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ANTIRRHINUM, Generally known as Snap Dragon. One of the most valuable, half hardy perennials. Very showy and attractive; fine for beds of massed colors, or borders. 127-Majus, best colors mixed. 2 feet... 5. 130-Tome Thumb, best mixed. 1 foot... 5.

AQUILEGIA. (Columbine.) Hardly perennials. Very curious and beautiful flowers, highly ornamental. 145-Mixed sorts, about 2 feet... 10.

ARGEMONE. Flowers large poppy shaped. Very free blooming, hardly annuals. Sometimes known as the Prickly Poppy, on account of its sharp pointed leaves. 153-Grandiflora, white petals, yellow stamens, flowers about four inches in diameter. 2 feet... 5.

ASPERULA. Low growing hardy annual, profuse bloomer. Flowers sweet scented, lavender, well adapted for bouquet making. 160-Azurea setosa, 10 inches... 5.

ASTER. The well-known and universally popular Aster stands unrivalled for variety of habit, form, color and charming richness of beauty. It produces a great profusion of perfectly-formed and richly colored flowers, until frost cuts them down in the Fall. The Aster requires a deep, rich, loose soil, with plenty of mulching. Should be started early in the hot-bed, or in boxes in the house, and transplanted to one foot apart. 171-New Rose, flowers large, very double, brilliant, robust habit, two feet, mixed colors... 10. 173-Truffant's Paeony Flowered Perfection, large, elegant flowers, mixed colors. 18 inches... 10. 175-Imbrique Pompon, very perfect, almost globe-shaped, beautifuly imbricated, 18 inches. Mixed colors... 10. 178-German Quilled, very double, oval form, many colors. 2 feet... 10. 181-Cocardeau or Crown, alrge, white-centered flowers; very beautiful. 18 inches... 10. 185-New Washington, enormous size, convex formed flowers, frequently attaining the diameter of six inches, extremely showy, mixed colors... 15. 190-Pyramid Bouquet, half-dwarf, forms beautiful bouquets of 150 to 200 flowers. 1 foot... 15. 194-The above varieties mixed... 10.

BALSAM. The magnificent plants produce gorgeous masses of the most brilliant flowers, in great profusion. They should be grown in the richest kind of soil. Plant the seed in boxes, and when plants are five inches high transplant to 15 inches apart, in open ground. Transplanting twice or even three times improves the quality of the flowers. We have grown and improved the Balsam for a number of years, and prize it very highly. Under proper treatment our seed will produce very double flowers. Half hardy annuals. 206-Camelia Flowered or Blotched, many beautiful colors moxed, very double. 2 feet... 10. 208-Fine Rose... 15. 210-Bright Pink... 15. 212-Solferino... 15. 214-Scarlet, white spots... 15. 216-Pure White... 15. 218-Bluish Pink... 15. 220-New Crimson... 15. 222-Purple, white spots... 15. 225-The collection of eight... 1.00. 227-Double Fine Mixed... 10. 229-Double Common mixed... 5. 221-Dwarf, double mixed, very fine. 1 1/4 feet... 10.

BARTONIA Leaves somewhat like the thistle in shape. Flowers very brilliant yellow. Altogether it is a very showy plant. Requires considerable moisture; should not be transplanted. Half hardy annuals. 240-Aurea, 1 1/2 feet. Prostrate habit... 5.

BEGONIA. A beautiful class of house plants, of easy culture and great popularity. Their varied foliage and brilliancy of flowers render them extremely desirable for bedding or pot culture. Tender perennials. 242-Rex Hybrid, beautiful variegated foliage, especially adapted for house culture... 25. 250-Tuberous Rooted, from the choicest collections... 50.

257-BELVIDERE. (Summer Cypress.) Admirably adapted for the decoration of cemeteries, being extremely graceful and highly ornamental. Hardly annual. 4 feet... 5.

265-BOSTON SMILAX. (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides.) The most popular plant now known for decorative purposes; fine climber, furnishing yards of glossy green trimming... 25.

BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy). Compact branching habit, profuse bloomer, flowers blue and white, somewhat resembles the Daisy, nice for baskets or edging. Half hardy annuals. 271-Iberidifolia, mixed colors. 6 inches... 10.

BROWALLIA. Very free blooming, half hardy annuals. Plants should be set one foot apart. They are also desirable for house plants. 18 inches. 275-Elata, mixed colors blue and white... 10.

CACALIA. (Tassel Flower). Very pretty, profuse blooming, tassel-shaped flowers. Sometimes called Flora's Paint Brush. Seed does better started in the house. They bloom the entire season and are not injured by cutting. Half hardy annuals. 282-Mixed Colors. 18 inches... 5.

CALAMPELIS. Beautiful climber. Bright orange flowers and pretty foliage. Start seed in house. 287-Scabra... 10.

CALANDRINIA. For borders or rock-work, these are best adapted. They are low-growing plants, natives of South America, and will endure heat and drouth; thrive best in a light sandy soil. Start in the house. They somewhat resemble the Portulacca. Hardy annuals. 295-Grandiflora, a rosy lilac, free bloomer. 6 inches... 5. 299-Umbellata, reddish purple... 5.

CALCEOLARIA. Highly decorative greenhouse plants, bearing magnificently blotched flowers. Although they can be grown in the garden, they thrive best in-doors. Tender perennials. 308-Hybrida, fine mixed... 25. 310- [ditto] extra choice mixed... 50. 313-Rugosa, the best for out-door culture... 50.

CALENDULA (Pot Marigold). Free growing and profuse blooming, hardy annuals. Thrive readily in most any soil. 1 foot. 320-Officinalis Meteor, light golden yellow, distinctly striped with intense golden orange, very double... 10. 322-Nankeen Color (Le Proust)... 5.

CALLIRHOE. Hardy, free flowering annuals, producing masses of beautiful flowers during the entire season. 327-Involucrata, trailer, large crimson and purple flowers... 5. 330-Pedata, purple crimson. 2 feet... 5. 333- [ditto] nana, violet crimson. 1 foot... 5.

CAMPANULA. A class of pretty annuals and perennials, among which is found the well-known Canterberry Bell. 340-Medium (Canterbury Bell), very attractive for border, should be set two feet apart. Hardy bienniels. 2 1/2 feet. Single mixed... 5. 345-Medium (Canterbury Bell), double mixed... 10. 347-Carpatica, blue. 1 foot. Hardy perennial... 5. 351- " white. " "... 5. 354- " mixed. " "... 5.

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CANARY BIRD FLOWER. One of the most desirable climbing plants. Very quick growth. Pretty foliage and curious yellow flowers, resembling our pet canary birds, from whence its name. Half hardy annual. 10 to 15 feet. 365-Tropaelum peregrinum... 10.

CANDYTUFT. The Candytuft has long been regarded as one of the most useful border plants. It is also desirable for conservatories. Dense bloomer, indispensible for bouquets. Hardy annuals. 1 foot. 370-White... 5. 372-Rocket, very large tresses... 5. 374-Lilac or Purple... 5. 376-Flesh Colored... 5. 378-Very Dark Purple... 5. 380-The above mixed... 5. 382-Hybrid Dwarf Mixed... 5.

CANNA (Shot Plant). Stately, majestic, handsome foliage plans, with brilliant flowers. Very striking in groups. Half hardy perennials. 392-Indica, mixed. 2 feet... 5.

CARDIOSPERMUM. Very handsome climber of rapid growth. Half hardy annual. 400-Balloon Vine, 5 feet... 10.

CARNATION. Probably, with the exception of the Rose, no flower has ever been so popular for festivities. They are extremely rich and handsome, and deliciously fragrant, very double, exquisite flowers. Half hardy perennials. Our seed is from the best European collections, and is especially recommended to florists. 408-Double Grenadin, very profuse bloomer, brilliant scarlet... 25. 410-Single Grenadin... 15. 412-Double, Early Dwarf... 15. 414-Picotee, extra fine mixed... 25. 416- " fancy white grouud [ground]... 50. 418- " " yellow ground... 50. 420- " " Slate ground... 50. 423-The last three mixed... 50.

CELOSIA. There are two beautiful forms of the Celosia, the Coxcomb and the feathery. They are very graceful and free blooming plants. Half hardy annuals. 430-Prosident Thiers, new crimson, fine, dwarf... 15. 432-New Japan Coxcomb, extremely bright... 10. 434-Cristata, extra fine mixed... 10. 436-Superba Plumosa, a new and beautiful feathery sort... 10. 438-Nana Maxima, leaves bronze colored... 15.

CENTAUREA. Quite hardy and of great variety, desirable for ribbon borders or carpet bedding. 445-Cyanus, the Old Bachelor's button or Blue Bottle, mixed colors... 5. 447-Gymnocarpa, beautiful silver gray foliage... 15. 450-Candidissima, splendid silver leaf... 25.

CENTRANTHUS. Effective for edging or ribbons, free flowering and compact growing. Many colors. Hardy annuals. 455-Centranthus. 2 feet... 5.

CHRYSANTHEMUM. These are among the most showy summer flowering plants, and if taken up in the Fall will continue to bloom in doors all winter. Hardy annuals. 460-Burridgeanum, beautiful white variety with crimson band. 1 foot... 5. 462-Japonicum, a new distinct sort, of great variety and beauty of colors... 25.

CINERARIA. Well known, green-house perennials, having a diversity of flowers and foliage. 470-Hybrid, extra fine mixed... 25. 472-Maritima, handsome silvery leaf... 10.

CLARKIA. Very free growing and profuse blooming hardy annuals. 480-Elegans, rose 2 1/2 feet... 5. 482- " pure white... 5. 484- " purple... 5. 486- " mixed colors... 5. 488-Tom Thumb, dwarf rose, 1 foot... 5.

CLEMATIS. Hardy climbers of rapid growth, flowering freely. 495-Cirrhosa, great bloomer, flowers white and fragrant... 10.

CLEOME. Very singular flowers, the samens resembling spiders legs. Plants should be set 1 foot apart. Half hardy annuals. 499-... 10.

CLIANTHUS. One of the most beautiful plants in cultivation. Pretty compound leaves, drooping clusters of large, rich, scarlet flowers, each flower being distinctly marked with a large black blotch. Half hardy shrubs. 506-Dampierii, 3 feet... 15.

COBOEA SCANDENS. One of the prettiest and most popular rapid climbers. Beautiful foliage, large bell shaped flowers. Half hardy perennial, flowers lilac. 20 feet. 509-... 10.

COLEUS. The well known and universally admired foliage plants, of great variety, some of which are strikingly marked, producing beautiful effect in foliage beds or borders. Tender perennials. 2 feet. 579-Best mixed varieties... 25.

COLLINSIA. Very attractive for beds or mixed borders. Free flowering half hardy annuals. 1 foot. 600-Fine mixed... 5.

CONVOLVULUS. (Morning Glory.) One of the best known ornamental climbers, rapid growth. Flowers freely till frost. Hardy annuals. 614-Dark purple... 5. 616-White... 5. 618-Finest mixed... 5. 620-Dwarf Morning Glory very showy and brilliant. Fine mixed sorts... 5.

COREOPSIS. (Calliopsis.) Very useful plants, of slender habit, and rapid growth. Flowers, all shades of yellow, orange and reddish brown. 2 feet. Hardy annuals. 628-Choice mixed... 5.

CUPHEA. Very ornamental little plant, sometimes known as "Cigar plant." 635-Purpurea, half hardy annual, 1 foot... 10.

CYCLAMEN. Elegant blooming plants, for Winter or early Spring. Sow seed early in the Spring, under glass. 639-Persicum, splendid mixed... 25.

CYPRESS VINE. One of the most beautiful ornamental climbers we have ever grown. Foliage deep green and fine. 10 feet. Half hardy annual. Rapid grower. 644-Scarlet... 5. 646-White... 5. 648-Mixed... 5.

DAHLIA. Nothing is more gorgeous, for autumn, than the Dahlia. Seed sown early will usually flower the first season. Take up roots on appearance of frost and store in cellar in dry sand. Half hardy perennial. 3 feet. 655-Best double mixed... 15.

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DAISY. (Bellis Perennis.) There is no greater favorite than the double daisy, wherever grown. Splendid for house culture, or borders. Half hardy perennial. 66o-Best double mixed, 4 inches .... 15.

DATURA. (Trumpet Flower.) Rather a rank growing plant, with large trumpet shaped flowers. Very ornamental. Roots may be preserved in sand during the winter. Half hardy perennials. 2 feet. 666-Fastuosa, double purple .... 5. 668- " double white .... 5. 670- " mixed .... 5.

DIANTHUS. Among the most popular hardy annuals. Extremely brilliant and beautiful. Very effective in beds. Profuse bloomer. 676-Chinensis, (Chinese pink) double extra fine mixed. 1 foot .... 10. 678- " Laciniatus, beautiful fringed, choicest colors mixed .... 10. 680- " Heddewigii, magnificent varied colors rich and velvety .... 10. 682- " " double .... 10. 684- " dwarf mixed .... 10. 686-Imperiallis, (Double Imperial Pink) .... 10.

DIDISCUS. A pretty half hardy annual from Australia. 695-Coeruleus, 18 inches .... 5.

DIGITALIS. (Fox Glove.) Very ornamental and fine for high borders. Quite showy. Hardy perennials. 699-Gloxinoides. Elegant large flowering; many brilliant colors, mixed. 4 feet... 10. 701-Purpurea, purple spotted, 3 feet .... 5.

DOLICHOS. (Hyacinth Bean.) Rapid growing, and very ornamental climbers. Flowers are white, seed pods are quite attractive. Tender annuals. 15 to 20 feet. 708-Purple .... 5. 710-White .... 5. 712-Mixed .... 5.

ELICHRYSUM. Everlasting flowers, of great beauty. Plants are also quite ornamental. Hardy annuals. 2 feet. 718-Yellow .... 5. 720-White .... 10. 722-Red .... 10. 724-Mixed colors .... 5. 226-Vestitum. Large white cape flowers .... 25. 728-Dwarf Rose, very fine .... 25.

ERYSIMUM. Handsome hardy annuals. Free blooming, resembling the single Wall flower. 18 inches. 735-P elrow skianum. Deep orange flowers .... 5.

ESCHSCHOLTZIA. Sometimes known as the California Poppy. Quite pretty and very showy. Hardy annuals. 1 foot. 740-California, bright yellow, with orange center .... 5.+

EUPHORBIA. (Snow on the Mountain.) A native of the Western states, very pretty foliage. Hardy annual. 746-Variegata, white .... 5.

EUTOCA. Pretty for beds or borders. From California. 1 foot. Hardy annuals. 751-Viscida, pretty blue .... 5.

FENZLIA. Beautiful little plant. Neat and effective. Requires plenty of moisture. Hardy annual. 4 inches. 755-Dianthiflora, rosy lilac .... 20.

FORGET ME NOT. An early flowering favorite border plant, blooms freely. Half hardy perennial. 759-Alpestris, fine mixed .... 10.

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FUCHSIA. Very well known greenhouse perennials. Easy culture, great beauty, grows readily from seed or cuttings. 765-Choice named varieties .... 25.

GAILLARDIA. (Blanket Flower.) Constant blooming bedding plants. Flowers remarkable for their size, beauty and duration. Hardy annuals. 770-Best mixed varieties .... 5.

GERANIUM. The finest bed of these well known favorites we have ever seen, was grown from seed. Green house perennials of great diversity and beauty. Start seed under glass; do not transplant to open ground till thoroughly warm weather. 775-Zonale, fine mixed .... 25. 777- " choicest mixed, from named varieties .... 50. 779-Apple Scented .... 25. 780-Pelargonium, large flowered ..... 25.

GILIA. Delicate little dwarf hardy annuals; will grow most anywhere. 785-Tricolor, white, lilac and purple .... 5. 787-Nivalis, snowy white .... 5. 789-Mixed colors .... 5.

GLADIOLUS. Although generally grown from the bulbs, the Gladiolus can be readily raised from seed, which is sure to produce new varieties. Half hardy bulbs. 795-Best Mixed Hybrid .... 25.

GLOBE AMARANTH. (Gomphrena.) Handsome and showy everlastings Half hardy annuals. 800- 0range .... 10. 802-Purple .... 5. 804-Striped .... 5. 806-White .... 5. 808-Mixed .... 5. 810-Dwarf Compacta, very dense bushy habit; flowers deep violet; new .... 15.

GODETIA. Free and constant blooming plants. Pretty for beds. Hardy annuals. 814-Best varieties mixed ....5.

GOURDS AND CUCUMBERS. These are very numerous and dissimilar. They are vigorous growers and are very desirable for fences, arbors, &c. Our collection of mixed varieties contains about 60 varieties, a large number of which are in each packet of seed. 819-Cucumis, Anguria, small yellow fruit, growing in pairs .... 10. 821- " Perennis, Foliage very ornamental .... 10. 823-Cucurbita, Melopepo, apple-egg, early .... 10. 825- " egg shaped, white .... 10. 827- " flat striped .... 10. 829- " orange .... 5. 831- " pear-shaped, white .... 10. 833- " " striped .... 10. 835- " mixed .... 10. 838-Gourd, bottle, large .... 10. 840- " " small .... 15. 842- " flat Corsican .... 10. 844- " Hercules Club .... 10. 846- " Powder Horn .... 10. 850- " mixed varieties ..... 10. 852- " all the above mixed .... 15.

GLOXINIA. Greenhouse perennials, producing a great profusion of elegant, richly colored flowers. Choicest Mixed Hybrid .... 50.

GYPSOPHILA. Admirably adapted for rustic work, baskets and edging. Hardy annual. 856-Elegans, white .... 5. 858- " pink ....5.

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HAWKWEED. (Crepis.)

Very showy and pretty hardy annuals; delicate flowers, yellow, pink, purple and white; well adapted for rock work. Sow seed in open ground. 862-Best varieties mixed .... 5.

HELIOTROPE. A well-known genus of profuse flowering and deliciously fragrant plants, splendid for bedding or ribboning, and for baskets or pot culture; seeds sown in spring make fine plants for summer and autumn decoration; half hardy perennial. 865-Finest mixed .... 10.

HIBISCUS. The Hibiscus is one of the most highly ornamental plants, large flowers, beautifully varied colors. Hardy annuals. 1 1/2 feet. 870-Africanus, large cream colored flowers, brown center .... 10. 872-Perennial, very fine .... 15.

HOLLYHOCK. The Hollyhock is one of the grandest flowers for fall decoration. Stately growth, gorgeously colored flowers. It has been greatly improved during the past few years. Sow seed very early indoors. Hardy perennials. 877-Double extra fine mixed .... 15. 879- Double White, very fine and large .... 25.

HONESTY. The seed pod, which is rich silvery, is much used for winter bouquets. It is quite pretty and easily grown. Hardy biennial. 2 feet. 895-Lunaria, purple .... 5.

HONEYSUCKLE. The Honeysuckle is a hardy perennial shrub; it is a great favorite and well known. 20 feet. 899-Scarlet .... 10. 901-White .... 10. 903-Mixed .... 10.

HUMEA. Very handsome decorative plant, for house culture or bedding. Majestic and graceful. Half hardy biennial. 3 feet. 910-Red .... 15. 912-White .... 15.

ICE PLANT. Very handsome trailer. Leaves covered with crystalline globes, which give it the appearance of ice. Half hardy annuals. 916-White .... 5.

IPOMOEA. Extremely beautiful. Its graceful form, fine foliage and rich, brilliant flowers render it indispensable for the garden or conservatory. 920-Bona Nox, (Good Night or Evening Glory), flowers large, fragrant, satin rose, expanding in the evening. Vine 10 feet . Half hardy annual .... 10. 922-Coccinea (Star Ipomoea), great profusion of small scarlet flowers. 8 feet. Half hardy annual... 5. 935-Mexican Grandiflora. Immense white flowers. Very fragrant. Perennial .... 15.

IPOMOPSIS. Long handsome spikes of brilliant flowers; blooms freely. Half hardy biennials. 1000-Elegans, Picta, orange, gold and scarlet. 3 feet .... 5. 1002-Fine mixed varieties .... 10.

JACOBOEA. Great bloomers; gay colored flowers. Hardy annuals. 1006-Best double varieties .... 10.

KAULFUSSIA. Fine little compact bedding plants; free flowering. Hardy annuals. 1011-Mixed, 6 inches .... 5.

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LANTANA. Remarkable for the brilliancy of colors, constantly changing in hue. Desirable for pot culture or bedding. 1015-Finest mixed .... 10.

LARKSPUR. Very ornamental and beautiful hardy annuals. Thrive best in a cool location. 1018-Dwarf German Rocket, double, extra fine mixed .... 5. 1020-Tall German Rocket, double, extra fine mixed .... 5. 1022-Hybrid, extra fine mixed .... 10. 1024-Imperial Branching, double, extra fine mixed .... 15.

LEPTOSIPHON. Beautiful foliage and flowers. Sow seeds very early in the spring. Hardy annuals. 6 inches. 1030-Hybrid, mixed, splendid .... 10.

LIMNANTHES. Does nicely in damp or shady places; very easily grown; fragrant. Hardy annuals. 6 inches. 1035-Grandifiora, mixed colors .... 5.

LINUM. Slender, delicate, handsome bedding plants, belonging to the Flax family. Sow seed indoors. 1041-Grandiflorum Rubrum .... 5.

LOASA. Very pretty and rapid growing climbers; flowers are quite curious and numerous. The plant is covered with little sharp hairs. Hardy annuals. 1047-Vulcanica, elegant starlike, white flowers. 4 feet .... 25.

LOBELIA. One of the prettiest and most useful little trailing plants for the hanging basket. The low growing sorts are very valuable for edgings; very free, pretty bloomers. Half hardy annuals. 1052-Erenus, deep blue, 6 inches .... 10. 1054- " Crystal Palace, dark blue .... 10. 1056- " Grandiflora, Superba .... 10. 1058- " mixed .... 10. 1060- " Dwarf double mixed .... 10.

LUPINUS. Frequently called sun dials; flowers pea formed, quite conspicuous; seed should be sown in open ground; colors rich and varied, mostly blue. Hardy annuals. 1 foot. 1065-Mixed varieties .... 5.

LYCHNIS. Very ornamental and handsome; great variety of colors; start seed early in the house. Hardy perennials. 1070-Chalcedonica, scarlet, very bright; 2 feet .... 5. 1072- " white .... 5. 1074- " mixed .... 5. 1076-Haageana, mixed hybrid, large flowers; 1 foot .... 10.

MALOPE. Handsome branching plants; great profusion of large fine flowers. Hardy annuals. 1085-Grandiflora, mixed. 2 feet .... 5.

MARIGOLD. QuIte large and coarse plants; flowers very double. The name is said to be a corruption of Mary's gold. Half hardy annuals. 1090-African, Double, best mixed, all colors. 2 feet .... 5. 1095-French, double mixed .... 5.

MARVEL OF PERU. (Mirabillis.) Very beautiful, both in foliage and flowers; flowers open in the afternoon, hence it is commonly called "Four O'clock." Roots can be preserved through the winter. Half hardy perennials. 1100-Hybrid Mixed, many colors .... 5.

MATRICARIA. (Feverfew.) Free flowering ornamental bedding plants. Half hardy perennials. 1106-Parthenium, double .... 10.

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MAURANDIA. Extremely handsome climbers. Particularly adapted for the conservatory or training on trellises. Very profuse bloomers. Start seed early. Half hardy perennials. 1111-Finest mixed varieties .... 10

MIGNONETTE. The well and long known 'Frenchman's Darling." Should be in every garden. Extremely fragrant. Seed can be sown at any time. Hardy annual. 1117-Golden Queen, a very attractive variety, large golden blossoms .... 15 1120-Miles Hybrid Spiral, very fragrant and profuse bloomer; robust grower .... 10 1125-Parson's White, very fragrant .... 10 1129-Large Flowering Pyramidal, orange red, very fine .... 10 1135-Sweet Scented, the great favorite .... 5

MIMULUS. Very brilliant flowers of curious shape. Half hardy perennials. Sometimes called "Monkey Flower." Fine for baskets. 1139-Hybridus, mixed, very beautifully spotted .... 20 1141-Moschatus (Musk plant) .... 10

MOMORDICA. Curious trailing plants. The fruit is golden yellow' When ripe it opens, disclosing the seeds and a brilliant carmine interior. Half hardy annual. 1155-Balsamina (Balsam Apple) .... 5 1158-Charantia (Balsam Pear) .... 5

NASTURTIUM. The dwarf varieties are very useful and beautiful for bedding, while the tall sorts are suited for covering trellises, &c. Hardy annuals. Tall varieties grow 6 feet. 1165-Dwarf, Tom Thumb, scarlet .... 10 1167- " The Pearl .... 10 1169- " Crystal Palace Gem, sulphur spotted mauve .... 10 1172- " mixed .... 10 1174-Tall, Spitfire, the most showy .... 10 1176- " Dark crimson .... 5 1178- " Rose .... 5 1180- " mixed .... 5

NEMOPHILA. Neat, compact, uniform habit of growth; very beautiful shades and colors; one of the most charming dwarf hardy annuals. Sow early and transplant. 1185-Best varieties, mixed .... 5

NIGELLA. (Love-in-a-Mist.) Also sometimes called "Devil in the Bush." Hardy annuals with showy flowers and fine foliage. Sow seed in open ground; one foot. 1191-Mixed varieties .... 5

NOLANA. Beautiful free flowering trailing plants. Prefer a light soil; excellent for rock-work; hardy annuals. 1196-Mixed varieties .... 5

CENOTHERA. (Evening Primrose.) Attractive half-hardy annuals, opening their flowers in the latter part of the day. They are very interesting free-blooming plants; hardy annuals. 1199-Lamarckiana, Grandiflora, yellow flowers, 4 inches in diameter; 4 feet .... 5 1201-Acaulis alba, very dwarf .... 10

OXALIS. Half-hardy perennials, suitable for rock-work or baskets. Brilliant flowers, handsome dark foliage; 6 inches. 1207-Rosea, rose-colored .... 10

PANSY. A general favorite the world over. A very lovely flower; unrivaled for the place it fills; nothing is more effective. We recommend our seed as being of the best quallty; it is saved with the greatest care. Many of the following varieties are of our own growing, and have been improved from year to year; hardy perennials. 1212-Light blue .... 15 1214-Bronze .... 15 1216-Pure white .... 15 1219-Pure yellow .... 15 1222-Dark purple .... 15 1225-Odier, or Five Blotched .... 15 1227-Emperor William, brilliant blue; purple eye .... 15 1230-King of the Blacks .... 15 1233-Violet, white edge .... 15 1235-New German, probably the finest strain of mixed pansies ever brought to America; the most exquisite colors mixed .... 50 1240-Snow Queen, charming delicate, satiny white, slightly tinged with yellow towards the center .... 50 1243-Choice English Mixed, seed from prize flowers .... 25 1246-Extra Mixed, from above varieties .... 25 1248-Fine Mixed .... 15 1250-Good Mixed .... 10 1252-The first nine varieties .... 1.00 1254-The first twelve varieties .... 2.00

PEAS. Very ornamental and useful, free-flowering plants. Hardy annuals, except the everlasting pea, which is a hardy perennial. Sow in good rich soil. 1260-Invincible Scarlet .... 5 1262-Purple brown .... 5 1264-Purple striped .... 5 1266-Red striped .... 5 1268-White .... 5 1270-The above mixed (per oz . 10C) .... 5 1273-Butterfly, white ground , delicately laced with lavender blue; very fragrant .... 10 1275-Lord Anson's, sky-blue .... 5 1280-Everlasting, mixed .... 10

PENTSTEMON. Graceful, ornamental plants; bloom freely from June till October; half-hardy perennials. 1285-Choice Mixed .... 5

PERILLA. Pretty ornamental foliage, being of deep mulberry or purple; half-hardy annual. 1289-Nankinensis, 18 inches .... 5

PETUNIA. One of our especial favorites, flowering from early summer till frost. They are very showy. Our double seed is saved from the finest collection of blotched petunias in the country, and will produce a large produce a large proportion of elegant double flowers. Seed sown in the spring, plants will bloom in June. Half hardy perennials. 1295-Grandiflora, very finely blotched .... 25 1297-Countess of Ellesmere, rose white throat .... 10 1299-New Dwarf Inimitable, very profuse bloomer; 6 inches; flowers beautifully striped .... 50 1301-Hybrid, extra fine mixed .... 15 1303-Large flowering, striped .... 20 1306-Good mixed .... 5 1309-Finest Double .... 25

PHACELIA. Branching tufted stems, incised leaves, spikes of blue flowers; excellent for bees. Hardy annuals. 1315-Cungesta .... 10

PHLOX. One of our best annuals. Blooms freely till frost unsurpassed for bedding. The colors are very distinct and striking. The red shades are almost dazzling. 1 foot. 1320-Dark Red and Black Warrior. mixed .... 10 1323-Rose .... 10 1324-Rose. striped white .... 10 1326-Lilac, white eye .... 10 1328-Rose, scarlet eye .... 10 1330-Large pure white .... 10 1332-Scarlet .... 10 1334-Large-flowering, mixed colors .... 10 1336-Bright Red, white center .... 10 1338-White, crimson eye .... 10 1341-The above ten varieties .... 75 1343-Best mixed, splendid colors .... 10 1345-Perennial Phlox, best mixed .... 10