine-rose;  attractive;  seeds  start  tardily.  30s. 
Noli-me-tangere,  ha,  2  ft.  Touch-me-not;  yellow.  25s 
Complete  Special  Mixture  all  varieties,  35  seeds. 

JONOPSIDIUM  Acaule,  ha,  3in.  Diamond  flower, 

white  tinged  violet;  beds  or  rockery;  self-sows.  200  s. 

KAULFUSSIA  Amelloides,  ha,  6  in.  A  pretty  gar¬ 

den  plant  from  Africa;  Blue,  White, Red,  Mixed.  150s. 

KOCHIA  Trichophylla,  ha,  2  ft.  Summer  Cypress 

or  Mexican  Fire  plant;  decorative  bushes,  foliage 
green  turning  to  fiery  red  in  autumn.  200  seeds. 
Childsii,  ha,  3  ft.  Fresh  green  foliage;  splendid.  200  s. 


Sultani  imp-tiens  Double  Hollyhock 


Hellianthus 


25 


LALLEMANTIA  Canescens,  hb,  18in,  blue;  bees.  100s. 

LARKSPUR  Double.  These  are  beautiful  an¬ 
nuals  for  garden  decoration  or  for  cutting.  The  flrs 
are  exquisite  in  texture  and  color,  are  free  and  long- 
blooming,  borne  in  long  spikes.  The  plants  are  of 
easy  culture,  and  will  grow  in  almost  any  sunny  bed. 
Sown  in  Autumn  they  bloom  well  during  Spring  and 
Summer;  sown  in  Spring  they  will  bloom  in  Summer 
and  Autumn.  Sow  where  plants  are  to  bloom  and 
and  thin.  I  offer  only  choice  seeds  of  finest  varieties. 

Stock-flowered,  ha,  3  ft.  This  is  the  most  showy  and 
popular  variety,  and  a  general  favorite;  should  be 
in  every  garden.  Colors;  White,  White  striped  blue, 
Bright  Rose,  Lilac,  Azure,  Violet,  Tricolor,  Dark 
Blue,  Carmine,  Rosy  Scarlet,  La  France,  Los  Angeles. 
Separate  250  seeds,  all  mixed  500  seeds,  Joz.  15cts. 

Giant  Hyacinth-flowered,  ha,  3  ft.  Erect,  firs  in 
long  spikes;  very  double  and  of  many  colors:  White, 
Rose,  Indigo,  Violet.  200  seeds.  Mixed,  500  seeds. 

Dwarf  Hyacinth-flowered,  ha,  18  in.  Fine  for  beds; 
flowers  double  in  the  following  colors:  White,  Rose, 
Azure,  Dark  Blue,  Violet,  Red.  200  s.  mixed  500  seeds. 

Emperor,  ha,  2  ft,  Lovely  spikes  of  double  rich  color¬ 
ed  flrs;  free-branching,  finest  colors  mixed.  500  seeds. 

Dwarf  Candelabrum,  ha,  15in.  Plants  branch,  becoming 
a  wealth  of  lovely  flrs,  finest  colors  mixed.  200  seeds. 

New  Giant  Imperial,  ha,  3  ft,  Showy,  long  thickly  set 
branches  appearing  as  spires  of  big  double  flowers. 
Fine  for  beds  or  cutting.  White  Spire,  Blue  Spire, 
and  Lilac  Spire.  100 seeds.  Mixed  250 seeds. 

LASTHENIA  Californica,  ha,  6in.  A  spread¬ 

ing  plant  with  bright  yellow  flrs;  for  rockery.  250s. 

LAVATERA  Trimestris  Splendent,  ha,  3  ft. 

Improved  tree  mallows;  large,  showy  flowers,  fine  for 
beds  or  borders.  Rose,  White,  separate  or  mixed,  50s. 

LAYIA  Elegans,  ha,  1ft.  A  lovely  free-bloom- 

:  ingi  plant  with  bright  golden  flrs  edged  white.  250  s. 

LEPTOSIPHON  Densiflorus,  ha,  6  in,  Dense 

plants  smothered  with  bloom;  blue,  white, mixed.  100s 

French  Hybrids,  6  in.  A  lovely  little  plant  for  garden  or 
rockery;  various  colors  in  mixture.  lOOOseeds. 

LEPTOSYNE  Stillmanii,  hha,  18  in.  Early,  Daisy¬ 

like  flrs,  golden  yellow;  fine  for  cutting,  showy.  100s. 

Maritima,  ha,  2  ft.  Large  golden  yellow  flrs;  fine.  100s. 

LEUCANTHEMUM  Grandiflorum  Vernale,  Spring 

1  Marguerite,  hp,  30 in.  Early;  long-stemmed;  free.  50s. 

LIMNANTHES  Douglassi,  ha,8in.  Yellow,  white  streaked 
gray;  fragrant;  beds  and  rockeries.  200  s. 

LINARIA  Bipartita,  ha.  1ft.  From  Portugal; 

pretty  little  Snapdragon-like  flrs;  white  or  violet.  1000s 

Cymbaitaria,  Kenilworth  Ivy,  hp,  6in.  for  hanging  bas¬ 
kets;  lilac  flowers.  Globosa,  blue  firs;  admirable.  100  s. 

Dalmatica  Superba,  hp,  3ft.  Bright  yellow.;  pretty.  100s. 

Excelsior  Hybrids,  ha,  1  ft.  An  effective  mixture  of  many 
fine  new  hybrids;  good  for  cutting.  1500  seeds. 

Macedonia  Speciosa,  hp,  3ft.  Forms  spikes  of  lemon- 
yellow  firs  with  a  citron  spot  on  the  underlip.  100  s. 

Pancici,  hp,  1  ft,  Large,  canary-yellow  flrs  and  charm¬ 
ing  foliage,  very  free-flowering;  splendid.  100 seeds. 

Reticulata  Aurea  Purpurea,  ha,  1ft.  Very  showy  golden 
yellow  and  dark  purple  flrs;  remarkably  pretty. 
LINUM  Grandiflorum  Rubrum,  ha,  1  ft.  One  of 

our  best  showy  annuals;  brilliant  scarlet;  beds.  1000  s. 

Lewisii,  hp,  3ft.  Very  showy;  pretty  cornflower-blue 
flowers  with  pale  blotches;  fragrant.  100  seeds. 

Perenne,  hp,  1  ft.  Fairy  Flax,  always  in  bloom;  graceful 
and  beautiful;  colors:  Blue,  White  or  mixed.  200 seeds. 

Uaitatiiaimum  Grand'  >rum,  ha,  1  ft.  The  Common  Flax; 
large-flowd,  dain'  /  pure  blue  flowers.  800  seeds. 

LOBELIA  Eri  a*,  Barnard’*  Perpetual, 

hhp,  8in.  Brilliant  deep  blue,  white  eye;  profuse.  1000s 


Leptosyne  Maritima  Lavatera  Splendens 

White  Lady,  4in,  large-flowd;  compact;  pure  white. 1000s 

Crystal  Palace  Compacta,  6in,  intense  dark  blue,  1000s. 

Emperor  William,  4  in.  Extra  dwarf,  bright  blue.  1000  s. 

Snowball,  6in,  dense  balls  of  white  bloom.  1000  seeds. 

Speciosa,  1  ft.,  dark  foliage,  flrs  navy,  white  eye.  1000 s. 

Heavenly  Blue,  9  in,  fine  blue,  large- flowered.  1000  seeds. 

Prima  Donna,  lOin.  Rich  velvety  red,  very  showy.  500  s. 

Compacta  Duplex,  6in.  Firs  semi-double,  blue.  250  seeds. 

Mrs.  Clibran,  4in.  Blue,  white  eye;  superior.  lOOOseeds. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  above  varieties.  1500  seeds. 

Pendula,  for  hanging  baskets.  Amanda,  1ft,  free-flow¬ 
ering,  flrs  rosy-lilac,  changing  to  amaranth-red.  An- 
gelonia,  pure  white,  profuse,  fine.  Hamburgia,  azure, 
white  eye.  Sapphire,  intense  azure  blue,  white  eye. 
Each  variety  500  seeds,  mixed  750  seeds. 
LUNARIA  Biennis,  hb,  2  ft.  Very  handsome 
biennials  blooming  first  season  when  started  early; 
upright  racemes  of  showy  phlox-like  flowers  in  sum¬ 
mer,  followed  by  charming  seed-pods  that  keep  well 
for  winter  decoration.  Colors;  White,  Rich  Crimson, 
Variegated-leaved,  Purple  or  mixed,  40  seeds. 
LUPINUS  Albo-coccineus  Nanus,  ha,  1ft. 
A  beautiful  free-blooming  plant  for  beds;  flrs  bright 
and  showy.  Rose  and  white,  Scarlet  and  White.  75  s. 

Cruikshanksi,  4  ft.  One  of  the  best;  plants  branch  freely, 
each  branch  tipped  with  a  big  spike  of  various  color¬ 
ed  flowers;  very  showy  and  beautiful.  25  seeds. 

Hartwegi,  2  ft.  Showy,  free  and  long-blooming;  sweet- 
scented  flowers  in  big  racemes;  for  beds  and  cutting. 
Blue,  White,  Azure,  Rose,  Red,  and  Mixed.  50  seeds. 

Hirsutus,  2  ft.  An  easily  grown  plant  with  large  flowers. 
Blue,  White,  Red  or  Mixed.  10  seeds. 

Hybridua  Atrococcineui,  2  ft.  Considered  the  finest  of  all 
annual  Lupins;  long,  graceful  spikes  of  vivid  crimson- 
scarlet  flowers  with  white  .tip;  fragrant  ;  splendid'  50s. 

Sub-carnosus,  Texas  Blue  Bonnet.  1  ft.  Native  of  Texas, 
where  it  shows  a  sheet  pf  rich  ultramarine  blue.  40  s. 

Mutabili*  Versicolor,  3ft.  White,  yellow,  rose.  Mix.  35  s. 

Luteus  Romulus,  2ft.  Palp  yellow,  large  fragrant  flrs  in 
big  spikes;  good  for  borders.  30  seeds. 

Sulphur eus  Superbus,  18in.  ^pilte§l7pf  beautiful  sulphur^ 
yellow  flowers:  fine  for  beas  or  borders.  25  §eeds. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  aboye.  75  seeds. 

LYCHNIS  Arckwrightii,  hp,  18 in,  Flew;  bril¬ 
liant  flrs  in  lovely  colors;  glorious  in  beds.  60seeds. 

Chalcedonies,  hp,  2ft.  Rich  scarlet,  showy;  flowers  in 
big  heads;  very  desirable  border  plant.  100  seeds. 

Haageana,  hp,  1  ft.  Very  attractive  plants;  firs  large  and 
bright,  long-blooming,  mixed  colors.  200  seeds. 

Viscaria  Splendens,  ha,  1  ft.  German  Catch-fly;  fine  for 
beds;  brilliant  red,  very  ahowy,  easily  grown.  1000s. 

MALOPE  Grandiflora,  ha,  3  feet,  showy  for 

large  beds  and  borders;  flrslarge  Hollyhock-like;  long- 
blooming.  Colors;  White,  Rose,  Red.  Sep.  or  mx.  500s. 
MALVA  Crispa,  ha,  7ft.  Pretty  foliage  £C0s. 

Mauritiana  ha,  4ft.  Purple,  easily-grown.  500  seeds. 

Moschata,  hp,2  ft.  Showy,  rose,  white,  mixed  200  s. 

MARTYNIA  Fragrans,  hha,  18  in.  Flowers  reddish- 

purple  with  a  crimson  throat.  Lutea,  yellow  flowers  in 
clusters.  Tricolor,  with  bark  spots.  Proboscidea,  Devil’s 
Claws,  white,  yellow  vic,let;  easily  grown.  25  seeds. 

MATRICARIA  Capensu,  A,  pi,  ha,  2  ft.  Feverfew, 

branching  plants  bearing  masses  of  pure  white  flrs, 
perfectly  double;  showy;  fine  for  cutting.  200  seeds. 

Alba  Plenniiaima,  2ft.  double,  pure  white,  splendid.  200s. 

Eximia,  fl.  pi,  2 ft, large  pure  white  double  flowers.  2C0s. 

Golden  Ball,  8in,  firs  double  in  masses;  rich  golden  yel¬ 
low;  excellent  for  beds;  very  beautiful.  200  seeds. 

Silver  Ball,  like  Golden  Ball,  but  white  firs.  200  seeds. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Matricarias.  250  seeds. 

MATTHIOLA  Bicornia,  18in.,  ha.  A  little  plant  bearing  a 
profusion  of  lilac  firs,  deliciously  scented.  2000  seeds. 


Marigold  African  Double 


Myosot;g-  Forget-me-not 


Mirabi,:s.  Four  O’clock 


MARIGOLD,  Tagetes,  African,  hha.  3  ft. 

Branching  erect  plants,  a  mass  of  big  double  blooms 
in  summer  and  winter;  thrives  in  good  soil  in  a  sunny 
place;  one  of  our  most  showy  and  beautiful  yellow- 
flowd  garden  annuals.  Lemon  and  Orange,  separate 
or  mixed.  40  seeds. 

Quilled  Lemon,  also  Quilled  Orange,  3ft, large  dou¬ 
ble  showy  flowers.  Separate  or  mixed.  40  seeds. 
Dwarf  Lemon,  also  Dwarf  Orange,  18  in.  Large 
double  firs;  fine  for  beds  and  cutting.  50 seeds. 
Complete  Mixture  of  Double  African  Marigolds.  75  s. 
French  Double,  Tall  Large-flowd,  30in.  These  are 
unrivaled  for  beds  during  late  summer  and  autumn. 
I  have  all  the  fine  colors  and  my  mixture  contains 
seeds  of  all.  Brown,  Orange,  Yellow  and  brown,  Brown 
quilled.  Orange  quilled,  complete  mixture  75  seeds. 
French  Double  Dwarf,  18in.  Finest  double,  superb 
for  beds;  wonderfully  free  and  long-blooming;  beauti¬ 
ful  in  foliage  as  well  as  in  flowers.  Colors:  Orange, 
Brown,  Sulphur,  Yellow  and  brown,  Striped,  Reddish 
Brown,  Yellow  and  brown  quilled,  Sulphur  quilled 
yellow.  Brown  edged  yellow,  and  mixed.  75  seeds. 
Lilliput  Double  French,  1  ft.  These  are  small  in 
plants  as 'well  as  firs;  elegant  for  beds  and  pots,  and 
fine  for  cutting;  mixed.  50  seeds. 

Single-flowd  French,  Striata,  8  in,  gold  striped.  100  s 
Legion  of  Honor,  yellow  and  brown.  100  seeds. 

Fire  Crosa,  golden  yellow,  with  large  brown  blotch. 
Silver  King,  sulphur  yellow;  brown  spots;  excellent. 
Gold  Star,  yellow  striped  maroon;  new;  handsome. 
Star  of  India,  crimson  striped  yellow;  fine. 

Complete  Mixture  Single  French  Varieties.  150  seeds. 
French  Tall  Cold-striped  Scotch,  30 in.  Rich.brown 
with  distinct  gold  stripe;  saved  only  from  prize  flrs, 
very  special  selection  of  extra  large  and  well-marked 
flrs.  A  glorious  bedding  plant.  60  seeds. 

Bodger’a  Tree,  6ft,  many  fine  colors  in  mixture.  40s. 
New  Climbing,  grows  15ft  high  under  favorable  con¬ 
ditions,  and  bears  a  wealth  of  big  double  flrs  of  many 
colors;  grown  in  pots  it  blooms  well  in  winter.  Needs 
protection.  30  seeds. 

Nana  Aurora,  1  ft,  large  double  flowers;  cream  yellow 
stained  red;  new,  odd,  and  showy.  50seeds. 
Brilliant,  1  ft,  rich  glowing  reddish-scarlet  with  prim¬ 
rose  blendings;  new,  striking.  50  seeds. 

Tagetes  Signata  Pumila,  1  ft,  plants  become  a  globe 
of  yellow  bloom ;  fine  for  beds,  blooms  till  winter.  60  s 
Tagetes  Lucida,  18in,  deliciously  fragrant,  yellow.  50 
Fire  Cross,  deep  orange  yellow  blotched  crimson,  pg  48 
Complete  Mixture  African  and  Frsnch  Marigolds.  200s 

MEDICAGO  Intertexta,  Calvary  Clover,  ha,  8  in. 

A  llitle  plant  cultivated  as  a  curiosity  on  account  of 
its  peculiar  seed-vessels.  15  seeds. 

Scute! lata,  ha,  10 in.  This  trailer  has  snail-like  seed- 
vessels  and  is  interesting  for  that  reason.  20  seeds. 

MESEMBRIANTHEMUM  Spectabilis,  hha,  1ft. 

crowded  eaves;  pretty  red  flrs  2 in.  across.  25  seeds. 
Cordifolium  Variegatum,  6in,  rosy  purple  flrs.  50  s. 
Tricolor,  in,  very  pretty,  rose,  white  or  mixed.  100  8. 

MIGNONETTE,  Improved  Large-flowd.  These  are 

popular  garden  subject  on  account  of  their  delightful 
fragrance.  The  flowers  are  not  particularly  attractive, 
though  much  improved.  The  colors  range  from  white 
to  deep  red,  as  well  as  shades  of  yellow.  I  offer  the 
finest  sorte  known,  all  large-flowered. 

Large-flowered  Improved,  ha,  15in,  very  fragrant.  2000s. 
Golden  Queen,  compact,  free-blooming;  large  golden 
flowers  on  long  spikes,  showy  and  beautiful.  500 seeds. 


Diamond,  15in,  lovely  pure  white,  fragrant,  showy. 500s 

Bismarck,  1ft,  considered  one  of  the  best ;  an  improv¬ 
ed  Machet;  robust,  compact,  with  huge  spikes  of 
richly  scented  red  bloom;  fine  for  pots  or  beds.  500  s. 
Giant  Pyramidal,  18in,  large  spikes  of  red  flrs.  500  seeds. 
Goliath,  1  ft,.  bears  mammoth  spikes  of  double  red  flrs. 
Gabriele,  15  in,  big  reddish  spikes;  beds  or  pots.  500  s. 
Machet,  Benary’s  Famous  Strain,  15  in.  This  is  the 
best  of  Mignonettes;  plants  strong,  compact,  very 
free-blooming;  flrs  large  in  thick  spikes.  Colors:  Rosy 
red,  Golden  yellow,  Pearl  white,  sep  or  mixed,  200  s. 
Victoria  Perfects,  1  ft,  brilliant  red  in  fine  spikes.  300s. 
Comolete  Mixture,  all  the  fine  varieties,  500  seeds. 

MIMOSA  Pudica,  hha,  2ft.  Sensitive  Plant,  pros¬ 
trate  with  pretty  pinnate  leaves  that  droop  when 
touched;  pink  flowers.  50  seeds. 

Spegazzini,  Tree  Sensitive  Plant,  fine  for  pots.  20  seeds. 

MIMULUS  Cardinalis,  Monkey  Flower,  hp,  18  in. 

Deep  scarlet,  orange,  and  red  mixed,  choice.  1000  s. 
Cupreus  Bismarck,  hhp,  6in,  Rich  crimson-scarlet;  dwarf 
free-blooming;  fine  for  pots  and  rockeries.  1000  seeds. 
Duplex,  Hose-in-hose,  hp,  6in.  Large-flowd  Imperial; 
flrs  beautifully  spotted  on  white  or  yellow  ground.  500 
Queen’s  Prize,  hhp,  6  in.  Very  large  flrs  richly  spotted, 
free-blooming;  lovely  pot  plant;  likes  sand,  moisture, 
and  shade.  1000  seeds. 

Quinquevulnerus  Maximus,  hp,  1  ft.  Large-flowd  mx.  500s. 
Tigrinus,  8 in,  hp,  beautiful  golden  flrs  spotted  brown; 
free-blooming,  fine  for  pots  or  beds.  1000  seeds. 

Fire  King,  hp,  8  in.  Giant;  very  large  and  attractive; 
fiery  scarlet;  splendid  for  pots.  1000  seeds. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Mimulus.  lOOOseeds. 

MIRABILIS,  Four-o-clock.  A  beautiful  tu¬ 
berous-rooted  flower,  the  branching  plants  literally 
covered  every  evening  and  morning  with  bright-color¬ 
ed,  often  variegated,  flowers,  the  prevailing  colors 
crimson  and  gold.  Plants  are  easily  grown  from  seeds 
and  thrive  in  any  rich  sunny  bed.  The  tubers  are 
hardy  South,  but  must  be  protected  North. 

Tall  Mirabilis,  hhp,  2  ft.  Makes  s  beautiful  bed  or 
border;  blooms  continuously  all  the  season.  Colors: 
Carmine,  Crimson,  Chamois,  Red  and  white.  Lilac, 
Yellow,  White,  Yellow  and  red.  Sep  or  mixed,  30s. 
Tom  Thumb  Mirabilis,  hhp,  1ft.  Striped-leaved; 
very  dwarf  and  compact;  fine  for  edgings  and  beds. 
Colors:  Carmine,  Dark  Crimson,  Tricolor,  White, 
White  and  red,  Yellow  and  red;  sep  or  mixed.  30s. 
Longiflora,  2  ft.  White,  Violet,  or  mixed.  20  seeds. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Mirabilis.  30seeds. 

MYOSOTIS,  Forget-me-not.  These  are  modest  but 

very  beautiful  flowers  for  a  moist  shady  place,  and 
are  easily  started  from  seeds.  The  flowers  are  in  clus¬ 
ters,  and  the  plants  are  almost  continuously  in  bloom. 
Alpestris,  hb,  5  in.  One  of  the  best  for  either  garden  or 
rockery;  flowers  are  in  fine  clusters  and  very  fragrant 
in  the  evening.  Colors;  Blue,  White,  Rose,  mx.  500  s. 
Victoria,  hb,  8  in.  Dwarf,  globular  plants  covered  with 
bloom,  central  flrs  double;  best  for  borders  and  pots; 
free- blooming.  Azure,  Rose,  Indigo,  Mixed.  500s. 
Elsie  Fonrobert,  hp,  6in,  large-flowered,  blue, choice. 
Stricta,  Royal  Blue,  hb,  1  ft,  pillar-like,  large.  500  s. 
Dissitiflora  Perfection,  hp,  9 in,  large  blue;free.  250  seeds 
Sylvatica,  hp,  6in,  Wood  Forget-me-not,  blue.  500  s. 
Oblongata  Perfecta,  hp.lft,  sky  blue,  winter-bloomer.  500 
Sutton’s  Royal  Blue,  hb,  6  in,  rich  indigo  blue,  long  stems, 
free-blooming,  very  fine.  500  seeds. 

Isolde  Krolz,  hp,6in,  large-flowd,  long-bloopiing.  300s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture'  of  Myosotis.  600  seeds. 


Marluuid  Tull  Scotch  Striped 

NEMESIA  Strumosa,  large-flowd,  hha,  1  ft.  Splen¬ 
did  for  beds  and  pots;  lira  rich  and  varied,  come  in 
great  abundance,  and  are  wonderfully  attractive  and 
beautiful.  250  seeds. 

Struinosa  Nana  Compacta,  hha,  Sin.  Magnificent  bedding 
and  pot  plants,  rivalling  Phlox  in  show  and  beauty 
yet  rarely  seen  in  gardens.  Plants  branch  and  the  firs 
are  so  abundant  as  to  make  a  sheet  of  rich  color.  300s 
Blue  Gem  also  White  Gem,  hha,  1  ft.  Here  is  one  of  our 
loveliest,  most  free-blooming  little  annuals;  the  firs 
appear  in  wonderful  profusion  and  richly  decorate  as 
edgings,  small  beds,  rockeries,  or  the  ground  of  rose- 
beds.  A  celebrated  Horticulturist  writes,  “No  Gen¬ 
tian  of  the  Alps  given  the  best  of  rock  gardens  could 
do  so  much  for  beauty.”  300  seeds. 

Versicolor,  1ft,  blue,  lilac  and  white  mixed;  small.  300a. 
Lilacina,  1ft,  profuse;  pink  and  lilac,  gold  eye.  300  s. 
Triumph,  1  ft,  large,  showy  firs,  free-blooming,  compact, 
rich  colors;  fine  for  pots  and  beds;  splendid.  500  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Nemesia.  500  seeds. 

NEMOPHILA  Atomaria,  Holborn  Blue  Bell,  ha.  6in. 

Makes  a  beautiful  bed;  sow  either  in  Fall  or  Spring 
and  thin  to  4  in  apart;  dark  blue.  500  seeds. 
Crambeoitle*,  light  blue,  beautiful,  showy.  500  seeds. 
DiscoidaiU,  blackish  purple  edged  white.  500  seeds. 
Insignia  Marginata,  Blue,  White,  beautiful.  500  seeds. 
Purpurea  Rubra,  rosy  lilac,  fine  for  beds.  250  seeds. 
Maculata  Purpurea,  lilac  and  white;  fine,  showy.  500  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  Nemophila.  600  seeds. 

NICANDRA  Physaloides,  ha,  3  ft.  A  Peruvian 

plant. ;  firs  large,  cup-like,  blue,  drooping.  100  seeds. 

N1EREMBERG1A  Frutescens,  hp,  2  ft;  blue  flrs. 

Excellent  for  cutting.  See  page  13. 

Gracilis,  hhp,  1ft.  Beautiful  white  firs.  See  page  57. 

NICOTIANA  Affinis,  hha,  2  ft.  Star-like  white 

deliciously -scented  flrs.  showy,  free  and.  continuous- 
blooming:  a  fine  garden  or  pot  plant  thriving  in  any 
sunny  situation.  500  seeds. 

Affinis  Hybrida  Grandiflora,  hha,  18  in.  Charming 

largt-flowd,  sweet-scented  hybrids  many  colors.  500s. 
Sanderae  Hybrida,  bha,  2  ft,  in  many  colors.  500  S. 
Crimson  King,  hha,18in.  Splendid  for  beds;  flowers 
rich  velvety  crimson,  the  brightest  of  Nicotianas.  501  s 
Crimson  Bedder,  hha,  15in.  A  fine  new  bedding  plan: 
free-blooming;  flowers  rich  crimson,  a  mass  of  bloom 
throughout  the  season;  one  of  the  best.  200  seeds. 
Grandiflora  Purpurea,  hha,  5  ft,  wine-red.  500  S. 
Macrophylla  Gigantea,  hha,  7 ft,  huge;  red  firs.  5003 
Sylvestris,  hha,  6  ft.  Pretty,  free  and  continuous- 
blooming;  large  trusses  of  white,  sweet-scented,  firs, 


Nicotians  Crimson  King 

drooping,  very  attractive,  always  admired.  500  seeds. 
Suaveolens,  hha,  18  in.  Firs  white,  in  panicles.  150  a. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Nicotiana.  800  seeds. 

NIGELLA,  ha.  Beautiful,  easily-grown;  flowers 

large  and  charming;  foliage  lace-like;  self-sows. 

Miss  Jekyll,  18in.  This  is  the  best  variety,  the  firs 
very  double,  borne  freely,  makes  a  fine  display;  colors: 
Blue,  White,  or  Mixed.  300  seeds. 

Hispanica,  18  in.  Fine  for  cuttiug,  mixed  colors.  500s. 
Diversifolia,  2ft,  firs  charming  light  blue,  fine.  300  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  all  varieties.  500  seeds. 

NOLANA  Atripli cif olia,  ha,  6  in.  Large-flowered, 

flrs  lavender  blue,  yellow  throat,  handsome.  lOOseeds. 
Grandiflora  Alba,  ha,  6in.  A  fine  pot,  bed,  or  basket 
plant;  flrs  large,  Cornflower  blue,  beautiful.  100s. 

N0T0BAS1S  Syriaca,  hha,  2  ft.  Syrian  Thistle, 

handsome.  35  seeds. 

NYCTERINIA  Capensis,  hha,  lft.  White,  reverse 

brown,  blooms  at  night,  vanilla-scented,  odd.  1000  s. 
Selaginoides,  hha,  6in.  Pink  with  yellow  eye,  excel¬ 
lent  for  pots,  borders,  and  rockeries.  1000  seeds. 

OBELISCARIA  Pulcherima,  ha,  18  in.  The  pretty 

Obelisk  Flower;  large  showy  flowers  on  long  stems, 
velvety  crimson  with  gold  edge  and  brown  center, 
rare  and  beautiful.  200  seeds. 

OCYMUM  Basilicum,  1  ft.,  fine  pot  plant;  attractive. 

OENOTHERA  Evening  Primrose.  Annual  and  per¬ 
ennial  flowers  of  much  beauty,  the  prevailing  color 
yellow,  bright  and  attractive.  The  following  do  well 
in  rich  soil  and  a  sunny  situation: 

Acaulis,  ha,  6  in.  Large  and  beautiful  white  and  gol¬ 
den  flowers,  stemless,  May  to  September.  300  seeds. 
Afterglow,  hb,  3  ft,  yellow  with  red  calyx.  500  seeds. 
Lamarckiana,  hb,  4ft,  flrs  4in  across,  yellow.  1000s. 
Drummondii,  hb,  2  ft,  flrs  3  in  across,  yellow.  500  s. 
Fruticosa  Major,  hb,  2ft,  large  golden  flrs;  seep. 
Clutei,  hb,  4ft,  large  soft  yellow;  splendid.  250seed.- 
Trichocalyx,  hb,  2  ft.  Considered  the  finest;  flowers 
large,  white,  sweet-scented;  easily-grown.  250  seeds. 
Taraxacifolia,  ha,  6in,  firs  large  white  and  yellow.  3.  '•> 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  varieties,  500  seeds. 

OXALiS  Tropaeloides,  lia,  4  in.  Pretty;  easily- 

■;rown;  flowers  yellow.  250  seeds. 

Valdiviana,  hp,  6in,  yellow  firs;  free-blooming.  300s. 
Cloth  of  Gold,  hp,  6in.  Masses  of  golden  clusters  in 
summer,  sweet-scented;  a  bulbous  perennial.  500 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Oxalia.  500  seeds. 
OXYURA  Chrysasdhemoides,  ha,  18  in.  Yellow 

shading  to  white,  yellow  disk,  free-blooming.  100  s, 


Pansies,  Re-selected  Giant-flowered 


HESE  are  so 

well  and  favor¬ 
ably  known  that 
a  description  of 
their  exquisite  beauty 
and  usefulness  in  the 
garden  is  unnecessary. 

They  are  simply  indis¬ 
pensable,  and  if  I  were 
to  name  a  half  dozen  of 
our  best  seedling  flowers 
the  Pansy  would  be  one 
of  them.  There  is,  how¬ 
ever,  much  difference  in 
the  strains,  some  being 
greatly  superior  in  the 
vigor  and  free-blooming 
quality'  of  other  plants, 
as  well  as  the  great  size, 
form,  variety  and  rich¬ 
ness  of  colors  and  varie¬ 
gations.  I  am  pleased  to 
say  that  the  seeds  I  offer 
are  fromPansy  special¬ 
ists,  all  of  the  new  crop, 
and  cannot  be  surpassed 
in  quality,  regardless  of 
claim  or  price.  I  chal¬ 
lenge  comparative  trial. 

They  are  simply  unri¬ 
valled  .  See  pages  4  and  5, 
for  fuller  illustration  of 
Mette’s  Triumph  of  the 
Giants,  finest  known. 

Benary’s  Exhibition,  finest  of  blotched  Pansies,  huge  frill¬ 
ed  blooms,  richest  and  most  varied  colors.  50  seeds. 
Benary’s  Non-Plus-Ultra,  exceedingly  rich  mixture;  blotch¬ 
ed;  frilled;  wonderfully  effective.  100  seeds. 

Cassier’s  Giant  Blotched,  largest-flowd  class  of  blotched 
Pansies  ;  saved  only  from  choice  plants.  50  seeds. 
French  Giant,  large  stained,  rare  colors,  blotched.  100  s. 
Giant  Mastadon,  enormous  firs,  of  the  richest  colors;  new ; 

saved  from  selected  plants  only.  100  seeds. 

Kelway’s  Blue  Boy,  rich  ultramarine  blue;  the  finest  Pan¬ 
sy  of  it’s  color.  50  seeds. 

Mette’s  Triumph  of  the  Giants.  See  pages  4  and  5. 


GIANT-FLOWERED  NAMED  VARIETIES 


Orchid-flowered,  beautiful  frilled  firs;  light  shades.  200s. 

Roggli  New  Swiss  Giants,  Vis  choice  re-selected,  the  most 
popular  of  Giant  Pansies,  always  enthusiastically  ad¬ 
mired  for  it’s  exquisite  colors  and  variegations  as  well 
as  it’s  enormous  size.  100  seeds;  l-32nd  oz  15  cts. 

Roggli  Alpenglow, cardinal  shades;  giant  firs;  new;  100  s. 

Roggli  Lake  of  Thun,  blue  with  dark  blotches.  100  s. 

Striped  Mammoth  Parisian,  not  thelargest  size,  butbeauti- 
fully  striped  and  mottled;  rich  colors.  200  seeds. 

Via  all  Giant*, choice  blending  Giant-flow’d  Pansies.  200s. 

Vi*  Market  Strain,  large  substantial  blooms,  showing  very 
fine  colors  and  markings.  200  seeds. 


Adonis,  light  blue  with  white  eye. 

Alba  Pura,  lovely  pure  white,  fine. 

Apolla,  bronze,  blotched,  fringed. 

Apricot,  self-color,  new  and  rare. 

Canary,  ruffled;  yellow,  black  eye. 

Aurora,  brilliant  red,  edged  white. 

Cardinal,  magnificent  cardinal-red. 

Dark  Blood  Red,  fringed,  fine,  choice. 

Dark  Blue,  splendid  velvety  blue. 

Emperor  Fredrick,  dark  red,  edged. 

Emperor  William,  ultramarine  blue. 

Apricot  Queen  .  compact,  free-blooming,  firs  medium  size, 
pretty,  apricot  shaded  yellow,  with  darker  center. 
Bedding  Mixture,  choice  mixture  of  all  colors,  for  beds, 
Holland-grown,  extra  fine.  200  seeds.  l-4th  oz.  20  cts. 
Curled  and  Fringed,  richest  colors,  finest  mixed.  200  seeds. 


Eros,  brown,  yellow  eye  and  border. 
Fairy  Queen,  light  blue,  white-edged. 
Freya,  black  violet,  silver-edged. 
Germania,  giant  ruffled  firs;  extra. 
Gold  King,  yellow  dark  eye;  fine. 
Gold  Queen,  bright  yellow,  self. 

Indigo  Blue,  very  attractive. 

King  of  Blacks,  coal-black,  showy. 
Light  Blue,  dark  center,  beautiful. 
Mad.  Perret,  red  shades  on  white. 
Mette’s  Mammoth,  5-blotched,  showy. 


200  SEEDS 

Peacock,  blue,  white  edge;  beautiful. 
Pretiosa,  violet  on  crimson  ground. 
Prince  Henry,  rich  blue,  dark  eye. 
Psyche,  velvety  violet,  white  ground. 
Purity,  large  pure  white;  beautiful. 
Quadricolor,  a  rich  blending  of  colors. 
Snowflake,  spotless  white;  showy. 
Solfatare,  sulphur,  dark  blue  spots. 
Triumph,  huge  flowers  fine  mixture. 
Victoria,  vivid  red,  with  violet  spots. 
Vulcan,  rich  dark  red,  5-blotched. 
Mette’s  Compact  Bedding,  very  free  and  long-flowering, 
graceful,  compact,  finest  blend.  200  s.  l-4th  oz.  25c. 
New  Spencer,  large-flowd,  frilled  and  fringed,  and  almost 
double;  rich  colors,  greatly  admired.  250  seeds. 

Park’s  Giant,  mixture  of  all  Giant-flowd  varieties.  300  s. 


G IANT^.WINTER  BLOOMING  PANSIES 

These  are  unusually  hardy,  and  bloom  very  early  in  spring;  indeed  where  winters  are  mild  they  bloom  through¬ 
out  the  cold  months  with  a  little  protection,  as  a  cold  frame  or  lath  house  they  will  bloom  during  the  Northern 
winters.  Started  in  August  or  early  September,  so  as  to  come  into  bloom  by  winter,  you  may  often  dig  fine  firs 
out  from  beneath  the  snow.  I  offer  only  the  giant-flowd  varieties,  as  follows:  Celestial  Queen,  sky  blue,  beautiful. 
Charm  of  March,  rich  velvety  blue.  Helios,  pure  golden  yellow  without  eye.  Ice  King,  silvery  white  with  dark  blue 
eye.  Jove,  purple-violet,  upper  petals  azure  shading  to  white.  Jupiter,  deep  purple,  top  petals  white.  March  Beauty, 
velvety  dark  blue,  superb.  Mars,  cornflower  blue.  North  Pole,  pure  snow-white.  Winter  Sun,  golden  yellow  with  a 
distinct  dark  eye.  Woden,  very  dark  almost  black.  These  colors  separate  or  mixed,  200  seeds.  1-16  oz.  15  cts. 

Note:  I  would  call  special  attention  to  my  offer  of  the  famous  Roggli  Swiss  Giant  Pansies.  The  seeds  were 
grown  for  me  by  a  Holland  specialist,  and  were  saved  from  selected  plants  with  large-flowd  rich  colored  blooms. 
I  am  confident  they  cannot  be  excelled.  You  will  find  them  not  only  of  the  highest  quality  in  size,  form  and  ex¬ 
quisite  colors.  Under  favorable  conditions  every  seed  will  germinate  and  give  you  a  sturdy  plant. 

PORTULACA  the  BEAUTIFUL  ROSE  MOSS 

These  are  among  the  most  beautiful,  free-blooming  of  our  hardy  annuals. 
The  plants  are  low  and  spreading,  and  the  seedlings  begin  to  bloom  when  small,  and  in¬ 
crease  in  size  and  beauty  with  age.  The  single  firs  are  cup-shaped,  and  the  double  appear 
like  little  double  roses,  and  in  a  bed  the  display  is  wonderfully  attractive  throughout  the 
summer.  The  plants  like  sandy  soil  and  a  sunny  exposure,  grow  and  bloom  freely,  and  are 
never  troubled  with  diseases  or  pests.  They  will  endure  more  hot  sun  and  drouth  than  al¬ 
most  any  other  flower.  They  should  be  generally  grown.  Double-flowered,  Benary’s  Prize 
Strain;  White,  Orange,  Striped,  Rose,  Salmon,  Purple,  separate  300  seeds.  Double  complete 
mixture  SOOseeds.  The  single-flowered  are  gorgeous  in  a  mixture  of  colors.  Pkts.  Mixed  600 
seeds5c,  or  1-16  oz.  15c.  Large-flowd  Parana,  509  seeds  5  cts. 


Quadricolor 


Yellow  Throated 


Hybrid  Compact 


Giant  Dble  Fringed 


PETUNIA  FINEST  NAMED  VARIETIES 

F  I  were  asked  to  select  the  best  all-round  flower  for  the  ordinary  home,  I  would  un¬ 
hesitatingly  name  the  Petunia,  and  especially  the  Dwarf  Compact  Single-flowered.  The  plants  are 
readily  started  from  seeds,  soon  come  into  bloom,  becoming  a  glowing  mass  of  exquisite,  showy,  and 
deliciously  fragrant  flowers,  and  remaining  so  throughout  the  season  if  not  allowed  to  exhaust  themselves 
by  seeding.  The  plants  will  endure  more  neglect,  suffer  less  from  either  wet  or  dry  weather,  and  prove  decorative 
to  a  degree  surpassing  that  of  any  other  flower.  Then,  too,  when  once  given  a  garden  bed  it  will  provide  an 
abundance  of  plants  every  spring  from  self-sown  seeds.  Still  more,  if  plants  are  cut  back  and  potted  in  Autumn, 
they  will  continue  to  bloom  in  a  sunny  window  during  winter.  Could  we  say  as  much  for  any  other  flower? 

"  '  '  '  ^ - -  ,'w> — J~ 1 - Multiflora,  spotted  and  starred,  splendid  mixture. 

Norma,  free-flowering;  violet  blue  with  white  star. 
Rose  of  Heaven,  fiery  rose,  free  and  long-blooming. 
Snow  Queen,  large  pure  white  flowers,  floriferous. 
Stellaris,  rose,  star-like  with  white  stripes,  splendid. 
Venosa,  beautifully  veined  in  prettiest  shades;  fine. 
Complete  Mixture  of  the  above  1000  seeds;  1-32  oz  15c. 
Balcony  Petunias.  These  grow  in  prostrate  form,  the 
branches  long  and  drooping,  especially  adapted  for 
porch  boxes,  pots,  baskets  and  urns.  I  offer  the  fol¬ 
lowing:  White,  Rose,  Dark  Red,  Red  and  White 
starred,  Violet  blue  and  Mixed.  100  seeds. 


Hybrid  Compact,  hhp,  1  ft.  1000  seeds,  each  variety. 

Adonis,  carmine-red  with  white  throat,  attractive. 

Belle  Etoile,  white  star  on  purplish-crimson  ground. 

Brilliant,  free-flring,  brilliant  carmine,  white  center. 

Erfordia,  Rosy  Morn,  brilliant  rose  with  a  broad 
white  throat,  beautiful,  profuse  bloomer;  excellent. 

General  Dodds,  darkest  red,  pots  or  beds,  admirable. 

Gloria,  dazzling  carmine-rose  with  white  throat;  fine. 

Inflata,  purplish  carmine,  for  balconies  and  baskets. 

Lord  Courtney  brilliant  rose  with  yellow  throat. 

Maculata,  striped  andblotched,  magenta  red;  white. 

Marginata,  firs  red  with  green  margin,  odd,  showy. 

KEL WAY’S  and  BENARY’S  FINEST  GIANT  PETUNIAS 
These  Gfant  Hybrids  are  robust  in  growth  and  develop  flowers  both  single  and  double,  of  enormous  size,  most 
beautiful,  rare  and  vivid  combinations  of  color.  They  will  be  a  revelation  to  those  who  know  only  the  old-fashioned 
Petunias.  The  seeds  here  offered  are  of  unsurpassed  quality.  There’s  none  betteratany  price. 

Kelway’s  Perfect  Model,  Magnificent  large  flowers,  Kelway’s  Choicest  Double  Fringed,  large-flowered, 
from  selected  plants,  beautifully  striped,  100  seeds.  selected  and  saved  with  greatest  care,  mixed.  30  seeds. 
ICelway’s  Choice  Single  Fringed,  exquisitely  cren-  Benary’s  Giant  Double,  superb  mixture  of  all  giant- 

ellated,  finest  colors  in  splendid  mixture,  100  seeds.  flowd  double  Petunias,  rich  variety  of  colors.  30  seeds. 
Kelway’s  Royal  Blue,  true  velvety  blue,  exceedingly  Petunia  Hybrid  Double,  Small-flowd  varieties.  50  s. 


free-blooming,  unsurpassed  for  beds  or  borders.  75  s. 

Kelway’s  Giant,  complete  mixture  of  Kelway’s  Giant 
flowered  single  Petunias,  plain  and  fringed.  100  seeds. 

Erfurt  Dwarf  Compact  Double-ruffled,  free  and  long 
blooming,  rich  colors,  veined,  blotched,  throated.  100  s 
SPLENDID  DOUBLE  PETUNIAS 

Lady  of  the  Lake,  pure  white,  large,  fringed.  25  seeds. 

Brilliant  Rose,  charming  color,  showy,  fringed.  25  s. 

Kelway’s  Perfect  Model,  carefully  fecundated  from 
finest  double  flowers,  brightest  colors  mixed.  30  seeds. 


Azaleiflora,  14  in.  high,  pure  white,  very  pretty. 

Striped  and  Blotched,  free-blooming,  fine  mixture. 

Lilliput,  10  in,  seifs,  spotted  and  striped,  fine  colors. 

Hybrid  Double  Mixed,  free-blooming,  fine  for  beds. 

NOTE,  Seeds  of  Double  and  Large-flowered  Petunias  require  to 
be  sown  with  special  care,  and  those  who  do  not  have  the 
patience  to  sow  such  seeds  should  get  the  small  single-flowd 
compact  varieties.  These  Double  Petunias  are  all  produced 
by  careful  hand  fecundation,  and  it  is  criminal  to  get  them 
and  plant  in  a  box  or  bed  as  you  would  plant  Phlox  or  Zinnias. 


New  Giant  Perfection.  The  latest  in  Annual  Phlox. 
Plants  grow  9  in  high,  branch  freely,  and  arc  literally 
covered  with  huge  broad  clusters  of  showy  firs,  very 
rich  and  varied  in  color;  making  a  marvelous  display 
in  beds  or  pots.  Colors:  Pure  White,  Violet,  Yellow, 
Blue,  white  eye,  Purple,  Dazzling  Red,  Fiery  Scarlet, 
Rose,  Scarlet,  white  center,  Salmon  Rose.  75  seeds. 
Complete  Mixture,  150seeds;  1-16  oz.  15cts. 


PHLOX  Drummondii 

This  is  one  of  our  best  annual  flowers. 

At  the  North  plants  should  be  started  in  beds  or 
boxes  and  transplanted,  but  at  the  South  the  seeds 
may  be  sown  in  the  fall  where  the  plants  are  to  bloom. 
They  mostly  reseed,  and  cover  the  ground  with  vol¬ 
unteer  plants.  They  like  rather  sandy,  rich  soil,  and 
will  grow  in  any  garden.  Seedlings  begin  to  bloom 
when  quite  small  and  continue  throughout  the  season 
The  bright  flowers  in  many  colors  and  variegations 
appear  in  big,  broad  clusters.  A  carpet  bed  of  the 
plants  in  special  colors  makes  a  glorious  display.  1 
offer  choice  new-crop  seeds  of  the  finest  races,  and 
can  supply  the  colors  separately  or  all  in  special  mix¬ 
ture.  They  are  hardy  annuals  and  can  be  sown  early  ; 
plants  grow  onefoothigh;  set  plants  six  inches  apart. 
Improved  Grandiflora,  1ft.  Splendid  large  flowers  in 
big  broad  clusters;  one  of  the  finest  for  beds  and  bor¬ 
ders.  exceedingly  showy  when  grown  in  masses.  All 
the  brightest  and  best  colors  mixed.  200  s.  1-8  oz  25c. 
Firnbriata,  1  ft,  beautiful  fringed,  fine  mixed.  100  seeds 
Cuspidata,  1  ft,  starry  sorts  in  mixture,  showy.  100  s. 
New  Dwarf  Compact,  6in,  very  attractivei  n  beds  or 
pots,  finest  mixture  of  ail  choice  colors.  150  seeds. 


POPPIES,  Bright  and  Showy  as  Paeonies 

OPPIES  are  old-fashioned  flowers,  but  how  showy  and  beautiful  they  are!  Once  in  the  gar¬ 
den  they  mostly  take  care  of  themselves.  The  large  double  ones  are  as  handsome  as  Paeonies,  and  quite 
as  showy  and  pleasing,  while  the  single  firs  exhibit  a  wonderful  variety  of  shades  and  variegations,  and 
are  always  admired.  In  garden  beds  and  borders  they  are  truly  gorgeous,  and  a  few  seeds  scattered  about 
the  vegetable  beds  make  bright  and  beautiful  the  vegetable  garden  without  detriment  to  the  growing  plants. 
Poppies  should  adorn  every  home  and  it  pays  to  use  only  the  improved  varieties,  such  as  I  offer.  The  seeds  may 
be  sown  either  in  Fall  or  early  Spring.  Do  not  let  the  plants  crowd  if  you  would  have  the  best  results. 


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Double  Paeony-f lowered,  ha,  18  in.  Huge  double  firs 
not  unlike  a  Paeony  in  appearance;  the  petals  are 
broad  and  over-lapping.  They  are  of  easy  culture  and 
very  satisfactory.  Colors:  White,  Brilliant  Rose, 
Salmon  Pink,  Cochineal  Red,  Cardinal  Red,  Strip¬ 
ed,  Deep  Purple,  Pansy  Violet,  or  Mixed.  2000seeds. 

Double  Fringed,  ha,  3  ft.  These  are  the  richest  and 
most  showy  of  all  Poppies,  and  should  be  found  in 
every  garden.  The  flowers  are  large  feather-balls  and 
make  a  glorious  display.  Colors:  White,  White  strip¬ 
ed  red,  Salmon  Rose,  Pink,  Red  on  white,  Scarlet, 
or  Mixed.  2000 seeds. 

Ranunculus-flowd,  ha,  2  ft,  a  lovely  double  Poppy 
of  medium  size,  free-blooming;  mixed  colors.  1000s. 

Japanese  Pompon,  ha,  2  ft,  many  colors  mixed.  500s. 

Glaucum,  Tulip  Poppy,  ha,  18 in,  vivid  scarlet.  500  s. 

Mikado  fl.  pi.,  ha,  18in,  white  margined  wine-red.  1000s 

Shirley,  Single-flowd,  ha,  2  ft,  exquisite  colors.  1000s. 


Shirley  Dwarf,  Salmon  shades  also  blue  shades.  500  s. 

Shirley  Lilliput,  ha,  1ft,  abundant  small  firs.  500  s. 

Shirley  Ryburg,  Double,  ha,  2  ft;  finest  colors.  500s. 

Umbrotum,  ha,  18  in,  fine  for  sowing  in  grass.  2000  s. 

Danebrog,  ha,  3  ft.  Scarlet  blotched  white.  1000  seeds. 

Ariel  fl.  pi.,  ha,  3ft,  salmon  on  white,  blue  spots.  1000s. 

Lavigatum,  ha,  2ft,  scarlet,  black  and  white  spots.  1000 

Flanders  Field,  ha,  18in,  rich  scarlet,  re-tows.  2000 s. 

Iceland  or  Nudicaule,  hp.  These  are  beautiful  per¬ 
ennials  but  bloom  the  first  season  when  started  early. 
The  firs  are  large  and  showy,  and  come  in  rich  colors. 

Coonaria  Pinks,  hp,  15  in,  salmon  shades  mixed.  250s. 

New  Sunbeam,  hp,  18  in,  an  improved  new  race,  large 
showy  flowers  on  strong  stems;  fine  for  cutting;  very 
fragrant;  always  admired;  rich  colors  mixed.  250s. 

Yellow  Cardinal,  ha,  2  ft.  Double,  canary  yellow.  1000s. 

Cardinal  fl.  pi.,  ha,  1  ft.  Rich  colors  in  mixture.  1000a. 

Complete  Spocial  Mixture  Annual  Poppies  2000  seeds. 


PARSLEY  Beauty  of  the  Parterre,  the  most  lovely 

plant  known  for  table  decoration  and  garnishing,  does 
well  in  pots,  fine  foliage  and  prettier  than  the  finest 
fern;  hardy,  easily  grown.  250 seeds. 

PENTSTEMON  Gloxinia-flowd,  hp,  2  ft.  Large  firs 

of  various  colors  richly  marked,  like  a  Gloxinia.  200s. 

PERESIA  Multiflora,  hb,  3  ft.  Star-shaped,  Aster¬ 

like  porcelain-blue  flrs,  showy,  beautiful.  35 seeds. 

PER1LLA  Laciniatus,  ha,  2ft.  Large  curled  bronze 

leaves;  Coleus-like;  the  finest  sort;  self-sows.  1000  s. 

PHACELIA  Carapanularia,  ha,  9  in,  bell-flower, 

deep  blue.  500  seeds. 

Congesta,  ha,  2  ft,  blue,  showy  in  masses.  500  seeds. 
Grandiflora,  ha,  5ft,  dark  blue,  rare,  handsome.  250s. 
Parryi,  ha,  1  ft,  saucer-shaped,  violet,  5  spots.  1000  s. 
Tanacetifolia.  ha,  2  ft,  bluish  pink ,  fine  for  bees.  1000s 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Phacelia.  lOOOseeds. 

PHYSALIS  Franchetti,  Chinese  Lantern,  hp.30in. 

Large  orange-scarlet  fruits  in  racemes;  see  page  36. 
Edulis,  Cape  Gooseberry,  3  ft  yellow  ;  edible  fruit.  100s 
Alkekengi.  hp,  2ft,  white  flrs;  red  berries.  75seeds. 

PODOLEPIS  Chrysantha,  ha,  1  foot,  yellow  and 

pink  flrs :  fine  for  pots  and  borders.  150  seeds. 

POLYGONIUM  Orientate,  ha,  7  ft,  lovely,  droop¬ 
ing  red  spikes;  very  handsome;  seeds  are  tardy  in 
germinating.  50  seeds. 

Variegati*,  ha  ,4  ft,  variegated  foliage;  fine  to  cut.  50s. 

PYRETHRUM  Golden  Feather,  hp,  1ft,  fine.  1000  s 

Aureum  Excelsior,  hp,  6in,  deep  golden  foliage.  250s. 
Golden  Gem,  hp,  1  ft,  double  white  flrs;  fine.  500  s. 
Laciniatum  Perfection,  hp,  1  ft,  fine  cut  foliage.  500s 
Mette’s  Carpet  of  Gold,  hp,  6in,  improved,  golden. 800 


RANUNCULUS  Aconitifolius,  hp,  2  ft.  Single  white 

cup-shaped  flrs;  pretty,  neat,  rare,  25  seeds. 

RICINUS  Castor  Bean,  hha.  These  are  tall 

branching  plants  clothed  with  large  tropical  leaves 
often  tinted  rose  or  crimson.  They  are  very  showy  in 
groups,  and  always  attractive.  In  mild  climates  they 
are  perennial,  and  will  grow  twenty  feet  high.  The 
Zanzibar  Ricinus  grows  more  dense  and  has  larger 
foliage  than  the  older  kinds.  All  are  handsome,  and 
give  a  semi-tropical  appearance  to  the  grounds.  Very 
easily  grown;  fine  for  backgrounds. 

Barboniensis  Arboreus,  15ft,  green  foliage;  pretty.  10s 
Gibsoni,  5  ft,  dark  red  leaves  and  fruits;  a  good  sort 
for  a  summer  hedge.  10  seeds. 

Sanguineus,  7  ft,  red  leaves  and  stems;  also  good  for 
a  showy  summer  hedge.  lOseeds. 

Laciniatus,  8ft,  new;  beautiful  laciniated  leaves.  6s. 
Coccineus,  7  ft,  new;  lovely  bronze  foliage  and  glow¬ 
ing  scarlet  flowers  and  fruits;  the  best.  10  seeds. 
Zanzibarensis,  8ft,  large-leaved;  beautiful  seeds  of 
various  colors  and  variegations,  mixed.  8  seeds. 
Enormis,  10ft,  also  Cinerascens,  ash  gray;  Maculatus; 
Niger;  Separate  or  Mixed.  10  seeds. 

Complete  Special  Mixture,  12  seeds,  one  ol  each  sort. 

RICOTIA  Lunaria,  ha,  9  in,  showy  lilac  flrs.  20  s. 
ROSA  Nana  Polyantha,  ha,  2  ft.  Baby  Rose; 

blooms  in  5  mos;  white  aud  pink,  single  and  dble.  15  s. 

RUDBECKIA  Superba  Semi-plena,  ha,  2  ft.  Large 

double  and  semi-double  flowers;  color  golden  yellow 
with  brown  markings.  See  engraving. 

Newmanii,  2ft,  hp,  showy  golden,  dark  disk. 
Purpurea  Hybrida,  4ft,  hp,  rich  red,  varied;  long- 
blooming,  showy  and  beautiful. 


Salpiglossfs ,  Gloxinia-flow’d 

SALPIGLOSSIS  Giant  Gloxinia-flowered, 

hha,  2ft.  The  finest  large-flow’d,  richest  colored  and 
variegated  of  all  Salpiglossis ;  makes  a  glorious  bed 
and  is  practically  everblooming.  Colors:  Yellow, 
Crimson,  Brown  and  gold.  Chamois,  Deep  Scarlet, 
Black,  Light  Blue,  Lilac,  Violet,  Rose,  Mixed,  150  s. 
New  Dwarf,  1  ft.  Splendid  colorsin  mixture.  150s. 

SALVIA.  These  are  showy  and  beautiful  in 

either  beds  or  pots.  The  plants  can  be  grown  from 
seeds,  and  thrive  in  a  rich  soil  and  sunny  situation. 
Argentea,  hp,  5ft,  pretty  silvery  foliage,  pinkish  firs. 
Carduacea,  hb,  1ft,  blue  with  red  anthers,  showy.  50  s 
Coccinea,  hha,  3ft,  for,  pots  or  beds,  fiery  scarlet. 
Farinacea,  3  ft,  azure  firs  in  long  spikes. 

Patens,  3ft,  hp,  intense  blue,  free-blooming, beautiful, 
liorminum,  ha,  2ft,  Blue,  Red,  White,  100  seeds. 
Roemeriana,  hb,  18 in.  Scarlet, _  very  handsome. 
Sclarea,  hb,  5  ft.  Showy,  branching,  bluish  white. 
Globosa,  hp,  4  ft,  silvery-gray  foliage,  white  flowers. 
Dichroa,  hp,  3  ft,  spikes  of  deep  blue  firs,  new,  fine. 
Ringens,  hp,  2  ft,  reddish  purple  firs,  large  spikes. 
Turkestanica,  hp,  3  ft,  bright  pink  firs,  very  pretty. 
Tenorei,  hp,  2  ft,  bright  blue,  continuous-blooming. 
Splendena.  These  are  among  the  brightest  and  best  of 
bedding  plants.  They  are  not  only  extremely  showy, 
but  retain  their  beauty  throughout  the  season. 
Bonfire,  hhp,  18  in,  compact  erect  habit,  profuse. 
Fireball,  hhp,  1  ft.  The  nameindicates  the  plant,  fine. 
Primusor  Harbinger,  hhp,  1ft, earliest, free-blooming. 
Zurich,  hhp,  1  ft,  very  dwarf,  compact,  fine  for  beds. 
Glory  ofStutgart,  hhp,  18  in,  showy  scarlet  flowers. 
America,  hhp,  1  ft,  long  spikes  of  dazzling  scarlet  firs. 
Gigantea,  hhp,  3ft,  fine  for  tall  groups  and  specimens. 
Semperflorens.  hhp,  1ft, scarlet;  surpasses  others. 
Lilacina,  hhp, 2ft.  Lilac  flrs,  golden-spotted  foliage. 
Maroon  Prince,  hhp,  lft,  rare,  very  deep  violet. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Salvia  Splendens.  100  s. 

SANVITALIA  Procumbent  fl,  pi.,  ha.  6  in  A  pretty 

free-blooming,  golden-flowering  trailer. 

SAPONARIA  Calabrica,  ha,  1  ft.  Deep  rose,  very 

free-blooming,  makes  a  carpet  of  rich  color.  1000  s. 
Calabrica  alba,  white,  also  Scarlet  Queen.  1000  seeds. 
Ocymoides,  hp,  1ft,  spreads,  a  mass  of  rose  bloom.  500 
Officinalis  fl.  pi.  hp,  2  ft,  double,  Bouncing  Bet,  pink. 
Vaccaria,  hb,  2  ft.  Graceful  pink  panielcB,  fine.  200  s. 
Alba,  hb,  2  ft.  Showy  in  beds,  good  to  cut.  200  seeds. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Saponaria,  800  seeds. 

SCABIOSA  Tall  Large-flowd,  hb,  2  ft.  Splen¬ 
did  flowers  for  garden  or  greenhouse.  Seepage  61. 
New  Dwarf  Compact,  ha,  18in.  This  raceis  remark¬ 
able  for  its  dwarf  habit  and  the  stooling  out  of  the 
plants,  thus  forming  a  mass  of  big  double  long-stem¬ 
med  flrs.  Azure,  Cherry  red,  Fiery  crimson.  White, 
Purple,  Rose,  Yellow.  They  bloom  all  the  season  :  mix. 
Columbaria,  hp,  2  ft.  A  very  valuable  new  species, 
rosy  mauve  flrs,  beautiful,  fine  for  cutting.  25  seeds. 
Peach  Blossom,  hb,  2  ft.  Big  double  pink  flowers  on 
long  stems,  an  exquisite  bouquet  flower. 

New  Shasta,  ha,  2ft.  Giant  white  Arson  long  stems. 
Minor  Aurea  fl.  pi.,  ha,  3  ft.  Double,  golden  yellow, 

SCHIZANTHUS,  Butterfly  Flower.  These 

are  splendid  annuals,  the  plants  growing  from  one  to 
two  feet  high,  branching  freely,  and  almost  smother. 


Salvia  Splendens  Extra  Early  Primus 


Ten  Week  Stock  New  Beauty 

ed  with  delicate  orchid-like  bloom.  The  markings  are 
white,  rose,  gold,  crimson,  and  violet. 

Grandiflorus,  ha,  18  in.  A  class  of  large-flowd  hybrids 
Colors;  Pure  White,  Crimson,  Violet,  Mixed.  300  s. 
Dwarf  Hybrids,  ha,  lOin.  Beautiful  colors  mixed. 
Pinnatus  Roseus,  ha,  18  in.  Rose  white  ground. 
Retusus  Rosamond,  ha,  2  ft.  beautiful,  rose  pink. 
Trimaculatus,  ha,  18  in.  Lilac  and  white,  gold  spots. 
Wisetonensis  Excelsior,  ha,  15  in.  Ideal  pot  plant. 
Bridal  Veil,  hha,  15in.  Pure  white,  very  beautiful. 

Dr.  Badger’s  Hybrids,  ha,  lft.  Among  the  finest  of 
annuals,  many  rich  and  beautiful  shades  mixed.  150  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Schizanthus.  250  seeds. 

SCHIZOPETALON  Walken,  ha,  1  ft.  Good  luck 

flower,  almond  scented,  petals  white,  fringed.  100  s. 

SENECIO  Elegans  fl.  pi.,  ha,  18  in.  Very  beauti¬ 
ful  flowers  in  dense  heads,  double,  fine  forbedsor  bou¬ 
quets.  Blue,  Rose,  Violet,  and  White,  Mixed.  200  s. 
Orientalis  Compacta,  hb,  lft.  Clove-scented,  rose. 

SILENE  Pendula  fl.  pi.,  ha,  lft.  Very  beautiful, 
Rose,  White,  Salmon,  Red,  Deep  Lilac,  or  Mixed. 
Maritima,  hp,  5in ,  white  flrs,  pretty,  for  rockery,  150s. 
Ruberrima,  ha,  lft,  single,  bright  carmine-rose.  1000a 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Siiene,  1000  seeds. 

SHORTIA  California,  ha.  Gin.  Golden  daisy-like 

flowers,  finefor  beds  ana  edgings;  attractive. 
SOLANUM  Ciliatum,  hhp,  18  in,  large  scarlet  fruits. 
Albidum  Portmanil,  10ft.  leaves  2ft  long,  lobed. 
Atropurpureum,  5  ft,  red  spines,  small  purple  firs. 
Laciniatum,  5ft,  very  ornamental;  fine  for  groups. 

SPHENOGYNE  Speciosa,  hha,  1  ft.  Pretty  daisy¬ 

like,  yellow,  dark  zone.  iOO  seeds. 

STOKESIA  Cyanea,  hp,  18  in.  Aster-like,  blue. 
SPERGULARIA  Azoroidea,  small  bright  blue  flrs. 
STEVIA  Eupatoria,  ha,  18  in.  flesh-colored  flrs. 

Serrata,  hp,  1  ft,  small  white,  sweet-scented  flowerB. 

SYMPHYANDRA  Hoffmannii,  hb,  1  ft.  Dense 

spikes  of  white  bell-shaped  flowers;  attractive, 

STOCKS,  Ten  Weeks,  hha.  All  the  Stocks 

are  beautiful  and  very  satisfactory  for  either  out-door 
beds  in  summer  or  pots  in  winter.  Plants  started  in 
spring  begin  blooming  in  summer  and  continue  until 
winter.  The  firs  are  large,  double,  deliciously-scented'* 
and  come  in  massive  spikes;  fine  for  cutting. 

New  Beauty  30  in.  The  finest  of  Stocks,  profuse,  double's 
and  of  many  colors,  as  follows:  White,  Rosy-lilac> 
Canary-yellow,  Blood-red,  Violet,  Gold  with  Rose,' 
Pink,  Purple,  Separate  or  Mixed.  60  seeds. 

Dwarf  Gerir>an,  1  ft.  German  seeds  grown  from  potted; 
plants;  finest  quality.  Colors;  White,  Canary,  Rose,* 
Crimson,  Deep  Blue,  Light  Blue,  Sep  or  Mixed.  60  s. 
Bismarck,  hha,  30  in.  Large,  full-double,  richly  scented 
and  freely  produced  from  June  till  October;  elegant 
for  beds  or  pots,  and  finefor  cutting.  Colors:  White, 
Chamois,  Azure,  Brilliant  Rose,  Dark  Blue,  Crimson, 
Blood  red,  separate  or  all  mixed,  60  seeds. 
Large-flowering  Dwarf,  hha,  18in.  Long  spikes,  double  firs. 
Mammoth  Column,  hha,  3ft.  splendid  colors  mixed. 
Perpetual  Giant  Perfection,  hha,  18in.  Exceedingly  hand¬ 
some  variety;  flowers  very  double,  in  long  spikes, mix 
Victoria  Bouquet,  hha,  1  ft,  beautiful;  finest  mixture.  60  s. 


Xropaeolumj  Tom  Thumb  Virginia  Stock 

TORENIA  Bailloni,  hha,  1  ft.  Beautiful  pot 

plant,  or  for  a  sheltered  bed;  golden,  brown  throat. 
Fournieri,  Large-flowered,  hha,  1ft.  One  of  our  loveli¬ 
est,  most  easily-grown  pot  or  border  plants;  extremely 
handsome,  blue  and  violet,  with  a  golden  throat,  as 
lovely  as  a  Pansy.  100  seeds. 

Compacts  Nymph,  compact  in  growth;  flowers  blue  with 
deep  indigo;  very  pretty.  100  seeds, 
j  Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Torenia.  150  seeds. 

&  TRACHEL1UM  Coeruleum,  hp,  2ft.  Branching, 

■  free-blooming,  pretty ;  firs  abundant;  cup-like.  1000  s. 

1  TRIFOLIUM  Suaveolens,  ha,  18in.  A  very  sweet- 

k  scented  clover  of  easy  culture;  rose,  pretty.  500  seeds. 

I  TROPAEOLUM,  Tom  Thumb,  hha.  These 

Ik'  grow  six  inches  high,  branching  and  blooming  pro- 
fusely  for  a  long  time,  fine  for  beds  and  edgings.  All 
are  of  easy  culture.  Colors:  Apricot,  Scarlet,  Bronze, 

J  Golden  Yellow,  Rose,  Straw  spotted  red,  Light  Yel- 
S-,  low.  Pearl  white,  Orange  spotted,  Salmon-rose,  Yellow 
with  yellow  foliage,  Yellow  spotted  scarlet,  Crimson 
ff  with  marbled  foliage.  Scarlet  with  marbled  foliage. 

30  seeds  5cts.  Oz  15cts.  Mixed  50  seeds  Sets, 
ff  Lilliput  Nasturtium,  10  in.  Charming  new  class, 

•  flowers  and  leaves  small  and  graceful,  free-bloomiijg, 

B  many  fine  colors,  mixed,  30  seeds  5cts. 

TUNICA  Saxifraga,  hp,  9  in.  A  pretty  little  per¬ 
ennial  for  edgings  and  rockery;  free-blooming.  100s. 

URSINIA  Ahethoides,  ha,  1ft.  New,  from  South 

Africa;  Aster-like,  deep  orange  richly  marked  red.  100s 

VALERIANA  Rubra,  hp,  3  ft.  A  lovely,  showy, 

f ree-blooining  border  plant ;  flowers  fragrant,  in  hand¬ 
some  clusters.  White,  Rose,  Scarlet,  or  Mixed.  300  s. 

VENIDIUM  Calendulaceum,  ha,  9in.  For  rockeries 

or  edgings;  very  profuse  golden  blooms;  showy.  100  s. 
Fastuosum,  ha,  30  in.  New;  bright  orange  with  a  dark 
center  and  maroon  zone;  long  lacinated  leaves.  100  s. 
VINCA  Rosea,  hhp,  1ft.  A  splendid  ever-bloom¬ 
ing  plant  for  beds  in  summer  and  pots  in  winter;  firs 
Phlox-like,  fine  texture;  rich  in  color  and  abundantly 
produced;  endures  the  winter  in  Florida;  at  the  north 
i  the  plants  must  be  started  early  for  beds;  they  like 
rich,  sandy  soil  and  sunshine,  and  will  endure  dry  or 
1  wet  weather  better  than  many  other  plants.  It  is  one 
of  the  good  things  every^ flower-garden  should  have. 

(  Rose,  White,  Carmine,  White-eyed.  250  s.  Mixed  500's. 

,  VIOLA  Cornuta,  hp,  6  in.  These  are  admira- 

l  bly  adapted  for  the  rockery  and  beds  and  borders,  as 
they  come  in  bright  colors  and  are  very  free-bloom- 
f  ing;  thrive  in  moist  partial  shade,  have  no  enemies.  50s 
White  Perfection,  very  large,  perfect,  pure  white. 

,  Blue  Perfection,  bright  solid  blue,  large,  free-blooming. 

•  Lutea,  chrome  yellow,  pretty,  showy,  free-flowering. 

1  Admiration,  very  large  circular  purple  flowers,  showy. 

«  Rose  Queen,  deep  rosy-lilac,  free  and  long-flowering. 

,  Spring  Messenger,  bright,  rich  purple,  free-blooming. 

Haslemere,  lilac-pink,  in  great  abundance;  charming. 

.  Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Viola  Cornuta.  lOOseeds. 

'  Choice  Hybrid  Violets.  These  are  known  as  Tufted 
,  Pansies.  They  are  valuable  for  beds  and  rockeries,  and 

2  exceedingly  handsome  in  form  and  colors.  50  seeds. 

.  Admirabilis,  exquisitely  blotched,  in  superb  mixture. 


Vinca  Rosea 

Ardwell  Gem,  large-flowd  chrome  yellow;  extra  choice. 

Darid  Simpson,  lavender  marbled  crimson;  showy. 

Firmament,  lovely  sky  blue,  continuous-bloomer. 

Nora  Marrow,  rosy  lavender,  a  lovely  color;  excellent. 

Primrose  Dame,  large-flowered,  sulphur  yellow ;  showy. 

Purple  King,  beautiful  rich  purple,  free-blooming;  fine. 

Snowden,  lovely  pure  white,  handsome,  very  choice. 

Complete  mixture  of  Tufted  Pansies  lOOseeds. 

Bosniaca,  hhp,  4  in.  A  lovely  violet  for  the  rockery ; 
firs  deep  purple  in  great  abundance.  50  seeds. 

Gracilis,  hp,  6 in.  Deep  purple,  fine  rock  species  of 
tufted  habit;  trailing,  spring-blooming.  50 seeds. 

Little-Johnny-Jump-Up,  hp,  4in.  The  old-fashion¬ 
ed  violet  found  in  old  gardens;  tenacious.  lOOseeds. 

VIRGINIA  Stock,  ha,  1  ft.  Showy  everblooming 

annuals,  sown  in  spring  or  fall;  repeated  sowing  keeps 
up  the  display  all  season.  Sow  where  the  plants  are 
to  bloom  and  thin.  Red,  White,  Crimson,  Carmine, 
Yellow.  Separate  or  in  complete  mixture  1500  seeds. 

VISCARIA  New  Compact,  ha,  8  in.  These  are 

pretty  border  plants  that  may  be  sown  in  spring  or 
autumn;  colors  exceedingly  bright  and  a  bed  of  the 
blooming  plants  is  always  greatly  admired.  Blue, 
White,  Red  or  complete  mixture  1500  seeds. 

Cardinalit,  ha,  1  ft.  Flame  Flower,  beautiful  rich  scarlet 
glorious  in  beds,  very  attractive.  1500  seeds. 

VITTADENIA  Triloba,  hp,  9  in.  A  pretty  spread¬ 

ing  plant  with  rosy  mauve  and  white  flrs.  25' seeds. 

WAHLENBERGIA  or  Platycodon,  hp.  One 

of  the  best  hardy  perenhials,  producing  very  showy 
flrs  during  the  entirfe  season.  They  form  large  clumps 
and  are  excellent  for  planting  in  permanent  borders 
or  among  shrubbery,  easily  grown  from  seeds,  which 
begin  blooming  in  August  if  sown  outdoors  in  April. 

Grandiflora,  18 in.  Large-flowd,  Blueor  White.  75  seeds. 

Duplex,  18  in.  Double,  very  fine,  Blue  or  White.  40  s. 

Mariesi,  1ft.  Dwarf,  large  open  bell-shaped  flrs.  Rich 
Blue,  Pure  White  or  Mixed.  75  seeds. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  Wahlenbergia  100  seeds. 

WALLFLOWER.  These  are  easily-grown  and 

very  beautiful  sweet-scented  flrs,  butitis  only  recent¬ 
ly  that  a  race  of  Wallflowers  has  been  developed  that 
will  bloom  the  first  season.  The  plants  grow  2  ft  high 
producing  big  spikes  of  deliciously  scented  flrs,  very 
showy  in  beds  and  good  for  cutting. 

Early  Wonder,  2  ft.  Developed  by  the  famous  German 
florist,  Mr.  Benary.  Shows  elegant  double  flrs  in  five 
months  from  seeds,  and  will  bloom  freely  in  winter 
in  pots  when  started  in  mid-summer.  My  seeds  are 
direct  from  him,  and  I  can  supply  all  the  finest  colors 
in  mixture.  100  seeds. 

Early  Parisian,  1  ft.  Beautiful  single-flowd  varieties  that 
bloom  in  four  months,  and  are  very  desirable  for  beds 
in  summer  and  pots  in  winter.  They  are  of  easy  cul¬ 
ture  and  sure  to  bloom,  firs  large,  in  fine  spikes  and 
very  fragrant.  Light  Brown,  Blood  Red,  Cream 
Yellow,  Yellow  with  black  bud.  Sep.  or  mixed  200  s. 

WHITLAVIA  Grandiflora,  ha,  1ft.  Very  pretty 

annual  with  lovely  bell-shaped  flowers,  easily  grown. 
Blue  also  White.  1500  seeds. 

Gloxinoides,  1  ft.  Variegated  blue  and  white.  1500  seeds. 

Complete  Special  Mixture,  all  varieties.  1500  seeds. 


Whitlavia 


VERBENAS,  SUPERB  HYBRIDS 

1HE  Hybrid  Verbenas  are  among  the  most  beautiful  and  useful  of  our  flowers.  Seedlings 

begin  to  bloom  early  and  continue  freely  until  winter,  the  lovely  fragrant  clusters  making  a  fine  display 
in  either  beds,  borders  or  pots.  In  pots  they  bloom  until  Christmas.  The  common  hybrids  bloom  more 
freely  and  are  really  more  showy  than  the  Grandiflora  and  Colossal  varieties,  but  the  flowers  are  not 
■o  large  nor  produced  in  such  large  clusters.  They  are  all  deliciously  fragrant  and  continuous-blooming. 

red  with  white  throat.  Rose  and  Carmine  shades. 50  s. 
Colossea,  lovely  pink  shades,  firs  over  an  inch  across, 
in  large  umbels;  also  rose  with  white  eye;  huge.  40  s. 
Grandiflora  Etna,  intense  Geranium-red  with  cream- 
yellow  eye,  flowers  in  large  trusses,  40  seeds. 

New  Royal  Bouquet,  18in,  upright,  each  plant  becom¬ 
ing  a  bouquet  of  many  shades  and  variegations.  40  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  Mammoth  Verbena,  100  s. 
Dwarf  Compact.  These  are  especially  desirable  for 
beds  and  pots  as  they  bloom  freely  and  continuously. 
Many  fine  colors  in  mixture,  75  seeds. 

OTHER  CHOICE  SPECIES:  Aubletia  Grandiflora,  hp.  loin., 
Rose  Vervain,  reddish-purple.  Drummondii,  hp,  15  in, 
rosy  violet  in  fine  clusters.  Erinoidea,  ha,  1ft,  from 
Peru,  Moss  Verbena,  small  firs  in  fine  clusters,  prQ- 
fuse. Violet,  White,  mixed.  Venosa,  hp,  2  ft,  for  beds; 
free-blooming,  firs  pnrple-viqlet;  easily  grown.  100  s. 


Mammoth  Queen.  18  in.  These  arc  of  enormous  firs 
and  clusters,  and  always  call  forth  enthusiastic  ex¬ 
pressions  of  admiration.  I  offer  the  finest  kinds.  50  s. 

Snow  Queen,  Giant-flowd,  lovely  pure  white  .beautiful. 

Rose  Queen,  Superb  variety,  charming  soft  rose,  fine. 

Scarlet  Queen,  Huge  vivid  scarlet,  white  eye;  gorgeous. 

Salmon  Queen,  Bright  salmon-rose,  white  eye,  beautiful. 

Auricula  Queen,  Various  colors,  large  distinct  eyes. 

Golden  Queen,  large  clusters  of  golden  yellow  firs,  fine. 

Special  Mixture  Mammoth  Queen  varieties,  75  seeds. 

M  ammoth  Varieties,  hhp,  18  in.  These  are  readily 
grown  from  seeds,  easily  transplanted  and  give  gener¬ 
al. satisfaction.  The  flowers  are  of  all  colors  and  are 

•showy  throughout  the  season.  Royalty,  , vivid  blue 
shades.  Firefly,  dazzling  scarlet.  Miss  Wilmolt,  salmon- 
rose.  Luminosa,  fine  pink.  Striata,  charmingly  striped. 
Fairy  Queen,  lovely  soft  pink.  Purple  Cloak,  dark  purple- 


Dodger’s  Unrivalled  Dahlia-flow’d  Zinnias 


It  is  not  uncommon  for  these  Zinnias,  under  favorable  conditions,  to  grow  from  six  to  nine 
inches  in  diameter,  double  to  the  center.  My  seeds  are  direct  from  the  originators,  saved;  front  their  best f  traih. 

“  "  >--iI  --J-  -j  ■  Meteor,  rich  glowing  dark  red,  very  large,  floriforous. 

Old  Gold,  .glowing; shade  of  old  gold,  large,  splendid. 


Buttercup, rich  cream-yellow  firs,  abundantly  produced. 
Canary  Bird,  hha,  3  ft,  soft  Primrose,  very,  beautiful. 
Crimson  Monarch,  largest  and.best  red,  flowers  often  8  in 
across,  borne  freely  on  strong,  thrifty  plants. 

•Dream,  lavender-blue,  one  of  the  best,  always  admired'. 
Eldorado,  charming  shade  of  rose  on  salmon,  splendid. 
Exquisite,  tyrian  rose,  huge  flowers,  most  pleasing. 
Golden  Dawn,  enormous  flowers,  perfectform,  golden. 
Golden  State,  vivid  orange  yellow,  large,  handsome. 
Lemon  Beauty,  enormous  firs,  yellow,  brown  shadings. 


Old  Rose,  one.Off  the  njpst  beautiful,  distinct  and  fasci¬ 
nating;  cxtjp a  large  flowers;  charming,  well  named. 

Oriole,  huge  plants,  large  dble  orange  and  yellow  firs. 

Polar  Bear*  immense  size,  snow-white  flrs,  charming. 

Scarlet  Flame,  magnificent  flaming  scarlet;  a  shading  of 
rich  orange  adding  a  brilliant  lustre,  very  showy. 

Youth,  beautiful  soft  rose  self,  a  good  forcer  and.shipper 
as  it  has  superior  lasting  qualities;  one  of  the  best. 

Separate  25  seeds.  Complete  Special  Mixture  40  seeds. 


Luminosa,  bright  deep  pink  suffused  salmon,  new,  fine. 

SOME  OTHER  CHOICE  ZINNIAS 

Lilliput,  1  ft,  branching,  small  double  flowers  mixed.  35  s 
Pumila,  1  ft.  Semi-dwarf, tdpvely  for  beds,  branching. 


Achievement,  3  ft,  quilled,  beautiful  rich  colors.  35  seeds. 
Crispa,  2  ft,  double,  crested  petals,  fine  for  cutting.  35  s. 
Early  Wonder,  1  ft,  early-flowering,  first  of  a  new  race, 
masses  of  lovely  rose  firs  on  long  stems.  15  seeds. 
Gracillima,  1  ft,  fiery  scarlet  flowers,  beautiful.  35  seed  8. 
Grandiflora  Robusta,  3  ft,  huge  firs,  mixed  colors.  35  s. 
Haageana  Perfection,  1  ft,  compact,  free-blooming,  good 
for  beds,  double  orange  and  lovely  rare  shades.  35  s. 


very  free-blooming,  fine  for  cutting.  Colors:  White, 
Salmon  Pink,  Crimson,  Scarlet,  or  Mixed.  40seeds. 

Pumila  Picotee  Delight,  1  ft,  new  salmon  rose,  very  dou¬ 
ble,  every  petal  curled  and  distinctly  margined.  35  s. 

Scabiosa-flowered,  3  ft,  branching,  free  and  continuous- 
blooming,  firs  double,  crested,  many  rich  colors.  20  s, 


Some  Fine  Easily-grown  Palms 

The  flowering  splendid  Palms  are  readily  grown  from  the  fresh  seeds  I  supply,  and  are  of  the 
easiest  culture.  The  seeds  require  from  two  to  six  months  to  germinate,  so  do  not  be  impatient  if 
the  plants  do  not  show  up  promptly.  Complete  Special  Mixture  of  all  varieties,  5cts. 


Areca  Lutescens,  an  elegant  graceful  Palm;  leaves  shining 
green  with  yellow  stems;  beautiful. 

Brahea  Filifera,  magnificent  gray-green  leaves  with  tiny 
thread-like  Aliments,  robust  growth. 

Chamaerops  Excelsa,  a  robust  Palm  with  orbicular  leaves 
at  top  of  trunk,  somewhat  glaucous. 

Latania  Borbonica,  splendid  big  leaves,  spreading;  popular, 
easily-grown  fountain-like  Palm. 


Phoenix  Canariensis,  one  of  the  best  for  house  culture; 
the  leaves  arched,  giving  a  graceful  effect. 

Phoenix  Robelina;  very  handsome,  vigorous  Palm  with 
gracefully  recurved  leaves,  fine  house  plant. 

Sabal  Palmetto,  the  beautiful  native  Palm  of  Florida, 
big  flower  clusters  honey-producing;  almost  hardy. 

Seaforthia  Elegans,  a  splendid  Palm  from  Australia;  very 
graceful  in  form;  likes  heat,  fibrous  loam  and  sand. 


BEAUTIFUL  ORNAMENTAL  VINES 


BEAN  Scarlet  Runner,  hha,  15ft.  An  easily-grown  vine 
bearing  freely  large  clusters  of  rich  showy  scarlet  firs, 
followed  by  big  pods  of  edible  beans.  15  seeds;  oz.  10c. 

BENINCASA  Cerifera,  hha,  15ft,  A  handsome  Gourd- 
vine;  large  leaves  and  big  showy  golden  firs  4in  across, 
followed  by  white  fruits  15in.  long;  used  for  preserves 

BRYONIA  Dioiea,  hhp,  8ft.  A  strong-growing  tuberous- 
rooted  perennial  with  racemes  of  small  whitish  flow¬ 
ers  and  red  fruits;  a  good  cover  vine.  15  seeds. 

BRYONOPSIS  Laciniosa,  hha,  15ft.  A  lovely  rapid  vine 
with  pretty  foliage  and  small  firs  succeeded  by  charm¬ 
ing  little  fruits,  green  with  brown  spots;  fine.  30  seeds. 

CAJOPHORA  Lateritia,  hhp,  5ft.  A  rapid  growing  pros¬ 
trate  or  climbing  perennial  with  large  brick-red  firs. 

CALAMPELIS  Scabra,  hhp,  15ft.  The  Glory  Flower  of 
Chili,  a  splendid  climbing  evergreen,  the  firs,  bright 
and  showy,  in  graceful  clusters. 

CANARY  Vine,  hha,  15ft.  A  very  pretty  vine  of  the  Nas¬ 
turtium  family ;  firs  resemble  a  miniature  Canary  bird, 
and  appear  in  great  profusion;  extra  choice.  12  seeds. 

CARDINAL  Climber,  hha,  20ft.  A  hybrid  Ipomoea  sim¬ 
ilar  to  Cypress  Vine,  but  more  robust  and  having  larg¬ 
er,  more  showy  firs ;  a  good  trellis  vine.  25  seeds. 

CARDIOSPERMUM  Halicacabum,  ha,  15ft.  Baloon 
Vine,  very  pretty,  foliage  soft  green,  firs  small  white 
in  clusters,  followed  by  baloon-like  seed-vessels.  35  s. 

CLITORIA  Ternatea,  hha,  10ft.  A  curious  and  beautiful 
vine;  large  pea-like  flowers,  clear  azure  blue  set  off  by 
a  horse-shoe-shaped  ring  of  pure  white.  20  seeds. 

CONVOLVULUS  Major.  Morning  Glory,  ha,  30ft.  A  rap¬ 
id  vine  bearing  large,  beautiful  firs  freely  throughout 
the  season;  sow  early,  where  plants  are  to  vine.  This 
is  an  old  vine  but  easily  grown,  and  no  flower  exceeds 
it  in  pleasing  texture  and  charming  beauty.  I  supply 
the  large-flowered  strains,  and  in  all  the  splendid  new 
and  old  colors:  White,  White  striped  rose,  White  with 
rose  center.  White  striped  blue,  Pale  pink,  Crimson, 
Dark  red.  Light  blue,  Lilac,  Purple  and  mixed.  100  s. 

Double-flowd,20ft.  Pretty  double  and  semi-double  firs.  25 


CUCUMIS  Flexuosa,  hha,  20ft.  Snake  Cucumber,  flow¬ 
ers  yellow;  fruits 3ft  long,  twisted  and  marked  like  a 
snake,  when  ripe  they  change  to  golden  yellow  35  s. 

Dudaim,  10ft.  Orange  fruits,  pleasantly  sweet-scented. 

CUCURBITA  Ficifolia,  the  beautiful  Malabar  Melon, 
showy  foliage  and  fine,  large  striped  edible  fruits. 

Argyrosperma,  the  beautiful  silver-seeded  gourd,  showy. 

CYCLANTHERA  Eiplodens,  hha,  10  ft.  A  grand  vine 
of  rapid  growth  with  handsome  foliage  and  egg-size 
fruits  that  explode  when  ripe.  25  seeds. 

Pedata,  similar  to  above,  handsome  foliage;  fast  grower. 

CYPRESS  Vine,  hha,  25ft.  Easily-grown,  very  beauti¬ 
ful  vines  in  both  foliage  and  flrs;  numerous  bright  firs 
that  stay  open  all  day  and  bloom  from  early  summer 
till  frost.  Colors:  Scarlet,  Rose,  White  or  Mixed.  50  s. 

DOLICHOS  Lablab,  hha,  20ft.  A  free-growing  bean-like 
plant  with  purple  flrs  in  great  abundance,  followed  by 
reddish-purple  pods  that  are  as  attractive  as  the  flrs; 
a  pretty  vine  to  cover  stumps,  old  buildings,  trellises 
or  for  shade.  I  supply  separate  colors  or  all  mixed.  15. 

Giganteua,  6ft.  Violet-red  flrs,  resembles  Sweet  Peas.  12. 

Japonicos  Albua,2ft.  A  fine  variety  with  white  flrs.  12  8. 
Violaceua, 2ft.  Lovely  violet-colored  flrs,  choice.  12  s. 

New  Dwari  Pink,  2ft.  Showy  pink  flrs,  fine  for  beds.  12  s. 

ECBALLIUM  Elaterium,  ha,  6ft.  A  handsome  trailing 
plant  with  cordate  leaves  and  golden  flrs  an  inch  a- 
cross;  followed  by  oblong  rough-hairy  seed-pods  that 
when  ripe  detach  from  the  stem  and  violently  eject 
the  seeds  from  the  stem  end;  curious  and  pretty.  20  s. 

ECHINOCYSTIS  Lobata,  ha,  30ft,  Wild  Cucumber.  A 
graceful  rapid  vine  with  inflated  baloon-like  fruits. 

GIANT  GOURDS  or  PUMPKINS.  These  are  interesting 
as  they  often  grow  from  100  to  I501bs,  and  are  of  vari¬ 
ous  colors.  They  have  a  tender  rind  and  are  edible. 

Very  Large  Toura,  lOOlbs,  gray  and  green; edible,  inferior. 

Potiron,  mammoth  yellow,  keeps  for  winter,  fine  flavor. 

Etampea,  large,  bright  red,  flesh  orange,  thick,  sweet. 

Gray  Boulogne,  gray,  often  3  ft  across,  good  flavor,  fine. 

HUMULUS  Japonicus,  Japanese  Hop  Vine, see  pg  11. 


Cobea  Scandens 

“Cathedral  Bells” 

Here  is  a  very  beautiful, 
rapid-growing  free-flower¬ 
ing  vine  too  much  neglect¬ 
ed.  It  starts  readily  from 
seeds,  planted  edgewise,  and 
will  grow  30ft.  in  a  season, 
producing  large  graceful, 
showy  purple  and  white 
bells  throughout  summer 
and  autumn.  Both  foliage 
and  flowers  are  surpassing¬ 
ly  attractive.  This  vine  has 
no  enemies,  and  wjll  grow 
in  sun  or  shade.  It  is  a  per¬ 
ennial  south,  and  will  last 
for  years.  In  the  north  it 
is  grown  as  an  annual.  It 
also  makes  a  fine  pot-plant 
for  winer-blooming  when 
given  a  sunny  window. 

Purple,  White,  or  Mixed. 


Hercules  Club  Gourd  Maurandla  Vine 


IPOMOEAS.  These  are  among  the  most  desirable  of 
vines.  They  are  readily  started  from  seeds,  grow  rap- 
iply,  bloom  freely  throughout  the  season,  and  cannot 
be  surpassed  for  covering  old  walls,  buildings  or  trel¬ 
lises.  Give  strong  support  early.  Most  of  the  species 
are  annual,  but  some  are  herbaceous  perennials  with 
tuberous  roots.  All  are  of  easy  culture. 

Bona  Nox,  hha,  20ft.  A  vigorous  vine  bearing  clusters  of 
long-tubed  bright  lilac  flowers  throughout  summer;  a 
handsome  trellis  or  wall  vine;  the  Evening  Glory.  10s. 
Coccinea,  hha,  30ft.  Lovely  vine  with  small  graceful  fol¬ 
iage  and  lovely  scarlet  flowers  somewhat  like  Cypress- 
vine,  open  all  day ;  graceful  and  of  easiest  culture.  20s. 
Grandiflora  Rubro-coerulea,  hhp,40ft.  Heavenly  Blue,  ear¬ 
ly-flowering;  most  beautiful  of  all  Ipomoeas.  The  firs, 
are  large  and  of  the  most  exquisite  blue  imaginable. 
Hederacea.hha,  15ft.  The  beautiful  Ivy -leaved  Ipomoea. 
lovely  sky-blue  firs,  free  and  continuous-blooming.  25 
Huberi,  hha,  15ft.  Firs  of  many  colors,  variegated  foliage. 
Imperialis,  Japan  Morning  Glory,  hha,  20ft.  New  giant- 
flowd;  very  beautiful  large  firs  in  many  bright  colors. 
Leari,  hhp,  25ft.  A  rapid  vine  with  intense  blue  flowers 
till  October ;  likes  a  warm,  sunny  place  and  good  soil.  5 
Limbata  Elegantissima,  hha,  20  ft.  Vigorous  vine,  flowers 
dark  blue  striped  white;  very  handsome.  30  seeds. 
Mexicans,  hhp,  30ft.  A  tuberous-rooted  vine;  firs  flesh 
with  deep  center,  produced  freely  in  big  clusters.  30  s. 
Nil  Grandiflora  hha,  30ft.  Vigorous  vine  with  large  bell¬ 
shaped  sky-blue  firs  in  abundance,  graceful,  showy.  15 
Noctiflora  Moon  Vine, hhp,  20ft.  A  splendid  vine,  free  and 
long  blooming,  firs  large,  pure  white,  deliciously  scent¬ 
ed;  charming.  Black-seeded  or  White-seeded.  12  seeds 
Sanguinea.  hha,  free  growth,  pretty  foliage,  scarlet  firs. 
Scarletina,  hha,  10ft.  Pretty  brick-red  firs,  attractive.  8s 
Setosa,  Brazilian  Morning  Glory,  hha,  30ft.  Hispid  vine 
with  big  clusters  of  showy  red  firs,  start  early.  8  seeds. 
Violacea  Vera  Praecox, hhp,  40ft.  Heavenly  blue  firs.  12  s. 
LAGENARI  A.  This  species  includes  many  varieties  of 
hard-shell  gourde  of  various  shapes  and  sizes,  the  flrs 
are  white,  showy,  fragrant  and  pretty. 

Vulgaris  Leucantha,  a  vigorous  vine  with  branched  ten¬ 
drils  and  broad  leaves,  the  fruit  club-shaped,  often 
called  Hercules  Club;  scmetimes  attains  a  length  of 
6ft,  and  is  used  by  some  people  as  food,  easily  grown. 
Dipper  or  Siphon,  a  handsome  vine,  the  fruits  having  a 
long  neck;  used  for  dippers,  bird-houses,  etc. 

Bottle  Gourd,  large,  bottle-shaped  with  a  long  neck. 
Powder  Horn,  fruits  large,  incurved  like  a  powder-horn. 
Sugar  Trough,  very  large,  used  as  troughs,  lard-tubs,  etc. 
Corsican,  Dish,  big  depressed  fruits, usedfor  receptacles. 
Minima,  very  small,  used  for  pipes  and  children’s  toys. 
LATHYRUS  Azureus,  Lord  Anson’s  Pea,  ha,  3ft.  Flow¬ 
ers  blue,  solitary,  on  long  stems,  a  pretty  variety.  25s 
Rotundilolius,  hp  ,5ft.  Large  coppery-red  flrs, long  stems. 
Tingitanus,  ha,  6ft.  Large  purple  and  red  flrs,  handsome. 
LOASA  Lateritia,  hhp,  5ft.  A  beautiful  vine,  red  flrs.  100 
LOPHOSPERMUM  Scandens,  hhp,  20ft.  A  lovely  peren¬ 
nial  vine  with  silvery  foliage  and  large  tubular  rosy 
flrs;  useful  for  window  or  out-door  culture.  75  seeds. 
LUFFA,  Dish-rag  Gourd,  hha,  15ft.  Very  handsome  vine 
in  foliage,  firs  and  fruit;  easily  grown;  always  admired 
Acutangula,  golden  flowers  and  long  showy  fruits.  15  s. 
Macrocarpa,  yellow  flowers,  very  large  smooth  fruits,  15 
Marylandica,  very  interesting,  large  showy  fruits.  12  s. 
Cylindrical  handsome  variety;  beautifulflrsand  fruits. 
Sooly-qua ,  a  small-fruited  vari  ety ;  showy  and  attractive 
MAURANDYA.hhp  6ft.  Large-flowered,  very  free  and 
long-blooming;  graceful  foliage;  fine  for  trellises  or  to 
cover  low  fences.  Colors :  Rose,  Purple,  White  or  mixed 


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Corsican  or  Dish  Gourd  Thunbergia  Alata 


MINA  Lobata, hha,  20ft.  Firs  bright  rosy-crimson  chang¬ 
ing  to  orange,  then  to  yellow,  disposed  in  scorpoid  ra¬ 
cemes;  corolla  salver-shaped  with  a  swollen  tube.  25s. 

MOMORDICA  Balsamina,  Balsam  Apple,  hha,  6 ft.  A 
pretty  African  vine,  showy  yellow  flowers  w  ith  brown 
spots,  rich  orange  fruits:  exceedingly  handsome  30s. 

Charantia,  Balsam  Pear,  6 ft.  Similar  to  the  Balsam  Ap¬ 
ple,  pear-shaped ;  fruits  are  used  in  making  salves.  30a 

NASTURTIUM  Giant  Fragrant.  The  old-fashioned 
Nasturtiums  of  our  childhood  have  been  greatly  im¬ 
proved,  but  they  still  recall  the  hallowed  associations 
of  by-gone  days.  The  vines  are  stronger,  the  flrs  larg¬ 
er  and  fragrant  and  the  colors  and  marking  more  va¬ 
ried.  The  foliage,  also,  shows  different  graceful  forms 
and  charming  variegations.  I  offer  the  finest  varieties. 

Axa  Gray,  beautiful  creamy  white,  odd,  very  effective. 

Atropurpurea,  brilliant  deep  crimson,  a  choice  variety. 

Brilliant,  fiery  scarlet,  dark  foliage,  extremely  beautiful. 

Butterfly,  lovely  yellow  with  showy  salmon  spots. 

Cardinal,  glowing  scarlet  with  handsome  dark  foliage. 

Chamaeleon,  beautifully  flaked  and  spotted,  dark-leaved 

Cloth  of  Gold,  golden  foliage,  brilliant  red  flowers. 

Edward  Otto,  brownish-lilac  firs,  odd,  attractive,  choice. 

Fimbriatum,  fine  fringed  varieties,  rich  colors  mixed. 

Firefly,  bright  orange  yellow  with  cardinal  spots,  fine. 

Golden  Queen,  golden  foliage,  sunflower-yellow  flowers. 

Gunther’s  Hybrids,  dark  leaved  varieties  in  mixture. 

Hederifolium,  Ivy -leaved,  beautiful  colors  in  mixture. 

Jupiter,  pure  orange  yellow,  large-flowered,  attractive. 

Kermesina,  beautiful  rich  crimson,  one  of  the  showiest. 

King  Theodore, rich  blood-red  with  dark  foliage,  fine. 

Princess  Victoria  Louise,  cream-yellow  with  red  spots. 

Ruby  King,  raspberry-red  with  dark  foliage,  charming. 

Schillingi,  flowers  yellow  spotted  maroon,  very  pretty. 

Twilight,  chamois  tinted  salmon  rose,  a  charming  color. 

Complete  Special  Mixture,  above  varieties,  50  s,  oz  15c. 

OVIFERA  GOURDS.  These  are  vines  with  tendrils  and 
yellow  flrs,  bearing  small  fruits  of  various  shapes,  siz¬ 
es  and  colors.  They  are  easily  grown,  will  trail,  and 
produce  their  little  hard-shelled  gourds  freely ;  some¬ 
times  called  bitter-boxes,  used  for  children’s  toys. 

Bicolor,  green  and  golden  yellow,  variegated,  fine. 

Miniature,  round,  dark  green  with  gold  stripes,  choice. 

Orange,  resembles  an  oronge  in  size,  shape  and  color. 

Neat  Egg,  the  shape  and  color  of  an  egg,  very  useful. 

Pear  Gourd,  shaped,  yellow  and  white,  also  Pear  striped 

Apple  Gourd,  shape  of  an  apple;  creamy-white,  pretty. 

THUNBERGIA  Alata,  hha,  30ft.  _  This  is  a  beautiful 
easily-grown  vine,  blooming  continuously  from  early 
summer  until  severe  frost,  and  if  cut  back  and  potted 
will  bloom  all  winter  in  the  house.  The  flowers  are  an 
inch  across,  of  colors  from  pure  white  to  rich  orange, 
some  spotted  or  eyed  with  black  and  white.  It  is  one 
of  our  most  desirable  vines  and  should  be  better  known 
Oculata,  lovely  yellow  with  a  big  black  eye,  beautiful. 
Alba  Oculata,  white  with  a  large  dark  eye,  pleasing. 
Alata,  nankeen  or  buff,  showy  and  beautiful,  effective. 
Bakeri,  pure  white  flowers,  fine  for  a  trellis,  attractive. 
Aurantiaca.  beautiful  deep  orange,  one  of  the  prettiest. 
Aurantiaca  Oculata,  rich  orange  with  a  large  dark  eye. 
Fryeri,  honey-yellow  with  a  distinct  white  center,  fine. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  above  varieties,  25  seeds. 

Gibsoni,  large  orange  flowers;  seeds  germinate  tardily. 

TRICHOSANTHES  Colubrina,Serpant  Gourd,  hha,  15ft. 
A  handsome  vine,  the  flrs  pure  white,  long-fringed, 
very  pretty,  fruits  5ft  long,  coiled  like  a  serpant,  15  s. 

VICIA  Gerardi,4ft.  lovely  climber,  racemes  of  blue  firs. 

Snowdrift,  6ft.  a  quick-growing  beautiful  climber,  with 
pretty  foliage  and  superb  white  flowers  in  abundance. 


36 

Sweet  Peas,  Christmas,  Grandiflora  and  Cupid 

SEE  ALSO  PAGE  6  FOR  GIANT  SPENCERS  IN  BEST  VARIETIES 

The  Giant  Christmas  Spencer  Sweet  Peas  arc  very  large,  ruffled,  fragrant  flowers  of  all 

colors  that  develop  from  ten  days  to  two  weeks  earlier  than  other  varieties;  this  is  their  peculiar  merit.  I  offer 
the  finest  Giant  Christmas  Spencers,  as  follows;  Aviator,  dazzling  scarlet;  Blue  Bird,  rich  azure  blue;  Glitter*, 
intense  orange  scarlet;  Harmony,  clear  lavender ;Giant  Rose-pink;  Madonna,  pure  white;  Warbler,  rich  mauve- 
purple;  Yarrawa,  rose,  blush  wings.  Separate,  about  SO  seeds.  Mixed,  60  seeds.  Oz.  25  cts. 

Cupid,  in  finest  mixture,  75  seeds  5cts.  Oz.  8cts.  These 
are  bushy  varieties  that  do  not  need  support;  they 
bloom  profusely  and  are  fine  for  beds  and  cutting. 

NOTE.  Sow  early  in  a  trench  running  north  and  south,  covering  a  fourth  inch  deep,  and  drawing  the  soil 
in  as  the  plants  grow.  When  the  soil  is  level,  cover  it  with  tobacco  stems  and  supply  a  chicken-wire  trellis  into 
which  tobaccb  stems  have  been  woven.  This  will  effectually  ward  off  an  attact  of  plant  lice,  which  recently  have 
been  troublesome  in  some  sections.  The  tobacco  stems  act  as  a  fertilizer.  Many  growers  prepare  the  soil  by 
spading  two  feet  deep  in  autumn,  stirring  into  the  bed  a  liberal  application  of  rotted  stable  litter.  When  thus 
prepared  the  plants  grow  vigorously,  and  the  flowers  and  clusters  are  of  the  largest  size. 


Grandiflora.  These  are  large-flowered  and  free-bloom¬ 
ing,  come  in  all  the  fine  colors.  I  supply  a  splendid 
mixture.  Pkts,  75  seeds  5cts.  Oz.  8cts. 


Acroclinium 


Ammobium  Alatum 


Gomphrena  Globosa 


Statice 


Xeranthemum 


EVERLASTINGS  or  STRAW  FLOWERS 

The  Everlasting?  have  straw-like  petals,  and  when  cut  and  dried  in  the  shade,  they  retain 

their  form  and  color,  and  can  be  used  with  dried  Grasses  in  bouquets  and  designs.  Some  of  them,  as  Acroclinium 
and  Rhodanthe,  should  be  cut  as  they  begin  to  open,  for  best  results,  others  should  remain  until  fully  developed. 


Acroclinium,  ha,  18 in,  200.  Lovely  everlast¬ 
ing;  graceful,  free-blooming,  easily  grown, 
pretty  double  flrs.  Rose,  Pure  White,  Mixed. 

Ammobium  Alatum  Grandiflorum,  hb,  3  ft,  1000.  A 
showy  white  everlasting  of  free  growth;  flrs 
double,  profuse,  keep  well;  cut  early. 

Celosia  Spicata,  hha,  2  ft,  50.  A  pretty  garden 
flower  and  valuable  everlasting  from  tropical 
Asia;  flowers  rosy  white  in  fine  spikes. 

Gnaphalium  Foetidum,  hp,  2  ft,  100.  Heads  nu¬ 
merous,  golden  yellow;  desirable  everlasting. 

Gomphrena  Globosa,  hha,  2  ft,  150.  Beautiful  free- 
blooming  and  continuous-blooming  annuals 
of  easy  culture;  splendid  for  beds  and  a  first- 
class  everlasting,  retaining  its  form  and  color 
indefinitely;  thrives  in,  any  soil  and  will  en¬ 
dure  drought  and  hot  sun.  It  is  a  flower  that 
should  be  generally  cultivated  for  its  beauty 
in  beds  as  well  as  for  drying.  Colors:  White, 
Flesh,  Rose,  Carmine,  Variegated,  or  Mixed. 

Globosa  Compacta  Rubra,  6  in.  For  pots  and  beds. 

Aurea  Superba,  1ft.  Long  orange  heads,  showy. 

Gypsophila  Elegans,  18  in,  ha,  1000.  Small-flowd 
plants,  the  flowrers  appearing  as  a  light  cloud, 
being  held  on  thread-like  stems  and  are  very 
numerous.  Very  graceful  and  almost  indis¬ 
pensable  for  bouquets,  also  good  for  drying. 
Large-flowd  White,  Carmine,  Rose;  or  Mixed. 

Muralis,  ha,  6 in,  1000.  Lovely  plants  for  the 
rockery  or  edging;  flowers  rose,  in  profusion. 

Helichrysum  Monstrosum  fl.  pi.,  ha,  30  in,  150. 
Very  beautiful  large  double  flowers,  showy  in 
beds  and  one  of  the  best  for  drying.  Will 
grow  in  any  good  garden  soil,  free  and  con¬ 
tinuous-blooming.  Colors:  Cream  White, 
Pure  White,  Fiery-red,  Bronze,  Yellow,  Rose, 
Crimson,  Salmon-rose,  Sulphur  or  Mixed. 

NOTE:  These  Helichrysums  should  be  found  in  every 
garden.  They  are  the  largest  and  best  of  everlastings, 
start  readily  from  seeds,  and  are  of  easy  culture.  I 
cannot  too  highly  recommend  them. 


Helipterum  Corymbiflorum,  ha,  1ft.  A  handsome 
white-flowered  everlasting,  the  plant  branch¬ 
ing  and  blooming  in  corymbs.  50  seeds. 

Sanfordi,  Big  corymbs  of  showy  yellow  flrs. 

Lonas  Inodora,  ha,  1  ft,  300.  Small  golden  flrs 
in  dense  terminal  heads. 

Molucella  Laevis,  ha,  18  in,  Shell-like  flrs.  35  s. 

Physalis  Franchetti,  hp,  30  in,  100.  Chinese  Lan¬ 
tern;  large  orange-scarlet  balloon-like  fruits 
in  long  racemes  ;  dry  and  keep  well  for  winter 
decorations;  edible  when  fresh,  beautifnl. 

Polycolymna  Stuartii,  hha,  2  ft,  35.  White,  inter¬ 
esting,  easily-grown  plant,  flowers  dry  well. 

Rhodanthe,  hha,  1  ft,  150.  Excellent  for  pot  and 
market  plants,  as  well  as  fine  for  beds  and 
drying; free  and  long-blooming ;always  admir¬ 
ed.  Maculata,  Rose;  Maculata  alba,  white;  Mang- 
Ie*ii,  beautiful  rose.  Special  Mixture. 

Statice,  Sea  Lavender.  These  are  of  many  kinds, 
and  all  are  showy  in  the  garden  and  excellent 
for  bouquets  either  green  or  dry. 

Bonduellii,  hha,  3  ft,  15  heads.  Yellow;  a  good 
border  species  and  a  fine  everlasting. 

Dumosa,  hp,  2  ft,  new,  pure  silvery  gray ;  fine. 

Incana  Nana  Hybrida,  hp,  1  ft,  200.  Mixed  colors. 

Latifolia,  hp,  2  ft,  100.  Small  lavender;  panicles. 

Macrophylla,  hha,  2ft,  large-leaved,  azure,  flrs. 

Sinensia,  ha,  18  in,  100.  White  and  Yellow,  fine. 

Sinuata,  ha,  1  ft,  10.  One  of  the  finest  species 
for  either  garden  or  drying. 

Spicata,  ha,  6  in,  pink  flowers  in  dense  termi¬ 
nal  spikes  in  summer;  pretty. 

Suworowii,  hha,  18  in,  200.  Bright  rose  in  large 
spikes;  strikingly  beautiful. 

Complete  Special  Mixture,  all  varieties.  5c. 

Xeranthemum,  ha,  2ft,  very  beautiful  everlasting, 
flrs  large,  double,  long-stemmed  and  lasting. 

Imperial,  double,  large-flowd,  dark  red  100  s. 

Superbissima,  globular  flrs  of  great  beauty.  Col¬ 
ors:  White,  Rose  or  Mixed.  100  seeds. 


can  grow.  Directions  for  making  out-door  beds 

Achillea  The  Pearl  and  sowing  seeds  are  sent  with  each  package.  Anthemi*  Nohilia 

ACANTHUS  Lusilanicus,  3  ft.,  broad,  glossy 
cut  foliage ;  showy  purple  firs,  in  spikes.  8 

ACHILLEA  Ageratuin,  3  ft.,  heads  of  showy 
golden  yellow  firs.  ;  very  attractive.  150 
Fllipendulina  Parker’s,  2  ft.,  robust  gold  heads. 
Kelewayl,  2  ft.,  showy,  bright  red  heads.  100  s. 
The  Pearl,  2  ft.,  double,  white  ;  splendid.  100  s. 

ACOXITUM  Xapellus,  3  ft.,  dark  blue  spikes ; 
fine  for  borders  ;  lasts  for  years.  15  s. 
Lycoctonum,  3  ft.,  yellow,  in  spike-racemes. 
Lneinatum,  7  ft.,  deep  blue,  handsome.  15  s. 
lVilsoni,  8  ft.,  from  China,  blue  firs.  10  s. 
Tauricum,  4  ft.,  beautiful  deep  blue  firs,  in 
dense  upright  racemes  ;  June.  15  s. 

ADEJiOPHORA  Potanini,  18  in.,  hardy  Bell¬ 
flower  ;  light  blue,  large  drooping  bells.  40  s. 

ADLU3II  A  Cirrhosa,  20  ft.,  lovely  biennial 
vine ;  pretty  foliage ;  handsome  pink  firs. 

AETH10SEM.4  Grandiflora,  1  ft.,  lovely  rose 
firs,  in  long  racemes ;  splendid.  10  s. 

AGROSTEMMA  Coronarla,  2  ft.,  showy  phlox¬ 
like  firs.  White,  violet,  bicolor,  red  or  mixed. 
Flos  Jovls,  1  ft.,  rosy  clusters,  fine.  100  s. 
Walkeri,  2  ft.,  brilliant  rose-purple.  100  s. 

ALSTROMERIA  Cliilensis,  2  ft.,  tuberous 
plants ;  lily-like ;  in  masses ;  mixed  colors. 

ALYSSEAI  Argenteum,  2  ft.,  silvery  foliage, 
yellow  firs. ;  neat  for  the  rockery.  100  s. 

ANEMONE  Japonlca,  2  ft.,  rose  and  white 
firs. ;  beautiful ;  free-blooming  ;  autumn. 

ANTHEM  IS  Kelwayii,  hp,  2  ft.  Handsome,  con¬ 
tinuous-blooming;  flrs.  golden  yellow  also  white.  200  8 
!  Nobilis,  Cammomile,  hp,  1ft.  Fragrant  cut  foliage; 
white,  gold  disk;  for  beds;  medicinal.  100  seeds. 
Tinctoria,  Golden  Marguerite,  2ft,  gold  shaded  white. 
Macedonica,  6in.,  free-blooming  plant  for  edgings  or 
the  rockery,  flrs  white,  very  pretty,  easily  grown.  150  8 

AXTHERICUM  Lilastrum  Giganteuni,  2  ft., 
firs,  large,  white,  lily-like  ;  fine.  25  seeds. 

ARMERIA  Formosa,  2  ft.,  fine,  mixed.  50  s. 

ASCLEPIAS  Tuberosa,  1  ft.,  showy  clusters  of 
a  an^  scarlet  firs.  ;  summer.  35  s. 

®®ELTIS  Luteus,  4  ft.,  yellow  fragrant 
firs.  in.  long  racemes;  lily-like.  8  s. 

ASTER,  Perennial.  These  are  fine  autumn 

firs,  mostly  blue  and  red  shades.  They  are 
among  our  best  perennials ;  some  bloom  well 
the  first  season. 

Alpinus,  1  ft.,  large,  beautiful,  profuse.  Go¬ 
liath,  2  ft.,  largest  firs.,  soft  blue,  fine.  50  s. 
Amellus,  2  ft.,  blue  and  rose  shades.  60  s. 
Cassubicus  Grandiflora,  2  ft.,  large  blue  firs. 
Dlplostephioldes,  1  ft.,  large,  light  blue ; 
charming ;  pots  or  beds  ;  splendid.  50  s. 
Snowflake,  2  ft.,  large  white  firs. ;  fine.  50  s. 
Horizontalis,  3  ft.,  large  showy  firs.  ;  splendid. 
Grandiflorus,  3  ft.,  large-flowd.  branching 
plants ;  blooms  first  season  ;  lasts  for  years. 
Xew  Double-Flowered,  3  ft.,  fine  double  and 
semi-double  firs. ;  blue  and  red  shades  mixed. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  all  varieties.  100  s. 
ASTILBE  Davldil,  6  ft.,  long  graeful  panicles 
of  rosy-lilac  firs.  ;  rare ;  beautiful.  300  s. 
AUBRIETIA,  6  in.,  spreading  plants  that  form 
a  sheet  of  early  spring  bloom  ;  lovely  red 
and  blue  shades ;  very  beautiful.  Eryii, 

large  blue,  splendid.  Graeca,  light  blue,, 

floriferous.  Purpurea,  violet,  fine.  Sep¬ 

arate  150  seeds ;  mixed  250  seeds. 

BAPTISIA  Australis,  4  ft.,  azure ;  pea-like' 
firs,  in  racemes ;  a  fine  perennial.  25  seeds. 
BETOXICA  Grandiflora,  2  ft.,  hardy  border 
plant ;  firs,  reddish  purple  in  large  heads. 
BOCCOXIA  Cordata,  8  ft.,  Plume  Poppy;  pan¬ 
icles  of  chamois  firs.  ;  heart-shaped  leaves. 
Mlcrocarpa,  9  ft.,  amber  buds,  buff  firs.  100  s. 
Thunbergii,  7  ft.,  flesh  buds,  coffee-colored 
firs.  ;  red  veined  foliage  ;  fine.  100  s. 
BUPTHALMUM  Salicifoliuin,  2  ft.,  large  yel¬ 
low  firs.  ;  willow-like  foliage ;  handsome. 

AQUILEGIA,  the  ! 

I  have  a  splendid  collection  of  these  grace 

easily-grown,  free-blooming,  and  greatly  admired.  Th 
started  from  seeds,  which  require  from  four  to  six  weeks 
Alpina,  2ft,  blue  firs,  3i  n  across,  2  or  3  on  a  stem ;  rare.  1 50  s. 
Superba,  2  ft,  new,  superb,  flrs  blue,  white  corolla.  150  s. 
Baicalensis,  2  ft,  beautiful  blue  with  snow-white  corolla. 
Californica  Hybrida,  3  ft,  sepals  and  petals  tinged  orange, 
long  carmine-like  spurs,  canary  corolla.  lOOseeds. 
Canadensis,  1ft,  old  rose  and  golden  yellow  ;  graceful.  100  s. 
Caryohpylloides  fl.  pi,  beautiful  striped  varieties.  100  seeds. 
Chrysantha,  3  ft,  chrome  yellow,  long  spurs,  blooms  all 
summer,  a  splendid  perennial.  150  seeds. 

Grandiflora  Alba,  2ft,  a  sort  w  ith  large  snow-white  flrs. 
Double-flowd,  3  ft,  golden  yellow,  the  best  double,  75  s. 
Coerulea,  Rocky  Mountain  Columbine,  2  ft,  sky  blue 
with  white  corolla,  one  of  our  loveliest,  fine.  50  seeds. 
Citrina,  2  ft,  lemon  yellow,  long  spurs;  Rose  Queen,  rich 
rose,  white  corolla;  Double-flowd,  white,  yellow,  blue. 
Erecta  Nana  Atroyiolacea,  1  ft,  choice  dble  violet-blue.  50  s. 
Flabellata  Alba,  1ft,  pure  white,  early-flowering.  30  s. 
Glandulosa,  3  ft,  large,  nodding,  lilac  blue,  white  tips. 

Beautiful  Columbine 

‘ul,  showy,  and  beautiful  perennials,  all  hardy, 

3y  delight  in  moist  soil  and  partial  shade,  and  are  easily 
to  germinate,  according  to  conditions. 

Formosa.  1ft,  large  double  flrs,  nodding,  graceful.  50  s. 
Haylodgensis  Hybrids,  long-spurred,  splendid;  mixed. 
Helenae,  2  ft,  large  flowers,  violet  blue.  50  seeds. 
Hybrida  Vernalis,  2ft,  semi-double,  long-spurred.  100s. 
Jaetschaui,  3  ft,  large  golden  flrs,  peach  spurs.  50  s. 

Nivea  Grandiflora,  3  ft,  large  semi-double.  150  seeds. 
Olympia,  3ft,  big  blue  flrs,  lovely  white  corolla.  100s, 
Scott  Elliott’s  Long-spurred,  mixed  colors,  fine.  100  s. 
Siberica,  1  ft,  large  dble,  blue,  rose,  red,  sep  or  mx.  50  s. 
Skinneri,  2  ft,  yellow  with  scarlet  spurs,  profuse.  50  s, 
Stellata  fl.  pi.,  3  ft,  double,  erect  flrs,  mixed.  lOOseeds, 
Truncata,  3  ft,  old  rose  with  yellow,  early,  fine.  100  s. 
Vervaneanafl.  pi.,  rosy-lilac,  variegated  foliage.  100s. 
Vulgaris  fl.  pi.,  2  ft,  in  many  colors  and  forms,  often 
blooming  throughout  the  season;  can  be  grown  along 
streams  or  in  by-ways.  Mixed  colors,  300  seeds. 
Long-spurred  varieties  in  splendid  mixture.  200  seeds. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  all  sorts,  single  and  double. 

CAMPANULA,  Perennial  Bellflowers 


HESE  beautiful  Bellflowers  are  hardy  perennials,  lasting  for  years.  Many  of  them  are  fine 
for  beds,  and  all  are  excellent  garden  flowers.  Barbata,  Carpatica,  Garganica,  Rotundi- 
folia  Superba,  Pusilla  and  Sarmatica  are  unsurpassed  for  the  rockery,  see  also  page  58. 


Alliariaefolia,  3ft,  big  cream  nodding  bells,  300seeds. 
Carpatica,  1  ft,  beautiful  large  open  long-stem  bells; 

fine  for  beds  and  rockeries;  White,  Blue,  Mixed,  300s. 
Garganica,  6  in,  rotate  blue  flowers:  fine  for  window 
boxes  or  baskets;  blooms  all  summer;  seeds  small,  100s 
Grandis,  3  ft,  large  blue  saucers;  very  showy.  150s. 
Glomerata  Superba,  2  ft,  large  clusters,  violet,  150s. 
Latifolia,  2ft,  very  large  blue  bells,  free,  150seeds. 
Alba,  2ft,  very  large  pure  white,  profuse,  150  seeds. 
Macrantha,  4ft,  deep  violet  firs,  fine  for  borders,  150s. 
Alba,  4ft,  pure  white,  large,  fine,  150seeds. 
Michauxioidea,  5  ft,  azure,  nodding,  showy,  150 seeds. 
Mirabilis,  2  ft,  pyramidal;  big  blue  bells;  fine,  25 seeds. 
Persicifolia  Grandiflora,  3  ft,  beautiful  large  open 
bells  in  J uly,  in  terminal  and  axillary  racemes;  showy ; 


Blue,  White,  separate  or  mixed.  300  seeds. 

Telham  Beauty,  3ft,  new;  huge  blue  bells,  1U0  seeds. 

Giant-flowd  Double,  lovely  blue  and  white  mx.  100s. 

Pyramidalis,  Chimney  Bell  Flower, '5ft;  big  branching 
plants,  forming  a  pyramid  of  long  racemes  laden  with 
charming  blue  or  white  bells;  elegant  in  borders  or 
beds,  blooming  freely  during  summer.  Colors:  Blue 
and  White,  separate  or  mixed,  500  seeds. 

Compacta,  3  ft,  a  dwarf  form,  free-blooming;  mx,  250s 

Rapunculus,  3  ft ,  small,  lilac  bells  narrow  spikes,  300  s. 

Rotundifolia,  1ft,  Scotch  Blue  Bells;  lovely.  100  s. 

Turbinata,  1  ft,  splendid  spreading  perennials,  free- 
blooming,  showy;  flowers  large,  open  bells;  fine  rock 
plant,  Blue,  White;  separate  or  mixed,  150seeds. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  Perennial  Campanulas.  250  s 


Campanula  Medium,  Canterbury  Bells 

The  Canterbury  Bells  are  biennials,  easily  grown  from  seeds,  and  when  in  bloom  are  the 

most  attractive  of  garden  flowers.  They  grow  two  feet  high,  becoming  pyramidal  little  trees  literally  covered  with 


large,  exquisite  bells,  graceful  in  form  and  rich  in  color. 
SINGLE:  White,  Lilac,  Deep  Lilac,  Rose,  Carmine, 
Striped,  and  Light  Blue  250  seeds.  Mixed  750  seeds. 
DOUBLE:  White,  Lilac,  Deep  Lilac,  Rose,  Carmine, 
Striped,  Light  Blue,  250  seeds.  Mixed  750  seeds. 
Calycanthema  (Cup  and  Saucer)  White  Blue,  Rose, 


Don’t  forget  the  splendid  “Beil  Flowers’’  when  ordering. 
Striped,  Lilac,  Carmine,  Deep  Blue,  separate  250s. 
The  colors  in  Complete  Special  Mixture,  750 seeds. 
Praecox,  Single,  early-flowering.  White,  Rose,  Blue, 
Striped,  separate  or  mixed  250  seeds. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  all  the  above,  1000  seeds- 


CAMEIlfA  Campanula,  4  ft.,  large  yellowish 
red-nerved  bells  with  deep  red  border.  25  s. 

CATANANCHE  Coernlea,  3  ft.,  firs,  blue,  2  in. 
across ;  long  stems ;  fine  for  cutting.  50  s. 

Blcplor,  white  with  blue  eyes,  fine.  50  s. 

CEBATHA  Carolina,  20  ft.,  lovely  vine ;  small 
white  firs.,  followed  by  scarlet  berries  that 
hang  till  Christmas ;  handsome.  20  s. 

CEDRONELLA  Cana,  2  ft.,  evergreen  mint ; 
crimson,  sweet-scented  firs,  in  spikes.  25  s. 

Cauariensis,  2  ft.,  charming  lemon-scented 


foliage,  light  rose  firs.,  easily  grown.  20  s. 

CENTAUREA  Babylonica,  8  ft.,  handsome  per¬ 
ennial  ;  many  golden  firs.  ;  showy.  25  s. 

Macrocepliala,  3  ft.,  big  golden  heads.  25  s. 

Montana,  2  ft.,  superb  large  blue  firs.  20  3. 

Rathenlca,  4  ft.,  pinnate  foliage,  yellow  firs. 

CEPHALARIA  Alpina,  8  ft.,  Scabious-like  yel¬ 
low  firs.  ;  beautiful ;  easily  grown.  50  s. 

Tartarica,  8  ft.,  yellow ;  tall,  showy.  50  s. 

CHAMAPEUCE  Dlacantha,  4  ft.,  deep  lilac 
firs.,  with  white-spined  leaves.  20  s. 


CARNATIONS,  Finest  Hardy  Varieties 

If  I  were  limited  to  a  half  dozen  perennial  flowers,  one  of  them  would  be  the  Improved 

Large-flowered  Carnation.  The  plants  start  readily  from  seeds,  stool  out  into  fine  clumps,  begin  to  bloom  in  five 
months,  and  bloom  continuously.  If  potted  they  will  bloom  in  the  sunny  window  in  winter.  The  flowers  are  large, 
perfectly  double,  deliciously  fragrant,  and  some  in  rich  colors,  some  striped  and  blotched.  The  plants  will  last  for 
years,  requiring  a  little  protection  at  the  far  North.  To  protect  simply  place  a  board  frame  a  foot  high  around  the 
bed  and  fill  it  with  dense,  nude  brush.  This  will  protect  other  plants  as  well  as  Carnations. 

ers  large,  richly  scented,  double,  and  blooming  the 
first  season,  colors,  Pure  White,  Vivid  Scarlet,  Bright 
Rose,  separate  or  mixed,  50  seeds. 


Chabaud  Carnations,  colors:  Snow  White,  Coch¬ 
ineal  Carmine,  Sulphur  Yellow,  Vivid  Dark  Red,  Rosy 
Mauve,  Pale  Rosy  Lilac,  Copper  Red,  Ruby  Red, 
Dark  Blood  Red,  Bright  Scarlet,  Yellow  Ground.  Fin¬ 
est  quality  of  seeds,  direct  from  Vilmorin,  Separate 
colors  or  in  splendid  mixture,  75s. 

Margaret,  Benary’s  Improved,  1  ft.  large,  very  dou¬ 
ble  and  fragrant;  colors:  White,  Dark  Red,  Rose, 
Scarlet,  Violet,  Pure  Yellow,  separate  or  in  splen¬ 
did  mixture,  100  seeds  5  cts. 

Mr.  Benary's  Strain  of  Margaret  Carnations  is  unex¬ 
celled,  plants  are  dwarf,  very  free-flowering,  and  ex¬ 
cellent  for  either  pots  or  beds;  fine  for  winter-bloom¬ 
ing  in  the  window.  Seeds  direct  from  Mr.  Benary. 

Grenadin,  1  ft.  a  splendid  hardy  Carnation,  the  flow- 


Enfant  de  Nice,  improved  large-flowered  sort,  bloom¬ 
ing  in  5  months;  very  double,  in  choice  colors  40  s. 

Giant  Malmaison,  1  ft.,  very  large  flowers  in  finest 
colors;  blooms  first  season,  mixed  100  seeds. 

Earliest  Dwarf  Vienna,  14  in.,  flowers  very  double, 
Benary’s  Strain,  White,  Rose,  Violet ;  sep.  mix.,  50  s. 

Hardy  Garden  Carnations,  and  Picotees  a  high-class 
strain  saved  by  a  Freneh  specialist:  plants  compact., 
free-blooming,  hardy ;  firs  double,  richly  scented,  and 
embracing  the  most  brilliant  and  distinct  colors.  150s. 

Perpetual  or  Tree  Carnation,  1  ft.  double,  hardy, 
continuous-blooming;  fine  for  beds  and  cutting.  50  s. 


DELPHINIUM,  Pereni 

Tg  HESE  are  among  the  finest  of  perennials. 

g!  W  h  ^or  years.  Prevailing  colors  are  blue  and  viol 
the  finest  strains.  I  ask  special  attention  to  Hurs 
Barlowii,  4  ft,  large-flowered,  navy  blue,  50  seeds. 
Caucasica,  5  ft,  sky  blue,  white  center.  50  seeds. 
Elatum,  large-flowered  hybrids,  finest  mixed,  250  s. 
Iceburg,  the  New  White  Delphinium,  See  page  63. 
Wrexham  (Hollyhock  Strain)  splendid,  mixed,  50  s. 
Light  Blue,  charming  shades,  large  flowers,  50  seeds. 
Dark  Blue,  beautiful  rich  shades,  large,  50seeds. 
Goliath,  Vis’  Fine  Strain,  splendid  big  firs  mx,  100  s. 
Non-plus-ultra,  Vis  Brothers  finest,  mixed,  50  seeds. 
Double,  finest  large-flowered,  extra  choice,  100  seeds. 

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lial  Choicest  Hybrids 

All  are  beautiful,  hardy,  and  live  and  bloom  free¬ 
st  with  intermediate  shades.  My  seeds  are  fresh  and  of 
t’s  Monarch  Strain  offered  on  page  53.  It  is  unsurpassed. 
Belladonna,  light  and  dark  blue  shades,  75  seeds. 
Fannie  btormouth,  large,  ,azure  blue,  50  seeds. 
Kelway’s  Gold  Medal,  very  superior,  magnificent, 50s 
Formosum,  2  ft,  large,  dark  blue,  new,  beautiful,  50  s. 
Sibericum,  2  ft,  lovely  blue  shades,  large  firs,  100  s. 
Speciosum,  2  ft,  large, sweet-scented,  rich  blue,  50s. 
Staphysagria,  2  ft,  dark  blue  firs  w ith  white  eye,  50  s. 
Zalil  (Sulphureum)  6  ft,  fine  yellow,  sow  early  in  spring 
or  in  fall;  a  new  charming  sort,  100  seeds. 

Complete  Mixture  of  all  Delphiniums,  200  seeds. 

CIIELOVE  Coccinea,  4  ft.,  rich  red  firs.  200  s. 
CIMICIFUGA  Cordifolia,  3  ft.,  racemes  of 
white  firs. ;  showy  border  plant ;  100  s. 
CINERARIA  Diamond, 1ft,  silvery  foliage,  yellow  firs. 
CIR8IUM  Pulcherrimum,  3  ft.,  lilac  firs.  50  s. 
Yelcnowskyi,  3  ft.,  white  and  violet  firs.  50  s. 
CLEMATIS  Crispa,  4  ft.,  low  slender  vine ; 
lilac  firs.,  urn-shaped,  nodding-,  solitary.  20  s. 
Flammnla,  20  ft.,  slender,  thrifty  vine  ;  pretty 
white  firs,  in  panicles ;  July  till  Oct.  20  s. 
Integrifolia,  2  ft.,  lavender-like  firs.  20  s. 
Jackmunii,  10  ft.,  big  purple  firs. ;  profuse. 
Paniculata,  20  ft.,  white  fragrant  firs,  in 
great  profusion  ;  in  cloud-like  masses.  25  s. 
Recta,  5  ft.,  sweet  white  firs,  in  corymbs.  25  s. 
Virginiana,  20  ft.,  firs,  white,  sweet,  panicled. 
Vitalba,  20  ft.,  firs,  white,  almond-scented. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Clematis  40 
COLCHICUM  Autumnale,  1  ft.,  rose-lilac,  fine. 
CO  NY  ALL  ARIA  Majalis,  Lily  of  the  Valley,  6 
in.,  large-flowd.,  sweet  white  firs,  in  racemes. 
CONVOLVULUS  Altheoides  Floribunda,  a 
pretty  creeping  vine ;  pink  firs.  2  in.  across. 
CORYDALIS  Chelianthifolia,  8in,  fern-like  foliage, 
decorated  with  spikes  of  beautiful  showy  yellow  firs. 
CRUCIANELLA  Stylosa,  6in,  pretty  rose  firs  in  clusters. 
DIANTHUS  Crnentus,  1  ft.,  vivid  scarlet.  60  8. 
Crimson  Beddcr,  1  ft.,  crimson-scarlet,  50  s. 
AlwoodI,  the  carnation-pink  hybrid.  3  s. 
DICTAMNUS  Fraxinella,  Flame  Flower,  2  ft., 
fine  big  panicles  :  white,  rose  or  mixed.  25  s. 
DIELYTRA  Spectabllls,  2  ft.,  Bleeding  Heart, 
long  graceful  racemes  of  giant  firs.  10  s. 
DIPSACU8  Laciniatus,  8  ft,  rosy  globe  firs. 
DORONICUM  Caucaslcum,  18  in.,  hardy, 
spring-blooming ;  golden  firs. ;  showy.  20  b. 
DRACOCEPHALUM  Ylrginianum  Grandiflor- 
mn,  Physostegia,  1  ft.,  large-flwd.,  long  ra¬ 
cemes.  Rosy-lilac  or  white.  40  s. 

Gigantea,  4  ft.,  large-flwd.,  orimson ;  hand¬ 
some.  40  s. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Dracocephalum 
ECHINOPS  Exaltatus,  7  ft.,  azure  heads.  25  s. 
Rltro,  5  ft.,  violet-blue  firs. ;  everlasting.  25  s. 
Spherocephalus,  6  ft.,  azure  spherical  heads. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  above  sorts  30  s. 
EPILOBIUM  Angustifollum,  3  ft.,  crimson 
firs,  in  big  racemes;  easily  grown.  1000  s. 
EREMURUS,  4  ft.,  small  white  lilies  crowded 
on  strong  stems.  Bunge!,  yellow,  8  s.  Hi- 

mnlaicns,  white,  8  s.  Robustus,  pink,  5  s.  — 
Mixture  of  Eremurus  varieties  15  s. 
ERIGERON  Conlteri,  2  ft.,  early  white  dais¬ 
ies;  showy  in  beds;  fine  for  cutting.  100  s. 
Speciosus  Grandiflorus,  2  ft.,  lilac-blue ;  fine. 
Aurant.lac.us  Ilybridus,  1  ft.,  lovely  hybrids  of 

the  Orange  Daisy ;  firs,  of  many  rich  colors. 
ERODIUM  Manescavl,  1  ft.,  Geranium-like, 
rosy-purple  firs.  ;  long-blooming ;  choice. 
ERYNGIUM  Giganteum,  4  ft.,  fine  blue  firs. 
Alpinum,  2  ft.,  lavender-blue  ; elegant  species. 
EUPATORIUM  Fraseri,  2  ft.,  white  firs.  ;  fine. 
Serotlnum,  6  ft.,  firs,  small,  white  in  pro¬ 
fusion.  100  s. 

EUPHORBIA  Polycliroma,  9  in.,  yellow,  showy. 
FOENICULUM  Vulgare,  5  ft.,  sweet  foliage. 
FUNKIA  Coerulea,  2  ft.,  nodding  blue  t^lls.  15 
GALEGA,  Goat’s  Rue,  4  ft., azure  firs.  50  s. 
Nana  Rosea  fl.  pi.,  2  ft.,  new;  pink  firs;  fine. 
GALIUM  Aureum,  trails  ;  fragrant ;  yellow  firs. 
GARDENIA  Florida,  Cape  Jasmine,  6  ft., 
beautiful  white,  sweet-scented  firs.  30  s. 
GENISTA  Andreana,  5  ft.,  magnificent  hardy 
plant ;  crimson  and  gold  pea-like  firs. 

GENT1ANA  Acaulis,  4in.,rich  ultramarine  blue  firs  with 
gold  spots;  trumpet-shaped;  for  edgings  and  rockeries. 
Septemnda,6in,  blue  firs,  June  till  August:  easily  grown. 
GERANIUM  Sangiuneum,  1  ft.,  lilac  clusters. 
Pratense,  2  ft.,  big  blue  corymbs  ;  for  borders. 
Grandlflomm,  18  in.,  large  blue  firs.  35  s. 

Anemonaefolium,  2  ft.,  free-branching  plant 
with  large  twin  firs.  ;  reddish-purple  ;  showy. 
GEUM  Mrs.  Bradshaw,  2  ft.,  large  double  viv¬ 
id  scarlet  firs.  ;  fine  for  cutting ;  splendid. 
Lady  Stratheden,  2  ft.,  golden  yellow ;  double. 
Atrosanglnncnm,  2  ft.,  glowing  scarlet,  double. 
GILIA  Coronoplfolia,  4  ft.,  rich  red  firs.  ;  sown 
early  will  bloom  in  autumn  ;  splendid.  50  s. 
GNAPHALIUM,  1  ft,  Edelweis,  Swiss  Ever¬ 
lasting  ;  woolv  foliage  and  flower  heads. 
GYPSOPHILA  Paniculata,  3  ft.,  white  firs,  in 
clusters ;  much  used  for  cutting.  250  s. 
Double-flowd.,  showy  in  beds,  fine  to  cut 
Compacta,  semi-dwarf,  dense,  white  firs.  250  s. 
HEDYSARIUM  Coronarlum,  2  ft.,  a  fine  pe¬ 
rennial.  ;  firs,  in  spikes.  White,  red,  mixed. 
HELENIUM  Superbum,  3  ft.,  large  pure  yellow 
fire.,  showy  and  beautiful ;  fine  for  cutting. 
Hoopsel,  2  ft,  bright  orange  ;  splendid.  200  s. 
Riverton  Gem,  3  ft.,  large  yellow,  dark  eye. 
HELI ANTHEMUM  Mutabile,  Sun  Rose,  1ft,  cup-like 
firs  of  many  fine  colors,  indispensable  rock  plant. 
HELIANTHUS,  Perennial  Sunflower,  4  ft.. 

showy  golden  firs. ;  fine  for  borders.  30  s 
HELIOP8IS  Fltcheriana,  4  ft.,  deep  yellow 
firs.,  bright  and  attractive;  good  for  cutting. 
Soleil  d’Or,  4  ft.,  golden  yellow ;  beautiful, 
free-blooming. 

Lemolne’s  Giant,  3  ft.,  an  improved  strain ; 
double  firs,  .twice  the  size  of  the  older  sort, 
and  of  a  brilliant  golden  yellow ;  blooms 
first  season.  20  s. 

DIGITALIS,  the  1 

The  Foxgloves  are  beautiful  hardy  biennials 

flowers  are  produced  in  upright  racemes  and  are  very  sho 
developed  by  Rev.  Wilkes,  known  as  Shirley,  is  particr 
add  this  charming  Foxglove  to  your  order.  It  is  decided 
Lutzii,4ft,  new’,  salmon-rose,  beautiful,  lOOOseeds. 
Ivory, s  Spotted,  4ft,  very  handsome  spotted  firs,  1000s 
Monstrosa,  3  ft,  large  open  terminal  firs,  fine,  1000  s. 
Purpurea,  4  ft,  white,  rose,  purple,  spotted,  mx,  1000  s. 
Ferruginea,  5ft,  giant,  yellow  firs,  veined  brown,  1000 s 
Grandiflora,  3ft,  large  chrome  yellow;  firs,  lOOOseeds. 

Beautiful  Foxglove 

easily  raised  from  seeds.  The  elegant  nodding 

wy  in  beds  or  borders.  The  Giant  Gloxinia-flowered  race 
larly  fine,  and  I  offer  seeds  of  the  finest  strain.  Alwavn 
ly  the  most  beautiful  of  all.  See  engraving  on  page  38. 
Gloxiniaflora,  4  ft,  big  trusses  of  Gloxinia-like  bloom 
White,  Rose,  Purple,  Lilac,  sep.or  mixed,  1000  seeds. 
Isabellina,  3  ft,  new  yellow-flowered  hybrids  500 seeds. 
Shirley,  8  ft,  giant,  long  upright  racemes  of  huge  firs, 
in  finest  colors,  magnificent,  mixed,  1000  seeds. 
Complete  Special  Mixture,  1200  seeds. 

40 

Jk  HOLLYHOCK  Improved  Double 

I  offer  the  finest  strains  of  Hollyhocks  yet  developed.  These  are  Chaters  improved, 

Wgjjg-  grown  by  Benary  and  Vilmorin,  the  best  of  German  and  French  growers.  I  advise  you  to  buy  both. 

Benary’s  Prize:  White,  Sulphur,  Golden  Yellow,  Rose,  Scarlet,  Crimson,  White  tinted  rose.  Cream, 
'jSiSPSir  Peach,  Apricot,  Chamois,  Dark  Rose,  Salmon  Rose,  Carmine,  Light  Red  on  yellow  ground,  Dark 
Salmon-red,  and  Purplish  Violet.  40  seeds.  Complete  Special  Mixture  60  seeds. 
vjgSSMi  Vilmorin’s  Extra  Double:  White,  White  with  blue  eye,  Sulphur-yellow,  Crimson,  Peach,  Deep 
Rose-pink,  White  edged  lilac,  Salmon,  Salmon-pink,  Rose,  Mauve  with  violet  center.  White  with 
'  brown  center,  Creamy  White,  Garnet-red,  Magenta,  Mauve-rose,  Purple-rose,  and  Light  Purple. 

40  seeds.  Complete  Special  Mixture,  60  seeds. 

Hollyhock.  Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  was  much  pleased  with  the  Double  Hollyhocks  grown  from  your  seeds.  One  darK 
red  was  blooming  and  full  of  buds  when  frost  came.  I  like  them  very  much.  Mrs.  A.  Wright,  Marion  Co.,  Ind. 

HELLEBOBUS  Niger,  1  ft.,  Christmas  Rose; 
white  tinged  rose ;  blooms  in  winter ;  30  s. 

Hybridus,  various  fine  colors  mixed.  20  s. 

HEME  ROC  ALLIS  Middendorfli,  2  ft.,  golden 
Day  Lily ;  fine  border  plant.  25  s. 

HEEACLEUM  Mantegazziamim,  8  ft.,  big 
white  umbels  ;  handsome  foliage  ;  showy.  30  s. 

Wllhelmsil,  9  ft.,  fine  for  the  background.  30. 

HESPERIS,  Sweet  Rocket,  3  ft.,  big  phlox-like 
trusses  of  deliciously-scented  firs.,  purple, 
white,  mixed.  200  s. 

Tristls,  2  ft.,  brown  ;  very  fragrant.  250  s. 

Nivea,  2  ft.,  new,  rare;  early,  long-blooming; 
lovely  snow-white,  sweet-scented ;  fine.  50  s. 

HEUCHERA  Benary’s  Hybrids,  2  ft.,  mixed. 

HIBISCUS  Mutabilis,  13  ft.,  firs,  white  to  rose, 

4  in.  across ;  showy  background ;  fine  50  s. 

Mosclieutus,  2  ft.,  rose;  bog  plant.  25  seeds. 

Mallow  Marvels,  4  ft.,  big  “Hollyhock”  firs., 
of  many  rich  and  beautiful  color ;  mixed. 

HIERACIUM  Aurantiacum,  1  ft.,  large  firs,  in 
showy  clusters  ;  orange  red,  attractive.  250  s. 

HYACINTHUS  Candicans,  2  ft.,  drooping  white 
bells  on  tall  spike-like  scapes  ;  showy.  35  s. 

HYPERICUM  Elegans,  3  ft.,  large  cup-like 
yellow  firs.,  during-  summer ;  attractive. 

IBERIS  Gibraltarica,  1  ft.,  showy  lilac  firs. 

INCARYILLEA  Delavayi,  3  ft.,  large  Gloxinia¬ 
like,  rosy-purple  firs.  ;  beautiful.  30  s. 

INULA  Glandulosa,  2  ft.,  large  golden  firs. 

Macroeephala,  4  ft.,  lemon  with  gpld  disk. 

Royleana,  2  ft.,  big  golden  firs.,  fine.  200  s. 

The  above  varieties  in  mixture.  250  s.  ■  ■  , 

IPOMOPSIS  Elegans,  3  ft.,  Standing  Cypress; 
elegant  spikes  of  rich-colored  firs.  50  s.  • 

IRIS  Germanica,  2  ft.,  splendid,  mixed.  25  s. 

Kaempfera,  Japan  Iris,  huge  open  firs.,  in 
many  rich  colors;  showy.  20  s. 

Siberlca  Superba,  2  ft.,  blue  and  white,  raided. 

Pumila  Hybrida,  6  in.,  blue,  white,  mixed.  20  s. 

Gomplete  Special  Mixture  of  all,  40,  s. 

I SATIS  GJauca,  3  ft.,  graceful,  yellow  bloom  in 
great  profusion  ;  showy  in  clumps.  25  s. 

KITAIBELIA  Yltlfolla;  7  ft.,  large  rosy-white 
firs.  ;  beautiful ;  easily-grown  ;  very  showy. 

KNIPHOFIA  (Tritoma),  3  ft.,  Flame  Flower, 
showy  plants,:  the  firs.,  .  flame-like  in  termi¬ 
nal  spikes  ora  tall  scapes ;  showy  .  25  s. 

Express,  1  ft. 7 •  blooms  first  season;  yellow. 

Mlrabllis,  1  ft.,  plants  bloom  the  first  year, 
rich  orange-scarlet ;  extra  fine.  25  s.  ■  ' 

Uvaria  Grandlflora,,  large  coral-red  firs. 

Complete  Mixture  of  Kniphofia.  35  s. 

LATHYRUS  Latifollus,  6  ft.,  Vines,  everbloom- 

ing,  the  firs.,  larger  than  Sweet  Peas,  and 
in  large  clusters.  One  of  our  finest  and 

most  lasting  perennials.  Red,  large  white, 

rose,  dark  red,  pink  beauty,  flesh-color,  sep¬ 
arate,  15  seeds.  Complete  Mixture,  25  seeds. 

Pubescens,  from  Argentina,  pale  blue  firs.  15  s. 

LIATRIS  Spicata,  2  ft.,  long  purple  spikes, 
showy  elongated  corymbs  ;  bloom  in  autumn. 
Scarios,  2  ft.,  firs,  purple,  2  in.  across. 
Acidota,  2  ft.,  purple  firs.,  clustered  on  slen¬ 
der  spikes  ;  a  handsome  prairie  species. 

Liatris  in  Special  Mixture.  50  s. 

LIGULARIA  JIacropliylla,  4  ft.,  graceful 
leaves.;  spikes  of  showy  yellow  firs.  ;  10  s. 

LII.IUM  Regale,  new,  hardy,  tenaceous ;  firs, 
large,  white  ,  with  pink,  richly  scented. 
Auratum,  Gold-banded  Lily,  sweet-scented. 
Giganteum,  long  tubular  white  firs.  15  s. 
Martagon,  purplish-rose,  spotted  black.  15  s. 

LINDELOPHIA  Spectabllls,  2  ft.,  pretty  blue 
firs.,  in  racemes ;  a  fine  Boragewor  ;  showy. 

LINUM  Narbonense,  2  ft.,  rich  blue  panicles ; 
a  showy  and  beautiful  perennial. 

Flavum,  golden  bell-shaped  firs.,  in  heads.  50 

LOBELIA  Cardinalis,  2  ft.,  the  beautiful  Car¬ 
dinal  Flower ;  one  of  our  finest  perennials ; 
bright  scarlet  spikes ;  likes  moist  soil  and 
partial  shade ;  blooms  throughout  autumn. 

SYPHILITICA,  2  ft.,  spikes  of  big  blue  firs. 

LYTHRUM  Roseum  Superbum,  3  ft.,  rose  firs. 
Salicaria,  3  ft.,  rich  purple  firs.,  in  spikes. 

MALVA  Alcea,  5  ft.,  rose;  handsome,  25  s. 

MECOIVOPSIS  Cambrica,  1  ft.,  Welsh  Poppy; 
large,  showy  sulphur  firs.  ;  rock  plapt.  350  s.. 
Baileyil,  2  ft.,  new,  from  China ;  glorious  sky- 
blue  Poppy-like  firs.,  with  showy  golden  an¬ 
thers  ;  a  very  beautiful  garden  perennial. 

MONARDA  Didyma,  2  ft.,  Cambridge  scarlet; 
an  elegant  fragrant  mint. 

Hybrida,  3  ft.,  showy ;  the  firs,  of  various 
colors  in  big  heads.  100  s. 

MORINA  Longlfolla,  3  ft.,  admirable  foliage, 
pinkish-crimson  tubular  firs.,  in  whorls. 

OENOTHERA.  Fraseri,  2  ft.,  golden  firs. 
Odorata,  2  ft.,  large  yellow-red  fragrant  firs., 
in  early  spring ;  biennial. 

OMPHALODES  Llnifolia,  1  ft.,  racemes  of 
pretty  white  firs.  ;  blooms  first  year . 

ONOPORDON  Acanthium,  5  ft.,  a  bold,  silvery 
plant  with  big  purple  firs.  Binennial.  50  s. 
Salterl,  11  ft.,  an  imposing  ornamental  plant ; 
foliage  laciniated,  silvery ;  stems  snow-white, 
firs.,  in  profusion  ;  very  showy  and  beautiful. 

OROBUS  Niger,  3  ft.,  purple,  pea-firs.,  25  s. 

LEUCANTHEIviUM,  Maximum  Giant  Field  Daisy 

The  Giant  Field  Daisies  are  splendid  perennials, 
hardy  and  lasting.  The  firs  are  large,  up  to  five  inches 
across,  very  showy  and  long-blooming  in  beds,  and  fine 
for  cutting.  I  offer  the  finest  varieties: 

Etoile  d’Anvers,  4  ft,  big  white  flowers,  very  free. 
Hybridum,  2  ft,  new  Early  Spring  Daisy;  splendid. 

King  Edward  VII,  3  ft,  robust,  big  white  flowers. 

Mrs.  C.  Lothian  Bell,  3  ft,  new  and  very  beautiful. 
Shasta  Daisy,  2  ft,  Alaska,  pure  white,  charming. 

California,  2  ft,  large  yellow  Daisies. 

The  Prince,  2  ft,  new,  very  large  white  flowers. 

The  Speaker,  3  ft,  robust  plants,  big  showy  flowers. 
Ulginosum,  5  ft,  Giant  Ox-eye  Daisy,  robust  branch¬ 
ing  plants  literally  smothered  with  firs  2inches  across, 
white  with  gold  center.  Perfectly  hardy  and  lasts  for 
years  when  once  established. 

Complete  Mixture  of  above  beautiful  Giant  Daisies. 

LUPINUS,  FINEST  HYBRIDS  j 

The  Hybrid  Lupines  are  beautiful  easily-grown  per¬ 
ennials.  The  plants  are  from  2  to  5  feet  high,  branching 
and  terminating  in  long,  dense,  erect  spikes  of  lovely 
bloom  in  rich  and  varied  colors.  A  bed  of  them  should 
be  in  every  flower  garden.  I  offer  the  finest  sorts: 
Arboreus  Aureus,  5  ft,  yellow;  Snow  Queen,  white, 
both  handsome,  separate  or  mixed. 

Golden  Spire,  5  ft,  new,  long  golden  yellow  spikes,  one 
of  the  most  showy  and  beautiful. 

Douglasii  Superbus,  violet  blue  with  white  spikes. 
Excelsior,  New  Hybrids,  3  ft,  splendid,  mixed  colors. 
Sweet-scented  Hybrids,  3  ft,  fine  mixed  colors. 
Kelway’s  New  Hybrids,  magnificent,  superb  colors. 
Harkness  Hybrids,  3  ft,  new,  art  shades,  mixed. 
Downer’s  New  Hybrids,  early,  splendid  colors. 
Sunshine,  3  ft,  bright  yellow,  showy,  fine. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  the  above. 

41 

Primula  Veris  (Elatior).  Sweet  William,  Double 

PAPAVER  ORIENTS 

The  Improved  Hybrids  of  Papaver  Orieni 

garden  perennials.  The  big  long  fringy  leaves  are  not  un 
ground  on  strong  stems  three  feet  high  develop  into  enor 
waving  in  the  breeze  are  amazingly  beautiful  and  attract! 
these  Poppies  when  you  order  your  perennials.  I  offer  o 
Bracteatum,  3  ft.  glowing  red,  large  and  attractive. 
Brilliant,  3  ft,  vivid  fiery-red,  one  of  the  brightest. 
Colossal,  4ft,  giant,  enormous  firs,  dazzling  scarlet. 
Apricot  Queen,  3ft,  salmon  or  apricot  color,  charming. 
Rembrandt,  3  ft ,  magnificent  orange-scarlet,  showy. 
Princess  Victoria  Louise,  magnificent  salmon  pink. 
Mrs.  Perry,  3ft,  orange-apricot,  rare  and  handsome. 
Queen  Alexandra,  3  ft,  rosy  salmon,  crimson  spots. 

VLIS,  Finest  Hybrids 

;alis  are  of  the  largest  and  most  attractive  of 

like  Fern  leaves,  and  the  showy  buds  that  issue  from  the 
mous  flowers,  brilliant  in  color  and  graceful  in  form,  and 
ve.  Once  started,  a  bed  will  last  for  years.  Don’tforget 
nly  the  huge-flowd,  in  the  richest,  most  charming  colors: 
Royal  Scarlet,  3  ft,  gigantic  scarlet  flowers,  attractive. 
Salmon  Queen,  new  and  beautiful  shades  of  colors. 
Benary’s  Finest  Large-flowd  German  Hybrids  Mx. 
Excelsior  English  Hybrids,  from  a  choice  collection. 
Perry’s  New  White-flowered,  rare,  fine. 

Feltham  Hybrids,  various  colors  without  spots. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  Oriental  Poppies. 
|3^~Per.  Poppies  are  not  always  true  grown  from  seeds. 

PAEOXY,  Chinese,  dble.,  Prize  Mixed.  5  s. 

Officinalis,  single,  dark  red,  splendid.  8  s. 

PARDANTHUS  Sinenses,  2  ft.,  Blackberry 
Lily ;  firs,  red  and  yellow  spotted.  10  s. 

PEXTSTEMOX.  On  Page  60  I  offer  Mette’s 
Giant  Gloxiania-flowered  Pentstemon.  a 
grand  perennial  blooming  the  first  season 
and  a  splendid  bedding  plant. 

Coboea,  18  in.,  white  shaded  purple,  large, 

Gordonl  splendens,  3  ft.,  blue  firs.,  big  spikes. 

Hybrlda  Graclella,  2  ft.,  small  firs,  in  pro¬ 
fusion  ;  fine  colors ;  an  elegant  sort.  Mixed. 

Pulchellns  Hybrldus,  2  ft.,  bell-firs,  in  pink, 
purple,  violet ;  graceful  spikes.  Mixed.  200. 

Isophyllns  Hybrldus,  3  ft.,  free  and  long- 
flang.  ;  flowers  on  long  stems,  many  colors  . 

Southgate  Gem,  2  ft.,  crimson-scarlet;  an  out¬ 
standing  bedding  plant ;  showy. 

Complete  Special  Mixture.  250  s. 

PHASEOLUS  Caracala,  vine,  purple  firs.  3  s. 

PHLOX  Perennial,  2  ft.,  from  the  finest  col¬ 
lections  of  new  large-flwd.  sorts.  50  s. 

PHYTOLACCA  Decandra,  8  ft.,  big  rich-red 
stems  and  bronzy  leaves ;  white  firs.,  In 
racemes  followed  by  dark  red  berries  relish¬ 
ed  by  birds.  On  my  grounds  the  plants 

grow  in  odd  nooks  to  provide  food  for  birds. 
Kaempferi,  4  ft.,  Japan  Pokeberry  ;  fine.  50  s. 

PINKS,  HARDY  GARDEN  FINEST  VARIETIES 

These  Pinks  have  been  greatly  improved,  being  plain 
and  fringed,  single  and  double,  rich-colored  and  varie¬ 
gated,  summer  blooming.  We  have  the  finest  kinds; 
Plumarius  Diadematus,  single  spotted,  sweet-scented 

Diadematus  double  mixed. 

Pheasant  Eye,  fringed,  richly  scented. 

Double  and  semi-double,  1  ft,  fine  colors  in  mixture. 
Dwarf  Erfurt  Pheasant  Eye,  dwarf  double,  mixed. 
Perpetual  Pheasant  Eye,  finest  single  mixed. 

Double  White  with  distinct  eye;  a  fine  new  variety. 
Double  Perpetual  Red  in  splendid  glowing  shades. 
Double  French  Perpetual  Cyclops,  large,  beautiful. 
Scoticus  fl.  pi.,  splendid  French  double  in  fine  mixture. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  all  above  Hardy  Pinks. 
POLEMOXIUM,  Jacob’s  Ladder,  2  ft.,  lovely 
firs.,  in  fine  spikes.  Blue,  white,  or  mixed. 

PRIMULA,  Beaut 

The  Hardy  Primroses  are  excellent  garden  f 

ed  most  of  them  will  last  for  years  and  afford  a  showy 
appearing  in  many  lovely  colors  and  lasting  for  weeks, 
should  not  be  disturbed  until  the  seeds  have  had  time  t< 
Acaulis  Grandiflora,  6in.  Blue,  White,  or  Mixed. 
Auricula,  finest  strain  from  prize  flowers. 

Anisodora,  IS  in.  Rich  crimson  flowers  in  whorls. 
Beesiana,  1  ft.  Velvety  purple,  gold  eye,  free-blooming. 
Briscoei,  2  ft.  Like  Primula  Japonica ;  brick-red  firs. 
Bullesiana  Hybrida,  18in.  Red,  Orange,  Blue,  mixed. 
Bulleyana,  2  ft.  Bright  chrome  yellow,  beautiful. 
Cashmeriana,  1ft.  Lilac,  compact  umbels,  earliest. 
Cockburniana,  deep  orange-scarlet,  very  handsome. 
Cortusoides,  charming  deep  rose  umbels,  distinct. 
Denticulata  Grandiflora,  1  ft.  White,  lilac,  rose, 
red,  in  mixture;  flowers  in  dense  heads. 

Farinosa,  6in,  Bird’s  Eye  Primrose,  compact  umbels 
light  purple  with  a  gold  eye,  avoid  hot  sun. 
Floridae,  4ft,  new  Chinese  giant,  golden  firs,  lovely. 
Frondosa,  6in,  silver  foliage,  pretty  rosy  lilac  flowers. 
Ipswich  Hybrids,  2ft,  new  strain,  many  strange  colors. 
Helodoxa,  3  ft,  long  spikes  of  golden  firs  in  whorls,  fine. 

:iful  Hardy  Kinds 

owers  and  should  be  better  known.  Once  start- 

and  beautiful  display  every  spring,  the  clustered  flowers 
The  seeds  are  often  tardy  in  starting,  and  the  seed-bed 
i  germinate.  I  offer  the  finest  kinds  for  garden  beds: 
Japonica,  2ft,  splendid,  white  to  crimson  in  spikes. 
Munstead  Strain  (Veris)  big  showy  umbels  in  spring, 
flowers,  largest  in  size,  wonderful  shades  of  colors. 
Officinalis  Hybridus,  1  ft,  sweet  scented  Cowslip. 
Pulverulenta,  2  ft,  like  Japonica,  shining  red  flowers. 
Rosea  Grandiflora,  6i  n,  bright  rose,  gold  eye,  large  in 
big  umbels,  a  fine  species,  beautiful  flowers. 

Sieboldii,  1  ft,  fine  large-flowd  hybrids,  mixed  colors. 
Sikkimensis,  1ft,  yellow,  f  ragrant,  drooping  flowers. 
Veris  (Elatior)  1  ft,  various  colors,  fine  umbels,  spring. 
Grandiflora,  huge  flowers,  big  umbels,  mixed  colois. 
Gold-edged,  brown  edged  gold,  beautiful  and  showy. 
Aurea,  golden  yellow  in  fine  big  umbels,  superior. 
Splendid  Mixture  of  Veris  Primroses. 

Veitchi,  18  in,  umbels  of  deep  rose  flowers,  distinct. 
Verticillata,  1  ft,  golden  yellow  firs,  silver  foliage.  _ 
Vulgaris,  6  in,  true  yellow  Primrose,  profuse  in  spring. 
Complete  Mixture  of  Hardy  Primroses,  5cts. 

POLYGONIUM  Baldschuanicum, robust  vine,  20 
ft.,  rose  clusters,  free-blooming  all  summer. 
31  ultlflorum,  20  ft.,  rapid,  free-blooming  vine. 
Sachalinetise,  8  ft.,  yellowish  firs. . 
Sleboldli,  6  ft.,  pretty  foliage,  white  firs.  108  s. 
POTENTILLA  Hybrlda,  strawberry-like  plants  ; 
firs,  yellow,  rose,  brown,  scarlet.  Mixed.  500  s. 
Double-flowd.  varieties  with  double  firs.  100  s. 
Warrensi,  new;  2  ft.,  bright-yellow. 
PRUNELLA  Gvandiflora,  6  in.,  blue;  rockery. 
PYRETHRUM  Roseuin,  2  ft.,  beautiful  Cos¬ 
mos-like  firs.,  in  many  charming  rich  colors, 
on  strong  stems  ;  showy  in  beds 
Janies  Kelway,  3  ft.,  deep  velvet-red.  50  s. 

Yis  Bros,  of  Holland  make  a  specialty  of 
these  firs.,  both  single  and  double,  and  I 
offer  seeds  of  their  superior  collections. 
Kelway’s  Exhibition  seeds,  single  or  double. 
CInerarlafolInm,  2  ft.,  lovely  white  daisy-like 
RHEUM  Collinianum,  7  ft.,  giant  foliage. 
Monarch,  4  ft.,  big  leaves,  huge  stems.  50  s. 
Excelsior,  Victoria  improved  Rhubarb.  50  s. 
Tanguticum  Rubrum,  7  ft.,  large  palm-like 
leaves  ;  bright  red  trusses  of  bloom.  50  s- 
ROMltEYA  Coullerl,  4  ft.,  Matilija  Poppy; 

large  white  firs.,  fragrant,  beautiful.  100  s. 
SCABIOSA  Cancasica,  3  ft.,  fringed,  blue;  al¬ 
so  white ;  Separate  or  mixed.  30  s. 
House’s  Hybrids,  3  ft.,  large,  showy, mixed. 
Japonica,  2  ft.,  lavender,  fine  for  cutting. 
SENECIO  Clivorum,  4  ft.,  large,  decorative 
foliage  and  rich  orange  firs.  ;  a  good  peren- 
SIDALCEA  Rosy  Gem,  2  ft.,  spikes  of  lovely 
small  “hollyhock”  firs.  Award  Royal  Hort. 
SILENE  Fortunel,  2  ft  ,  bright  rose,  feathered. 
SOLID  AGO,  6  ft.,  Golden  Rod,  hardy  native 
perennial  bearing  big  golden  plumes  500  s. 
SPIREA  Filipcndula,  Dropwork,  3  ft.,  rose 

SWEET  WILLIAMS  (Dianthus  Barbatus)  are 

favorite  garden  flowers,  being  showy,  fragrant,  and 
long-blooming.  The  plants  stool  out  and  become  large 
clumps,  each  throwing  up  a  number  of  strong  stems 
that  are  surmounted  with  large,  exquisite  clusters. 
They  grow  readily  from  seeds,  and  thrive  in  any  soil 
or  sunny  situation.  I  offer  the  finest  known  varieties, 
both  single  and  double,  and  they  show  all  the  new 
beautiful  colors  and  variegations.  See  eng.  on  page  41. 
Single:  Pure  White,  Dark  Crimson,  Turkey  Red. Pink, 
Reauty,  Bright  Rose,  Scarlet  Beauty,  Ilolborn  Glory, 
Darkest  Red,  Henderson’s  Perfectionfwith  large  eye) 
Johnson’s  Diadem  (dark  scarlet  with  big  white  eye), 
Harlequin  (white,  rose  and  red  firs  in  same  cluster), 
Giant  Auricula  (big  eyes).  Separate  or  mixed,  250  s. 
Double:  Pure  White,  Crimson,  Margined,  Black-red, 
Rose,  Separate  or  mixed.  250  seeds. 

Complete  Snecial  Mixture,  Single  and  Double,  250  s. 
Annual  Sweet.  William,  1ft,  blooms  the  first  season. 
STACHYS  Lanata,  2  ft.,  silvery  fol.,  dark  rose 
STENACTIS  Speciosa,  2  ft.,  lovely  blue,  75  s. 


SY3IPHYTU3I  Asperrimum,  4  ft.,  Prickly 
Comfrey  ;  rosy  lilac  bells  in  curved  racemes  . 
TELEIvIA  Speclosa,  4  ft.,  golden  “Aster”  firs. 
THALICTRUM  Aquileglafollum,  3  ft.,  lovely 
"Columbine”  foliage  and  pretty  rosy  firs. 
Dipteroearpuin,  4  ft.,  lilac-rose ;  fine  to  cut 
TIIERMOPSIS  Carolinanum,  4  ft.,  golden  Lu¬ 
pin-like  firs.,  long  spikes.  8  s. 
TRIFOLIUM  Invarnatum,  1  ft.,  showy  Scarlet 
Clover ;  annual.  250  s. 

Rubens,  2  ft.,  large  carmine  elongated  heads  ; 
upright  growth  ;  a  handsome  perennial.  250. 
TROLLlUo  Europaeus,  2  ft.,  Golden  Balls. 
Ledebourl,  2  ft.,  bright  orange,  free.  50  s. 
VERATRUM  Nigrum,  5  ft.,  long  panicles  of 
purple  firs.  ;  striking.  2130  s. 

VERBASCU3I,  Harknes  Hybrids,  7  ft.,  huge 
spikes  of  golden  bloom;  early  summer. 
Sliss  3VIllmot,  5  ft.,  big  spikes,  white.  500  s. 
Olympicum,  6  ft.,  golden  firs.  ;  Papuosuin.  5* 
ft.,  sulphur.  500  s. 

Plioeniceum  Hybrids,  3  ft.,  white  to  purple.* 
Giganteum,  10  ft.,  silvery  foliage,  golden  firs.: 
Wledmannianum,  3  ft.,  spikes  of  violet  firs. ; 
Complete  Mixture  of  Verbascum. 
VERKONIA  Novaboracensls,  6  ft.,  brush-like; 

purple  firs.,  in  big  corymbous  heads;  showy. 
VERONICA  Spicata,  2  ft.,  lovely  blue  spikes. 
Longifolia,  2  ft.,  compact,  blue  clusters.  500  s. 
Incaua,  2  ft.,  pretty  silvery  foliage  and  Ager- 
atum  blue  firs.  ;  fine  for  beds.  500  s. 
Virginica,  4  ft.,  foliage  in  whorls;  cup-like- 
white  firs.  ;  golden  anthers  ;  fine.  500  s. 
VIOLA  Odofata,  4  in.,  the  pretty  Sweet  Eng-! 
lish  Violet;  blooms  almost  continuously: 
large,  long-stemmed,  deliciously  fragrant. 
Queen  Charlotte,  large,  dark  blue,  fine  for 
pots  or  beds  ;  very  fragrant.  30s. 

The  Czar,  lovely  blue,  an  old  favorite ;  also! 
Pure  White  ;  both  fine  Violets.  30  s. 

WALLFLOWER,  FINEST  LARGE-FLOWERED 

These  deserve  more  attention.  They  are  easily  grown 
from  seeds,  and  in  mild  climates  bloom  freely  during 
winter.  The  flowers  are  large,  of  fine  colors,  and  deli¬ 
ciously  perfumed.  I  offer  the  fo’lowing  splendid  sorts: 
Eastern  Queen,  clear  brightchamois,  very  distinct 
Feltham  Early,  fine  red-brown,  a  market  favorite. 
Golden  Monarch,  golden  firs,  dwarf  compact  habit . 
Primrose  Monarch.  like  Golden  Monarch,  but  of  a 
lovely  Primrose  color,  large  and  fine. 

Vulcan  Improved,  deep  velvety-red,  rich,  beautiful. 
White  Dame,  large  trusses  creamy  white,  scented  firs. 
Kelway’s  Langportian,  huge  single  firs  2jin  across, 
borne  on  immense  trusses,  splendid  deep  red  color. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  these  Wallflowers. 

Benary’s  Double  Dwarf  Branching,  1ft,  all  colors. 
YUCCA  Alolfolia,  Adams  Needle;  Variegated 
foliage;  Quadricolor;  Filamcntosa,  silk 
grass.  3Vhlpplei  fine,  distinct.  8  seeds. 


Abutilon,  Benary's  Giant  Calceolaria,  Kel way’s  Perfect  Model  Cineraria  Grandiflora 

CHOICE  WINDOW-GARDEN  SEEDS 

There  is  a  lot  of  pleasure  as  well  as  economy  in  growing  pot  plants  from  seeds,  and  the  plants 

are  more  appreciated  than  if  purchased  from  some  grower.  I  would,  therefore,  urge  my  friends  to  order  a  liberal 
supply  of  the  choice  seeds  I  offer.  I  especially  recommend  my  seeds  of  Begonia,  Calceolaria,  Cineraria,  Cyclamen, 
Carnation, Geranium,  Heliotrope,  Lantana,  Primrose,  Stock,  and  Wallflower.  My  strains  of  these  are  unsurpassed. 

ABRUS  Praecatorlus,  Prayer  Bean,  15  ft.  vine- 
beautiful  foliage,  large  purple  clusters  of 
bloom  ;  seeds  bright  scarlet.  30  seeds. 

ABUTILON,  3  ft.,  Benary’s  Giant,  big,  showy 
bells  of  various  colors  ;  blooms  in  six  months. 

Hibiscus-flowered,  large  hibiscus-like  firs.,  of 
various  shades ;  fine  for  pots ;  25  seeds. 

New  Hybrids,  from  a  fine  collection,  30  seeds. 

ACACIA  Arabica,  18  ft.,  the  source  of  gum 
arabica;  has  pretty  foliage;  25  seeds. 

Healbata.  Silver  Wattle,  5ft.,  pinnate  foliage. 

Decurrens,  Black  Wattle,  5  ft.,  flonferous.. 

Farnesiana,  8  ft.,  blooms  early  spring ;  yellow. 

Longifolia.  10  ft..  Golden  Wattle  ;  yellow  firs. 

Lophantlia  Spcciosa,  5  ft.,  elegant  pot  plant. 
Complete  Special  Mixture  of  all,  30  seeds. 

ACHIMENES,  6in,  fine  showy  firs  akin  to  Gloxinia;  re¬ 
quires  same  treatment;  small  seeds,  mixed  colors.  100. 

AGAPANTHUS  Umbellatus,  2  ft.,  a  splendid 
flowering  pot  plant ;  umbels  of  big  blue  bells  . 

AGATHEA  Amelloides,  1  ft.,  the  lovely  win¬ 
ter-blooming  Paris  Daisy.  50  seeds. 

kcWX  Americana,  Centuary  Plant,  hardy  South, 
pot  plant  North;  graceful  foliage,  beautiful.  8  seeds. 

AGERATUM  Conspicuum,  1ft.,  white  clusters ,  win¬ 
ter-blooming  pot-plant,  fine  for  cutting.  100  seeds. 

Lassauxii,  1ft.,  fine  pot-plant,  mauve  firs, ,100  seeds 

ASPARAGUS  Plumosus  >anus,  2  ft.,  loveiy 
plumey  foliage  ;  for  pots.  10  seeds. 

Plumosus  Robustus,  10  ft.,  vine  fme  foliage. 

Tenulssiinus,  5  ft.,  rare;  very  fine  for  pots. 

Spinosus,  30  ft.,  for  pillars ;  white  sweet  firs. 

Snrenireri  5  ft.,  Emerald  Feather;  baskets. 

Verticillatus,  15  ft.,  hardy;  fine  out-doors.  10 
seeds.  Special  Fine  Mixture,  15  seeds. 

BEGONIA  Gracilis,  1  ft-,  graceful,  free  an 
!  ever-blooming  pot  plants  for  winter ;  mixed 

Luminosa,  1  ft.,  bronze  foliage,  fiery  scarlet 
firs.  ;  free-blooming ;  for  pots  or  beds.  200  s. 

Gloire  Louveciennes,  1  ft.,  white  flushed  rose, 
very  fine  for  pots  and  beds.  250  s. 

Semperflorcns,  1  ft..  Bedding  Queen,  giant 
firs,  of  lovely  pink.  250  s. 

Compacts  Atrapurpurea,  6  in.,  compact,  free- 
blooming,  splendid  for  beds.  250  s. 

Triumph,  1  ft.,  lovely,  big  white  firs.  250  s. 

Vernon,  1  ft.,  blood-red  firs.,  bronze  fol.  250  s. 

Rosea,  1  ft.,  charming  rose,  floriferous.  250  s. 
Complete  Mixture  of  all  the  above  500  s. 

Erfordia  Superba,  1  ft.,  charming  pale  rose. 
BEGONIA,  Tuberous-rooted.  I  offer  only 

the  finest  quality  of  Tuberous-rooted  Begonias — seeds 
that  will  afford  the  largest  and  mostbeautiful  flowers. 

If  sown  in  early  Spring,  you  may  expect  blooming 
plants  by  winter.  The  seeds  are  diminutive,  but  full 
cultural  directions  are  sent  with  the  seeds. 

Orange,  Single  Mixed, Double  Mixed,  or  Complete  Mixture. 

BIGNONIA  Twecdiana,  vine  from  Buenos 
'  Aires ;  big  golden  trumpets ;  hardy  south. 

CALCEOLARIA,  Kelway’s  Perfect  Model. 

Calceolarias  are  of  easy  culture  from  seeds,  and  a 
windowful  of  the  blooming  plants  is  a  sight  of  sur¬ 
passing  beauty.  For  this  reason  I  offer  the  seeds  of 
Kelway’s  Perfect  Model,  as  I  am  confident  that  it 
is  unsurpassed  by  any  other.  Other  choice  kinds: 

Grandiflora  Tigrina,  Benary’s  Strain,  100  seeds. 

Olympia,  golden  yellow  blotched  brown,  lOOseeds. 

Clibrani,  Profusa,  small  canary  firs,  profuse.  100  s. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  above,  lOOseeds. 

CALL  A  Aethlopica,  the  old  White  Calla.  10  s. 
Devoniensis,  the  large-flowered  Calla.  10  s. 

CAMELLIA  Japonica,  5  ft.,  Japan  Rose, 

CAPSICUM,  1  ft.,  small,  fancy,  mixed.  Page  20. 

CASSIA  Floribunda,  3  ft.,  annual ;  golden  firs, 
in  clusters,  abundant;  pretty  foliage;  showy. 

CENTROSEMA  Grandiflora,  vine,  blue  firs. 

CHRYSANTHEMUM,  Comtesse  de  Chambord, 

2  ft.,  Paris  Daisy ;  good  pot  plant ;  white 

Indieum  fl.  pi.,  the  hardy  fall  Chrysanthemum. 

Japonicum.  fl.  pi.,  Jap.  Chrysanthemum,  dou¬ 
ble  mixed. 

CINERARIA,  Improved  Large-flowered. 

Really  the  most  showy  and  beautiful  of  all  window 
plants  are  the  Improved  Large-flowered  Cinerarias. 

A  windowful  of  the  blooming  plants  is  beautiful  be¬ 
yond  description.  I  am  pleased  to  offer  Kelway’s 
Model  as  the  finest  of  all  strains.  It  is  the  result  of 
years  of  skillful  effort  by  the  Kelways,  and  the  plants 
are  compact,  free-blooming,  and  graceful,  while  the 
flowers  are  of  great  size,  fine  form,  and  of  wonderful 
colors  and  variegations.  Mr.  Benary’s  strain  is  also 
fine.  Why  not  get  a  packet  oteach,  for  you  cannot 
have  too  many  of  these  magnificent  flowers.  See  eng. 

Kelway’s  Perfect  Model  Single,  splendid  mixed.  50s 
Perfect  Model  Double,  splendid  mixed,  50seeds. 

Benary’s  Superb  Strain,  Single,  mixed,  50 seeds. 

Kelway’s  Stellata,  3  ft,  small  firs  of  many  fine  colors 
in  profusion,  showy  and  fine  for  cutting,  lOOseeds. 

Keiway’s  Stella,  dwarf,  1  ft,  fine  for  pots,  firs  small. 

Vilmorin’s  Fine  French  Cinerarias,  mixed.  100  s. 

Vilmorin’s  Fine  Cinerarias  in  separate  colors:  Royal 
Blue,  Antique  Rose,  Striped,  White,  Glowing  Scarlet. 

Complete  Special  Mixture,  all  vaiieties,  100  seeds. 

CLIANTHUS  Dampierl,  2  ft.,  red  and  black, 

Puniceus,  5  ft.,  brilliant,  red,  spotted,  fine. 

CLITORIA  Ternatea,  6  ft.,  vine,  rich  blue.  25  s. 
COLEUS,  Finest  Varieties,  Plants  are  read¬ 
ily  grown  from  seeds,  and  if  the  strain  is  good  the 
colors  and  markings  will  be  beautiful. 

Kelway’s  Unique,  2ft.  Elegant  twisted  foliage.  50  s. 

Pyrenean  Giant,  3  ft.  Elegant  giant  sorts  mixed. 

Striped  Empel,  2  ft.  Laciniated  leaves  striped  with 
green,  white,  gold,  and  brown;  from  Vilmorin. 

Benary’s  Exhibition,  2ft.  Extra:  the  finest  of  Coleus 
saved  from  Benary ’ssplendid  collection.  20seeds. 

Vilmorin’s  Large-leaved,  large,  variegated,  fine. 

Complete  Special  Mixture  of  the  above.  100  seeds. 

CONVOLVULUS  Maurltanicus,  trailer;  a  love¬ 
ly  vine  for  baskets ;  rich  blue  firs.  25  s. 

Aureus  Superbus,  a  rapid  vine  with  golden 
firs.  ;  beautiful.  12  seeds. 

Cyclamen  Persicum 
Giganteum 


Medlola  Smilax 


FREESIA,  NEW  TUBERGENI 

Here  is  a  grand  novelty,  easily  grown  from  seeds  and 
bloom  in  five  months.  The  richly-scented  flowers  far 
surpass  those  of  other  varieties  in  size  and  range  of  color, 
length  and  strength  of  stem,  and  lasting  beauty  when 
cut.  A  child  could  grow  this  splendid  flower.  It  is  the 
top-notch  of  hybrid  Freesias,  produced  after  years  of 
hybridization  by  the  famous  Dutch  florist  whose  name 
it  bears,  and  should  be  a  “must  have”  by  every  lover 
of  sweet  and  beautiful  flowers.  Don’t  fail  to  add  this 
glorious  flower  to  your  list.  See  engraving. 


CYCLAMEN  PERSICUM  GIGANTEUM 

These  are  beautiful  plants  for  the  window  in  winter, 
the  exquisite  flowers  being  of  many  lovely  colors  and 
produced  in  great  abundance  for  many  weeks.  Seeds 
show  plantlets  in  about  four  weeks,  and  plants  begin 
blooming  in  18  months.  Every  seed,  as  a  rule,  will  pro¬ 
duce  a  plant.  My  seeds  are  of  Vilmorin’s  Surpassing 
Strain,  and  can  be  depended  upon  for  the  finest  giant 
flowers.  The  foliage  is  often  as  beautifully  marked  as  a 
Begonia.  Colors:  Bright  Rose,  Pure  White,  White  with 
red  eye,  Salmon  Rose,  Carmine  Red;  packets  of  10  seeds 
any  color  Sets.  Giant  sorts  in  fine  special  mixture,  12  s. 
Grandiflora,  fine  mixed,  15  seeds;  Papilio  Fringed,  10  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture,  all  varieties,  12  seeds. 
DASYLIRION  Longifollum,  5  ft.,  for  pots.  20 
DOLICHOS  Lignosus,  6  ft.,  lilac  firs.  25  s. 
DRACAENA,  2  ft.,  fine  for  spots  ;  mixed.  30  s. 
EPACRIS  Hybrida,  3  ft.,  fine  sorts  mixed.  30  s. 
ERYTHRINA  Crista  Galll,  6  ft.,  red  spikes,  4  s. 
EUCALYPTUS  Globulus,  elegant  for  pots.  50  s. 
Cltrlodora,  3  ft.,  sweet  foliage ;  pots.  50  s. 
Resinifera,  Red  Gum,  hardy  sort.  50  s. 
Complete  Mixture  all  varieties.  75  seeds. 
EUPATORIUU  Grandiflora,  2  ft.,  white, 
FERNS,  Greenhouse  varieties  in  mixture. 
FRANCOA  Ramosa,  Bridal  Wreath,  2  ft.,  50  s. 
Ramosa  Rosea,  18  in.,  rose  clusters.  50  s. 
FUCHSIA,  2  ft.,  Single  Hybrids,  mixed.  15  s. 
Double  Hybrids,  finest  mixed.  15  s. 
Corymbiflora,  2  ft.,  red.  Coecinea,  2  ft.,  har¬ 
dy  scarlet.  Fulgens,  2  ft.,  crimson...  Pro- 
cumbens,  for  baskets.  10  seeds. 

Complete  Mixture  all  varieties.  15  seeds. 
GLOXINIA  Hybrida,  1  ft,  splendid  pot  plants  ; 
firs,  large,  rich-colored,  showy.  I  offer 
only  the  finest  strains.  See  Pages  16  and  50. 
Crassifolia,  large-fl.,  extra  mixed.  75  s. 
Vallerand’s  Spotted  and  Margined,  splendid. 
Yilmorin’s  Extra  Fine  mixed.  75  s. 

French  Hybrids,  superior  mixture.  100  s. 
Complete  Special  Mixture,  Extra,  100  s. 
HEDYCHIUM  Gardnerlanum,  4  ft.,  pretty  fol¬ 
iage  and  terminal  clusters  of  sweet-scented 
white  and  lemon  firs.  Hardy  South . 
HELIOTROPE,  2  ft.,  easily-grown  free-bloom¬ 
ing  plants  for  pots  or  beds ;  firs,  small,  in 
big  clusters,  in  colors  from  white  to  royal 
blue,  and  deliciously  scented. 

White  Lady,  pure  white;  Queen  Margaret, 


GESNERIA,  NEW  HYBRIDS 

These  are  very  elegant  plants  akin  to  Gloxinias. 
They  are  as  easily  grown  from  seeds  as  Gloxinias,  and 
spring  seedlings  bloom  in  late  autumn.  Cover  the  soil 
with  chopped  tobacco  stems  to  ward  off  insects  and  to 
act  as  a  fertilizer.  Shade  from  hot  sun  in  summer.  Both 
foliage  and  flowers  are  beautiful,  the  flowers  in  many 
fine  colors,  often  spotted.  Found  in  Brazil  and  other 
So.  American  countries.  In  a  general  way  they  should 
be  treated  as  Gloxinias.  Cultural  directions  sent  with 
seeds.  100  seeds.  See  engraving. 


dark  blue ;  Peruviana,  light  blue ;  Rol-des 

Noirs,  dark  violet;  Louis  Delaux,  rose;  Tri¬ 
umph  de  Liege,  dark  lilac ;  Mine.  Bruant, 
fine  deep  lilac.  Separate  or  Mixed.  200  s. 

Cyclope,  1  ft.,  dwarf ;  robust,  bearing  big  clus¬ 
ter  of  large  firs,  of  the  prettiest  shades. 

Lemoine’s  Giant,  mixed,  large-flwd.  and  large- 
clustered  ;  superb.  250  s. 

HIBISCUS  Manihot  Sunset,  4  ft.,  splendid  . 
firs.  6  in.  across,  yellow  with  showy  crim¬ 
son  center ;  either  for  pot  or  beds.  40  s. 

ISOLOMA  Hybrida,  1  ft.,  splendid  new  compact 
pot  plants  ;  rich  colors  ;  treat  as  Gloxiana. 

1NDIGOFERA  Tinetoria,  5  ft.,  leguminous; 

JACARANDA  Mimosifolia,  5  ft.,  ferny  foliage, 
red  firs,  in  axillary  racemes  ;  pinnate  foliage, 
blue,  clusters ;  hardy  in  Florida.  25  s. 

KALANCHOE  Kewensis,  3  ft.,  fine  pot  plant, 
scarlet  firs.,  good  to  cut. 

KENNEDYA  Comptonlana,  vine,  big  clusters 
of  blue  firs.,  very  beautiful.  25  s. 

Blmaculata,  vine,  lovely  azure  firs.,  fine. 

LANTANA,  Choice  New  Hybrids,  3  ft.,  fine 
clusters,  free-blooming,  good  for  beds. 

Nana  Compacta,  see  Page  50. 

LAVATERA  Varlegata,  5  ft.,  splendidly  varie¬ 
gated  white  yellow  and  green ;  plants  im¬ 
prove  with  age ;  hardy  South 

LISIANTHUS  Russellianus,  2  ft.,  large  purple 
firs,  in  terminal  cluster  ;  beautiful.  30  s. 

MACKAYA  Bella,  lilac  bell  firs.  10  s. 

MANDEVILLEA  Suaveolens,  Vine,  robust 
hardy  South  ;  firs,  large,  white,  sweet 

MEDEOLA  Asparagoldes,  Smilax  Vine ;  very 
handsome  ;  shining  foliage  ;  a  pretty  window- 
vine  for  a  pot  trellis ;  fine  to  cut.  See  eng. 

Myrtifolia,  the  Baby  Smilax ;  small  in  leaf 
and  vine ;  charming.  25  s. 

MELIANTHUS  Major,  7  ft.,  handsome  silver¬ 
ed  “pinnate”  foliage  and  spikes  of  pretty 
brown-orange ;  honeyed  firs.  ;  hardy  South. 

MUSA  Ensete,  5  ft.,  Banana  Plant.  2  s. 

NERIUM  Oleander,  10  ft.,  mixed  colors.  50  s. 

NICOTIANA  Glauca,  9  ft.,  big  glaucous  leaves; 
golden  firs.  ;  shov'y  garden  or  pot  plant. 

OXALIS  Floribunda,  9  in.,  a  fine  window 
plant ;  firs,  in  big  clusters  on  long  stems. 
White,  Rose,  or  Mixed.  50  s. 


PRIMULA  OBCONICA,  NEW  GIANT-FLOW’D 

1  he  recent  great  improvements  in  this  flower  have  really  placed  it  at  the  head  of  the  list  of 

Primroses.  The  plants  are  readily  started  from  seeds,  begin  to  bloom  early,  and  are  in  bloom  for  weeks, 
eliciting  the  admiration  and  praise  of  all  beholders.  My  seeds  of  these  splendid  New  Giant  Primroses  are 
from  Mr.  Benary,  Hurst,  Vilmorin  and  other  reliable  growers;  and  can  be  depended  upon  to  produce  the 
largest,  richest-colored  and  most  beautiful  firs.  They  cannot  be  surpassed  in  quality  or  vitality.  See  engraving. 
Colors:  Lilac,  Salmon  Queen,  Crimson,  Pure  White,  Apple  Blossom,  Deep  Lilac,  Blood  Red,  Deep  Rose,  Blue, 
Fire  Red,  Fringed,  Mixed,  50 seeds;  all  Mixed,  75seeds.  These  are  all  Giant  Varieties;  very  superior. 


Chinese  Primrose,  Giant  Fringed,  Finest  Varieties 

The  Chinese  Primrose  is  perhaps  the  most  desirable  of  all  plants  for  winter-blooming  in  the 

window.  Any  person  can  grow  it  successfully  from  seeds,  and  a  windowful  of  the  blooming  plants  is  an  object 
that  arrests  the  attention  and  admiration  of  all  who  see  it.  I  offer  the  finest  strain  of  giant-flowered,  developed 
and  grown  by  Vilmorin  of  Paris,  and  my  seeds  are  all  of  the  new  crop,  and  sure  to  grow.  Separate  colors  20  seeds; 
Complete  Special  Mixture  25  s.  Seeds  germinate  in  about  three  weeks.  Following  are  the  finest  named  varieties: 


Lady  Randolph  Churchill,  white, 
Coerulea,  exquisite  blue,  very  fine. 
Kermesina,  Vilmorin’s  new  crimson. 


Emperor,  splendid  copper  color. 
Empress,  new  red-magenta. 
Marquis  of  Lome,  rose,  charming. 


Exquisite,  beautjful  pale  pink,  fine. 
Cocciriea,  glittering  red,  attractive. 
Soleil  de  Empel,  white,  gold  eye. 


Other  Choice  Fringed  Varieties 


Filicifolia  the  beautiful  Fern-leaved  Primrose,  showy, 
one  of  the  finest.  Pure  White  or  Mixed  Colors.  25  s. 
Alba  Magnifica,  very  large  white  flowers,  gold  eye. 
Azurea,  magnificent  light  blue  flowers;  very  rare. 
Duchess  Hybrids,  various  rich  colors  with  dark  center. 
Striata,  white  striped  with  carmine-mauve,  odd,  fine. 


Morganrote,  beautiful  morning-red  colors,  handsome. 
Sedina,  brilliant  dazzling  red,  very  showy,  beautiful. 
Defiance,  rich  carmine-red  with  a  large  brown  eye. 
Enticelante,  rich  scarlet,  large-flowered,  finely  fringed. 
The  Duchess,  white  with'  a  big  bright  carmine  center. 
Above  Choice  Varieties  in  Splendid  Mixture.  30  seeds. 


Vilmorin’s  Improved  Star  Primrose 

Vilmorin’s  Fine  Strain  of  Star  Primroses  are  more  free-blooming  than  the  Giant  Fringed, 

embrace  as  many  colors,  and  are  more  easily  cared  f<3r.  They  will  succeed  even  under  adverse  conditions  and 
areas  attractive  as  the  Giant  Primroses,  and  more  satisfactory.  I  offer  the  finest  seeds,  direct  from  Vilmorin. 


Purity,  Dark  stems  and  foliage,  giant  white  flowers. 
The  Bride,  pure  white,  grows  and  blooms  freely,  fine 
Celestial,  fine  porcelain  blue,  green  foliage,  distinct. 
King  of  the  Blues,  rich  dark  blue,  striking  color,  fine. 
Vesuvius,  brilliant  red,  the  brightest  of  Star  Primulas. 
Auricula,  white  with  distinct  mauve  eye ,  very  showy. 
Harlequin,  light  rose  with  pink  flakes,  always  admired. 


Ruby  Star,  the  darkest  blood-red,  large  clusters,  fine. 
Coral,  rich  creamy  pink;  very  beautiful, one  of  the  best. 
Giant  Carmine,  very  large  carmine  firs,  bronze  foliage. 
Lord  Roberts  Star,  fiery  red,  one  of  the  most  showy. 
All  Varieties,  choicest  new-crop  seeds,  direct  from  Vil¬ 
morin,  any  variety  25  seeds  5cts.  Complete  Special 
Mixture,  packet  of  50  seeds  5cts.,  200  seeds  15cts. 


Double  Chinese  Primrose 


These  are  showy  plants  when  in  bloom,  but  are  not  as  admirable  as  the  Fringed  Single 

Primroses  as  they  lack  the  graceful  form  of  those  varieties.  I  can  supply  the  finest  seeds  of  the  various  colors; 
White,  Striped,  Pale  Pink,  Bright  red.  Separate,  15  seeds.  Mixed,  ail  colors,  20  seeds. 

THE  BEAUTIFUL  PRIMULA  MALACOIDES 

Here  is  a  lovely  Primrose  that  starts  readily  from  seeds,  and  seedlings  bloom  in  about  four 

months.  The  firs  are  not  large,  but  are  produced  in  compound  whorls,  and  from  a  good  strain  of  seeds;  the  plants 
are  showy  and  beautiful.  Varieties:  Fraicheur,  large-flowered  light  lilac;  Superba  Rose,  a  superb  rose  color; 
Kermesina,  dazzling  Red,  large-flrs;  Snowflake,  double  white  firs.  Separate  colors  100 seeds;  All  mixed  200  s. 

OTHER  CHOICE  PRIMROSES 


Floribunda  Grandiflora,  1  ft,  an  improved  variety 
bearing  beautiful  golden  yellow  flowers,  an  excellent 
winter-bloomer,  remaining  in  bloom  for  a  long  time. 
Forbesi,  Baby  Primrose,  1  ft,  a  lovely  little  Primrose 


blooming  in  three  months  after  sowing;  free-bloom¬ 
ing,  graceful,  beautiful  lilac  firs  in  abundant  clusters. 
Kewensis,  1  ft,  a  new  hybrid;  splendid  foliage  and  large 
golden  yellow  flowers;  a  choice  winter-bloomer. 


PASSIFLORA  Alba,  hardy  vine ;  lovely  wEite 
firs.  ;  admirable  for  a  trellis.  15  s. 
Coerulea,  Vine,  hardy  South  ;  fine  showy  blue 
firs.  ;  easily  grown.  30  s. 

Edulls,  blue  and  white,  edible.  15  s. 

Gracilis,  fine  for  pot  trellis ;  white.  15  s. 
Superb  Special  Mixture.  30  seeds. 


PELARGONIUM,  Pansy  Geranium,  2  ft.,  Fancy 
and  Spotted.  3  seeds.  Mixed  colors. 
Odoratlsslmum,  8  in.,  Apple-scented  Gerani¬ 
um,  valued  for  its  fragrant  foliage.  50  s. 
Zonale,  see  Page  49.  Sluis  Bros,  choice  seeds 
Mixed  colors.  15  seeds. 

Extra  Choice,  from  named  sorts.  8  s. 


Primula  Obconica  Gigantea 


Chinese  Primrose,  Giant  Fringed 


Chinese  Primrose,  Vilmorin’s  Star  Sorts 


TETRANEMA  MEXICANA 

Here  is  a  very  beautiful  window  plant,  known 
as  Mexican  Foxglove;  it  forms  eleganttufts  of 
graceful  foliage  from  which  the  scapes  arise  bear¬ 
ing  the  fine  clusters  foxglove-like  purplish-vio¬ 
let  flowers,  blooms  freely  and  for  a  long  period 
This  is  a  magnificent  pot  plant,  pkt.  100  seed' 


SAINTPAULIA  IONANTHA 

This  is  the  beautiful  African  Violet,  agesner- 
aceous  plant  allied  to  Gloxinias,  and  requires 
the  same  treatment.  The  flowers  are  an  inch  a - 
cross,  produced  in  clusters,  and  are  a  charming 
deep  rich  blue:  not  unlike  a  large  sweet  Violet 
in  appearance.  Seeds  are  small,  pkt.  100  seeds. 


PETUNIA,  McDonald’s  New  Dwarf  Ramona  Strain, 

Compact,  free-blooming-,  giant  fringed  firs. ; 
the  best  for  pots  and  beds ;  surprising  array 
of  rich  colors.  100  seeds. 

PHALANGIUM  Lineare  fol.  Variegatis,  2ft,  a  beau- 

ful  striped  grass-like  plant  with  white  Lily-like  firs. 

PHORMIUM  Veitchii,  2ft,  white  striped  leaves. 

PHYSIANTHTTS  Albens,  Vine,  red-tinged  white 
bladder-like  firs. ;  easily  grown  Asclepiad- 

PITTOSPORUM  Undulatum,  6ft.,  a  choice  ever¬ 
green  ;  leathery  foliage ;  clusters  of  white 
fragrant  firs.  30  s. 

Tobira,  8  ft.,  a  fine  evergreen  pot-plant 
North ;  hardy  South ;  sweet  white  firs,  in 
clusters.  20  s. 

POINCIANA  Gillesii,  3  ft,  hardy  South,  pot- 
plant  North  ;  showy  scarlet  bloom  ;  beautiful. 

Pulclierrima,  3  ft.,  firs,  orange ;  very  attrac¬ 
tive  ;  a  hedge  in  Cuba ;  splendid.  5  seed. 

POINSETTIA  Pnlcherrima,  6  ft.,  the  beautiful 
scarlet  Christmas  fir.  ;  started  in  Spring 
seedling  blooms  for  Christmas.  To  prevent 
leaf-dropping  avoid  chills.  2  s. 

REHMANIA  Angulata,  2  ft.,  large,  free-bloom¬ 
ing  rose  shades  with  golden  yellow  throat; 
spotted  purple.  250  seeds. 

RHAGODIA  Nutans,  Australian  Red-berry;  gray¬ 

ish  green  foliap-e,  pretty  clusteredf  ruits;  see  page  5b 

RHODOCHITON  Volubile,  vine,  purple-rose 
with  dark  crimson  corolla ;  free-blooming. 

RIVINA  Hnmilis,  2  ft.,  a  pretty  pot  plant  of 
easy  culture ;  firs,  white  followed  by  scarlet 
berries,  in  handsome  racemes,  showy.  15  seeds. 

Hum  ills  Aurantiaca,  2  ft,  white  firs,  followed 
by  golden  yellow  berries.  15  seeds. 

ROCHE  A  Faleata,  18  in.,  splendid  scarlet  firs. ; 
succulent ;  pretty  pot  plant.  15  s. 

RYNCHOSPERMUM  Jasminoides,  variegated 
foliage,  sweet-scented  firs. ;  fine  pot  plant. 

SANTOLINA  Tomentosa,  Lavender  Cotton,  2  ft., 

silvery  foliage  and  showy  yellow  flowers.  100  seeds. 

SAXIFRAGA  Sarmentosa,  Aron’s  Beard  or  Creep- 

i  ng  Sailor,  1ft,  white,  very  useful  for  hanging  baskets. 

SCHOTIA  Latifolia,  Elephant  Hedge  Bean,  page51. 

SEQUOIA  Sempervirens,  Calif.  Red  Wood,  page  51. 

SKI  M  M I A  J  aponica,  evergreen  pot-plant,  see  pg  5 1 

SINNINGIA  Hybrida,  (the  Improved  Glox¬ 


inia)  Benary’s  finest  dark-leaved,  mostly  erect-flowd; 
very  beautiful  pot  plants  allied  to  Gloxinia;  treat  as 
Gloxinia;  firs  of  various  fine  colors,  often  spotted. 

SOLANUM  Capsicastrum,  Star  Capsicum,  1  foot, 

small  white  firs,  pretty  red  cherry-like  fruits.  50  seeds 
Arboreum,6ft,  broad  leaves,  violet-scented  firs,  red  fruits. 
Marginatum,  4ft,  firs  white  with  purple  center, see  pg  51. 
Pseudo-capsicum,  3  ft.,  Jerusalem  Cherry. 
STEPHANOPHYSUM  Longiflorum,  3  ft.,  an 
Seafortliianum,  lovely  vine ;  blue  firs.  26  s. 
elegant  winter-blooming  pot  plant ;  showy 
scarlet  firs.  15  s 

STEPHANOTIS  Floribunda,  Clustered  Wax  Flow¬ 
er,  pure  white  firs,  deliciously  fragrant,  freely  produc¬ 
ed  in  large  bunches,  excellent  for  cutting.  2  seeds. 
STREPTOCAItPUS  Hybrids,  See  Page  7. 
STREPTOSOLEN  Jamesoni,  4  ft.,  orange  clus¬ 
ters.  5  s. 

SUTHERLANDIA  Frutescens,  3  ft.,  scarlet 

firs  in  showy  racemes,  beautiful  silvery  foliage.  40  s. 
SWAI  NSONIA  Grandiflora,  vine,  large  flwd. 
white,  pink,  etc.,  in  racemes ;  free-blooming. 
Winter-blooming.  Mixed.  25  seeds. 
TACSONIA  Yan  Yolxeml,  vine,  showy  and 
beautiful ;  firs,  large,  scarlet ;  edible  fruits. 
TECOMA  Smithii,  Trumpet  Flower,  greenhouse 

vine;  winter-blooming,  trumpet-like  firs;  yellow  with 
a  spotted  throat,  free-blooming,  showy.  25  seeds. 

TEMPLETONIA  Retusa,  Coral  Bush,  see  page  51 
TEPHROSIA  Grandiflora,  2ft,  greenhouse  shrub 

blooming  freely  from  spring  till  fall,  firs  red;  see  pg  51 
THEA  Sinensis,  6  ft.,  a  beautiful  hardy  shrub 
South ;  large,  showy  firs.  The  leaves  treat¬ 
ed  become  the  tea  of  commerce.  2  s. 
TROPAEOLUM  Speclusum,  vine,  hardy  peren¬ 
nial  with  large,  bright  scarlet  firs.  Known 
as  Flame-flwd.  Nasturtium.  5  seeds. 

Minus,  1  ft.,  small  orange  firs.,  tinged  red. 
C'occineus,  scarlet,  showy  pot  plant. 

TYDAEA  Grandiflora,  1  ft.,  a  beautiful  Ges- 
neraceous  plant ;  large,  rich-colored  bloom. 
Treat  like  Gloxinias.  Finest-mixed  from  a 
choice  collection.  150  seeds. 

VERBENA  Citriodora,  3  ft.  Lemon  Verbena; 

scented  foliage ;  white  bloom ;  hardy  South. 
VERONICA,  3  ft.,  splendid  Greenhouse,  sorts 
mixed.  250  seeds. 

WIGANDIA  Macrophylla,  beautiful  pot  plant,  see  pg  51. 


A  Few  Floral  Notes  and  Suggestions 

A  RARE  VINE. —  I  want  to  ask' attention 


47 


to  a  robust  climber  from  Asia  that  should  be 
better  known — Benincasa  Cerifera.  It  is  an  un¬ 
usual  vine  of  easy  culture,  and  will  appeal  to 
those  who  like  something  novel  and  out  of  the 
ordinary.  It  has  a  wealth  of  foliage;  the  leaves 
are  10  in.  broad  with  indented  margin;  the  big 
long-stemmed  axillary  wide-open  flowers  four 
inches  across  composed  of  five  broad,  emargin- 
ate  petals,  and  of  a  rich  golden  yellow  or  orange 
color,  freely  and  continuously  produced,  and 
very  attractive.  These  are  succeeded  by  thick 
seed  vessels,  nearly  one  and  a  half  feet  long, 
snowy  white-waxy  and  covered  with  hairs. 
These  big  fruits  are  edible,  and  in  China  are 
prepared  as  pickles  and  conserves  for  a  table 
delicacy.  Could  you  ask  more  a  of  vine?  If  you 
are  interested  don’t  fail  to  get  a  packet  of  the 
long  smooth,  white  seeds  and  grow  the  attrac¬ 
tive  foliage,  flowers  and  fruits.  You  will  have  a 
“Wonder  Vine”,  and  the  common  enquiry  of 
admirers  will  be  “Where  did  you  get  seeds  of 
such  a  plant,  and  was  it  hard  to  grow?”  Seeds 
5  cts.  a  packet. _ 

£51?“  When  ordering  please  name  extras  for  substitutes; 
otherwise  cards  will  be  sent  instead. _ 

THE  NEW  VIOLET. — Benary’s  ‘Eureka”, 
Violet  should  be  one  of  the  first  on  your  list. 
It  is  not  only  easily  started  from  seeds,  but  the 
seedlings  quickly  come  into  bloom;  the  bloom 
is  perpetual  until  the  ground  freezes  up.  It  is 
a  rare  and  beautiful  novelty.  It  is  offered  on 
the  Title  page.  Don’t  overlook  it.  5c. _ 

“  SOME  GOOD  THINGS  OMITTED 

ANEMONE  Sulphurea,  1ft,  a  lovely  species 

with  large  sulphur-colored  firs  and  pretty  foliage. 

AQUILEGIA,  Barr’s  Glory  Strain,  large,  ele¬ 
gant,  long-spurred  firs,  in  the  greatest  variety  of  col¬ 
ors:  superb  shades;  Very  superior. 

LYCHNIS  FlosCuculi,  15  in., lovely  rose-pur¬ 
ple;  the  pretty  Ragged  Robin,  a  fine  perennial. 
Fulgens  Grandiflora,  1ft.  firs  2  inches  across, 

brilliant  Vermillion ;  fine  for  borders. 

PAPAVER  Pearls  of  Dawn,  1  ft,  a  very  beau¬ 
tiful  new  Nudicaule,  the  firs,  large,  satiny,  crinkled, 
in  delicate  shades  of  pink  shaded  glowing  salmon, 
orange  shaded  blush,  and  salmon  shaded  pink. 

PAPAVER  Double  Queen,  1  ft.  Barr’s  Extra 

Selected  Shirley  type,  3  ft,  double  firs,  delicate  and 
brilliant  colors,  White  with  salmon,  pink  or  crimson 
margins,  Orange  shaded  white,  with  Fiery  rose-scarlet 
shaded  white.  Brilliant  scarlet  with  white  center. 


ESP  As  a  rule  I  can  supply  everything,  but  will  you  kind¬ 
ly  name  some  extras  to  use  in  case  of  shortage? 

MISCELLANEOUS  THINGS 

CACTUS,  splendid  mixture  of  many  fine  species 

and  varieties,  a  liberal  packet  5  cts. 

CATERPILLARS,  leguminous  plants  with  Cater¬ 
pillar-like  seed-pods.  Large,  Small,  Striped,  Hairy,  mx 

CROTALAR1A  Argyrea,  10ft,  very  showy  terminal 
spikes  of  golden  flowers;  pretty  foliage.  I  can  also 
supply  r'.  Juncea,  10  ft,  golden  flowers,  tree-like. 

DAUBENTONIA,  hhs,  6ft,  very  beautiful  shrub; 

nieh  scarlet  W  istaria-like  racemes,  4-winged  seed-pod. 

MEJDICAGO,  Calvary  Clover,  1  ft,  ha  beautiful 

fofiage,  green  with  a  distinct  red  cross  at  the  center, 
the  seed-ball  unwrapped  resembles  a  crown  of  thorns. 

PALM.  Cocoa  Plumosa,  a  most  graceful  and  easily 

grown  Palm,  lovely  pot  plant  north,  hardy  in  Florida. 

ERYTHROXYLON  Coca,  5  ft,  a  half-hardy  shrub 

vith  sma  .  axillary  flowers;  foliage  chewed  by  South 
^  vmericans  as  a  stimulant. 


ANGELONIA  GRANDIFLORA,  3  feet.  A 
beautiful  branching  pot  pint  with  square  stems, 
and  terminal  spike-like  racemes  of  very  pretty 
violet-blue  deliciously  scented  firs  with  white 
charming  tigred  throat.  Seedlings  start  readily 
and  the  plants  soon  come  into  bloom,  and  are 
blooming  and  attractive  for  many  weeks.  A 
window  plant  of  rare  beauty.  Per  pkt.  5  cts. 

VILMORIN’S  SEEDS.—  The  name  “Vil- 
morin”  has  been  favorably  known  in  Parisian 
Horticulture  for  more  than  a  century,  and  al¬ 
ways  stands  for  the  best  in  seeds,  bulbs  and 
plants.  The  Vilmorin’s  are  progressive  people, 
and  some  of  the  most  instructive  of  horticul¬ 
tural  books  have  been  published  by  them. 
Some  very  valuable  new  flowers  and  vegetables 
have  been  introduced  by  them.  Their  strains  of 
Carnations,  Pinks,  Gloxinias,  Calceolarias,  Cin¬ 
erarias,  Cyclamens,  Primroses,  etc.  are  hardly 
equalled,  always  dependable.  My  experience  for 
scores  of  years  prove  the  quality  of  their  seeds. 


PHLOX  DRUMMONDII. — The  improved 
semi-dwarf  strain  of  this  old  annual  is  hardly 
excelled  as  a  free  continuous  and  rich-bloom¬ 
ing  summer  bedder.  The  compact  plants,  show 
a  wonderful  array  of  bloom,  new  and  beautiful 
colors  and  variegations,  far  in  advance  of  the 
old  varieties.  If  you  want  a  showy  and  charm¬ 
ing  mass  of  bloom  that  will  call  forth  enthusias¬ 
tic  words  of  praise  from  your  friends,  have  a 
bed  of  these  lovely  Phloxes.  See  page  29. 

STAR  PRIMROSES.  I  freely  recommend 
Vilmorin’s  Strain  of  Star  Primroses.  Spring 
seedlings  begin  to  bloom  on  the  approach  of 
winter  and  are  a  wealth  of  big  showy  clusters 
of  many  rich  colors  until  spring.  The  plants 
are  vigorous,  healthy,  and  free-blooming  under 
conditions  that  many  others  would  not  endure 

SEMI-TROPICAL  FRUITS  ~~ 

These  are  hardy  in  the  South,  but  must  be  grown  as 
pot  plants  North,  as  they  will  not  endure  freezing. 

CARICA  Papaya,  5  ft,  large,  edible,  Tree  Musk- 

melon,  eaten  with  sugar,  salt  and  pepper  when  ripe, 
lovely,  waxy ,  fragrant  flowers;  elegantpot  plant. 

GUAVA,  6  ft,  hardy  South,  a  pot  plant  North, 

pretty  white  flowers  and  delicious  fragrant  fruits,  as 
large  as  a  duck-egg. 

ERIABOTRYA  Loquaf,  cherry-like  southern  fruit 

produced  in  terminal  panicles,  fine  stewed  or  in  pies; 
golden,  size  of  a  large  cherry ;  hardy  south  of  Va. 

SURINAM  Cherry,  6  ft,  pretty  foliage  and  beau¬ 
tiful  scarlet  fruits  size  of  a  cherry;  jelly,  pies,  stewing. 

PASSIFLORA  Edulis,  vine  15ft,  beautiful  large 

flowers  and  palatable  fruits  as  large  as  a  duck  egg. 

POMEGRAN1TE,  a  rather  hardy  shrub  with 

scarlet  firs  and  large  edible  fruits,  yellow,  gold  cheek. 


48 


Novelties  of 


AGERATUM  3LUE  CAP 

Unquestionably  the  finest  of  all  Dwarf  Ageratums. 
The  plants  are  very  dwarf  and  compact,  the  foliage  is 
small,  and  the  bloom  profuse  and  continuous,  thus  form¬ 
ing  an  edging  or  bed  that  seems  as  a  carpet  of  fluffy 
bloom,  deep  rich  blue  unsurpassed  by  any  other  vari¬ 
ety.  It  is  easily  grown,  and  desirable  for  pots  as  well  as 
beds.  It  is  a  novelty  of  high  merit  and  deserves  a  place 
in  every  garden,  so  be  sure  to  add  this  to  your  order. 


ANTIRRHINUM  Mammoth  Malmaison,  2  ft., 
declared  by  experts  to  be  the  most  beautiful 
of  all  Snapdragons ;  firs,  charming  silvery 
pink,  huge  in  size  and  borne  in  big  strong¬ 
stemmed  trusses  ;  splendid. 

ARGEMONE  Grandiflora  Isabel,  2  ft.,  a  showy 
hardy  annual ;  firs,  large,  golden  yellow, 
freely  produced  ;  fine  in  groups  and  beds. 

CALCEOLARIA,  Albert  Kent,  2  ft,  a  beautiful 
plant  for  pots  or  beds  ;  firs,  very  graceful,  in 
immense  trusses,  and  of  the  most  charming 
colors  and  markings. 

CALENDULA  Golden  Beam,  1  ft.,  a  glorious 
novelty ;  firs,  rich  golden  yellow,  double  to 
the  center,  quilled  and  of  immense  sizes . 
Sunshine,  2  ft.,  an  entirely  new  species,  alto¬ 
gether  different  from  others,  taller,  more 
graceful,  more  showy  ;  long  incurved  petals, 
like  a  Jap.  Chrysanthemum,  bright  canary 
yellow  ;  good  to  cut. 

CAMPANULA  Olymplca,  8  in.,  a  hardy  Bell¬ 
flower,  the  large  nodding  bells  clear  blue  ;  an 
enlarged  Scotch  Hairbell. 

CHRYSANTHEMUM  Mawli,  1  ft.,  a  hardy 
perennial  with  silvery  foliage  and  rich  pink 
firs.,  2  inches  across  ;  ideal  for  beds 

CLARKIA  Albatross,  2  ft.,  new  compact  hardy 
annual  with  spikes  of  double  snow-white  firs. 
La  France,  18  in.,  the  most  attractive  of 
Clarkias ;  ideal  for  beds  or  to  cut ;  firs,  sil¬ 
very-pink  with  lighter  edge,  very  double. 

COLLINSTA  Bicolor  Salmon  Beauty,  2  ft.  pur¬ 
est  salmon-rose,  very  bright  and  beautiful 

DAHLIA  Paeony-flowered  Miniature,  3  ft.,  semi¬ 
double  firs,  in  many  fine  colors;  fine  for 
beds  and  to  cut. 

DIMORPHOTHECA,  Lemon  Queen,  18  in., 
chrome  yellow  with  blue  center ;  compact. 

“EUREKA,”  finest  of  Violets.  See  title  page. 

GERANIUM,  Buxton’s  Blue,  3  ft.,  a  fine  har¬ 
dy  perennial  ;  bears  freely  beautiful  Nemo- 
phila-blue  cup-shaped  firs.  ;  choice. 

GODETIA  Pelargonium,  18  in.,  big  clusters  of 
blush-pink  single  firs.,  each  petal  showing  a 
distinct  carmine  blotch,  giving  the  effect  of 
a  fine  show  Pelargonium. 


Special  Merit 


MARIGOLD,  NEW  FIRE  CROSS 


Mr.  Hurst  of  London,  who  has  introduced  many  of 
our  finest  novelties  truly  says  “Fire  Cross  Marigold  is 
decidedly  the  best  plant  for  edging  that  we  have  ever 
listed,  it  is  much  more  effective  and  attractive  than 
Legion  of  Honor,  firs  deep  orange-yellow,  each  petal 
showing  a  large  crimson-maroon  blotch.  In  our  opinion 
Fire  Cross  is  definitely  one  of  the  finest  introductions, 
in  annuals,  of  many  years.” 


LARKSPUR,  Exquisite,  3  ft.,  new;  big  spikes 
of  exquisite  pink  firs.  ;  hardy  annual. 

LUPIN  Hartwegil,  Tom  Thumb,  1  ft.,  a  fine 

free-blooming  annual _  showy  spikes  of 

white,  blue,  rose,  lilac,  etc. ;  excellent  for 
beds.  Mixed. 

LYCHNIS  Forestii  Hybrids,  2  ft.,  a  rich  strain 
of  showy  perennials ;  colors  crimson,  white, 
pink  and  other  fine  colors;  blooms  in  June; 

MARIGOLD,  Guinea  Gold,  2  ft.,  a  very  showy 
large-flwd.  African  Double  Marigold ;  gol¬ 
den  yellow,  very  free-blooming. 

MESEMBRIANTHE MUM,  Criniflorum,  4  ft.,  a 
hardy  annual  of  great  beauty  ;  firs,  an  inch 
across,  borne  in  profusion  on  spreading 
plants ;  colors  delightful  shades  of  white, 
rose,  crimson,  buff,  apricot  and  variegated ; 
fine  for  rockery  and  beds. 

NASTURTIUM,  Golden  Gleam.  1  ft.,  trailer,  a 
beautiful  semi-double  sort,  the  firs,  golden 
yellow  ,  sweet-scented  ;  a  desirable  nov  elty. 

PETUNIA,  Erfurt  Large-flwd.  Double-ruffled, 

1  ft.,  Benary’s  new  strain  for  pots  and  beds; 
very  free-blooming,  and  compact ;  splendid. 

PETUNIA,  All  Double,  Large-flwd.  Fringed, 

2  ft.  This  is  Hurst’s  Great  Noverty ;  all 
plants  produce  fully  displayed  firs,  in  many 
splendid  colors ;  entirely  new ;  seeds  direct 
from  Hurst  of  England.  Pkt.  25  seeds  5c. 

PRIMULA  Burmanica,  1  ft.,  a  fine  hardy  per¬ 
ennial,  vigorous  and  free-blooming ;  firs, 
large,  rosy  purple,  with  distinct  gold  eye ; 
very  effective. 

Obcon  ca  Gigantea,  Red  Chief,  a  charming 
pot  plant ;  firs,  of  great  size  produced  in 
giant  clusters,  the  color  rich  dark  red,  the 
darkest  color. 

VIOLET  “Eureka,”  finest  of  all.  Title  Page. 

SCABIOSA  Fiery  Scarlet.  13  in.,  a  free-bloom¬ 
ing  annual  or  biennial,  the  large  globular 
double  firs,  being  of  the  richest  scarlet,  and 
produced  on  long  stems.  Showy  in  beds 

VISCARIA,  Blue  Bouquet,  1  ft.,  a  grand  up¬ 
right  Viscaria,  a  hardy  annual,  every  plant 
becoming  a  bouquet  of  intense  blue  firs., 
beautiful  and  effective  in  beds. 


Additional  New  and  Bare  Annuals 

ARTEMISIA  Argentea,  15  in.  A  pretty  rock  plant, 

foliage  white-haired,  firs  pale  yellow ;  dense,  likes  sun. 

CASTILLEJA  Indivesa,  1  ft.  Indian  Paint  Brush; 

hardy  annual;  firs,  yellow,  surrounded  by  red  bracts. 

CHRYSANTHEMUM  White  Queen,  2ft.  Annual; 

lovely,  showy  pure  white  firs  with  pale  yellow  band. 

CLARKIA  Firesheaf,  1ft.  A  fine  novelty;  copper- 

red,  f  ull-doublein  elegant  sprays  a  foot  long ;  fine. 

DIANTHUS  Latifolius  atrococcineus,  fl.  pi.,  18  in.  An 

everblooming  pink  with  clusterslike  Sweet  William, 
but  firs  twice  as  large ;  color  intense  velvety  crimson- 
scarlet.  I  can  also  supply  mixed  colors. 

HELENIUM  Praecox  Luteum,  9  in.  A  handsome 

perennial  blooming  first  season;  flowers  yellow,  of 
unusual  size,  very  showy;  fine  rock  plant. 

LINARIA  Canon  J.  Want,  3  ft.  Hardy  perennial ; 

long  spikes  of  flesh-pink  firs,  fine  for  beds  and  cutting. 

LINARIA  Hendersoni  Ericoides,  8  in.  A  pretty  rock 

perennial;  blooms  first  season;  firs,  deep  purple,  like 
little  Snapdragonsin  appearance;  fine  for  pots. 

LINARIA  Triornithophora,  2ft  .Beautiful  bird-like 

purple  firs,  in  clusters;  perennial,  plants  branching, 
free-blooming  the  first  season;  rare. 

LOASA  Hispida,  2  ft.  A  very  pretty  annual  from 

Lima:  flowers  lemon,  variegated  center,  in  profusion. 

MYOSOTIS  Distinction  Praecox,  8  in.  The  new 

early  and  everblooming  Forget-me-not;  lovely  blue 
semi-double  firs,  in  big  clusters,  blooms  in  10  weeks. 

MYOSOTIS  MargaSach- 

er,  1  ft.  The  new  giant- 
flowered  Forget-me-not; 
flowers  deep  sky  blue,  an 
inch  across;  fine  for  pots 
and  the  rockery. 

MYOSOTIS  Semper- 

florens  Rosea,  1ft.  New, 
everblooming  from  early 
spring  till  winter,  beau¬ 
tiful  pure  rose  flowers  in 
clusters;  a  lovely  forget- 
me-not,  likes  shade  and 
moisture,  fine  to  edge 
a  pond,  and  other  uses. 

NEMESIA  Grandiflora 

Tigrina,  1ft.  Very  large 
firs,  richly  scented  and 
charmingly  spotted  and 
blotched,  magnificent. 

PENTSTEMON,  Mette’s 

Giant  Gloxinia-flowd,  2  ft. 

A  grand  perennial  blooming  freely  first  season;  firs, 
large,  Gloxinia-like,  rich  in  color,  borne  in  large  ra¬ 
cemes.  Splendid  for  beds.  Illustrated  on  page  42. 

PENTSTEMON  Sensation,  3  ft.  New  giant-flowd 

hybrids;  long  spikes  of  big  Gloxinia-like  flowers  in 
colors  from  pink  to  crimson,  richly  blotched,  mixed. 

PETUNIA  Sensation.  The  grower  of  this  Petunia 

callsit  “the  aristocrat  of  the  Petunias,  and  the  most 
beautiful  royal  purple  Petunia  in  the  world,  a  true 
Elk’s  Pride.”  I  take  his  word  for  it.  His  price  is  50cts. 
a  packet.  Do  you  want  to  try  it?  100  seeds  5cts. 

POLYGQNIUM  Ruby  Queen,  4ft,  Bold,  Canna- 

liketuft  plants,  highly  decora'ive  covered  with  big 
vivid  crimson  spikes;  blooms  till  winter,  beautiful. 

POPPY  Nudicaule  Fakenham  Hybrids,  18  in.  The 

finest  of  all  Iceland  Poppies;  gigantic  flowers  on  long 
stems,  come  in  a  wonderful  range  of  colors,  bloom 
continuously  from  May  till  frost  if  kept  from  seeding. 

POPPY  Rhoeas  Fire  King,  18  in.  A  grand  annual, 

very  free-flowering;  firs  orange-scarlet,  gold  stamens. 

POPPY  Giant  Aristocrat,  4  ft.  A  distinctive  an¬ 
nual,  not  like  others;  compact,  with  satiny  grey  foli¬ 
age,  branching,  each  showing  15  or  20  big  rich  dark 
red  double  firs.;  a  grand  acquisition.  Start  early  and 
set  i  n  a  sunny  bed,  or  sow  direct  in  the  bed.  250  seeds. 

RHODANTHE  Atrosanguinea,  1  ft.  An  elegant 

branched  pot  plantf  or  marketing  or  for  beds;  firs,  an 
i  nch  across,  blood-red,  fine  for  bouquets  green  or  dry. 

VIOLA  W.  H.  Woodgate,6in.  New;  finest  of  all 

Cornutas;  firs,  charming  blue,  so  abundant  as  to  al¬ 
most  hide  the  compact  plants:  blooms  continuously, 
and  far  surpasses  all  others  in  exquisite  beauty;  can¬ 
not  be  too  highly  praised;  you  surely  want  it. 


A  BEAUTIFUL  GILIA 

Gilia  Micranthais  a  rare  but  very  beautiful  an- 
unal.  Seeds  start  quickly,  and  the  plants  spread  out 
and  are  soon  smothered  withinnumerablevividrose 
firs,  eliciting  the  most  ardent  expressions  of  admira¬ 
tion  and  praise ;  fine  for  beds  or  pots.  1000  seeds  5cts. 


Additional  New  and  Rare  Perennials 

AETHIONEMA  Pulchellum,  6  ft.  An  elegant  hardy 

rock  plant;  needle-shaped  foliage;  firs  lovely  pink. 

AETHEOPAPPUS  Pulcherrimus,  3ft,  New,  from 

Cau-asica,  hardy;  superb  fluffy  pink  firs.  3in.  across. 

ANTIRRHINUM  Asarina,  6  in.  A  procumbent 

perennial  rock  plant;  blooms  first  year,  the  flowers 
are  cream,  tinged  with  red;  freely  produced. 

AQUILEGIA  Cuprea,  2  ft.  Copper-red  with  straw 

corolla  ;  long  spurs;  an  excellent  Benary  introduction. 

ARMERIA  Gigantea  Rubra,  2ft.  New;  a  beautiful 

hardy  perennial ;  lovely  deep  rose  flowers. 

CAMPANULA  Glomerata  Acaulis,  4  in.  A  pretty 

rock  plant ;  large  close  heads  of  deep  blue  flowers. 

CHRYSANTHEMUM  Japonicum  Improved,  2  ft.  A 

splendid  perennial ;  firs  single,  in  wide  range  of  colors. 

COREOPSIS  Verticillata,  18  in.  A  rare  perennial; 

plants  clothed  with  whorls  of  deep-cut  leaves,  freely- 
branched,  each  branch  bearing  erect  a  large,  rich 
golden  flower;  fine  for  beds  and  for  cutting. 

DRYAS  Octopetala,  6  in.  A  fine  perennial  rock 

plant;  firs  Anemone-like,  white  with  golden  stamens. 

ERYNGIUM  Planum,  2  ft.  Globular  heads  of  corn- 

flower  blue  flowers;  fine  for  borders  and  cutting. 

GENTIANA  Asclepiadea,  2  ft.  Excellent  hardy 

border  plant;  beautiful  blue  firs;  showy;  lasts  well. 

GEUM  Sibericum,  8  in.  A  fine  creeping  rock 

plant;  firs  orange  in  great  profusion;  a  rare  perennial. 

HELIANTHUS  Mollis,  5  ft.  A  stately,  very  free- 

blooming  perennial;  firs, 
pure  yellow,  and  borne 
throughout  the  Autumn. 

LUPIN  US  Moerheimi, 

3  ft.,  hardy  intense  pink. 

MECONOPSIS  Integri- 

folia,  3  ft.  The  hardy 
Primrose  Poppy  from 
Thibet;  firs.  6  in.  across. 

MECONOPSIS  Wallichii, 

4  ft.  A  charming  species ; 
fine  foliage  and  beautiful 
pale  blue  flowers;  likes 
moist  shade. 

N  E  P  E  T  A  Grandiflora 

Souv.  Chaudron,  2  ft.  A 

new  and  much  improved 
sort;  flowers  bright  blue, 
freely  borne. 

OENOTHERA  Speciosa 

Grandiflora,  2  ft.  A  fine 


perennial  open  in  daytime;  flowers  large,  white  and 
pink,  sweet-scented,  very  beautiful. 

OENOTHERA  Youngi,  2  ft.  A  glorious  long- 

blooming  day  primrose;  plants  branch,  bloom  pro¬ 
fusely,  firs,  large,  golden  yellow,  exceedingly  showy 
in  beds;  a  good  tenacious  perennial  for  beds,  borders. 

SENEC10  Clivorum  Othella,  4  ft.  An  attractive 

autumn-blooming  hardy  perennial;  firs,  rich  orange. 

S1DALCEA  Stark’s  Hybrids,  8  ft.  A  noble  hardy 

perennial;  throws  up  Hollyhock-like  spikes  of  flowers 
in  color  blush  to  deep  rose  and  carmine;  splendid. 

STAT1CE  Caspia,  2  ft.  The  most  beautiful  of  all 

perennial  Sea  Lavenders;  big  sprays  of  lavender  firs. 

STATICE  Fr.  Kampf,  3  ft.  Intense  indellible  blue 

everlasting;  full,  strong  perfect  spikes;  earliest  and 
finest  of  the  Sinuata  hvbrids. 

TRITOMA  Tuckii  May  Queen,  3  ft.  The  earliest  of 

Knipliofias;  blooms  continuously ;  yellow  to  rose. 

VERONICA  AmefKistina,  2  ft.  A  fine  hardy  per¬ 

ennial  of  tufted  habit ;  firs,  deep  blue  in  long  racemes. 

VIOLA  Odorata  Emperor  William,  4  in.  A  new 

Sweet  Violet,  hardy;  fine  for  forcing;  excellent. 

VIOLA  Odorata  Rose  Pearl,  4  in.  New;  compact 

flowers  large,  bright  rose ;  fragrant;  very  beautiful. 
53F"  Seeds  of  Viola  Odorata,  often  lie  dormant  a  year. 

Additional  New  and  Rare  Plants 

ASPARAGUS  Virgatus,  a  remarkably  elegant 

feathery-looking  shrubby  pot  plant  from  S.  Africa.  3s. 

BEGONIA  Glory  of  Erfurt,  1  ft.  Compact,  ever¬ 
blooming;  flowers  3  in.  long,  almost  2  i n.  across;  color 
intense  flaming  crimson;  very  beautiful. 


D 

ECHEVERIA,  1  ft.  Mixed  varieties,  25  seeds. 

Succulents  with  urn-shaped  leaves  and  various-color¬ 
ed  flowers.  House-leek,  Hen  and  Chickens,  etc. 

ECHEVERIA  Secunda  Glauca,  1  ft.  Rosettes  of 

succulent  leaves;  yellow  and  red  urceolate.flowers. 

ERIODENDRON  Anfractuosum,  a  Florida  tree 
70feet  high,  with  magnificent  flowers  resembling  a 
Spceiosum  Lily ,  in  clusters,  in  bloom  for  weeks.  It  is 
not  known  how  far  north  tfie  tree  will  be  hardy.  It 
has  withstood  the  freezes  of  Florida.  This  is  the  most 
beautiful  blooming  tree  I  oversaw.  Starts  promptly. 

GERBERA,  Adnet’s  Giant  Hybrids,  loin.  Fine  pot 

plants,  blooming  for  weeks;  flowers  Aster-like  on  long 
stems;  fine  to  cut;  good  border  plant  South.  Colors 
rich  and  range  from  white  to  orange,  and  through 
flesh  to  crimson.  Mixed.  Seeds  start  in  10  to  15  days. 

GLORIOSA  Superba,  6ft.  A  bulbous,  Lily-like 

plant  from  tropical  Africa;  very  beautiful.  Don’t 
order  this  unless  you  know  how  to  treat  it. 

GLOXINIA,  Benary’s  New  Giant.  These  are  the 

largest  and  finest  Gloxinias  in  existance,  and  seeds 
sown  in  Spring  or  early  Summer  will  bloom  the  next 
Winter.  My  seeds  are  direct  from  Mr.  Benary,  and 
can  be  relied  upon  for  vitality  and  quality.  Gloxinias 
are  one  of  his  specialties.  I  can  supply  the  following : 
Cyclops,  wine  red,  bordered  white,  spotted  throat. 
Danube,  pure  white  with  heavenly  blue  border. 
Frederick  Benary,  brilliant  scarlet  with  white  throat. 
Goliath,  violet  with  blue  bolder,  spotted  throat. 

Rhine,  pure  white  with  lovely  pink  border. 

Complete  Mixture,  100  s.  5c, 

100  s.  of  any  above  5cts. 

MUSA  Rosacea,  an  ele¬ 
gant  pot  plant  with  long 
strong-ribbed  leaves  and 
large  bright  rose-colored 
flowers.  3  seeds. 

NAEGELIA  Zebrina  Dis¬ 


color,  18in,  a  magnificent 
Gesneracious  plant  from 
Brazil;  foliage  richly 
variegated ;  firs,  fiery  red 
and  yellow,  spotted  with 
brown ;  treat  as  Gloxinia. 

OCHNA  Multiflora,  4  ft. 

odd  and  handsome;  firs, 
golden;  fruits  the  size 
and  color  of  a  Straw¬ 
berry,  bearing  little  pea¬ 
like  black  “seeds”  on 
their  surface.  2  seeds. 

OXALIS  Rosea  Delicata, 

6  in.,  a  charming  compact  plant  covered  Summer  or 
Winter  with  lovely  clusters  of  salmon-pink  flowers; 
splendid  for  borders,  pots,  or  baskets. 

PRIMULA  Malacoides  Gayety,  1  ft.  New  large- 

flowered,  double  dark  red;  most  showy  and  desirable 
of  P.  Malacoides;  beautiful;  blooms  in  six  months. 

SOLANUM  Darmstadtia,  1  ft.,  compact,  covered 

with  large  glowing  scarlet  berries  throughout  Winter ; 
finest  of  all  Jerusalem  Cherries;  entirely  new. 

SOLANUM  Fra  Diavolo,  2  ft.  A  splendid  new 

globular  pot  plant;  a  mass  of  rich  scarlet  berries. 

Additicnal  New  and  Rare  Shrubs 

CELTIS  Occidentalis,  tree  50  ft.,  known  as  Sugar 

Berry, fruits  sugary,  a  handsome  ornamental  tree. 

CEPHALANTHUS  Occidentalis,  6  ft.  A  bushy 

hardy  shrub  with  globular  heads  of  white  bloom. 

CORNUS  Florida,  15  ft.  The  well-known  Dog¬ 

wood;  large  white  flowers  in  Spring;  beautiful. 

GRAPE,  Chicken,  40  ft.  A  wild  grape  bearing 

masses  of  palatable  fruits;  put  up  in  sugar  for  pies. 

GRAPE  SCUPPERNONG,  30  ft.  Branches  freely 

and  bearsdelieious  large  pinkish  fruit  in  clusters. 

ILEX  Verticillata,  10ft.,  most  gorgeous  of  all  the 

shrubs ;  long  rods  of  rich  red  berries  till  New  Years. 

OREGON  FLOWERING  CURRANT,  10  ft.  A  beau¬ 
tiful  shrub  completely  covered  in  Spring  with  lovely 
pink  drooping  racemes,  followed  by  edible  fruits.  50s. 

Other  Novelties  and  Rarities 

ANODA  Hastata,  10ft.  A  new  Mallow  with  lovely 

pink  firs,  and  glaucous,  almost  evergreen,  foliagejper. 

AMARANTHUS  Molten  Fire,  2  ft.  A  flaming  red 

foliage  annual;  for  pots  or  beds;  called  Combustion. 


A  GLORIOUS  BED 


Made  with  Mette  s  Petunia  Compact  Magnifica. 
Plants  dwarf,  compact  and  become  a  sheet  of  rich  colors,  in- 
discnbably  beautiful,  and  continuing  so  all  summer;  flowers 
from  white  to  lilac,  rose  carmine,  crimson,  with  white  or 
light  throat,  some  bordered,  starred  or  marbled;  splendid  for 
borders,  pots,  baskets,  or  porch  boxes.  1000  seeds  Sets. 


ARISTOLOCHIA  Tomentosa,  30  ft.  A  handsome 

hardy  herbacous  vine;  with  semi-tropical  foliage  and 
golden  flowers,  followed  by  pretty  seed-vessels. 

CAMPANULA  Latifolia  Brant  wood,  5  ft.  A  hardy 

perennial;  firs,  long  trumpet-shaped,  violet-purple. 

CANTERBURY  BELLS,  New  Annual,  2  ft.  A  strain 

blooming  first  season,  white,  blue,  rose,  striped,  mxd. 

CASSIA  Corymbosa,  10ft.,  very  handsome  pin¬ 

nate  foliage  and  a  profusion  of  golden  flrsin  corymbs. 

CENTAUREA  Gymnocarpa,  2ft.,  silvery  foliage 

and  lavender  flowers,  desirable  for  pots  and  beds. 

CHRYSANTHEMUM  Japanese  Mountain,  2ft.  Very 

pretty  single  firs,  in  many  fine  colors;  free-blooming. 

CODONOPSIS  Meleagris,  1  ft.  A  charming  rock 

plant;  handsome  bell-shaped  flowers,  pale  blue  with 
chocolate  pencillings;  new  Himalayan  plant. 

HELIANTHUS  Sutton’s  Red,  6  ft.  A  red  Sunflower 

with  golden  margin,  a  showy  easily-grown  annual. 

HUNNEMANNIA  Sunlite,  18  in.  New  semi-double 

Mexican  Poppy;  yellow,  showy,  peculiar  in  shape. 

LACINARIA  Acidota,  2  ft.  A  slender  hardy  per¬ 

ennial  with  spikes  of  pretty  purple  firs.,  like  Liatris. 

LARKSPUR  Giant  Imperial,  Crimson  King,  4  ft., 

new,  dense  upright;  big  double  rich  crimson  firs,  on 
three-foot  spikes;  showy  in  beds,  fine  to  cut.  250  s. 

LAVATERA  Cashmeriana,  6ft.,  hardy;  handsome 

large  rosy-mauve  flowers;  fine  for  beds  and  cutting. 
Olbia  ,5ft.,  showy  rose  flowers :  hardy :  splendid. 

„  OSTROWSKIA  Magnif¬ 

ica,  4  ft.,  the  beautiful 
giant  Bellflower;  a  glori¬ 
ous  hardy  perennial;  big 
lilac  bells. 

PETUNIA  Netted  Blue 

Gem,  the  finest  of  blue 
Balcony  Petunias,  good 
for  beds,  porch  boxes,  or 
pots;  first-class. 

POPPY  Cavalcade,  1  ft. 

New  Double  Begonia- 
flowered  Shirley  Poppy; 
flowers  flaming  orange- 
scarlet,  verv  showy. 

PRIMULA  Lissadel,  1  ft. 

“Red  Hugh,”  fiery  red 
flowers  in  large  whorls,  a 
handsome  perennial. 

ROMNEYA  Trichocalyx, 

a  new  Bush  Poppy;  firs, 
very  large,  snow-white  with  golden  stamens;  hardy. 

SCABIOSA  Cattleya,  2  ft.?  a  splendid  novelty; 

great  double  flrs.  of  rosy-lilac,  an  orchid  shade. 

ANTIRRHINUM  Praecox,  2  ft.  A  wonderful  im¬ 
provement  ;  fine  spikes  in  bloom  a  month  before  other 
Snapdragons,  and  more  free-blooming.  Colors:  pink, 
bright  yellow,  pure  white,  rich  scarlet;  separate  or 
mixed.  A  novelty  you  should  have.  100  seeds  5cts. 

CANDYTUFT,  Miniature  Gem,  4  in.  A  lovely  rock 

plant;  each  plant  branches  and  makes  a  compact 
mass  of  white  spikes;  beautiful.  100  seeds  5cts. 

ARCTOTIS  Hybrids,  1  ft.,  lovely  garden  flrs.  of 

easiest  culture;  free-blooming  in  hottest  sun;  shades 
of  cream,  yellow,  bronze,  and  red;  beautiful. 

GYPSOPHILA  Pacifolia,  3  ft.  Plants  branch  and 

are  smothered  with  thousands  of  exquisite  little  pink 
flowers  after  others  have  bloomed;  extra  for  cutting. 

PETUNIA  Miniature,  8  in.  A  fine  novelty;  each 

plant  becomes  a  globe  of  small  flowers,  white,  flesh, 
rose,  carmine,  pink,  crimson,  striped  and  blotched; 
makes  alovely  border  or  bed,  edged  with  dwarf  Age- 
ratum ;  unequalled  for  pots,  porch  boxes,  rockery  and 
window-eulturein  winter;  blooms  freely  and  contin¬ 
ually  ;  splendid  mixture  of  all  colors,  500  seeds  5cts. 

LUPINUS  Giant  Hartwegi,  4  ft.,  big,  branched 

plants,  each  branch  a  huge  spike  of  rich  oxford  blue, 
striped  pure  white.  This  splendid  new  annual  rivals 
in  size  and  beauty  the  fine  perennial  sort ;  a  good  one. 

STOCK,  Giant  Old  Rose,  4  ft.  Big  trusses  of  rich- 

scented  double  flrs. ;  2  inches  across.  A  fine  novelty. 

VERBENA  Compact  Ball,  lOin.  The  finest,  most 

showy  of  all  for  beds  and  pots;  each  plant  carries  50 
or  more  rich  carmine  trusses,  and  the  bloom  is  con¬ 
tinuous;  a  fine  rock  plant;  a  rare  novelty.  50  seeds  5c. 


Fine  Large-flowered  Geraniums 

Glorious  Ever-blooming  Flowers  for  Pots  or  Showy  Beds  on  the  Lawn. 

LUIS  &  BRO.  of  Holland,  where  Geraniums  grow  and  bloom  to  perfection,  have  a  fine 
strain  of  choice  large-flowered  Geraniums,  and  I  take  pleasure  in  offering  the  seeds  direct 

-  from  them  this  season,  15  seeds  for  5cts.  Their  collection  embraces  a  great  variety  of 

shades,  colors  and  variegations,  as  white,  rose,  scarlet,  crimson,  salmon  and  flesh,  some  more  or 
less  marked  with  other  colors.  The  seeds  are  of  the  new  crop,  and  will  germinate  in  from  two 
to  eight  weeks,  not  all  appearing  at  the  same  time. 

We  all  know  how  beautiful  and  easily  grown  are  the  Zonale  Geraniums,  and  how  free,  con¬ 
tinuous-blooming  and  showy  are  the  charming  big  clusters  in  a  bed.  Then  why  not  grow  them 
from  seeds,  when  you  can  get  a  fine  strain  at  a  bargain  price?  15  seeds  in  fine  mixture  for  Sets. 
They  will  surely  please  you. 


Pansies,  Poppies,  Sweet  Peas.  Dear  Mr.  Park:  My  Swiss  Giant  Pansies  were  incomparable.  The  stems  were 
long  and  strong,  and  the  beautiful  flowers  were  of  immense  size.  The  Oriental  Poppies  were  the  largest  I  ever  saw 
or  heard  of.  They  measured  fromtento  eleven  i  nehes  across.  Many  people  came  to  see  them  andi  nquired  where 
I  go  t  the  seeds,  and  I  was  only  too  glad  to  tell  them.  My  winter-blooming  Pansies  were  large  and  lovely,  and  were 
as  fragrant  a3  violets.  Sweet  Peas  were  also  large,  and  all  had  four  blossoms  to  the  stem.  Mrs.  Katherine  Gardner, 
Garfield  Co.,  Colo.,  March  11 , 1932. 


50 

Additional  Window-garden  Seeds,  New  and  Choice  Kinds 


GLOXINIA,  BENARY’S  GIANT 

Mr.  Benary’a  Improved  Strain  of  Giant  Gloxinias  is 
of  surpassing  beauty.  The  flowers  are  of  enormous  size, 
and  the  new,  rich  colors  and  variegations  are  amazing. 
They  are  altogether  unrivalled.  I  offer  the  new-crop 
seeds  direct  from  Mr.  Benary,  100  seeds,  enough  to  raise 
from  50  to  100  plants,  according  to  your  skill  and  care, 
for  only  5cts.  Don’t  forget  these  splendid  Gloxinias. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  wish  to  express  how  wonderful  I  think 
your  flowers  are.  1  have  ordered  seeds  and  bulbs  from  different 
places  for  years,  but  have  never  had  such  happy  results  as  from 
your  seeds  this  year.  My  pot  plants  are  delightful.  My  Glox¬ 
inias  and  all  are  so  beautiful  1  can’t  praise  them  enough  to 
my  friends.  I  shall  get  my  seeds  from  you  next  year.  Mrs. 
Thos.  Beyke,  Davies  Co.,  Ky. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  can  very  highly  recommend  your  seeds. 
From  one  packet  of  seeds  I  have  four  different  colors  of  Glox¬ 
inias;  large  beautiful  flowers,  ;  nd  unother  which  has  not  bloom¬ 
ed  yet.  I  also  have  the  largest  leaved  and  largest  flowered  rose 
Cyclamen  I  ever  saw.  Mrs.  Sarah  Bixler,  Richland  Co.,  Wis. 


LANTANA,  NEW  DWARF  COMPACT 

The.  New  Dwarf  Compact  Large-flowered  Ever- 
blooming  Lantana  is  hardly  known,  although  of  supe¬ 
rior  merit.  The  plants  grow  a  foot  high,  dense  and 
bushy,  and  are  splendid  for  either  beds  or  pots,  as  they 
become  globes  of  rich  bloom  of  the  most  varied  and 
brilliant  colors.  Started  in  spring  they  bloom  freely  the 
entire  season,  defying  rain  and  drouth,  and  even  with¬ 
standing  the  early  pinchings  of  Jack  Frost.  New-crop 
seeds,  finest  mixed  colors,  5ets. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  From  two  packets  of  your  Persicum  Cy¬ 
clamen  I  have  16  nice  young  plants;  and  from  one  packet  of 
Lantana  I  have  12  husky  plants.  Also  from  the  packet  of  Poin- 
settia  I  have  2  plants,  one  of  which  is  7  inches  high.  Eleven 
Freesias  came  from  the  two  packets  of  Freesia  3eeds.  How 
happy  I  am  watching  those  infants  grow.  I  wonder  sometimes 
if  you  do  not  feel  my  thankfuiness  toward  you  for  making  these 
things  possible;  for  every  time  I  water  them  I  am  reminded 
that  it  was  your  graeiousness  that  enabled  me  to  have  them. 
Mrs.  J.  Garborana,  Camden,  Co.,  N.  J. 


ACACIA  Podalryiifolia.  3  ft.,  very  early  flow¬ 
ering,  silvery  foliage,  magnificent  golden  firs. 

ADANSONIA  Digitata,  40  ft.,  the  African  Bao¬ 
bab  Tree ;  leaves  five-fingered ;  firs.  6  in.  a- 
cross,  white  with  purple  anthers. 

AGATHAE.4.  Coelestis  3Ionstrosa,  14  in.,  new, 
vigorous,  winter-blooming  pot-plant , 

ALTEMANTHEBA,  6  in.,  rich  foliage,  red, 
yellow ;  likes  hot  sun ;  fine  for  borders. 

AMARYLLIS  Hybrlda,  1  ft.,  large  lily-like 
firs.,  finest  mixed  coloi's ;  splendid. 

ANTIGONON  Leptopus,  Queen's  Wreath; 
beautiful  perennial  summer  vine ;  free- 
blooming  ;  lovely  rose-pink  firs. . 

ANTIRRHINUM  Volcano,  18  in.,  brightest 
dazzling  scarlet,  the  richest-colored  Snap¬ 
dragon  known ;  new. 

AQUILEGIA  Flahellala  Nana  Alba,  9  in.,  nod¬ 
ding  pure  white  firs. ;  charming  for  either 
pots  or  beds. 

ARALIA  Sieboldii,  3  ft.,  a  fine  foliage  pot- 
plant  ;  semi-tropical. 

Moseri,  compact  pot-plant;  large,  handsome 

ARD1SIA  Crenulata,  6  ft.;  red  firs.;  bright 
red  tenacious  berries. 

ASCLEPIAS  Curassavloa,  2  ft. ;  a  beautiful 
ever-blooming  pot  and  garden  plant ;  lovely 
red  and  gold  clusters ;  a  fine  winter-bloom¬ 
ing  window  plant  of  easy  culture. 

ASPARAGUS  Seandens  Deflexus,  new,  charm¬ 
ing  plant  for  suspended  baskets. 

Falcatns,  beautiful  vigorous  vine ;  large,  shin¬ 


ing  dark  green  leaves ;  new. 

BASELLA  Tuberosa  Alba,  1  ft.,  a  pretty  bas¬ 
ket  plant ;  white  firs. ;  very  handsome 
BEGONIA  Christmas  Cheer,  brightest  and  best 
fibrous-rooted  Begonia  for  beds  in  Summer 
and  pots  in  Winter.  See  Page  7.  A  pa¬ 
tron  writes  of  it  as  follows: 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  find  Christmas  Cheer  Begonia  by  far  the 
finest  of  its  class.  I  have  a  bed  by  my  house  that  has  been  a 
sheet  of  dark  rose  all  summer.  It  attracts  more  notice  than  any¬ 
thing  I  have,  and  I  have  many  other  fine  things.  Many  flowers 
were  of  a  size  a  dollar  would  not  cover.  G.  C.  Rinker,  Green¬ 
wood  Co.,  Kans,,  Aug.  22,  19S2. 

BORONIA  Megastigma,  2  ft.,  firs,  purple  and 
gold,  bell-shaped,  drooping,  fragrant. 

IIOSEA  Yerramora,  dense  clusters  of  red  ber¬ 
ries. 

BOUSSINGAULTIA  Baselloides,  red  -  tinged 
stems,  twining,  quick-growing ;  firs,  white, 
very  sweet ;  shining  foliage. 

BOUVARDIA  Jacquinii,  3  ft.,  scarlet  firs,  for 
pots. 

BRUGMANSIA  Snaveoleus,  Angel’s  Trumpet, 
5  ft.,  firs.  7  in.  long,  white,  drooping,  free- 
blooming,  richly  scented ;  blooms  several 
times  during  summer ;  hardy  South,  needs 
protection  North.  Splendid. 

CALCEOLARIA,  New  Dwarf  Compact,  1  ft., 
Vilmorin’s  Unequalled  Strain  :  lovely  clusters 
of  many  colors,  seifs  and  spotted,  beautiful. 

Racemosa  Hybrida,  2  ft.,  free-branching ;  firs, 
canary  and  intense  red  with  many  shades ; 
new,  showy. 


ANTIGONON  LEPTOPUS 


Splendid  vine,  hardy  south,  but 
needing  protection  north;  beauti¬ 
ful  foliage  and  flowers. 


SOLANUM  MARGINATUM 


A  grand  pot-plant;  showy  foli¬ 
age  and  clusters  of  fine  white 
flowers  starred  blue. 


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BEGONIA,  CHRISTMAS  CHEER 


A  fine  Begonia  for  pots  and 
beds.  In  pots  it  blooms  at  Christ¬ 
mas;  very  beautiful. 


CARBULOVICA  Palmata.  5  ft,  big  Palm-like 
leaves,  2  ft.  across,  cut  into  graceful  seg¬ 
ments,  and  held  upon  long  4  ft.  stems . 
CASUARINA  Equlsetifolia,  15  ft,  from  Aus¬ 
tralia  ;  an  ornamental  evergreen  pot  plant. 
CELSIA  A  returns,  4  ft.,  lovely  half-hardy  plant 
for  pots ;  long  spikes  of  fine  golden  yellow 
firs.  July  to  September. 

Cretica,  18  in.,  firs,  rich  yellow  spotted  brown  , 
CHORIZEMA  Ilicifolium,  3  ft.,  Holly-leaved; 

firs,  yellow  striped  red ;  March  till  October , 
CINERARIA  Berlin  Market,  1  ft,  new ;  each 
plant  becomes  a  bouquet  of  medium  firs,  in 
richest  colors ;  for  house  or  market. 

Nana  Multiflora,  1  ft.,  Benary’s  splendid  new 
varieties,  remarkable  for  its  compact  habit 
and  glorious  mass  of  bloom ;  small  firs. 
Polyantha  Radiata,  1  ft.,  a  fine  window  plant ; 

small  st  ary  firs,  in  great  profusion  . 

COLEUS  Thyrsoldes,  2  ft.,  pretty  foliage  ana 
lovely  spikes  of  azure  bloom  in  winter ;  rare. 
CORBYLINE  Australis,  8  ft.,  hardy  South  an 
elegant  pot-plant  North;  leaves  long  strip¬ 
ed,  handsome;  firs,  white,  sweet-scented  in 
branched  panicles.  A  beautiful  Palm-like 
plant  of  easy  culture. 

BATURA  Golden  Queen,  2  ft.,  beautiful  golden 
firs.,  deliciouslv  scented ;  blooms  first  sea¬ 
son  ;  perennial ;  protect  over  winter  North. 
DIOCLEA  Glycinoides,  beautiful  climbing  pot 
plant;  large  racemes  of  scarlet  firs. 
BOLICHOS  LIgnosus,  an  evergreen  twining 
plant;  rosy  firs,  in  umbels;  summer. 
EUCALYPTUS  Amagdalina.  Pepper-mint  Tree, 
Giant  Gum;  hardy;  the  largest  tree  in  the 
world,  470  ft.  tall. 

EUSTOJIA  Russelliana,  2  ft.,  elegant  pot- 
plant ;  firs,  large,  showy,  purple  with  gold 
stamens  ;  new  ;  very  beautiful. 

EXACUM  Affine,  6  in.,  compact  free-flower¬ 
ing,  of  Gentian  family ;  firs,  blue  with  gol¬ 
den  stamens ;  finely  scented. 

EABIANA  Imbricata,  3  ft.,  pure  white,  fun¬ 
nel-shaped  firs.,  in  great  profusion ;  hardy 
evergreen,  but  needs  protection  North 
FREESIA  Ragioneri,  1  ft.,  beautiful  hybrids , 
firs,  large,  of  many  fine  colors ,  blooms  in 
Autumn  from  Spring-sown  seeds. 

Tnbergenii,  new,  fine,  see  offer  elsewhere^ 
HEBECLINIUM  Macrophyllum,  4  ft., ,  iarge; 
branching  plants  from  tropical  America, 
lilac  firs,  in  big  corymbs,  very  profuse. 
HELIANTHELLE  Uniflora,  firs,  erect,  light 
vellow,  Ast.er-like,  very  pretty. 
HELIOTROPE  Fire  Queen,  charming  new 
crimson-red,  giant- flowd. ;  dark  foliage,  com¬ 
pact  habit,  free-flowering,  sweet-scented, 
HIBISCUS  Coccineus,  5  ft.,  firs,  large,  Althea- 
like,  rich  scarlet ;  splendid.  _ _ 


HYPERICUM  Canariensls,  18  in.,  a  handsome 
pot-plant ;  firs,  golden  yellow ;  admirable. 
LAYENDULA  Finnata,  15  in.,  a  valued  pot- 
plant  ;  bushy,  graceful  pinnate  foliage  ;  frag¬ 
rant  rich  blue  firs.  ;  hardy. 

LOBELIA  Fulgens,  18  in.,  very  handsome  half- 
hardy  sort,  fine  for  pots ;  blooms  first  sea¬ 
son  ;  firs,  large,  rich  scarlet  in  showy  termi¬ 
nal  racemes ;  splendid. 

Illumination,  2  ft.,  grand  new  perennial  sort; 
big  vivid  glossy  scarlet  firs,  on  a  monstrous 
single  scape  ;  start  with  care. 

LOTUS  Tetragonolobus,  1  ft.,  Asparagus-wing¬ 
ed  Pea  ;  trailing  annual  ;  scarlet  firs. 
Jacobaeus,  2  ft.,  from  Cape  Verde  Islands ; 
attractive  Pea-like  firs.,  dark  purple. 
MALVA  Capensis,  10  ft.,  an  African  plant; 
firs,  purple,  large,  showy ;  profuse ;  half- 
hardy  ;  of  easy  culture. 

METROSIBEROS  Tomentosa,  a  fine  pot-plant; 

red  firs,  in  terminal  crowded  racemes. 
MIICANIA  Scandens,  a  vigorous  trellis-climb¬ 
er  ;  firs,  yellowish  white  in  large  heads. 
MYRTUS  Romana,  5  ft.,  white  firs,  and  pretty 
evergreen,  richly-scented  foliage. 

NERTERA  Bepressa,  4  in.,  hardy  perennial 
for  shade,  covered  with  scarlet  Berries. 
PETUNIA  Inflata  Sapphire,  1  ft.,  the  new 
small-flowd.  Petunia  for  beds  and  baskets ; 
extremely  free-flowering. 

PHALANGIUM  Lineare  fol.  Yarlegatls,  2  ft., 
a  beautiful  striped  grass-like  plant  from 
Africa  ;  bears  white  Lily-like  firs. 
PHORMIUM  Yeitchi,  2  ft.,  an  elegant  varie¬ 
gated-leaved  pot-plant  of  easy  culture. 
RHAGOBIA  Nutans,  Australian  Red-berry; 
grayish  green  foliage ;  for  hanging  baskets ; 
valued  for  its  pretty  clustered  fruits. 
SCHOTIA  Latifolla,  Elephant  Hedge  Bean 
Vine,  25  ft.,  handsome  rose  firs,  in  terminal 
panicles  ;  pods  edible  when  roasted  ;  rare. 
SEQUOIA  Sempervirens,  California  Red  Wood, 
evergreen  ;  largest  tree  in  America. 

SKIMMIA  Japonlea,  3  ft.,  beautiful  evergreen 
pot-plant ;  white  sweet  firs.,  scarlet  berries. 
SOLANUM  Arboreum,  6  ft.,  broad  semi-tropi¬ 
cal  leaves ;  violet  scented  firs,  and  beautiful 
red  fruits. 

Marginatum,  4  ft.,  firs,  white  with  purple 
centers ;  pretty  yellow  pendulous  fruits  an 
inch  in  diameter ;  handsome. 

TEMPLE  TONI  A  Retusa,  3  ft.,  Coral  Bush; 
firs,  red,  axillary,  pea-shaped.  A  charming 
pot-plant. 

TEPHROSIA  Grandlflora,  2  ft.  Erect  ever-- 
blooming  plant,  with  red  pea-like  firs. 
WIGANBIA  3Iacrophylla,  5  ft.  An  elegant 
pot-plant  with  big  showy  leaves  and  beauti¬ 
ful  lilac  cup-shaped  firs,  in  attractive  spikes. 


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JESS’”  Plants  18  inches  high,  Compact,  very  free-blooming,  of 
immence  size;  richest  colors  and  variegations. 

The  Giant  Majestic  Fragrant  Snapdragons  are  of  a  New  Race  that  surpasses  all  others  in 
showyness  of  plants,  size  of  flowers,  form  of  spikes,  and  rich  shades  of  colors.  If  you  want  the 
finest  do  not  fail  to  get  a  packet  of  Majestic.  The  Mixture  will  yield  flowers  that  in  size  and 
vivid  colors,  and  combinations  will  surprise  you.  500  seeds,  5cts.  Foilwing  are  Majestic  sorts. 


Avalanche,  pure  white,  in  snowy  masses,  50  seeds. 
Eldorado,  deep  golden  yellow ;  big  spikes,  150  seeds. 
Golden  Dawn,  golden  buff,  overlaid  salmon,  150  seeds. 
Delight,  salmon  pink,  shading  to  apricot,  100  seeds. 
Orange  King,  tera-cotta  and  deep  orange,  150  seeds, 
Red  Chief,  rich  deep  scarlet;  fine  for  beds,  200  seeds. 


Sunset,  bright  terra-cotta  shading  to  rosy-slmon,  200  s. 
Twilight,  delicate  apricot,  old  gold  center,  200  seeds. 
Rose  Marie,  new  rich  rose,  gold  center ,  50  seeds. 

Rose  Beauty,  big  spikes  of  fine  rose  flowers,  50  seeds. 
Victory,  chamois  with  copper,  very  showy,  100  seeds. 
Complete  mixture  of  Majestic  sorts,  500  seeds  Sets. 


Other  Magnificent  Snapdragons.  The  following  were  certificated  by  the  English  Royal 
Horticultural  Society,  the  highest  mark  of  superior  merit  that  can  be  given.  All  are  of  surpass¬ 
ing  beauty  and  the  collection  embraces  a  fine  range  of  colors;  none  finer: 


Eclipse,  brilliant  fiery  crimson,  ideal  habit,  100  seeds. 
Exquisite,  softsilvery  pink,  broad  cream  lip,  100  seeds. 
Golden  Queen,  large  fl’rs,  rich  gold,  ex.  select  1  50 seeds 
Maize  Queen,  salmon  maize,  yel.  lip,  improved,  150  s. 
Morning  Glow,  orange-scarlet,  pink  throat,  150  seeds. 


Pri  ma  Donna,  terra-cotta,  cream  and  yellow,  150  seeds. 
Spitfire,  vivid  orange-scarlet,  100  seeds. 

Wild  Rose,  finelight  pink,  white  throat,  100  seeds. 
White  Wonder,  the  best  white,  very  large,  100  seeds, 
j  Complete  Mixture,  magnificent  sorts,  500  seeds. 


53 


VIS  BROTHERS’  NEW 

Mastodon  Delphiniums 

1  The  Hybrid  Delphiniums  have  recently 
?  become  popular  as  garden  flowers  as  well 
as  for  cutting.  They  have  been  greatly  im¬ 
proved  in  many  ways.  The  plants  are  more 
?  vigorous  and  free-blooming,  while  the  flow- 
i  ers  are  larger,  the  trusses  longer,  and  the 
t  colors  and  variegations  are  more  varied  and 
|  attractive.  The  various  strains  are  hard  to 
4  excel,  and  all  are  good,  but  I  here  offer  a 
f  strain  developed  by  Vis  Brothers  which  is 
|  the  top  notch,  and  in  plants  as  well  as  in 
'  flowers  is  the  last  word  in  improved  Del- 
f  phiniums.  The  plants  grow  from  5  to  7  feet 
I  high,  bearing  gigantic  spikes  of  bloom,  the 
4  large  single  and  double  flowers  showing  a 
?  wonderful  range  of  colors  from  white  to  rich 
j  blue,  many  flowers  with  shadings  of  pink 
i  and  violet  and  red  in  the  most  exquisite 
t  contrast.  If  the  trusses  are  freely  cut ,  so 
l  that  seeds  are  not  developed  the  plants  will 
4  keep  in  bloom  throughout  the  season.  T.  is 
l  splendid  strain  of  Hybrid  Delphiniums  can 
!  hardly  be  surpassed,  and  I  am  glad  to  offer 
•••  new-crop  seeds  direct  from  the  Vis  Gardens, 
saved  from  their  best  plants  and  flowers.  Packets  of  75 seeds  Scents.  I  can  also  supply  Hurst  s 
Monarch  Delphinium,  75  seeds  Sets.,  also  Blackmore  and  Langdon  strain,  75  seeds  5cts.  1  !;e 
seeds  require  from  a  month  to  six  weeks  to  germinate,  and  the  seed-bed  should  be  well  cared  fot. 


Vis  Bros.  Giant  Delphinium 


Dear  Mr.  Park:  In  April  I  got  Zalil  and  Iceburg  Del¬ 
phinium  seed  from  you  and  they  came  real  well,  also 
Eureka  Violets.  Mrs.  J.  W.  Anderson,  Henrico  Co.,  Va. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  The  Tuberous  Begonias  and  Gloxin¬ 
ias  from  you  last  Spring  are  blooming  fine.  Cyclamens 
from  seeds  planted  last  October  are  full  of  buds,  so  they 
will  not  take  18  months  to  bloom,  as  per  your  catalog. 
I  have  more,  than  40  plants  from  three  packets  of  seeds. 
Dr.  G.  C.  Rinker,  Greenwood  Co.,  Kans.,  Oct.  25,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  When  we  moved  into  our  new  home 
three  years  ago  some  of  my  friends  gave  me  a  Garden 
Shower  of  seeds.  Among  them  was  a  packet  of  your 
Delphinium  seeds.  I  planted  the  seeds  and  had  5  clumps 
the  first  year,  and  last  Spring  I  had  17  clumps  of  bloom¬ 
ing  plants  which  began  in  May  and  lasted  until  Nov.  15, 
and  such  lovely  flowers.  They  were  admired  all  summer. 
Mrs.  F.  B.  Ebersole,  Scott  Co.,  Iowa,  May  10,  1933. 


Dear  Mr.  Park:  The  Delphiniums  I  got  from  you  are 
beautiful,  all  shades  of  blue.  I  also  have  a  lovely  white 
Primula  Obconica,  on  which  I  counted  30  flowers  today. 
Mrs.  Effie  Copeland,  Wood  Co.,  Ohio,  March  24, 1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  am  much  pleased  with  your  flower 
seeds.  I  have  24  Frcesias  from  about  28  seeds.  Anna  M. 
Phelps,  Park  Co.,  Wyo.,  Aug.  26,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  can’t  begin  to  tell  you  how  beauti¬ 
ful  my  Oriental  Poppies  are.  So  far  I  have  had  three 
shades  of  pink  and  about  50  plants.  I’m  always  success¬ 
ful  with  your  seeds.  Mrs.  J.  Geither,  Genesee  Co.  N.  Y. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  The  Pansy  seeds  I  got  from  you  ger¬ 
minated  the  best  of  any  1  have  ever  planted,  and  the 
colors  were  lovely.  Miss  L.  Baab,  Fort  Bend  Co.,  Tex. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  The  Ageratum  and  Water  Lily  seeds 
came  up  fine.  I  certainly  am  pleased  with  your  seeds. 
Lillian  Sell,  Wabash  Co.,  Minn.,  June  22,  1933. 


Hollyhock  Disease.  This  is  fungus  known  by 

black  raised  spots  on  the  under  side  of  the  leaves.  Re¬ 
move  and  burn  all  affected  and  dust  the  underside  of 
remaining  leaves  with  a  mixture  of  powdered  tobacco 
Joz.  of  finely  powdered  sulphate  of  copper,  well  mixed. 
Apply  on  a  still,  dull  day  every  two  or  three  weeks.  This 
is  a  very  effective  remedy. 

Polygonum  Baldschuanicum.  This  is  a  beautiful 
rapid-growing  perennial  vine  that  blooms  freely  in  the 
summer.  It  thrives  in  a  deep  rich  moist  soil,  and  rather 
sunny  situation.  Avoid  a  high  dry  place  arid  poor  soil. 
Under  such  conditions  it  will  make  a  stunted  growth 
and  prove  a  source  of  disapointment  rather  than  of 
pleasure.  It  is  readily  started  from  seeds,  and  is  quite 
hardy.  A  handsome  Vine  for  a  pagoda  or  summerhouse. 

A  Novel  Adornment.  Have  a  shelf  constructed 

on  the  side  of  the  house,  three  feet  from  the  ground,  on 
which  place  boxes  eight  inches  deep  and  a  foot  broad. 
I n  the  bottom  fill  in  well  rotted  manure  to  the  depth  of 
three  inches,  then  a  compost  of  equal  parts,  rich  loam, 
stable  litter  and  sand,  all  well  mixed.  Now  in  this  plant 
Tropaeolum  Lobbianum,  scarlet  with  green  foliage. 
The  vines  will  droop  to  the  ground,  forming  a  beautiful 
curtain  of  red  and  green  that  will  be  admired,  through¬ 
out  summer  and  autumn. 

The  Maiden  Pink.  This  is  Dianthus  deltoides, 

easily  started  from  seeds,  growing  eight  inches  high  and 
blooming  for  a  long  period  with  great  freedom.  For  the 
rockery  it  is  well  adapted,  being  hardy  and  sending  up 
new  plants  from  the  fallen  seeds.  The  flowers  are  not 
large,  come  in  rose  and  scarlet  shades  and  pure  white. 


The  Carnation-like  Marigold.  T  his  is  Guinea- 
gold.  It  is  different  from  other  Marigolds,  lacks  the 
strong  Marigold  odor;  and  the  large  double  flowers  are 
prized  for  cutting.  The  color  is  rich  golden,  and  the  firs 
keep  well  when  cut.  It  is  a  new  annual  that  will  soon 
become  popular.  Why  not  be  the  first  to  have  it  in  your 
neighborhood.  25  seeds  5cts.  See  page  48. 

The  Burh  Balsam.  On  page  19  1  offer  the  new 

Bush  Balsam.  The  plants  grow  a  foot  high  and  throw 
up  their  spikes  of  bloom  above  the  foliage.  They  are  as 
valuable  for  pots  as  for  beds.  The  plants  thrive  in  any 
soil,  aud  in  sun  or  shade .  A  child  can  grow  it,  and  the 
display  of  bloom  is  continuous  for  weeks.  30 seeds  Sets., 
White,  Rose,  Red,  or  Mixed.  See  page  19. 

Propagating  Paeonies.  In  early  Spring  cover 
your  Paeony  plants  eight  inches  deep  with  a  compost 
of  woods  earth,  rich  friableloam,  and  sand,  equal  parts, 
thoroughly  mixed.  The  Paeony  stems  will  push  through 
somewhat  tardily,  but  in  time  to  bloom,  and  in  Sep¬ 
tember,  when  ripened,  remove  the  soil  formerly  placed 
and  you  will  find  resting  buds  on  the  stems,  and  below 
them  a  mass  of  roots;  then  detach  the  stems  below  the 
roots  and  set  these  at  once  cnrefully  where  they  will 
become  growing  young  plants.  This  will  not  seriously 
impair  the  old  plant,  which  will  bloom  next  Spring. 

A  Rich  Blue  Flower.  For  a  showy  rich  blue  flow¬ 
er  get  Phacelia  Campanularia.  Seeds  start  in  10  days, 
and  the  little  plants  come  quickly  into  bloom,  the  bright 
little  bells  appearing  in  great  abundance.  See  page  30. 

Eutoca  Viscida  (Phacelia)  6  in.  is  also  a  lovely 
rich-blue  free-blooming  annual  for  rockery  or  edgings. 


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Additional  Annuals,  New  and  Choice  Kinds 

EUCNIDE  Bartonioldes,  2  ft.,  branching  plants 
bearing  long-stemmed  sulphur  firs.,  having 
masses  of  long,  pretty  stamens. 

FELICIA  Bergeriana,  4  in.,  truly  plants,  firs, 
daisy-like,  nearly  an  inch  across,  a  lovely 
rare  shade  of  blue,  easily  grown  from  seed. 
GODETIA  Sweetheart,  18  in.,  plants  branching 
compact  and  covered  with  large,  exquisite 
shell-pink  firs.,  the  effect  being  that  of^  a 
well-grown  blooming  Azalea.  Splendid  for 
pots  and  beds. 

HELIOPHILA  Liuearifolia,  1  ft.,  Cape  stock, 
from  South  Africa,  rare,  firs,  bright  blue 
with  white  eye  in  handsome  racemes. 
LOBELIA  Compacta  Golden  Queen,  6  in.,  gol¬ 
den  foliage,  firs,  rich  dark  blue,  very  ef¬ 
fective. 

MECONOPSIS  Paniculata,  3  It.,  Golden  Hi¬ 
malayan  Poppy.  A  glorious  plant,  the  firs, 
bright-golden  yellow,  large,  showy  and  beau¬ 
tiful  Biennial. 

MIMULUS  Ringens,  2  ft.,  erect  hardy  peren¬ 
nial  blooming  first  season,  lavender-blue  ax¬ 
illary  firs. ;  handsome. 

M YOSOTIDE UM  Nobile,  18  in.,  New  Zealand 
Forget-Me-Not,  firs,  large,  deep  blue  edged 
white.  Sow  in  heat,  transplant  to  a  shady 
bed.  New  seed  ready  in  March. 
MYOSOTIS,  new  compact  blue,  an  improve¬ 
ment  on  Sutton’s  Royal  Blue ;  a  superb  va¬ 
riety  ;  masses  of  rich  bloom. 

OENOTHERA  Rosea  Mexlcana,  6  in.,  a  pretty 
dwarf  species  with  large  deep  rose  firs. 
PANSY  American  Beauty 
is  the  finest  blend  of 


ASTER  Improved  Giant  Crego,  2  ft,,  branching 
habit ;  firs,  large,  double,  well-formed ;  Bod- 
ger’s  Wilt-resisting ;  White,  Deep  Rose,  Shell 
Pink,  Violet. 

American  Branching,  Bodger’s  Selected  Wilt- 
resisting  Stock,  30  in.,  robust  plants;  firs, 
large,  double,  of  fine  form ;  saved  from  the 
finest  strain  known ;  new-crop  direct  from 
Bodger.  Finest  Mixed  colors. 

Improved  Queen  of  the  Market,  Bodger’s  New 
Wilt-resisting,  20  in.  Early,  very  double, 
long  stems,  finest  for  cutting  and  market. 
All  colors  mixed. 

NOTE  ABOUT  ASTERS.  Of  late  years  many  Asters 
have  been  troubled  with  a  fungus  that  causes  the  plants 
to  turn  yellow  and  die  just  before  the  flowers  develop. 
This  is  a  serious  disease,  and  I  am  pleased  to  state  that 
those  progressive  seed-growers,  the  Bodgers,  of  Califor 
nia,  have,  by  dignified  and  skillful  experiments  develop¬ 
ed  several  races  immune  from  thedisease.  The  seeds  I 
offer  above  are  of  their  new  Wilt-resisting  Asters.  The 
seeds  cost  more  because  of  the  special  care  required  in 
growing,  but  the  extra  price  is  well  deserved,  and  I  am 
gladly  including  them  in  my  regular  list,  offering  pack¬ 
ets  of  100  seeds  at  5cts.  If  you  want  to  make  sure  of  a 
fine  Aster  bed  you  should  get  seeds  of  Bodgers’  Wilt- 
resisting.  You  will  thank  me  for  this  advice. 

BELLIS,  Double  Daisy,  Monterosa,  6  In.,  huge 
double  quilled  firs. ;  rich  rose ;  new  and 
beautiful ;  like  loamy  soil. 

BROWALLIA  Ylscosa,  1  ft.,  new,  beautiful, 
free-blooming  pot  and  bedding  plant ;  firs, 
bright  violet  blue,  in  clusters ;  good  winter 
bloomer. 

Viscosa  Sapphire,  10  in.,  blue  white  eye. 
COREOPSIS  Grandlflora  Aurlculata  Superba, 
3  ft.,  hardy  perennial  blooming  first  season ; 
the  long,  strong-stemmed  firs,  large,  golden 
yellow,  a  distinct  red  band  encircling  the 
eye ;  splendid  for  beds  or  cutting. 
EMMENANTHE  Pendnllfolia,  2  ft..  Whisper¬ 
ing  Bells,  plants  branching,  bearing  loose 
racemes  of  pendulous  golden  bells ;  some¬ 
what  resembles  Phacelia. 

ESCHCHOLTZIA  Compacta,  Moonlight,  1  ft., 
«  new,  charming  clirome-yellow,  neat  little 
9  bushes  with  metalic  foliage. 


Blend,  6  in.  This 
Pansies  that  can  be 
made.  It  contains  seeds  of  Vis  Extra  Gi- 
ant-flowd.,Roggli  Swiss  Giant  and  Bugnots 
Mammoth,  including  all  the  rich  colors  and 
exquisite  variegations  of  these  surpassing 
strains.  These  are  all  new  crop  seeds  sav¬ 
ed  from  selected  plants,  grown  in  Holland, 
the  home  of  Pansies,  by  Vis  Bros.,  whose 
great  specialty  is  Pansies.  The  B°y,'e!’9 
be  eye-openers  to  those  unacquainted  wi.h 
these'  magnificent  strains. 

PETUNIA  Hybrida  Cockatoo,  8  in.,  Benary  s 
new  Petunia,  dwarf  compact,  producing  a 
mass  of  small  firs.,  rich  purple,  distinctly 
marked  with  pure  white,  fine  fov  beds  or 
pots,  very  attractive. 

Grandlflora  Theodosha,  2  ft.,  extra  large  firs., 
fringed,  brilliant  rose  with  distinct  golden 
throat  Took  first  prize  at  Boston  Flower 
Show.  An  American  introduction. 

SCABIOSA  Giant  Loveliness,  3  ft.,  big  double 
firs.,  soft  delicate  salmon-rose,  on  long,  stift 
stems,  fragrant ;  showy  in  the  garden  and 
fine  for  cutting. 

STEYIA  Purpurea,  2  ft.,  a  Mexican  branched 
plant  with  numerous  heads  of  purple  firs., 
excellent  for  bouquets. 

SWEET  WILLIAM,  Newport  Pink,  18  in.  A 
very  bright,  beautiful  variety,  firs,  large,  in 
massive  clusters,  excellent  for  summer  beds 
and  for  cutting.  Color,  shades  of  salmon 
or  watermelon-pink ;  splendid. 

SWEET  WIVELSFIELD,  18  in  .,  few  plants 
can  compare  with  this  wealtli  of  color  and 
lengthof  blooming-season  ;  sweet-scented  firs. 
Not  unlike  Sweet  William. 

TITHONIA  Speciosa,  12  ft.  Giant  Mexican 
Sunflower.  Tall,  many  branched  plants  bear¬ 
ing  in  autumn  numerous  long-stemmed  flam¬ 
ing-scarlet  firs.,  not  unlike  single  Dahlias. 
Showy,  easily  grown,  new. 

VIOLA  Cornuta,  Puck,  6  In.,  sage-violet  and 
canary  yellow,  bicolor,  new.  Beautiful,  plants 
compact,  very  free-blooming. 

ZINNIA  New  Scabiosa- flowered,  3  ft.  A  new 
branching  Zinnia,  free  and  continuous- 
blooming,  firs,  of  medium  size,  full-double, 
crested,  reminding  one  somewhat  of  a  large 
Scabiosa ;  many  rich  colors,  endures  sun 
and  is  fine  in  beds ;  good  for  cutting.  Mixed 


Additional  Perennials, 

ACONITUM  Napelius  Praecox,  3  ft.,  an  early-flower¬ 
ing,  beautiful  new  blue  sort,  very  desirable. 

AGRIMONIA  Eupatoria,  2  feet,  flowers  white  in 
elongated  spikes,  profuse;  serrated  leaves. 

ANEMONE  Nareissiflora,  1ft.,  wThite;  Narcissus-like 
flowers  in  fine  large  umbels;  distinct  and  good. 

AQUILEGIA,  Benary’s  Improved  Long-spurred, 
2  ft.,  a  special  strain  surpassing  all  others,  splendid. 

ASPERULA  Hexaphylla,  2  feet,  the  leaves  small,  in 
whorls,  flowers  white,  tubular  panicled. 

ASTER  Sub-coerulea  Floribundus,  2  feet,  flowers 
heavenly  blue  with  orange  center;  free-blooming. 

ASTILBE  Arendsii  Hybrida,  2  feet,  rose  shades; 
splendid  large  graceful  plumes;  very  beautiful. 

ATROPA  Belladona,  3  ft.,  firs  purple,  drooping,  bell¬ 
shaped  ;  berries  purple  cherry-shaped,  very  poisonous. 

BOEHMERIA  Nivea,  3  ft.,  large  leaves,  under  side 
covered  with  dense  white  hairs,  firs  white  in  spikes. 

CAMPANULA  Lactiflora,  3  ft.,  fine  border  species, 
flowers  light  blue  in  terminal  clusters,  beautiful. 
Glomerata  Superba,  2  ft.,  large  clusters  of  deep  rich 
violet  flowers  of  extra  fine  form,  very  beautiful. 

CERASTIUM  Boissieri,  1  ft.,  stems  and  leaves  silvery 
firs  white,  large,  profuse,  in  regular  cymes;  summer. 

CHELONE  Torreyi,  4  ft.,  flowers  tubular,  rich  scarlet- 
red,  profuse;  plants  are  slender  and  graceful. 

CONVALLARIA  Japonica,  8  inches,  used  in  hot 
climates  instead  of  lawn  grass. 

DATISCA  Cannabina,  5  ft.,  a  very  ornamental  per¬ 
ennial,  foliage  fern-like,  beautiful,  flowers  golden 
yellow  in  splendid  axillaiy  spikes. 

EPILOBIUM  Fleischer!,  18  in.,  a  handsome  perennial 
large  rosy  purple  flowers,  like  Evening  Primrose. 

EUPATORIUM  Purpureum,  3  ft.,  branching  plants, 
flowers  wine-red  in  showy  corymbs,  very  pretty. 

EUPHORBIA  Myrsinites,  gray  trailer,  large  heads 
of  yellow  bloom  in  umbels;  very  ornamental,  hardy. 

GALEGA  Duchess  of  Bedford,  2  ft.,  flowers  lavender 
and  white,  in  terminal  racemes:  floriferous;  showy. 


New  and  Choice  Kinds 

GENTIANA  Lutea,  3  ft.,  a  showy  perennial  with 
very  fine  trumpet-like  yellow  flowers. 

GUNNERA  Manicata,  5  feet,  a  waterside  or  moist- 
ground  plant  with  prodigious  leaves  12  to  20  feet  in 
circumference,  borne  by  huge  foot-stalks;  majestic. 

GYPSOPH1LA  Acutifolia,  4 feet,  a  pretty  species; 
pale_  pink,  fine  for  cutting;  much  like  Gypsophila 
Paniculata  except  in  color. 

HELIANTHEMUM  Rotundifolium,  1  ft.,  fine  sun- 
loving  plant  with  pretty  deep  carmine  firs  in  summer. 

HELICHRYSUM  Angustifolium,  2  ft.,  showy  white 
foliage  and  handsome  yellow  firs,  a  good  everlasting. 

HELIOPSIS  Compocta  Floribunda,  2  ft.,  free  and 
rich  flowering;  golden  yellow,  if  started  early  it  will 
bloom  the  first  season;  fine. 

HEMEROCALLIS,  Betscher’s  Hybrids,  2  ft.,  new. 

KNAUTIA  Arvensis,  3  ft.,  Gypsy  Rose;  lilac. 

ONONIS  Spinosa,  18  in.,  a  leguminous  plant,  pinnate 
foliage,  firs  pea-shaped,  purple  in  clusters,  handsome. 

ORNITHOGALUM  THyrsoides  Alba,  18  in.,  Star  of 
Bethlehem;  dense,  erect  clusters  of  very  pretty  white 
Star-like  flowers,  early  flowering,  splendid. 

PAPAVER  Nudicaule,  Giant  Tangerine,  18  in,  huge 
fiery-orange  flowers,  true  to  color;  a  grand  novelty. 

PYRETHRUM  Ptarmicaef lorum,  6  in,  silvery  white 
graceful,  feathery  foliage;  fine  for  pots  and  rockeries. 

SALVIA  Nemorosa  Superba, 2  ft.,  plants  branching 
with  spikes  of  superb  dark  violet  flowers;  rare. 

SISYRINCHIUM  An  ceps,  6  inches,  Blue-eyed  Grass; 
lovely  deep  blue  flowers  in  April. 

SOLANUM  Dulcamara,  15  ft.,  hardy  vine;  flowers  in 
purple  clusters  in  summer,  scarlet  berries  in  autumn. 

STACHYS  Alpina,  2  ft.,  silvery  foliage;  firs  campanu- 
late,  dark  rose,  in  terminal  spikes;  many-flowered. 

TEUGRIUM  Chamaedrys,  8  in.,  gray  foliage,  spread¬ 
ing  habit,  firs  rose,  in  leafy  spikes;  fine  for  rockery. 

ZAUSCHNERI  Californica  Microphylla,  2  ft.,  a 
good  border  plant,  flowers  funnel-shaped,  large,  erect 
bright  red  in  terminal  spikes,  “California  Fuchsia,” 


Culinary  and  Medical  Garden  Herbs 

VERY  kitchen  garden  should  contain  a  bed  of  the  herbs  I  offer  to  be  used  in  flavoring 
and  making  more  palatable  the  food  prepared  for  the  table;  also  to  be  used  for  teas  as 
remedies  for  the  various  ills  to  which  the  family  is  subject.  Do  not  fail  to  add  a  few  of 
;hese  herbs  to  your  order.  Some  of  the  plants  are  well  worth  growing  as  flowering  or  ornament¬ 
als,  and  will  last  for  years  when  once  established. 


ANGELICA  Archangelica,  5ft. ,  biennial,  large  leaves,  big 
umbels  of  small  white  flowers.  When  steeped  the  roots 
and  seeds  yield  an  aromatic  tonic.  In  Lapland  it  is 
used  as  a  condiment. 

ANISE,  1ft.,  annual,  umbels  of  white  bloom,  seeds  used 
for  flavoring  also  for  tea  to  relieve  colic ;  very  fragrant. 

ARTEMISIA  Vulgaris,  4ft.,  recommended  for  poultry 
yards  to  ptomote  the  health  of  fowls. 

BASIL,  Sweet  Purple  Bush,  lft. ,  handsome  as  a  pot-plant, 
fragrant.  Used  as  a  flavoring  in  soups. 

BALM  Melissa,  2ft.,  perennial,  whitish  bloom,  lemon 
flavor;  used  for  tea  in  sickness.  A  bee  plant. 

BORAGE,  2ft.,  perennial,  flowers  blue,  panicled,  droop¬ 
ing,  leaves  used  for  flavoring,  bee  plant. 

CARAWAY,  lft.,  biennial,  white  umbels,  fragrant  seeds, 
used  for  flavoring  bread,  meats,  liquors. 

CATNIP,  3ft.,  perennial,  tea  from  leaves  aids  digestion. 

CORIANDER,  2ft.,  annual,  white,  seeds  used  to  flavor. 

CUMIN,  6in.,  annual,  rosy-white,  seeds  for  flavoring. 

DANDELION,  6in.,  common,  very  showy  golden  bloom, 
salads  in  spring. 

Improved  Broad-leaved,  larger  leaves  and  larger  flowers, 
early,  fine  winter  salad  when  forced. 

Thick-leaved,  more  prolific,  desirable. 

DILL,  Anethum,  2ft.,  biennial,  yellowish  umbels;  leaves 
used  for  pickles  and  flavoring  sauces. 

ELECAMPANE, 3ft.,  perennial,  golden  bloom,  tea  made 
from  the  roots  used  in  bronchial  troubles. 

FENNEL,  4ft.,  biennial,  fine,  fragrant  foliage  for  salads. 

HOREHOUND  ,2ft. ,  per.,  tea  of  leaves  good  cough  remedy, 
magnificent 


HYSSOP,  2ft.,  per.,  a  pretty  flowering  plant,  blooming 
throughout  summer,  pot  herb.  A  tea  of  the  leaves 
used  as  an  expectorant. 

LAVENDER,  2ft.,  per.,  firs  fine  blue,  in  spiked  whorls, 
used  to  dry  for  perfume,  which  is  delightful. 

LOVAGE,  lft.,  per.,  pot  herb,  yellow  umbels,  aromatic  s. 

LIQUORICE.  4ft.,  flowers  pale  blue  in  spikes,  roots  long 
and  sweet,  edible,  the  Liquorice  of  commerce. 

MAJORAM,  Sweet,  2ft.,  annual,  firs  purple,  in  spikes,  in 
June,  dried  leaves  used  for  seasoning  meats. 

Pot,  2ft.,  perennial,  firs  purple  in  panicles.  Branches 
used  for  culinary  purposes. 

PENNYROYAL,  European,  lft.,  flowers  purple,  in  whorls, 
during  autumn,  aromatic. 

ROSEMARY,  3ft.,  hardy  evergreen  shrub.  Firs  pale  blue 
in  axillary  spikes.  Leaves  used  for  seasoning,  also  for 
a  tea  to  relieve  headaches. 

SAGE,  Broad-leaf,  lft.,  sub-shrub.  Firs  blue  in  whorls, 
profuse.  Leaves  and  stems  used  for  seasoning. 

SAVORY,  Summer,  lift.,  firs  lilac  in  sub-spicate  whorls. 

Winter,  lft.,  dwarf  hardy  evergreen  perennial,  firs  and 
uses  simular  to  Summer  Savory. 

TANSY  Maeroqhyllum,  4ft.,  dense  yellow  flower  heads,  a 
perennial  with  mossy  foliage,  aromatic  and  medical. 

THYME  French,  6in.,  handsome  dense  perennial  often 
used  as  an  edging.  Firs  lilac  in  dense  head-like  clus¬ 
ters.  Leaves  used  for  seasoning  and  tea  for  headache. 

Winter,  Broad-leaf,  English  or  German,  used  in  cooking. 

WORMWOOD,  Absinthum,  lft.,  very  bitter,  tea  of  the 
leaves  used  as  a  vermifuge  in  children. 

HERBS,  Separate  or  in  Complete  Mixture,  5cts. 


A  Novelty  of  Merit,  Cyphomandra  Fragrans 

I  offer  the  rare  and  beautiful  Cyphomandra  Fragrans,  20  seeds  for  only  5  cts.  Almost  every  seed  will  produce 
a  plant.  It  is  a  perennial,  hardy  South,  but  must  be  protected  North.  Cyphomandra  is  an  easily-grown  plant  with 
massive  semi-tropical  leaves,  and  bearing  in  Autumn  big  racemes  of  deliciously  scented  and  beautiful  pink  flowers. 
Given  a  frost-proof  room  the  leaves  will  drop,  but  early  in  spring  it  will  be  re-clothed  with  new  richly  colored  foli¬ 
age,  and  later  with  the  showy  pink  bloom  which  will  be  succeeded  by  rich  scarlet  palatable  fruit  the  size  of  a  duck- 
egg,  valuable  as  a  nutricious  and  tasty  vegetable.  This  is  new  from  Brazil,  and  will  be  the  wonder  and  admiration 
of  all  who  grow  it  and  the  talk  of  the  town.  Give  it  a  trial. 


Rock  Garden  Seeds,  New  and  Choice  Kinds 


ABRONIA  Umhellatu  Grand! flora,  large  flow¬ 
ered,  a  rapid-growing  trailer  with  Verbena¬ 
like  clusters;  very  fragrant;  rosy  blooms; 
likes  sun  and  sand. 

ACHILLEA  Tomentosa  Aurea,  6  in.,  bright 
golden  repeated  corymbs  of  bloom;  gian- 
cus,  fine-cut  foliage;  dense  habit;  a  splen¬ 
did  perennial  for  rock-work. 

YCONITUM  Fischeri,  3  ft. ;  an  attractive  pe¬ 
rennial,  with  big  dense  spikes  of  deep  blue 

ADONIS  Vernalis,  1  ft.;  large  golden  firs, 

ALYSSUM  Minimum,  an  effective  edging  and 
rockery  annual ;  creeps  on  the  ground ;  ev- 
erblooming ;  white  clusters  of  sweet  firs. 
Saxatilc  Compactum,  Gold  Dust,  1  ft. ;  fine 
hardy  perennial  ;  golden  clusters  early 
Silver  Queen,  like  Saxatile,  but  has  sulphur 
yellow  firs.  ;  perfectly  hardy. 

Montanum,  6  in.  ;  yellow  clusters,  silvery 
Rostratum,  dwarf,  golden  clusters,  free- 
Serpyllifoliiim,  6  in.  ;  earliest  pigmy  rock 
plant ;  yellow  bloom. 

VGERATUM  Scarlet  Gem,  3  in.  ;  small,  dark 
rose,  fine  foliage. 

ANCHUSA  Blue  Bird,  1  ft.  ;  vivid  indigo  blue. 
Sempervirens,  2  ft.,  rich  blue  in  shirt  axil¬ 
lary  spikes  ;  hardy  perennial  . 

ANDROSACE  Coronpiflora,  pretty  rosettes  of 
white  firs.,  in  summer ;  charming  annual. 

AJfEMONE  St.  Bridgid,  1  ft.,  large  flowers  of 
various  rich  colors ;  easily  grown ;  mixed. 
Pulsatilla,  8  in.,  bears  violet  firs.,  in  April : 
plant  covered  with  silky  hairs . 

ANTIRRHINUM  Rock  Hybrids,  8  in-,  high.  A 
Glutinosum  crossed  with  A.  Majus ;  fine 
new  plants  for  the  rockery. 


AQUILEGIA  COERULEA  AUBRIETIA  HYBRIDA 

AQUILEGIA  Alpina,  1  ft.,  large  beautiful  blue- 
firs.  ;  splendid  rock  plant ;  hardy ;  peren- 
Coerulca,  1  ft.,  splendid  big  blue  and  white 
flowers  with  long  spurs  during  June . 
Siberica,  1  ft.,  double  firs.,  blue,  rose,  red. 
ARABIS  Alpina,  a  splendid  early-blooming 
white  perennial ;  fine  for  beds  and  rock- 
Alpina  Rosea,  very  handsome  rose-colored 
Racemosa,  1  ft.,  white,  dwarf,  large-flower- 
ARENARIA  Laricifolia,  6  in.,  a  pretty  white- 
flowered  rock  plant  from  Switzerland. 
Montana,  6  in.,  large  white  firs,  very  freely 
produced  on  long  stems  ;  fine  perennial 
ARMERIA  3raritiina  Rosea,  1  ft.,  tufts 
Maritima  Splendens,  bright  rosy-magenta. 
Dianthoides,  6  in.,  light  pink  in  close  heads. 
Lauclieana,  6  in.  tufts ;  brilliant  rose ;  fine. 
ARNICA  Montana,  8  in.,  golden  flowers  2  in. 

across ;  fine  for  the  rockery ;  hardy  per- 
ASTER  Sub-Coerulea,  15  in.,  a  hardy  peren¬ 
nial  from  India ;  firs.,  blue,  gold  center . 
ASPERULA  Odorata,  6  in.,  small,  snow-white 
firs.,  in  May  and  June ;  very  sweet  when 
dried  ;  very  pretty ;  a  useful,  hardy  peren¬ 
nial  for  the  rockery.  100  seeds. 
ASTRANTIA  Major,  2  ft.,  a  hardy  perennial 
with  pretty  rose  and  white  firs! ;  fine  bor¬ 
der  or  rock  plant ;  firs,  in  umbels. 


AUBRIETIA,  hardy  perennial  blooming  in 
early  spring ;  spreading,  pretty  and  showy. 

Hybrlda  Grandiflora,  6  in.,  large  firs,  of  va¬ 
rious  colors,  as  white,  rose,  lilac,  dark  red, 
blue  and  violet ;  verv  useful  for  borders 
AURICULA,  Kelway’s  Perfect  Model,  1  ft.. 

very  beautiful  hardy  spring  blooming  per- 
BELLIS,  Double  Daisy,  Monstrosa  mixed  ex¬ 
tra  large  flowers  in  splendid  variety;  a 
hardy  perennial  :  free  and  long-blooming' 

C ALAND RINI A  Umbellata,  a  trailing  hardy 


perennial  producing  pretty  vivid  crimson 
flowers,  likes  sun ;  blooms  first  season. 


CALLIRHOE  INVOLCCRATA  CAMPANULA  CARPATICA 

CALLIRHOE  Involucrata,  trailer;  large  crim¬ 
son  cup-shaped  firs.  ;  showy  hardv  Depen- 

CALAMINTHA  Alpina,  6  in.,  very  pretty 
dwarf  rock-plant ;  firs,  purple  in  whorls  * 
mint-like,  in  tufts. 

CAMPANULA  Carpatica,  1  ft.,  verv  free- 
blooming  perennial ;  flowers  bell-shaped, 
graceful,  beautiful ;  blue,  white,  mixed. 
Garganica,  trailing;  a  gem  for  the  rockery. 
Rotundifolia  Superba,  the  Giant  Harebell  of 
Scotland ;  rich  blue  flowers  , 

Sarmatica,  1  ft.,  sprays  of  graceful  blue 
drooping  firs,  from  June  till  August ;  fine 
Barbata,  1  ft.,  Queen  of  the  Alpine  Meadows. 

Grayish-blue  bells ;  excellent  for  the  rock- 
Pusilla,  4  in.,  a  fine  miniature  rock-plant : 
azure,  shining  leaves. 

CANDYTUFT  Sempervirens,  spreading;  white 
racemes  in  spring  and  summer ;  hardy 
Semperflorens,  1  ft.,  large  pure  white  sweet- 
scented  firs,  in  corymbs ;  late  autumn  . 

CARNATION  Early  D  warf  Vienna,  a  lovely 
free-flowering  Pink  for  rock-work ;  flowers 
very  double ;  white,  rose,  violet  or  mixed. 

CERASTIUM  Biebersteini,  a  low  perennial 
witli  grayish  foliage  and  masses  of  white 
Tomentosurn,  a  valuable  creeping  plant  with 
attractive  silvery  white  foliage  and  showy 
white  star-shaped  flowers,  covering 

CHEIRANTHUS  Allionl.  an  early-flowering 
perennial  with  gorgeous  orange  flowers. 
Linlfolins,  1*  in.,  compact  perennial  covered 
with  clear  mauve  flowers  during  May  . 

CINE  It  ARIA  Diamond,  1  ft.,  very  handsome 
silvery  foliage  plant  of  easy  culture  ;  flow¬ 
ers  vellow.  showy ;  foliage  almost  white 

CORYD AXIS  Clie llan thifolia.  8  in.,  a  hardv 
perennial  ;  foliage  dense,  fern-like,  decorac- 
ed  with  abundant  spikes  of  clear  yellow 

CRUCIANELLA  Stylosa,  6  in.,  a  pretty  hardy 
perennial ;  trailing  ;  rose-colored  flowers  in 
handsome  clusters ;  free-blooming. 

CORONILLA  Varia.  2  ft.,  lovely  pink  and 
white  flowers  in  umbels,  each  umbel  con¬ 
taining  16  to  20  flowers  ;  a  hardy  herbace¬ 
ous  perennial ;  fine  for  beds  or  the  rockery. 

CYCLAMEN  Neapolitanum,  3  in.,  hardy  per¬ 
ennial  ;  numerous  red  and  white  flowers. 

DRACOCEPHALUM  Ruyschianun,  Taponlcam, 
1  ft.,  hardy  perennial;  bears  whorls  of  vio¬ 
let  flowers  in  June. 


OELFHJNIU31,  Torn  Thumb,  1  ft.,  very  free- 
flowering,  compact  plants;  ultra-marine 
Pumilum  Blue  Butterfly,  1  ft.,  branches 
freely  and  become  a  globe  of  blue  firs.  ; 
blooms  during  autumn.  40  seeds  5  cents. 
1  can  also  supply  White  Butterfly  or  Mix¬ 
ed  at  same  price. 

D1ANTHUS  JDeltoides,  8  in.,  Maiden  Rock 
Pink  ;  a  mass  of  bright  flowers 

Barbatus.  1  Ft.,  Dwarf,  a  new  class  of 
Sweet  Williams ;  flowers  of  many  shades 
and  variegations;  borne  in  fine  clusters. 

Cacsins,  8  in  ,  Cheddar  Pink,  a  superior  rock 
plant  ;  bright  rose  flowers 

Flumarius,  9  in.,  Garden  Pink;  double  and 
semi-double  flowers,  richly  scenteu . 

Rock  Species  cf  Pinks  in  splendid  mixture. 

G'ranitieus,  8  in.,  a  fine  hardy  Pink  for  rock 
gardens ;  branching  habit ;  small  red  fl. 

Xegleetus,  6  in.,  a  charming  little  hardy 
Pink ;  cherry-red  flowers  abundant. 

Highland  Queen,  8  in.,  free-growing  Pink, 
rich  red  flowers. 

KRINUS  Alpina,  6  in.,  hardy  violet  flowers  in 
profusion ;  seeds  small  and  need  care 

EEPETION  Reniforme,  4  in.,  Australian  vio¬ 
let;  pretty  violet  flowers;  charming  for 
suspended  baskets,  beds  or  the  rockery. 

ERYSIMUM  Pulchellum,  6  in.,  new  dwarf 
species,  compact,  forming  dense  tufts ; 
flowers  sulphur  yellow  in  racemes  in 
spring ;  a  fine  rock  plant. 

FRAGARIA  Indira,  trailer,  hardy;  golden 
flowers,  followed  by  handsome  scarlet  in¬ 
sipid  strawberry-like  fruit ;  good  for  bas¬ 
kets  and  the  rockery'. 

GENTIANA  Acaulis,  4  in.,  a  hardy  perennial 
for  edgings  and  rock-work ;  rich  ul¬ 

tramarine  blue  with  gold  spots ;  trumpet¬ 
shaped  flowers. 

Septemfida,  6  in.,  easily-grown  Alpine  with 
trumpet-like  blue  flowers  ;  June  till  August. 

GERANIUM  Traversi,  1  ft.,  a  beautiful  hardy 
perennial  with  woolly',  silvery-grey  foliage  ; 
bright  pink  flowers  from  New  Zealand. 

OEUM  Urbanum,  6  in.,  hardy  perennial,  or¬ 
ange  flowers. 

GLOBULARIA  Trichosantha,  9  in.,  hardy  per¬ 
ennial  ;  small  blue  flowers  in  large  globu¬ 
lar  heads  in  Summer ;  neat  border 

GYPSOPHILA  31  u rails,  9  in.,  tuft-like  plants 
covered  with  small  rose-colOred  flowers. 

Repens,  trailer  ;  an  everblooming  hardy  per¬ 
ennial  :  flowers  pinkish  white  in  great  a- 
bundance.  50  seeds. 


Jonopsidium  Aauk 

J  ON  OF  SI  D1U  31  Ae.aule,  2  in..  Violet  Cress,  a 
lovely'  little  carpet  annual ;  flowers  pale 
mauve,  exceedingly  pretty ;  self-sows. 
HELIAN  THE3IUM  3Iutabile,  1  ft.,  indispensa¬ 
ble  rock  plants  for  sunny  places ;  cup-like 
flowers  in  many  colors ;  new  and  beauti¬ 
ful  sorts  mixed.  50  seeds. 

HESPERIS  3Iatronalis  Nana,  1  ft.,  a  hardy 
perennial  with  clusters  of  sweet-scented 
rhlox-like  flowers;  very  handsome. 
HEUCHERA  Sanguines,  2  ft.,  graceful  spikes 
of  bright  crimson  flowers ;  long-stem 
HYPERICU3I  Polyphyllum,  a  pretty  trailing 
hardy  perennial  ;  silvery  foliage ;  golden 
Orientale,  9  in  ,  hardy'  perennial ;  large  gol¬ 
den  yellow  flowers,  showy'  and  handsome  . 
Reptans,  prostrate  hardy'  perennial  :  silvery 
foliage  and  numerous  bright  golden  flowers. 


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HIEEACIU3I  Yillosum,  1  ft.,  hardy  perennial ; 
foliage  covered  with  dense  down ;  golden 

HOR3IINU3I  Pyrenaicum,  1  ft.,  rosettes  of 
large  green  leaves ;  spikes  of  violet  flow¬ 
ers ;  tine  for  edgings  and  rock-work. 

LEPTOsl  PRON  Rosea,  6  in.,  hardy  annual  ; 
beautiful  rose-colored  flowers  in  profusion. 

Aureus,  like  Rosea,  but  has  golden  firs. 

LINARIA  Cymballaria,  a  hardy  perennial 
trailing  plant  with  light  green  foliage  and 
small  lilac-blue  flowers  ;  very  attractive. 

Alplna,  a  hardy  trailer;  foliage  silver-green; 
flowers  small  Snapdragon -like  ;  orange 

LYCHNIS  Alpina,  6  in.,  hardy  perennial  ;  flow¬ 
ers  brilliant  rose,  in  clusters. 

Lagascae,  3  in.,  a  charming  rock-plant ; 
forms  tufts  issuing  numerous  showy  .flow¬ 
ers  ;  bright  rose,  white  eye  ;  evergreen 

3IT3IULUS  3Ioschatus,  6  in.,  a  hardy  perennial 
with  little  golden  bells ;  very  fragrant. 

Prince  Bismarck,  1  ft.,  a  free-blooming  showy 
annual  with  coppery  scarlet-red  flowers : 
likes  sandy  soil  and  partial  shade. 

31  ESE3!  BRIAN  TIIE3IU3I  Cordifolium  Variega- 
tum,  6  in.,  handsome  variegated  foliage, 
rosy  purple  flowers ;  highly  valuable  for 
beds  and  the  rockery. 

NIERE3IBERGIA  Gracilis,  1  ft.,  branches  and 
blooms  profusely' ;  flowers  cup-like,  light 
blue,  beautiful  ;  very  desirable.  150  seeds. 

3IATRICARIA  Golden  Ball,  1  ft.,  a  beautiful 
hardy'  plant,  covered  during  summer  and 
fall  with  golden  double  flowers , 


Mesembrianthemum  Tricolor  Mirnulu9 

31 ESE3I BRIANTHE31U3I  Tricolor,  6  in.,  very 
pretty  ;  showy  annual ;  flowers  crimson  and 
white  with  dark  ey'e ;  likes  sand  and  sun. 
3IYrOSOTIS  Palustris  Semperflorens,  9  in.,  the 
true  Water  Forget-Me-Not ;  blue  clusters 
produced  freely  from  spring  till  late  fall. 
Ruth  Fischer,  compact  little  plants  bearing  a 
wealth  of  large  azure  flowers  in  fine  clus 
Star  of  Love,  dense  little  plants  smothered 
with  clusters  of  rich  blue  flowers  ;  fine  for 
the  rockery,  also  for  pots 
NEPETA  3Iussini  Superha.,  1  ft.,  a  new  large- 
flowered  sort,  thrifty  in  growth  ;  deep  blue. 
OENOTHERA  3Iacrocarpa,  8  in.,  prostrate 
plant  bearing  large  golden  flowers . 
Drummond!  Nana,  1  ft.,  hardy  annual  of 
dwarf  habit ;  large  pale  yellow  flowers  . 
OXALIS,  Cloth  of  Gold,  6  in.,  masses  of  gol¬ 
den  clusters  in  summer ;  bulbous  . 
Tropaeoloides,  4  in.,  a  pretty,  easily  grown 
annual ;  flowers  yellow,  foliage  brownish 
OROBUS  Vermis,  1  ft.,  Pea-like  blue  and  lilac 
flowers  freely  produced  in  spring ;  hardy. 
PAPAVER  Alpinum,  6  in.,  a  hardy  perennial  ; 
blooms  freely  in  summer  ;  plain  and  fring¬ 
ed  in  many  rich  colors  mixed.  150  seeds  • 
PARNASSIA  Palustris,  6  in.,  an  elegant  har¬ 
dy  perennial  for  moist  or  boggy'  soil  ; 
charming  white  flowers,  blooming  in  mass- 
POLE3I ONIU3I  Prim  a  Donna,  1  ft.,  a  new  va¬ 
riety  ;  hardy,  long  sprays  of  azure  blue  fl- 
Richardson!,  1  ft.,  hardy  perennial ;  flowers 
large,  blue  in  drooping  panicles  in  sum¬ 
mer  ;  foliage  slightly'  musk-scented . 
POTENTILLA  Gibsoni,  1  ft.,  an  Improved 
Scarlet  hardy  perennial  developed  by  Mr. 
Gibson  ;  a  lovely'  scarlet-flowered  creeper. 
3Iiss  JVillmott,  1  ft.,  an  exceedingly  free- 
flowering  creeper ;  glossy  magenta  rose . 
Nana.  Mnltiflora,  1  ft.,  showy,  easily  grown 
little  plants  becoming  a  mass  of  semi¬ 
double  flowers  ;  very'  pretty. 

Pyrenaica,  1  ft.,  hardy'  perennial  ;  canary 
flowers,  early' ;  distinct  and  good. 


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Apennina  Aurea,  6  in.,  yellow;  pretty. 
Calabra,  8  in.,  yellow  flowers ;  hardy 
PRIMULA  Auricula,  6  in.,  handsome  free- 
blooming  perennial ;  masses  of  varied 
bloom  in  spring. 


Garden  Pink,  Double  and  Semi-double 
Cashmeriana,  1  ft.,  bears  heads  of  lilac  flow¬ 
ers  very  early  in  spring ;  hardy  per. 
Frondosa,  1  ft.,  hardy  plant  with  silvery  fol¬ 
iage,  producing  lovely  rosy-lilac  flowers 
Rosea  Grandiflora,  4  in.,  flowers  bright  rosy 
carmine  with  golden  eye ;  nearly  1  in. 
Veltchii,  9  in.,  from  China ;  like  Cortusoides 
but  larger  and  handsomer  ;  rich  rose. 
Vulgaris,  the  early  yellow  Primrose ;  hardy 
very  showy  and  beautiful ;  seeds  tardy 
PYRETHRUM  Selaginoides,  6  in.,  fe^n-leaved 
tufts  of  golden  foliage  ;  a  good  edging  . 
Tehihatcliewii,  6  in.,  hardy  perennial  with 
numerous  white  flowers  with  gold  disk;  in 
early  summer  handsome,  the  plant  f  >rming 
dense  tufts ;  sow  in  pots  and  transplant ; 
thrives  on  d-y  slopes,  shade  or  in  other 
conditions  unfavorable  to  most  plants. 


Ranunculus  Queen  Ann’s  Thimble 

PINK,  1  ft.,  very  sweet,  profuse,  double. 
QUEEN  Ann’s  Thimble,  1  ft.,  blue  firs.  ;  in 
clusters ;  fine  for  bouquets. 

RANUNCULU  <  Claremont  Hybrids,  2  ft.  First 
offer  of  seeds  of  the  new  Claremont  Hy¬ 
brids,  the  finest  Ranunculus  known  ;  start 
readily  from  seeds ;  the  big  5  in.  double 
flowers  showing  a  glorious  riot  of  color, 
so  numerous  as  to  literally  hide  the  plant. 
RANUNCULUS  Giant  Florentine,  2ft.  Large 
flowers  cf  the  most  varied  colors  held  on 
long  stems ;  a  great  improvement 
RANUNCULUS  Gramineus,  9  in.,  an  easily 
grown  hardy  perennial  with  long  narrow 
silvery  foliage  and  large  golden  buttercup 
Aslatieus  Superbissimus,  1  ft.,  very  vigorous, 
handsome  plants  easily  grown  from  seeds. 
SANVITALIA  Procumbens  fl.  pl„  a  trailing  an¬ 
nual  bearing  golden  button-like  flowers. 
SAPONARIA  Ocymoides  Tplendens,  an  elegant 
trailing  perennial  with  rose  colored  flowers 
SAXIFRAG A,  Encrusted  Sorts,  8  in.,  a  fine 
mixture  of  these  handsome  rock  plants 
Bedding  Queen,  8  in.,  deep  carmine  clusters  • 
Mossy  Sorts,  8  in.,  lovely  varieties,  with 
mossy  foliage  and  numerous  pretty  flow- 
Decipiens,  Grandiflora  Hybrida,  1  ft.,  charm¬ 
ing  hybrids,  the  flowers  campanulate. 
large,  cf  many  shades  from  white  to  rosy 


crimson  ;  plants  dense,  tufted. 

SEDUM  Coeruleum,  3  in.,  a  charming  half- 
hardy  annual ;  pale  blue  flowers,  freely 
Acre,  3  in.,  Stone-crop  ;  low  spreading  hardy 
perennial ;  golden  flowers  in  three-parted 
Middendorfii,  6  in.,  an  excellent  rock  plant; 
fleshy  brown  foliage  and  golden  flowers  in 
summer ;  thrives  under  the  most  adverse 
conditions. 

Spectabile,  1  ft.,  hardy  perennial ;  numerous 
pink  flowers  in  flat-topped  clusters  during 
September ;  a  robust,  free-blooming  species. 
Sedum  Spurium  Cocclneum,  6  in.,  large 
umbellate  cymes  ;  color  brilliant  deep  rose ; 
blooms  in  Autumn  or  late  Summer. 

SEMPERVIVUM,  Mixed  Hardy  Species — These 
are  admirably  adapted  for  rockeries  or  to 
cover  old  walls ;  succulents. 

SILENE  Alpestris,  6  in.,  a  hardy  perennial  of 
easy  culture ;  shining  white  flowers  in 
large  panicles;  May  to  July;  likes  shade. 
Scliafta,  6  in.,  a  beautiful  little  hardy  peren¬ 
nial,  the  branches  gradually  becoming  cov¬ 
ered  with  rosy-purple  flowers  . 

Asterias  Grandiflora,  18  in.,  hardy  perennial ; 
large,  globular,  crimson-scarlet  heads. 

SOLDINELLA  Alpina,  3  in.,  hardy  perennial ; 
leaves  roundish,  radical ;  flowers  pale  blue, 
fringed,  drooping,  four  clustered 

SPERGULA  Pillfera  Aurea,  2  in.,  a  charming 
little  plant  for  edging  and  rock- work ;  fol¬ 
iage  golden  yellow ;  flowers  small,  white. 

STELLARIA  GRA3IINEA  Aurea,  6  in.,  hardy 
perennial ;  flowers  white,  numerous  . 


Sweet  William  Dwarf  Viola  Boanlaca 

SWEET  WM„  New  Dwarf,  9  in.,  large  firs. 
VTOLA  BOSNIACA,  4  in.,  hardy,  free-bloom. 

Cyclops,  6  in.,  hardy ;  deep  purplish  violet 
with  large,  showy  white  eye ;  compact, 
free-blooming,  and  ever-blooming. 

Viola  Gracilis  Pumle  Robe,  6  in.,  deep  pur¬ 
ple-violet  ;  very  free-flowering ;  charming 
rock  or  border  snecies ;  tufted  habit ;  soring. 

Papilio,  8  in.,  ha-dy ;  the  Butterfly  Violet ; 
finwerg  bi-colored,  bhie  and  white  ;  profuse. 

Tb” Wugia,  8  in.,  ha-dy;  flowers  rich  blue 
with  f!ne  contrasting  white  center. 

Bine  Gem,  or  Jersev  Gem,  8  in.,  hardy  violet 
bill":  c^mnact ;  continuous-blooming. 
WAPLENBERGIA  Grandiflora  Mariesi,  1  ft. 
dwarf,  the  p’ants  blooming  freely  the  first 
season  ;  Cowers  blue  and  white. 
SCUTELLARIA  Baicalensis  Coelestina,  18  in., 
hardy ;  dense  btishy  habit ;  very  free  and 
long  b’o^mmg;  fine  for  beds  and  cut  flow- 
TUNICA  Sn'-ifraga,  6  in.,  hardy  perennial  cov- 
pned  with  starry  pink  flowers . 

TRIFOT  TUM  Renens,  6  in.,  da^k  red  leaves, 
poods  of  bloom  ;  hardv ;  handsome. 
TRADESOANnA  Virginlca,  18  in.,  hardy, 
f’o-o-e-s  brio-ht  h’ue  in  clusters;  fine  per- 
VALERIANA,  Pretty  Betsy,  1  ft,  clusters  of 
red,  vHte  a-'d  sea-let  flowers,  sweet- 
UROSPERVUM  Delecbainpi,  a  magnificent 
rook  r’ant  with  doub'e  golden  flowers  . 
VERBENA  Verosa,  1  ft-,  a  handsome  hardy 
perennial  producing  purple  flowers 
VERONICA  Rentans,  2  in.,  hardy  perennial  ; 
the  p’ants  compact  mats  of  p-ppu,  studded 
in  spring  with  pretty  azure  flowers. 

Prostrata,  prostrate  perennial ;  compact,  be¬ 
coming  a  sheet  of  lovely  blue  flowers 

Tciicrium.  Royal  Blue,  1  ft.,  hardy  peren^ 
rial,  the  f’owe-s  clear  blue  in  long  spikes”; 
PERENNIAL  Species — Mixed  in  great  variety. 
ZINNIA.  Double  Lillput,  1  ft.,  button-like  lit¬ 
tle  flowers ;  very  double ;  colors  . 


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AQUATIC  SEEDS,  FINEST  VARIETIES 

I  take  pleasure  in  presenting  this  descriptive  list  of  plants,  many  of  which  are  rare  and  beautiful.  Those  who  have 
lakelets  or  water  gardens  will  find  this  list  of  interest.  The  seeds  were  all  obtained  this  season. 


Alisma  Plantago,  2  ft.  a  graceful  bog  plant  ; 

leaves  all  radical;  firs.  3-petaled,  rose,  in  whorls  in  July. 

Butomus  Umbellatus,  2  ft.,  a  very  hand¬ 
some,  easily-grown  bog  plant,  known  as  Water  Gladio¬ 
lus,  rosy  firs  in  umbels  on  naked  stems;  leaves  narrow. 
Caltha  Palustris,  6in.,  tufts  of  pretty  foliage 

adorned  with  lovely  golden  cups  in  early  spring;  for  bogs. 

Carex  Pendula,  4ft.,  a  graceful  Sedge;  leaves 

broad;  firs  in  long,  drooping,  cylindrical  spikes;  fine. 

Cyperus  Alternifolius,  2  ft,  Umbrella  Plant; 

an  elegant  Sedge,  fine  for  pots  as  well  as  water-margins. 

Papyrus,  6  ft.,  Egyptian  Paper  Plant;  tall  graceful 
plumes;  hardy  South;  protect  at  North. 

Drosera  Rotundifolia,  4  in.,  circular  leaves 

encircled  by  red  hairs:  firs  white  on  erect  scapes;  hardy. 

Iris  Pseud-acorus,  Water  Flag,  2  ft,  a  hardy 

bog  plant;  firs  large,  bright  yellow  and  orange;  splendid. 

Juncus  Vulgaris,  5  ft.,  a  beautiful  Rush; 

fluffy  red  plumes  in  autumn;  hardy;  likes  water. 

Lycopus  Europaeus,  2  ft,  Marsh  Horehound 
a  broad  serrated-leaved  perennial,  naturalized  from  Eu¬ 
rope;  inconspicuous  flowers;  a  hardy  marsh  plant. 

Mentha  Aquatica,  Water  Mint,  2  ft,  a  hardy 

mint;  ovate;  leaves  and  dense  terminal  spikes  of  firs.; 
naturalized  from  Europe;  foliage  very  aromatic. 

Menyanthes  Trifoliata,  Bog  Bean.  A  hand¬ 
some  plant  formed  in  the  marshes  of  England;  firs  white 
suffused  with  pink  and  beautifully  fringed ;  hardy. 

Myosotis  Palustris,  6  in.,  a  pretty,  con- 
tinuous-blooming  hardy  perennial  marsh  Forget-me- 
not;  the  flowers  are  lovely  blue,  in  pretty  clusters. 

Nelumbium  Speciosum,  3  ft.,  the  great 

Egyptian  Bean  of  Pythagoteus;  elegant  umbrella  foliage 
held  above  the  water,  and  huge  rosy-tipped,  tulip-like, 
richiy-scented  flowers  a  foot  in  diameter,  the  king  of 
hardy  water  plants;  the  one  “must  have”  aquatic. 


Nuphar  Luteum,  big  fleshy  round  leaves 

and  showy  golden  flow  ers  the  size  of  a  duck-egg;  both 
foliage  and  flowers  held  well  above  the  w'ater;  hardy. 

Nymphaea  Alba,  the  well-known  white 

Water  Lily;  both  leaves  and  flowers  lie  upon  the  surface 
of  the  water;  very  fragrant,  beautiful 
Lotus,  a  tender  Water  Lily,  the  true  Egyptian  Lotus, 
sacred  to  their  god,  Isis,  and  engraved  on  ancient  coins. 
Seeds  ground  and  made  into  bread  wras  an  Egyptian  food. 
Coerulea,  the  blue  Water  Lily;  a  beautiful,  free-bloom¬ 
ing  plant :  very  handsome  but  needs  winter-protection. 
Pygmaea,  a  handsome  hardy  species  from  Central 
Asia;  firs  white,  fragrant,  blooming  from  June  till  Sep¬ 
tember;  leaves  cordate,  entire,  slightly  nerved. 

Rose  Hybrids  and  Blue  Hybrids,  two  fine  races  of 
Water  Lilies  supplied  by  Vilmorin,  of  Paris.  I  supply 
either  Hybrid  or  both  Hybrids  in  mixture. 

Splendid  Special  Mixture  of  many  sorts. 

Parnassia  Palustris,  6  in.,  an  elegant  bog 

plant,  grass-like,  with  showy  white,  veined  flowers;  a 
hardy  perennial  of  easy  culture;  a  fine  marsh  plant. 

Sagittaria  Sagittifolia,  1  ft.,  erect  racemes 

of  showy  white  flowers;  leaves  arrow-shaped,  graceful; 
hardy,  handsome;  a  splendid  marsh  or  bog  plant. 

Scirpus  Lacustris,  5  ft.,  a  showy  stream- 

loving  Bullrush  with  red-brown  spikelets  in  branched 
cymes;  the  stems  largely  used  in  Europe  for  making 
chair-seats  and  mats;  a  hardy  marsh  or  bog  plant. 
Scoparius,  very  ornamental  Rush; bog  plant. 
Sium  Latifolium,  5  ft.,  Water  Parsnip,  an 
umbelliferous  plant;  flowers  white,  in  compound  umbels. 

Stachys  Palustris,  18  in.,  a  hardy  perennial 
Marsh  Mint,  known  as  Hyssop  Hedge  Nettle;  flowers 
are  small,  purple,  in  small  heads;  a  hardy  marsh  plant. 

Typha  Latifolia,  Cat-o-nine-tails,  5  ft., 
a  handsome  hardy  w  ater  plant;  flowers  in  dense  spikes, 
brown,  showy,  attractive  in  groups.  The  pollen  of  Typha 
is  made  into  bread  by  natives  in  New  Zealand. 


THE  FINEST  ORNAMENTAL  GRASSES 


All  grasses  are  more  or  less  graceful  and  beautiful,  but  the  following  are  among  the  finest 
and  most  admired.  A  bed  of  the  choicer  ones  will  afford  much  satisfaction  and  pleasure. 


Agrostis  Laxiflora,  2  ft.,  slender,  wide  panicles,  fine. 
Nebulosa,  1  ft.,  Cloud  Grass,  cloud-like  panicles,  pretty. 
Pulchelia,  1  ft.,  Hair  Grass,  splendid  bouquet,  annual. 
Anthoxanthum  Odoratum,  1  ft..  Sweet  Vernal,  fine. 
Gracile  9  in.,  fine  for  edging  of  beds  or  borders. 

Avena  Sterilis,  2  ft.,  drooping  spikes,  an  elegant  grass. 
Arundo  Donax  Variegata,  10  ft.,  big  striped  leaves. 
Brachypodium  Gracile,  1ft.,  trembling  lovely  grass. 
Briza  Maxima,  2  ft.,  Big  Quaking  Grass,  elegant  nodd¬ 
ing  panicles,  good  to  cut  or  dr.\ ,  a  fine  annual  for  beds. 
Media,  1ft.,  filmy  panicles  of  shining  purple  spikelets, 
tremulous  with  the  slightest  breeze,  handsome. 

Gracilis,  8  in.,  spikelets  on  hair-like  stems,  very  pretty. 
Brizopyrum  Siculum,  1  ft., annual,  many-flwd,  two- 
ranked,  flat  awnless  spikelets  on  decumbent  stems. 
Bromus  Brizaif  ormis,  2  ft.,  fine  biennial  for  bouquets. 
Madritensis,  2  ft.,  long  dense  panicles  of  small  spikelets. 
Brachypodium  Gracile,  2  ft.,  a  fine  graceful  annual. 
Bromus  Macrostachyus,  2  ft.,  long  ornamental  spikes. 
Ceratochloa  Pendula,  3  ft.,  panicles  lOi nches long. 
Chloris  Barbata,  1  ft.,  spikes  2  in.  long,  from  India. 
Chrysurus  Cynosuroides,  6  inches,  a  low  annual  with 
silken  plumes  that  become  golden  as  they  mature. 
Coix  Lachryma,  3  ft.,  Jobs  Tears,  seeds  used  for  beads. 
Aurea  Zebrina.  massive  foliage  blotched  golden  yellow  . 
Diplachne  Fascicularis,  2  ft.,  a  marsh  grass,  pretty. 
Eleusine  Oligostachia,  1  ft.,  fine  for  winter  bouquets. 
Elymus  Giganteus,  Giant  Bunch  Grass,  big  clumps. 
Eragrostis  Abyssinica,  3 ft.,  fragrant,  panicles  loose, 
open,  the  many  hair-like  drooping  branches  tipped 
with  spikelets.  Seeds  used  in  Africa  for  bead  making. 
Elegans,  10in.,  Love  Grass,  white  spikelets  for  bouquets. 
Maxima,  Giant  Love  Grass,  b’g  diffuse  panicles  set  with 
pretty  small  spikelets,  excellent  for  bouquets. 
EriantHus  Ravennae,  6ft.,  Plume  Grass,  an  elegant 
hardy  plant, leaves  long  and  graceful,  feathery  plumes. 
Euchlaena  Luxurians,  12ft.,  avery  handsome  annual 
with  20  stems  springingfrom  a  single  seed,  each  ti  pped 
by  a  dense  panicle,  the  leaves  long,  broad,  graceful. 
Ornamental  Grasses,  in  complete  special  mixture, 
for  bouquets  and  borders  5cts. 


Eulalia  Zebrina,  4  ft.,  pretty  striped  hardy  perennia 
Festuca  Glauca,  1  ft.,  a  fine  grass  for  edging  or  border 
Rigida,  10  inches,  tufted  grass,  fine  for  rockeries. 
Stipoides,  2  ft.,  the  Feather-grass-like  Fescue,  handsome. 
Gymnothrix  Latifolium,  10  ft.,  a  noble  perennial,  big 
clumps,  graceful  nodding  spikes,  a  splendid  grass. 
Japonicum,  3  ft.  6  in.,  silvery  spikes,  purple  anthers,  long 
prominent  bristles,  a  splendid  hardy  perennial. 
Gynerium  Argenteum,  2  ft.,  Pampas  Grass,  elegant 
hardy  perennial,  immense  silvery  plumes,  silky,  hairy. 
Roseum,  exquisite  big  fluffy  rosy  plumes;  hardy. 
Hordeum  Jubatum,  Squirrel-tail,  spikes  long,  fine. 
Isolepis  Gracilis  bog  plant;  drooping,  slender  foliage, 
hiding  the  pot;  a  splendid  plant. 

Koeleria  Setacea,  2  ft.,  a  tufted  perennial  grass  with 
spikelets  in  panicles,  good  for  bouquets,  green  or  dry. 
Lagurus  Ovatus,  1ft.,  Hare’s-tail,  fluffy  white  heads, 
showy  in  garden  patches  from  J uly  to  September,  fine. 
Lasiagrostis  Gracilis,  2  ft.,  annual,  very  pretty. 
Melica  Altissima,  3  ft.  Tall  Pearl  Grass,  Atropurpurea. 
Oryza  Sativa,  2  ft.,  ltice,  chief  food  of  China. 
Panicum  Altissimum,  6  ft.,  Guinea  Grass,  decorative. 
Capiliare.2  ft.,  panicles! arge,  numerous,  forbouquets. 
Plicatum  Variegatum,  an  exquisite  basket  plant,  creeping. 
Sulcatum,  3  ft.,  Palm-like  foliage,  used  for  pots. 
Virgatum ,  5  ft.,  hardy,  very  ornamental,  panicles  grace¬ 
ful,  drooping,  purple,  admirable  for  borders. 
Paspalum  Elegans,  3  ft.,  Elegant  Millet  Grass. 
Pennisetum  Longistylum,  1  f  t. ,  half-hardy  annual. 
Macrourum  ,4  ft.,  very  ornamental  hardy  perennial. 
Rueppelianum , 4 ft. ,  finebig  purple  plumes,  hardy  per. 
Poa  Pilosa,  !  ft.,  filmy  brow'n  panicles,  hardy  perennial. 
Polypogon  Monspeliensis,  2ft.,  panicles  dense,  fine. 
Setaria  Nigra,  4  ft.,  panicles  ofsmallbroom  heads. 
Sorghum  Nigrum,  5ft,  Black  Millet,  fine  for  bouquets. 
Stipa  Pennata,  2  ft.,  per.,  Feather  Grass,  for  borders. 
Tricholaena  Rosea,  2  it. ,  lovely  fluffy  rosy  plumes. 
Uniola  Latifolia,  3  ft.,  panicles  loose,  fine  for  vases. 
Zea  Japonica  Quadricolor ,  3  ft. ,  striped  in  4  colors 
Gracillima  Variegata,  3  ft.,  a  beautiful  striped  sort. 
Perfecta  Gigantea,  5ft.,  striped  in  4  colors.  Also  Mixed. 


REMARKS,  NOTES,  AND  LETTERS 


60 


Novelties. — I  invite  the  special  attention  of 
my  friends  to  the  new  and  rare  flowers  briefly 
described  on  page  48  and  the  two  pages  follow¬ 
ing.  1  have  nearly  all  the  choice  novelties,  and 
offer  them  at  5cts.  per  packet.  My  seeds  are 
all  of  the  new  crop,  and  can  be  depended  upon 
for  vitality  and  quality,  and  with  every  pack¬ 
age  I  mail  a  little  booklet  telling  just  how  to 
sow  seeds  and  treat  the  little  plants.  And  still 
more,  I  guarantee  to  send  you  seeds  that  will 
grow  and  be  true  to  name.  The  booklet  ac¬ 
companying  the  seeds  explains  all  conditions. 

I  aim  to  do  an  honest  business  and  to  please 
all  my  patrons.  The  success  and  pleasure  of 
my  patrons  are  more  to  me  than  their  money. 
This  has  been  my  business  method  since  1868, 
when  I  began.  Many  of  my  early  patrons, 
some  octogenarians,  are  still  buying  of  me. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  have  been  raising  your  seeds  for 
35  years  and  have  always  had  good  luck  with  them.  Mrs.  Etta 
McConnell,  Columbia  Co.,  Pa.,  April  8,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  My  mother  used  your  seeds 40  years 
with  great  success.  Adcle  Blair,  Warwick  Co.,Va.,  Feb. 28,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  For  half  a  century  my  grandmother 
has  relied  upon  your  seeds  for  the  beautiful  garden  which  she 
stiil  maintains.  Mrs.  L.  J.  Docker,  Marion  Co.,  Ind,,  Mar.  1932. 

The  Sweet  Pinks. — The  beauty,  fragrance 

fand  profusion  of  the  Sweet  Pinks, 
Diant hus  plumarius  fl.  pi.  (see 
cut)  together  with  the  hardiness 
)  and  tenacity  of  the  plants  should 
secure  for  them  a  prominent 
place  in  the  flower  garden.  The 
plants  start  readily  from  seeds, 
and  if  set  six  inches  apart  in  a 
sunny  bed  will  stool  out  and  become  a  carpet 
of  lovely  glaucus  foliage  from  which  the  num¬ 
erous  stems  will  shoot  up  bearing  a  cluster  of 
the  richly  scented  blooms  during  May  and 
June,  and  a  few  in  later  months.  It  is  one  of 
the  good  perennials  that  deserves  a  place  in 
every  garden.  See  Pinks  Hardy  Garden,  p.  41. 
A  Good  Letter. — My  friends  will  appreci- 

ate  the  following  letter  which  I  have  just  (Oct.l4th) 
received.  Miss  Scott  is  a  flower  enthusiast  who  has  been 
my  patron  for  some  years,  and  her  place  is  made  fa¬ 
mous  by  the  great  variety  and  superior  beauty  of  her 
flowers,  and  the  artistic  manner  in  which  they  are 
arranged.  Miss  Scott’s  letters  are  always  an  inspiration. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  wish  you  could  see  my  flower 
garden  which  is  the  product  of  your  seeds.  Never  have  1  had 
such  beautiful  Snapdragons  —  i  bought  the  Majesiie  varieties, 
and  they  are  rightly  named.  The  flower  spikes  are  very  long 
and  tilled  with  huge  flowers  of  the  loveliest  colors.  Likewise, 
your  Dianthus  seed  displayed  a  remarkable  run  of  colors  anti 
the  flowers  are  easily  two  and  a  half  inches  in  diameter.  I  tried 
your  dwarf  large-flowering  Petunias,  and  the  hots  are  varied 
and  extremely  rich.  The  Zinnias  elicit  many  admiring  ahs  and 
ohs.  I  do  not  recall  ever  having  such  gorgeous  coiors,  and  cer¬ 
tainly  n^ver  so  lar<je  flowtrs.  The  Coxcombs  did  not  allow  their 
neighbors  to  outshine  them,  for  there  are  many  reds,  pinks  and 
yellows.  Carnations  have  always  been  a  favorite  flower  of  mine 
and  I  have  seventy-seven  beautiful  plants.  Then,  too,  there  are 
the  wilt-resisting  Asters  which  have  done  well  in  spite  of  the 
heat  and  drought. 

In  laying  out  my  garden  I  followed  a  suggestion  found  in  one 
of  your  Catalogues.  I  placed  each  variety  of  Snapdragons  in  a 
separate  bed.  Each  bed  I  bordered  with  Blue  Cap  Ageratum--I 
have  twenty  varieties.  Many  have  come  to  view  my  gardens  and 
some  have  said  I  should  charge  for  the  privelege,  for  it  is  well 
worth  while,  and  all  have  agreed  that  they  are  werth  coming 
to  see.  I  am  glad  to  give  flower-lovers  the  enjo>ment  of  my 
flowers,  and  I  take  not  a  little  pleasure  in  telling  them  of  whom 
1  bought  the  seeds  and  how  cheaply.  Ours  is  one  of  the  show 
places  of  Brocknort,  and  people  look  to  us  to  have  something 
extra  fine.  Well,  we  have  fulfilled  all  their  expectations,  and 
1  suspect  many  go  away  marvelling  at  your  own  good  will  to¬ 
ward  flower-lovers,  for  many  like  me  would  not  think,  especially 
in  these  days  that  they  could  afford’such  an  elaborate  display 
were  they  to  depend  on  most  seedsmen  with  their  fancy  prices. 

It  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  be  able  to  thus  express  truth¬ 
fully  my  appreciation  for  your  graciousness,  a  part  of  which  I 
may  so  heartily  enjoy.  With  best  wishes,  I  am.  Sincerely  yours, 
Zella  Scott,  Brockport,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  7.  1933. 

-  —  -  ‘ 


Golden  Gleam  Nasturtium. — The  other 
day  a  patron  came  to  my  seed-house  and  said, 
“I  want  another  packet  of  Golden  Gleam  Nas¬ 
turtium.  Of  the  packet  I  got  some  weeks  ago, 
every  seed  grew,  and  the  flowers  are  beautiful.” 
But  I  wish  you  could  see  the  testimony  of  t  he 
many  letters  about  this  flower.  Here  is  a  sample : 

Dpar  Mr.  Park:  The  Golden  Gleams  were  the  pretti¬ 
est  and  best  Nasturtiums  we  have  ever  grown.  All  of  our 
friends  had  spells  about  them.  I  am  well  pleased  with  all  your 
seeds.  They  grew  better  than  any  other  seed  we  planted,  gave 
strong  plants,  and  just  what  you  said  they’d  be.  Our  Rock 
Garden  seeds  filled  the  space  about  10  by  40  ft.,  and  the  garden 
was  beautiful.  Mr.  W.  N.  Berry.  Ingham  Co.,  Mich.,  Mar.  1933. 

About  Freesias. — Freesias  are  as  easily 
grown  from  seeds  as  Zinnias,  and  seedlings 
started  in  Spring  will  bloom  freely  the  follow¬ 
ing  Winter.  They  are  beautiful,  delightfully 
fragrant  flowers  that  grow  in  a  graceful  cluster. 
See  pages  44  and  51.  A  patron  kindly  writes: 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  believe  every  seed  of  the  Freesias 
I  ordered  from  you  grew,  and  the  plants  flowered  this  Winter. 
The  Rosa  Rugosa  and  Black  Locust  also  came  up  well  Mrs. 
Anton  Johnson,  Grant  Co.,  N.  Dak.,  March  4.  1933. 

When  going  through  Texas  to  California  in 

August  I  was  pleased 
to  see  beautiful  plants 
of  Euphorbia  vari- 
gata  decorating  the 
road-side  by  their 
showy  masses  of 
green  and  white  foli¬ 
age.  They  sprung 
from  seeds  of  plants  of 
previous  year’s  growth,  and  of  course  are  per¬ 
petuated  from  year  to  year.  At  the  north  the 
easily  grown  plants  do  well  and  make  a  showy 
bed  or  border.  In  good  soil  the  plants  grow 
four  feet  high,  branching  freely,  and  even  a 
single  plant  becomes  a  handsome  specimen. 
See  engraving,  also  page  23.  75  seeds  Sets. 

Mette’s  Giant  Pentstemon. — This  is  a 
splendid  Gloxinia-flowered  perennial  that  should 
be  in  eveiy  garden.  It  blooms  the  first  season, 
the  rich-colored  firs,  appearing  in  long  spikes. 

To  Promote  Happiness. — Soloman,  reput¬ 
ed  to  be  the  wisest  man,  wrote,  “A  Good  Name 
is  rather  to  be  chosen  than  Great  Riches,  and 
Loving  Favor  rather  than  Silver  or  Gold.” 
Now,  my  friends,  in  these  depressed  and  trou¬ 
blous  times,  brought  on  chiefly  by  profiteering 
and  greed,  would  it  not  promote  individual 
and  world  happiness  if  this  maxim  were  gen¬ 
erally  believed  and  heeded?  Echo  answers 
“Would  it  not!”  “Would  it  not!”  Park. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  You  have  certainly  made  this  Spring 
and  Summer  an  enjoyable  one  for  me.  The  Ciarkia3  were  beau¬ 
tiful.  Ammobiums,  Orange  Gomphrenas,  Crimson  Bedder 
Nicotianas,  and  Rose  Marie  Snapdragons  were  new,  and  proved 
of  interest  to  many.  F.  E.  Cleghorn,  Monona  Co.  ,1a.,  Aug  1983. 

Dear  Mr.  Park :  I  enjoyed  your  catalogue  very  much 
and  have  read  it  several  times,  instead  of  once  or  twice  as  you 
suggest.  Clarkias  in  my  garden  last  year  caused  much  favorable 
comment.  Nasturtium  Golden  Gleam  and  Nemophila  were  also 
admired.  E.  R.  Johnson,  Kitsap  Co,,  Wash..  March  7,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  got  Gloxinias,  Cinerarias,  etc.  to 
germinate  for  the  first  time  by  following  your  directions.  I  have 
one  of  your  glorious  New  Giant  Petunias  in  bloom  in  a  pot 
from  seeds  1  got  last  fall,  it  is  gorgeous.  Mrs.  M.  L.  McAllister, 
Washington  Co.,  Utah,  Feb.  17,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  began  using  your  seeds  last  year 
and  like  them  very  much.  Gaillardia  plants  were  all  up  in  seven 
days,  Aquilegia  and  Passiflora  in  ten  day3.  I  al3o  have  some 
nice  Gloxinias  raised  from  your  seeds  last  year.  Mrs.  Lee  Beals, 
Aroostook  Co.,  Maine,  March  3,  1933. 

Dear  Mr.  Park:  I  ordered  50pkts  of  your  seeds  last 
year  and  was  well  pleased  with  all.  The  Zinnias  took  first  prize 
at  our  flower  show.  Mrs.  B.  E.  Shaw,  Texas  Co..  Okla. 


The  Beautiful  and  Popular  Scabiosa 

]HE  above  engraving  represents  flowers  of  the  new  and  beautiful  Sweet  Scabiosa,  which  is 
a  great  improvement  upon  the  old-fashioned  Scabious  formerly  seen  in  our  grandmother's 
garden.  The  plants  grow  two  feet  tall,  and  become  a  waving  mass  of  these  exquisite  flowers 
borne  aloft  upon  long,  strong  stems,  and  exhibiting  a  great  diversity  of  colors,  as  White,  Rose, 
Scarlet,  Brick-red,  Azure  Fairy,  Red  and  White,  Purple  and  White.  Started  from  seeds  in  early 
spring  and  set  eight  inches  apart  in  a  bed,  the  plants  make  a  grand  garden  display  during  late 
summer  and  autumn.  Or,  started  in  autumn,  they  will  endure  the  winter  and  begin  to  bloom  early 
the  next  season.  The  flowers  are  especially  adapted  for  cutting,  and  the  white,  blush  and  pale  blue 
flowers  are  prized  for  funeral  as  well  as  room  decoration.  The  dwarf  sorts  thrive  in  pots,  and  are 
fine  for  winter-blooming  in  the  window.  I  especially  admire  these  beautiful  annuals,  and  earnestly 
urge  their  culture.  Price  5cts.  per  packet,  separate  or  mixed. 


Scabiosa  Candidissima  Flora  Plena 

This  is  the  handsome  Snowball  Scabious.  The  plants  grow  three  feet  high,  branching  free¬ 
ly,  each  branch  tipped  with  a  lovely  big  double  pure  white  flower.  It  is  beautiful  in  the  garden 
and  fine  for  cutting.  The  plants  are  readily  grown  from  seeds,  and  easily  transplanted.  A  splen¬ 
did  annual,  but  little  known  :  of  easy  culture.  75  seeds  5cts. 


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TREES  AND  SHRUBS 

OFFER  new  seeds  of  all  of  the  following  Trees  and  Shrubs,  but  I  will  say,  right  here,  that 
many  kinds  of  Tree  and  Shrub  seeds  are  tardy  in  starting.  Some  are  nuts  and  need  to 
be  filed  before  planting;  others  have  an  impervious  covering  which  retards  germination. 
All  should  lie  sown  in  a  retired  bed,  which  will  not  be  disturbed  for  two  or  three  years.  Some 
will  start  in  a  reasonable  time,  and  these  can  be  removed.  Germination,  however,  is  variable 
and  always  more  or  less  tardy. 

Acacia  Julibrissin,  Albizzia,  30  feet,  a 

hardy  leguminous  tree  bearing  paniculate  heads  of  white 


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flowers;  has  beautiful  pinnate  foliage,  very  handsome. 

Acer  Pseudo-platanus  Rubrum,  50  feet, 
leaves  Sycamore-like,  purple  beneath,  the  breeze  giving 
a  variable  appearance;  a  rare,  handsome  Maple. 
Sacharinum,  the  well-known  Sugar  Maple. 

Ailanthus  Glandulosa,  40  feet,  Tree  of 
Heaven:  beautiful  massive  foliage  and  greenish-white 
terminal  panicles  of  bloom;  makes  a  fine  specimen. 

Akebia  Quinata,  30  feet,  a  fine  Japanese 

evergreen  hardy  vine;  flowers  brown,  very  fragrant;  and 
are  very  freely  produced  in  Spring;  not  hardy  far  north. 
Alnus  Glutinosa,  50  ft.,  a  quick-growing 

tree,  handsome  foliage  and  pretty  flowers  in  early  spring. 

Amelanchier  Botryapium,  8  feet,  a  very 
bunchy  shrub  with  masses  of  showy  white  firs  in  early 
spring,  followed  by  clusters  of  palatable  fruit  in  June. 
Amorpha  Fruticosa,  8  ft.,  a  pretty  native; 

the  flowers  are  purple  and  grow  in  spikes. 

Ampelopsis  Veitchi,  a  robust  hardy  wood¬ 

bine,  clings  to  walls,  bright-colored  foliage  in  autumn. 

Aralia  Spinosa,  10  feet,  a  handsome  native; 

the  flowers  are  white  in  big  umbels,  splendid. 

Arbutus  Unedo,  8  ft.,  Strawberry  Tree;  firs 

in  drooping  racemes;  fruit  scarlet.,  edible;  blooms  in 
late  autumn,  at  which  time  the  previous  year’s  fruit  is 
ripe;  flowers  and  ripe  fruits  are  very  attractive. 

Aristolochia  Sipho,  40  feet,  a  hardy  vine; 

leaves  semi-tropical,  firs  pipe-like,  brown,  in  early  spring. 

Aucuba  Japonica,  5  feet,  leathery  green 

leaves  spotted  white;  female  plants  fruit  freely ;  mixed. 

Azalea  Mollis,  3  ft.,  bell-shaped  bright  col¬ 

ored  flowers  in  clusters;  from  Japan;  hardy. 

Berberis  Aquifolium,  4  ft.,  a  hardy  shrub; 
flowers  are  yellow7  in  crowded  erect  racemes;  fine. 
Thunbergii,3ft,  golden  pendulous  firs;  scarlet  berries. 
Vulgaris  Purpurea,  5  feet,  deciduous  purple  foliage; 
red  autumn  fruit,  a  splendid  variety. 

Jamesonii,  a  beautiful  hybrid  Mahonia;  should  be  in 
every  collection;  a  rare  hardy  variety. 

Betula  Alba,  50  feet,  the  European  Birch. 
Bignonia  Radicans,  Tecoma,  native  shrubby 

wall  vine;  flowers  clustered,  large,  red,  showy  trumpets. 

Buddleya  Variabilis,  8  ft.,  Butterfly  Bush,  hardy 

summer-blooming,  firs  lilac  in  showTy  terminal  spikes. 

Buxus  Sempervirens,  a  dense  hardy  ever¬ 

green  shrub,  much  used  for  edging  and  single  specimens. 

Calycanthus  Floridus,  5  feet,  the  sweet 

native  shrub;  firs  brown  followed  by  large  seed-fruits. 

Praecox,  a  beautiful  winter-blooming  shrub,  flowers 
purple,  very  fragrant,  axillary  and  terminal. 

Caragana  Arborescens,  15  feet,  a  Siberian 

Pea  Tree;  golden  firs  in  April,  a  hardy  leguminous  tree. 

Carpinus  Bet  ulus,  50  ft.,  European  Horn¬ 

beam,  a  good  hedge  plant  if  kept  pruned,  yellowish  firs. 

Catalpa  Speciosa,  30  ft.,  a  beautiful  flower¬ 
ing  tree;  big  terminal  panicles  of  large  white  flowers;  in 
bloom  itis  very  attractive;  blooms  when  quite  young. 

Ceanothus  Azureus,  10  ft.,  a  fine  Mexican 

shrub,  firs  lovely  blue  in  cymes,  give  a  sheltered  place. 

Celastrus  Scandens,  30  ft.,  hardy  shrubby 

vine,  clusters  of  white  firs  in  spring,  and  a  rich  orange 
vessel  with  bright  scarlet  seeds  in  autumn,  fine  native. 

Ceratonia  Siliqua,  30  ft.,  an  evergreen  leg¬ 

uminous  tree,  leaflets  shining  green,  flowers  red  in  Sept. 

Cercis  Canadensis,  15  feet,  Red  Bud;  a 

hardy  native  tree  showing  masses  of  little  red  butterfly- 
like  flowersin  early  spring,  before  the  foliage,  splendid. 

Chionanthus  Virginica,  15  ft.,  Fringe  Tree, 

also  Grandfather  Gray  Beard;  firs  white  in  big  show'y 
clusters  in  spring,  a  native  ornamental  tree. 


Citrus  Trifoliata,  20  feet,  a  hardy  orange 

tree,  the  fruit  small  but  beautiful  flowers  white,  scented. 

Clematis,  Vines,  shrubby,  hardy  kinds, 

mixed  colors,  many  beautiful  sorts. 

Colutea  Arborescens,  8  ft.  firs  yellow,  free¬ 

ly  produced  during  July  and  August,  a  hardy  shrub. 

Callicarpa  Americana,  5  ft.,  a  hardy  native 

shrub  laden  with  clusters  of  purple  berries  in  autumn. 

Clethra  Alnifolia,  3  feet,  a  hardy  native 

shrub  with  lovely,  deliciously  scented  white  flowers  in 
spicate  racemes  from  July  until  September. 

Crataegus  Pyracantha,  10  feet,  Evergreen 
Thorn,  clusters  of  white  bloom  in  May,  and  in  autumn 
covered  with  bright  red  berries  that  remain  in  winter. 

Cydonia  Japonica,  5  feet,  Japan  Quince; 

bright  red  flr3  in  spring,  fruit,  green,  delightfully  fragrant. 

Cytisus  Laburnum,  20  feet.  Golden  Chain; 

flowers  are  golden  yellow  in  pendulous  racemes  from 
April  to  June,  leguminous,  very  beautiful. 

Cotoneaster  Microphylla,  an  evergreen 
wall  plant,  preferred  to  Ivy,  a  profusion  of  white  bloom 
in  spring,  succeeded  by  scarlet  berries,  also  for  rockeries. 

Cornus  Mascula,  12  ft..  Cornelian  Cherry; 

umbels  of  golden  flowers  on  leafless  twigs  in  February 
and  March,  followed  by  red,  edible  cherry-like  fruits. 

Cryptomeria  Japonica  Elegans,  a  beauti¬ 
ful  evergreen  pyramidal  tree,  branchlets  pendulous, 
very  graceful,  bronzy  crimson  in  autumn  and  winter. 

Daphne  Mezereum,  3  ft.,  Spurge  Olive;  a 

charming  shrub,  flowers  red,  fragrant,  in  clusters  during 
February  and  March,  give  it  a  protected  place. 

Deutzia  Crenata,  fl.  pi.,  8  ft.,  fine  spring- 

double  rose-tinted  flowers  in  terminal  panicles. 

Diospyros  Virginica,  40  feet,  Persimmon; 

seeds  from  delicious  non-astringent  fruit,  excellent. 

Desmodium  Penduliflorum,  3  ft.,  a  beauti¬ 

ful  pendulous  shrub,  flowers  pea-shaped,  purple,  free. 

Euonymus  Americana,  6  feet,  green  bark, 

purple  firs,  pink  strawberry-like  fruits,  scarlet  seeds. 

Eleagnus  Angustifolia,  a  handsome  deciduous 

tree  prized  for  its  fragrant  yellow  flowers  and  red  fruit. 

Exochorda  Grandiflora,  12  ft.,  Pearl  Bush; 
a  lovely,  free-blooming,  beautiful  tree;  the  flowers  like 
Cherry-blooms  and  cover  the  tree  in  May. 

Fraxinus  Excelsior  Pendula,  weeping  Ash. 

Ornus,  the  handsome  flowering  Ash;  very  pretty. 

Genista  Tinctoria,  H)  ft.,  flowers  golden, 

in  profusion  from  July  till  September;  of  easy  culture. 

Gleditschia,  Honey  Locust,  50  ft.,  greenish 

flowers  and  big  red  sweet  seed  pods,  pretty  foliage. 

Grevillea  Robusta,  a  fine  tree  south,  and 

a  beautiful  pot  plant  in  the  north. 

Ginkgo  Biloba,  40  ft.,  Maiden-hair  tree,  fine. 
Gymnociadus,  Kentucky  Coffee  Tree.  75  ft., 

racemes  of  white  bloom,  May  to  July,  big  red  showy 
pods  in  autumn,  seeds  browned,  ground,  used  for  coffee. 

Hedera  Helix,  most  beautiful  of  our  ever¬ 
green  climbers,  leaves  leathery,  graceful  and  attractive. 
Hamamelis,  Witch  Hazel,  8  ft.  golden  firs. 
Hazel-nut  (Corylus)  8ft.,  pretty  flowersin 
March,  with  ripe  brown  palatable  nuts  in  autumn. 
Hibiscus  Syriacus,  Althea,  Double,  mixed. 
Hypericum  Calycinum,  1  ft.,  large  yellow 
flowers;  one  of  the  handsomest  of  our  shrubs. 

Ilex  Aquifolia,  Holly ;  green  foliage,  red  berry. 
Juglans,  the  Butternut  and  White  Walnut. 
Koelreuteria  Paniculata,  15  ft.,  a  beautiful 
tree  with  pinnate  foliage  and  big  panicles  of  golden  firs. 

Ligustrum  Japonicum,  6  ft,,  an  evergreen 

hardy  shrub,  with  fragrant  white  firs  and  large  leaves. 


Liquidamber  Styraciflua,  50  ft.,  a  Maple¬ 

like  tree,  the  foliage  fragrant  and  scarlet  in  autumn. 

Lirodendron,  50  feet,  Tulip  Tree;  bears  large 

beautiful  Tulip-like,  red-checked  flowers  in  July. 

Lonicera  Caprifolium,  a  vigorous  twining  Honey¬ 
suckle;  flowers  yellow  and  blush  in  terminal  whorls  and 
highly  fragrant,  yellow  berries  in  autumn.  Other  Lon- 
iceras  are  Sempervirens,  Scarlet  Trumpet  and  Japonica. 

Lonicera  Tartarica  Rosea,  10  ft.,  Bush  Honey¬ 

suckle,  firs  small,  profuse,  rose,  red  berries  in  summer. 

Madura,  Osage  Orange,  40  ft.,  a  handsome 

large-fruited  tree,  often  trained  for  hedges. 

Magnolia  Grandiflora,  80  ft.?  a  fine  evergreen 
native  tree; big  beautiful  sweet  white  flowers  in  summer. 
Soulangeana,  20  ft.,  big  Tulip-like  pink  firs  in  spring. 
Acuminata,  50  ft.,  pyramidal,  large-leaved  Tulip- 
like,  yellow-tinted  flowers,  scarlet  seeds,  handsome. 

Melia  Japonica  Floribunda,  Tree  of  Lilac;  blooms 

early  and  freely,  flowers  big  lilac;  hardy  south. 

Melia  Umbraculiformis,  Umbrella  Tree,  20  ft., 

a  dense,  beautiful  shade  tree,  flowers  in  big  lilac  panicles 
delightfully  fragrant,  drupes  golden,  the  size  of  marbles, 
and  hang  in  clusters  in  winter;  not  hardy  in  the  north. 

Morus  Nigra,  30  ft.,  Black  Mulberry,  delicious 

black  fruit  in  mid  summer;  fine  for  birds. 

Myrtus  Communis,  6  ft.,  fragrant  foliage  with 

pretty  white  flowers,  hardy  in  the  South. 

Nandina  Domestica,  5  ft.;  an  elegant  half-hardy 

shrub,  flowers  white  in  terminal  panicles;  berries  rich 
scarlet  in  clusters,  remaining  through  the  winter. 

Nyssa  Sylvatica,  75  ft.,  Blue  Gum,  with  shining 

green  foliage  in  summer,  rich  scarlet  in  autumn. 

Peony  Moutan,  3  ft.,  stem  shrubby,  branched, 

flowers  are  large  and  of  various  colors,  showy. 

Paulownia  Imperials,  40  ft ,  a  splendid  early- 

blooming  tree,  firs  trumpet-like,  violet,  in  big  clusters. 

Pomegranite,  10  ft.,  flowers  showy  scarlet,  fruit 

orange-size,  yellow  with  pink  cheek,  beautiful;  edible. 

Phiiadelphus  Coronarius,  6  ft.,  Mock  Orange, 

lovely  cup-shaped  white  fragrant  flowers,  hardy. 
Grandiflorus,  8  ft.,  larger  firs  but  not  fragrant,  showy. 

Photinia  Serrulata,  10  ft.,  Chinese  Hawthorn, 

a  handsome  shrub  with  white  flowers  in  showy  flat 
panicles,  leaves  stiff,  glossy,  evergreen,  red  berries. 

Picea  Excelsa,  Norway  Spruce,  30  ft.,  a  splen¬ 
did  evergreen. 

Piatanus  Occidentals,  50  ft.,  Sycamore,  a  very 

fine  tree  with  white  bark,  pretty  foliage  and  graceful 
little  fruit-balls  that  swing  all  winter. 

Pueraria  Thunbergiana,  Kudzu  Vine,  vigorous 
splendid  foliage  and  a  wealth  of  Wisteria-like  blue  clus¬ 
ters  in  fall;  fine  to  cover  old  trees  or  summer  houses. 

Quercus  Macrocarpa,  60  ft.,  Burr  Oak,  large 

spreading  tree  with  large  nuts  in  mossy  cups. 

Coccinea,  50  ft.,  Scarlet  Oak,  scarlet  foliage  in  fall. 
Alba,  60  ft.,  small,  sweet  nuts,  a  handsome  tree. 
Phelios,  75  ft.,  a  large  spreading  tree  with  graceful 
narrow  foliage,  a  glorious  big  lasting  shade  tree. 
Palustris,  50  ft.,  Pin  Oak,  a  beautiful  shade  tree. 

Rhododendron  Ponticum,  10  ft.,  glossy  leaves 

and  large,  showy  flowers  in  many  fine  colors. 

Arboreum,  20  ft.,  fine  evergreen,  big  clusters,  mixed. 


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Rhodotypus  Kerrioide*,  3  feet,  a  graceful  shrub 

with  white  Kerria-like  flowers,  admirable. 

Rhus  Cotinus,  8  ft.,  Smoke  Tree,  a  handsome 
hardy  shrub,  flowers  in  loose  panicles,  becoming  brown 
filmy  and  smoke-like  as  seeds  ripen;  curious,  attractive. 

Robinia,  Black  Locust,  50  ft.,  lovely  pinnate 

foliage,  exquisite,  fragrant,  honey  flowers  in  pendulant 
racemes,  lovely  in  bloom,  later  laden  with  seed  pods. 
Bessoniana,  thornless,  otherwise  like  Black  Locust. 
Viscosa,  30  ft.,  pink-coiored  flowers  in  erect  racemes. 

Rosa  Canina,  6ft.,  Dog  Ro  e,  single,  pink. 

Hybrid  Perpetual,  in  splendid  variety  mixed. 
Rubiginosa,  Sweet  Briar,  pink  firs,  fragrant  foliage. 
Rugosa,  4  ft.,  Japan  Rose,  wrinkled  foliage  and  showy 
red  flowers,  followed  by  big  red  seed-hips. 

Ribes  Grossularia,  Gooseberry,  large-fruited. 
Aureum,  5  ft.,  lovely  sweet  golden  firs  in  early  spring. 
Nigrum,  4  ft.,  Black  Currant,  edible  fruit  in  clusters. 
Rubrum,  3  ft.,  Red  Currant,  edible  fruits,  many  sorts. 
Rubus  Idaeus,  6  ft.,  Raspberry,  edible  fruit. 
Ruscus  Aculeatus,  3  ft  ,  Butcher's  Broom,  very 
small  flowers  followerd  by  bright  red  berries,  hardy. 

Sambucus  Canadensis,  8  ft.,  large  flat  heads 
of  white  bloom,  lacy  and  beautiful  in  June,  followed  by 
black  berries  fine  for  jelly  and  pies.  Birds  like  the  fruit. 

Schinus  Molle,  20  ft.,  Pepper  Tree,  small  white 

flowers  in  panicles  in  July,  followed  by  lovely  rose  pea¬ 
like  drupes;  flowers  and  fruits  handsome;  hardy  south. 

Saphora  Japonica,  30  ft.,  Chinese  Pagoda  Tree 

leguminous,  hardy,  flowers  cream  in  terminal  panicles. 

Saphora  Japonica  Pendula,  an  exceedingly  beau¬ 
tiful  and  hardy  weeping  tree  of  the  preceding  species. 
Sorbus  Aucuparia,  20  ft.,  hardy  tree,  firs  cream 

in  big  compound  clusters,  fruit  scarlet,  handsome. 

Spartium  Junceum,  8ft.,  hardy  shrub,  golden 

fragrant  pea-like  flowers  in  handsome  racemes  in  July. 

Staphylea  Pinnata,  white  flowers  in  drooping 

racemes,  hardy  nut  tree;  very  decorative. 

Spirea  Lindleyana,  5  ft.,  white  flrs  in  panicles. 
Symphoricarpus  Racemosus,  5  ft.,  pink  flowers, 

followed  by  showy  white  berries  in  winter. 

Vulgaris,  5  ft.,  red  flrs,  winter-berries  crimson,  fine. 

Syringa,  10  ft.,  lilac  flrs,  deliciously  scented. 
Tamarix  Gallica,  8  ft.,  plumy  branches  and  pink 
firs  in  graceful  spikes  in  autumn,  very  desirable,  hardy. 

Thuja  Occidentalis,  Arbor  Vita,  fine  evergreen. 

yellow  blooms  in  profusion;  a  beautiful  tree. 

Argentea  Pendula,  50  ft.,  graceful,  fine  shade  tree. 

Tilia  Americana,  60ft.,  Linden  Bass;  honeyed 
Ulex  Europeus,  3  ft.,  bushy,  blooms  young, 

bright  yellow  firs  crowded  on  stems,  leguminous,  hardy. 

Wistaria,  hardy  vine,  30  ft.,  flowers  in  showy 

drooping  racemes  in  spring;  vigorous  and  beautiful. 

Vitis  Cognetaea,  The  Beautiful  Crimson  Glory 

Vine,  a  vigorous  hardy  Grape,  scarlet  foliage  in  fall. 

Viburnum  Opulus,  Guelder  Rose,  6  ft.,  hardy 
shrub;  white  flowers  in  globous  cymes,  followed  by  love¬ 
ly  red  cherry-like  fruits;  very  beautiful. 

Vitex  Agnus-castus,  6ft.,  glomerate  clusters  of 

pretty  tubular  lilac  flowers  in  late  summer,  hardy  south. 

Xanthocerus  Sorbifolia,  10  ft.,  Hyacinth  Tree; 

pretty  foliage  and  erect  spikes  of  white  red-eyed  firs. 


Sterculia  Chinese  Parasol;  half-hardy  tree. 


THAT  GLORIOUS  NEW  PERENNIAL 

THE  PURE  WHITE  DELPHINIUM  ICEBERG 

T3ERHAPS  the  most  desired  and  long-sought  of  hardy  perennials  was  a  white  Perennial  Lark- 
spur,  and  flower  people  were  all  more  than  delighted  last  year,  when  for  the  first  time  that 
grand  white  Delphinium,  Iceburg,  was  advertised  by  seedsmen  and 
introduced.  His  a  perennial  that  should  be  in  every  garden.  The 
plants  soon  stool  out  into  handsome  clumps  from  which  branching 
stems  push  up  four  feet  high,  each  bearing  a  huge  spike  of  exquisite 
white  flowers.  If  these  are  freely  cut  to  prevent  seeding  you  will  have 
the  elegant  display  continued  throught  the  season.  Last  year  small 
packets  were  sold  at  from  25  to  50  cts.  each,  but  the  supply  of  seeds 
has  been  increased  so  that  I  have  the  pleasure  of  offering  new-crop, 
seeds  of  this  glorious  novelty  this  season  at  5cts.  per  packet.  1  would, 
however,  advise  my  friends  to  not  delay  their  orders,  as  the  supply 
of  seeds,  though  large,  may  become  exhausted  before  the  season  is 
over.  It’s  a  grand  good  thing,  and  you  cannot  err  in  obtaining  the  seeds  as  early  as  possible. 


I  OFFER  a  select  list  of  the  very  best  Vegetables  known.  All  of  these  have  been  tested,  and 
found  superior.  When  you  order  your  flower  seeds  do  not  forget  the  Vegetables,  as  my  seeds 
are  first-class,  and  are  priced  to  suit  the  hard  times.  From  me  you  will  get  the  best  seeds  and 
always  the  most  for  your  money. 


Artichoke,  Large  Green  Paris  Improved,  large  broad 
heads  ;  thick,  fleshy,  productive  ;  best  sort.  Pkt.  5c. 
Asparagus,  Mary  Washington, 
rust-resistant;  large,  early,  decid-  ~ 
edly  the  best  Asparagus;  tips  are  ;■ 

i^arge,  long,  tight  and  tender.  Per 

Broccoli,  New  Sprouting.  A  new 
sort  bearing  in  90  days  a  large 
Cauliflower-like  head  of  fine  qual- 
ity,  tender  and  sweet.  Whenthis 
head  is  cut  numerous  branches  asparagus  tips 
appear  producing  heads;  these  are  cut  with  3  inch 
stem s and  are  boiled  with  the  heads  for  table  use. 
Why  not  try  it?  5ct.s.  a  packet. 

Bean,  Giant-pod  English,  the  best  Broad  Bean ;  plant 

early  as  it  is  frost-proof ;  has 
flavor  of  Limas.  5c.  ^lb.  15c. 
Bean,  Bountiful,  the  best 
Snap-bean;  pods  7  inches, 
thick,  absolutely  stringless, 
early,  hardy,  vigorous  and 
continuously  bearing  and 
marvelously  productive,  5c. 
\  lb.  15cts. 

Burpee’s  Stringless  Green 
Pod,  a  popular  Snap-bean. 
5cts.  \  lb.  15cts. 
bountiful  bean  Pencil-pod  Black  Wax,  the 

best  of  the  black-wax  sorts;  pods  Tin.  long,  round,  string¬ 
less, fleshy,  brittle,  clear  yellow ,  vigorous.  5c.  §  lb.  15c. 
Webber’s  Wax,  one  of  the  very  best;  podslong,  golden 
yellow,  stringless,  productive,  fine  quality.  5c.  £  lb  15c. 
Kentucky  Wonder,  the  finest  pole  bean;  pods  long, 
green,  round,  stringless,  very  productive;  beans  yellow, 
fine  quality.  5cts.  i  lb.  loots. 

Horticultural  Cranberry,  a  good  corn  or  pole  bean; 
podslong,  fleshy,  stringless;  beans  large,  ova],  white, 
speckled  red  ;  good  quality.  Sets.  ^  lb.  15cts. 

Dreer’s  Early  Golden  Cluster,  the  best  wax  pole  bean; 
podslong,  fleshy,  golden;  white  when  shelled ;  product- 
ve  and  of  good  quality.  Sets.  £  lb.  15cts. 

Striped  Creaseback,  a  vigorous,  productive  corn  bean; 
pods  7in.,  fleshy ,  fine  grained,  good.  Sets.  \  lb.  loets. 
Burpee’s  Improved  Bush  Lima,  an  ever-bearing  sort, 
decidedly  the  best;  very  productive;  long  pods  and 
1  arge  beans.  5cts.  \  lb.  20cts. 

Fordhook,  the  best  of  Bush  Lima  Beans;  18  in.,  bears 
early, continuously,  large  clustered  pods,  large  beans 
of  fine  quality,  very  productive,  the  easiest  to  grow, 
and  will  yield  all  the  Limas  needed.  5cts.  3  lb  20cts. 
Bean,  Pole  Lima,  Early  Lev- 
iathon,  the  earliest  Lima; 
podslong,  clustered,  with 5 
big  fat  beans;  bears  freely 
through  out  the  season;  very 
prolific  ;  fine  quality,  only  5c. 

%  lb.  20  ccs. 

Jumbo, largest,  most  prolific; 
everbearing.  5cts.  3  lb.  20cts. 

Florida  Butter,  sure-crop; 
clusters  of  big  pods;  beans 
cream  spotted  red;  free  and 
continuous  bearing;  resists 
bean -weevil  and  drouth.  5c. 
i  lb.  20cts. 

Sieva  Butter,  the  popular  early  leviathon 
Lima  of  the  South :  sure,  continuous  and  heavy  cropper; 
wonderfully  prolific.  5cts.  \  lb.  20cts. 


Beet,  Detroit  Dark  Red,  the  best  all-round  beet;  very 
_  early,  medium  size,  glob- 

rallw/  ular,  solid,  deep  red,  sweet 

IumbMU.  and  tender,  never  -woody; 

tops  and  tap-root  small; 
sure  of  a  crop.  Select  stock. 
:V L' J ::.r=2 j'btL-*  5ets.  Oz.8cts.  J  lb.  25cts. 

Early  Wonder,  a  very  supe- 
rior  beet  in  earliness,  globe- 
’  shape,  uniformity,  sweet- 

ness,  solidity,  tenderness, 
JFM  and  rich  red  color;ideal  for 

j  garden.  5c.  oz.  8c.  *  lb.  2oc. 

fj|  Giant  Half  Sugar,  an  easily 

‘“i  grown  stock  beet;  large, 

very  rich,  twice  as  nutri- 
detroit  dark  red  beet  tious  for  feeding  as  other 
stock  beets.  Everyone  who  has  a  cow  or  some  pigs 
should  grow  a  bed  of  this  very  prolific  beet.  Pkt.  5cts. 
j  lb.  loets.  1  lb.  50cts. 

Brussels  Sprouts,  L.  I.  Improv¬ 
ed  Dwarf,  A  superior  cabbage, 
the  little  tender  heads  borne 
along  the  stem;  easily  grown. 

This  is  the  earliest,  most  com- 

i  pact  and  dependable  sort,  and 
decidedly  thebest.  5c.  Joz.  10c. 

Borecole,  Kale,  Dwarf  Scotch, 
a  hardy  plant,  18  inches  high, 
with  handsome  curled  foliage; 
used  for  winter  greens.  5e.oz.  8c. 

Cabbage,  Early  Jersey  Wakefield 
select  stock.  The  earliest  of 
cabbages;  heads  broad,  cone- 
shaped  and  very  solid;  sweet, 
rich,  tender  and  can  be  eaten  Brussels  sprouts 
raw  or  cooked;  a  deservedly  popular  sort.  5c.  §oz.  15c. 

Copenhagen  Market,  very  fine;  as  early  as  Jersey 
Wakefield;  short  stem,  solid  round  head,  few  outer 

leaves,  upright  growth. 

Perfection  Drumhead  Savoy 
of  easiest  culture,  fine,  large 
late  flat  dutch  crinkly  heads,  sweet;  rivals 

the  Cauliflower.  5cts.  $  oz.  15cts. 

Cardoon,  Large, smooth,  spineless,  fleshy  stalks;  fine 
when  boiled  ;  easily  grown,  blanch  like  Celery .  5c.  Joz  8c. 

Carrot,  Danver’s  Improved,  the  best;  stump-rooted, 
smooth,  orange-red,  tender,  coreless,  productive.  Sets. 
Oz.  8ets. 

Cauliflower,  Snowball,  early,  maturing  in  120  days; 
large,  solid,  sure  to  head  under  unfavorable  conditions 
5cts.,  |  oz.  15cts. 

Dry  Weather,  easily  grown  as  Cabbage,  treatment 
same  ;  heads  large,  solid,  white,  finequality.  5c.  #  oz.l5c 

Chives,  Onion-like,  bulbless,  tops  used  for  flavoring; 
stay  in  bed  from  year  to  year.  5cts. 

Chicory,  Large-rooted,  dry  and  use  as  coffee.  5c.  Joz. 10c 


Celery,  Golden  Self-blanching,  disease-resistant,  hand¬ 
some,  rich-flavored,  excellent.  Sets.,  Joz.20cts. 

Giant  Pascal  (Winter  King),  late,  large,  solid,  thick, 
stringless,  heart  golden  yellow,  5cts.,  Joz.  20cts. 

Celeriac,  large,  early ,  t  urni  p-rooted,  good,  5c.,  Joz.  10c. 

Chervil,  curled,  crisp  for  flavoring,  5cts.,  Joz.  lOcts. 

Witloof,  a  Chicory  forming  roots;  lifted  and  forced  in 
Winter  the  tenderleaves  are  a  fine  salad,  5c,,  Joz.  10c. 

Collard,  True  Georgia,  3ft.,  a  very  hardy  Cabbage; 
cut  and  boil  the  leaves  in  Winter;  good,  5c.,  Joz.  8c. 

Cabbage.Collard,  a  kind  forming  white,  solid  heads, 
cold-resistant,  stays  out;  Very  fine,  Sets.,  Joz.  Sets. 


CUCUMBER  WOODRUFF’S  HYBRID 
Corn  Salad,  larce  cabbaging  Winter-greens;  hardy; 

needs  no  protection:  sow  in  Fall.  5cts.,  Joz.  Sets. 
Corn,  Sunshine,  10  days  earlier  than  Golden  Bantam; 
big  ears,  very  sweet;  excellent,  5cts.,  Jib  15cts. 
Woodruff’s  Extra  Early,  one  of  the  earliest  ;large,  very 
sweet;  often  replaces  Sunshine;  5cts.,  Jib  15cts. 
Golden  Bantam  true,  very  early,  sweet,  5cts.,  Jib  15ets. 
Early  Mayflower,  big  white  ears;  good,  5cts.,  Jib  15c. 
Kendall’s  Early  Giant,  fine  big  sugar-ears,  5c.,  Jib  15e. 
Country  Gentleman,  mid-season;  fine  ears,  5e.,  Jib  l£e. 
Stowell’s  Evergreen  Improved,  late,  very  sweet,  most 
productive,  the  best,  much  improved,  5ets. ,  Jib  lfiets. 
Long  Island  Beauty,  late,  14inch  ears,  fine,  5e.,  Jib  15c. 
Extra  Early  Adams,  not  sweet,  sure  crop,  5c.,  Jtb  15c. 
Trucker’s  Favorite,  not  sweet,  big  ears,  5c.,  Jib  15c. 
Pop  Corn,  Golden,  big  grains,  fine  ears,  5cts.,  Jtb  15e. 
Ensilage  Woodruff’s  Early  Wonder,  15  ft.,  vigorous; 
big  ears  and  foliage,  best  cattle  food,  5cts.,  lib  18cts. 
Cress,  Curled,  best  for  salad  and  flavoring,  5c.,  Joz  8c. 

Water  Cress,  grows  in  water,  for  garnishing,  5c. 
Cucumber,  Early  White  Spine,  best  early,  5c.,  Joz.  10c. 
Woodruff  Hybrid,  best  crop;  blight-free,  5c.,  Joz.  10c. 
Jersey  Pickling,  best  for  pickles,  productive,  5c.  Joz  10c 
Dandelion,  Improved  Broad-leaf,  early,  the  best,  5c. 
Egg  Plant,  Black  Beauty,  earliest,  very  large,  elegant 
dark  purple;  the  finest  sort,  Sets.,  Joz.  20cts. 
Endive,  Large  Green  Curled,  blanchescream,  5c.,  oz8c. 
Kale,  Dwarf  Scotch,  hardy  winter  greens,  5c.,  oz.  8c. 
Kohl  Rabi,  Early  White  Vienna,  prolific,  5c.,  Joz.  8c. 
Leek,  American  Flag,  mild;  easily  grown,  5c.,  Joz.  15c. 


HOT  WEATHER  LETTUCE  KOHL  RABI 

Lettuce,  Hot  Weather,  best  all-round  sort  for  Spring, 
Summer,  Fall,  Winter;  heads  big,  blanched,  buttery ; 
finest  flavor,  tender,  sweet,  luscious ;  no  sun  too  hot, 
no  cold  too  severe  for  it ;  sure  crop ,  5  c.,  Joz.  8  c.,  oz.  15c. 

Curled  Simpson,  earliest,  finest  leaf-lettuce,  5c.,oz.l0c. 

Select  Big  Boston,  sureheading,  solid,  fine, 5c.,  Joz. 8c. 

New  York,  huge  heads,  tender, sweet, sure,  5c.,  Joz. 8c. 

Iceburg,  large,  lale,  solid,  tender,  5c.,  oz.  10c.,  Jib.  30c. 

Romaine  Cos,  self-closing,  blanched,  fine,  5c.,  oz.  10c. 

Above  Kinds  in  fine  special  mixture,  5cts.,  oz.  lOcts. 

Musk  melon,  Emerald  Gem,  best  for  gardens ;  always 
sweet;  very  good;  early,  sure  crop,  5cts.,  oz.  lOcts. 

Hoodoo,  wilt-resisting,  medium  size,  sweet, 6c.,  oz.  15c. 

Early  Hackensack,  large,  sweet ,  excellent,  5c. ,  oz.  8e. 

Rocky  Ford,  popular ,  sweet,  fine  flavor,  5e.,  oz.  lOcts. 

Market  King,  largest  size,  rich,  sweet,  good,  5c.  Joz.  8c. 

Mustard,  Giant  Curled,  huge  plumes,  5cts. ,  oz.  Sets. 

Onion,  Danver’s  Yellow  Globe,  large,  early  sweet, 
mild,  sure  crop  first  season  ;  keeps  well;  the  best  com¬ 
mercial  Onion  ,5c.,  oz.  8c.  lib.  81.00,  Surplus,  get  price. 

Australian  Brown,  early,  mild,  productive,  5c.  oz.  8c. 

Ailsa  Craig,  largest  of  Onions,  mild,  sweet,  grows  quick¬ 
ly  from  seed ;  productive ;  keeps  w  ell,  5cts.,Joz.  lOcts. 

White  Portugal,  medium,  best  for  pickles,  5c.,  Joz.  8c. 

Wethersfield  Large  Red,  sure-crop,  keeps,  5c.,  oz.  10c. 

Southport  White  Globe,  early,  mild,  firm,  5c.  Joz.  10c, 

Okra,  Perkin’s  Mammoth,  long  tender  pods,  oz.  5cts. 

W’hite  Velvet,  superior  flavor,  tender,  fine ,  per  oz.  5c. 

Parsnip,  Large  Sugar,  smooth,  tender,  best,  5c.,  oz.  8c. 

Parsley,  Parterre  Beauty,  for  pots  or  beds,  5c.,  oz.  10c. 


Pea,  Extra  Early  Alaska,  hardy.  Earliest  Pea;  sowin 
Fall  or  early  Spring;  productive,  long-bearing,  fine, 
comes  in  50  days,  2oz.,  about  600  peas,  5c.,  Jib.  15cts. 

Model  Extra  Early,  loinches;  masses  of  pods  of  8  to  10 
wrinkled  Peas,  sweet,  delicious;  several  crops,  needs 
no  staking,  2oz.,  about225  peas,  5cts.,  Jib.  15cts. 

Laxtonian  ,  18in.,  medium  early,  productive,  luscious, 
2oz.,  about  225  peas,  5cts.,  Jib.  lacts. 

Chieftain,  2ft.,  best  wrinkled  Pea,  best  in  quantity  and 
quality,  a  wealth  of  huge  sugary  Peas,  10  to  a  pod; 
follow  s  Laxtonian ;  best  table,  market,  or  exhibition 
Pea.  Don’tomitit.  2oz.,  about225  peas, 5c.,  Jib  15cts. 

Other  Peas:  Alderman,  Blue  Bantam,  Woodruff’s  New 
Telephone,  Little  Marvel,  Potlatch,  White  Marrowfat, 
Giant  Melting  Sugar,  2oz.,5cts.,  Jlb.l5cts. 

Pepper,  HarrisEarly  Giant,  bestsweet  Pepper,  2  weeks 
earlier  and  3  times  as  productive  as  others,  5c.,  Joz  10c. 

Red  Chih,  Prince  of  Wales,  Little  Gem,  Pimento,  5c. 

Pumpkin,  Conn.  Field,  for  stock, large, prolific,  oz.  5c. 

Large  Cheese,  Ky.  Field,  for  pies, stock,  oz.  5c.,  Jib  15c. 

Small  Sugar,  Giant  King,  Striped  Cushaw,  oz.5cts. 

Radish  .  French  Breakfast,  Long  Scarlet,  White  Icicle 
(best  Summer  sort)  Rose  Winter,  each  5c.,  oz.  8c. 

Salsify,  Giant  Vegetable  Oyster,  for  soup,  excellent, 
roots  three  times  ordinary  size;  5cts.,  Joz.  lOcts. 

Spinach,  Woodruff’s  New  Savoy ;  long-standing, oz.  5c. 

King  of  Denmark,  all  Summer  and  Fall  sort,  oz.  5cts. 

Juliana,  a  fine  long-standing  Savoy,  splendid,  oz.  5cts. 

Others:  Victoria,  All  Seasons,  New'  Zealand,  oz.  5c. 


CHIEFTAIN  PEA  DANVER’S  YEL.  GLOBE 

Squash,  Giant  Summer  Crookneck,  early,  5c.  oz.  10c. 

W  hite  Bush  Scallop,  productive,  excellent,  5c.  oz.  10c. 

Boston  Marrow,  like  Hubbard  but  more  easily  grown; 
a  sure  crop;  rich-flavored,  fine  textured,  5c.,  oz.  10c. 

Blue  Hubbard,  the  best  Hubbard,  large,  5c.,  oz.  10c. 

Fordhook,  Cucumber-form,  rich  flavored,  5c.,  oz.  10c. 

Delicata,  similar  to  Fordhook,  luscious,  5c.  oz.  lOcts. 

Swiss  Chard,  Lucullus,  boil  stems  as  Spinach,  Sets. 

Tomato,  Improved  Earliana,  scarlet,  nearly  twice  the 
size  of  original  and  in  big  clusters,  solid,  5c.,  Joz.  10c. 

Early  Marglobe,  the  new  wilt-resisting  improved  sort, 
earlier,  larger,  smoother,  more  solid  and  more  pro¬ 
ductive  than  the  old  Marglobe.  5c.,  Joz.  8c.,  oz.30cts. 

Golden  Queen,  the  best  yellow,  large,  solid,  sweet,  5c. 

Ponderosa,  largest  of  all ;  smooth,  solid,  good,  5c ts. 

Stone  Improved,  popular,  one  of  the  best,  5c.,  oz.  20c. 

Turnip,  White  Milan,  earliest,  tender,  Juz.  5c.,  oz.  8c. 

Snowball,  very  early,  bestfol'Spring  and  Fall  sowing, 
tender,  delicious,  productive,  5c.,  oz.  8c.,  Jib.  25c. 

Purple-top  White  Globe,  largest,  best  of  all  Turnips, 
best  for  table,  best  forstock,  5c.,oz.8c.,  Jib 25c,  lb75c. 

Yellow  Aberdeen,  best  home  Turnip,  good,  5c.,  oz.  8c. 

Pomeranium  Globe,  Amber  Globe,  Seven  Top, 5c.  oz8c. 

Ruta  Baga,  Purple-top,  best,  very  productive,  golden 
flesh,  tender,  sweet,  good,  5c.,  oz.  8c.,  Jib.  25c.,  lb.  75c. 


MARGLOBE  TOMATO  SNOWBALL  TURNIP 

Watermelon,  Cole’s  Early,  best  for  North,  5c.,  oz.  8c. 
Georgia  Rattlesnake,  large,  striped,  good,  5c.,  oz.  8cts. 
Halbert  Honey,  medium  early,  large, sugary, 5c.,  oz.8c. 
Irish  Gray,  largest  size,  firm,  sweet,  crisp,  6c.,  oz.8c. 
Kleckly  Sweet,  large,  sure-crop,  very  sweet,  5c.,  oz.  8c. 
Stone  Mountain,  best  of  all;  big  round,  solid  melons; 
few  seeds,  pulp  crisp,  tender,  very  sweet;  marvelously 
productive;  decidedly  best  for  home  or  market.  It’s 
the  melon  you  want.  5c.,  oz.  8c.,  Jib.  25c.,  lb.  75c. 


DIANTHUS  Picturatum  Splendens 

COME  of  the  Japan  Pinks  are  finely  variegat- 
^  ed,  but  none  approach  the  exquisite  mark¬ 
ings  of  “Picturatum  Splendens.”  It  is  the  most 
beautiful  of  all,  the  colors  rich,  distinct,  and 
brilliant;  unexcelled  for  beds.  Don’t  omit  it. 


DIMORPHOTHECA,  New  Hybrids 
rpHE  new  and  beautiful  African  Daisy  grows 
a  foot  high  and  bears  in  great  abundance  K 
the  bright  flowers  in  many  lovely  hues.  A 
splendid  easily-grown  annual,  and  exceedingly 
showy  in  beds.  It’s  a  “must  h:ive.” 


GIANT 

PRIMULA  Obconica 

rT,HE  engraving  herewith  is 
a  true  representation  of 
the  up-to-date  Primula  Ob¬ 
conica,  the  firs,  of  which  are  as 
large  as  those  of  the  Giant 
Chinese  Primulas,  and  come 
in  as  large  clusters.  Formerly 
the  colors  were  pale  and  more 
or  less  unattractive,  but  re¬ 
cently  new  colors,  rich  and 
beautiful,  have  appeared,  and 
the  plants  are  wonderfully 
showy,  as  well  as  free-bloom¬ 
ing.  I  am  pleased  to  offer  seeds 
of  the  finest  perfected  strains 
of  this  easily-grown  window 
plant,  seeds  that  produce  firs, 
of  prodigious  size,  as  well  as  of 
the  most  varied  and  brilliant 
colors,  and  at  the  “hardtimes” 
price  of  5c.  a  pkt.  One  packet, 
under  fa\  orable  conditions,  will 
afford  all  the  plants  you  will 
care  to  grow  for  your  windows, 
and  cultural  directions  are  sent 
with  the  seeds,  insuring  success. 
Don’t  omit  this  fine  Primrose. 


Address  all  orders  to 

.  '  1  ■  SK  -  - 


GEO.  W.  PARK,  Greenwood,  S.  C. 


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