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64. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

MOONFLOWER--One of the handsomest climbers in existence, growing to a height of 25 to 40 feet and covered nightly and on dull days, with its white, moonlike flowers from five to six inches in diameter. It has also a rich Jessamine-like odor at night... 15. MOUNTAIN PINK--(Crassulus)--A fine plant for basket or rockeries; flowers bright pink, two inches in diameter... 10. MUSK PLANT--Flowers yellow... 10. OLEANDER--Double pink... 25. --Single White... 25. Orchids--See Novelties. OXALIS--Fine pot or basket plant... 10. OTHONNA--Good basket plants; flowers bright yellow... 10. PETUNIA--We have all of the finest double fringed varieties; many colors... 15.

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PANSIES--These lovely flowers, favorites with everyone, are too well known to need any description. Nothing can be more effective, whether grown in beds, ribbons, groups or interspersed among other plants in the border. Our plants are strong and well grown from the best seed. --Choice Mixed--Per doz. 50 cts. --Iowa Beauty,--Iowa Giant,--Trimardeau,--White--And separate colors; per doz. 75 cts. PELARGONIUMS--These are more commonly known as Lady Washington Geraniums. The flowers are large, with deep blotches on the upper petals, and bright spots on the lower; they are very beautiful and ornamental either as pot plants or in the garden. Many popular varieties, each. 15. --Fred Dorner--See Novelties... 20. --Freddie Heinel--See Novelties... 20.

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PASSION FLOWER--These beautiful climbers are so varied in the markings and colors of their flowers that it would be useless to attempt to describe them. They are very desirable for the house or conservatory, and succeed well with ordinary treatment. (See cut.) --Coerulea--A rapid climber; hardy, requiring only slight protection in winter; flowers azure blue, produced freely throughout the summer... 15. --Constance Elliott--The new hardy white Passion Flower. A splendid climbing plant of great merit; now attracting great attention on account of its great beauty and desirability... 20. PRIMULAS--(Chinese Primrose)--A class of plants of great value for the parlor or green-house; constantly in bloom. We offer this season a beautiful strain of the single varieties that will surely please... 25. --Obconica--See Novelties... 25.

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ROSES. No flower has attained such popularity the past few years as the Rose. Every year we increase our production, but the demand for good roses increases equally as fast, especially those kinds which recommend themselves by vigorous growth, perfect form, profuse bloom, rich and distinct colors. The following are the best varieties: TEA OR MONTHLY ROSES. The monthly roses are not quite so hardy as the Hybrid Perpetual, but bloom more profusely, and are good pot plants as well as good bedders: --Aurora--Beautiful rosy blush, changing to clear rose; very pretty, fragrant and desirable... 10. --Cornelia Cook--Pure white; magnificent buds, perfect form... 10. --Bon Silene--Rosy carmine, fine, fragrant. 10. --Comptesse de Labarth--delicate pink, shaded amber... 10. --Catherine Merrmet--Bright rosy pink, fine, free-bloomer... 10. --Louis Phillippe--Rich dark crimson, splendid rose... 10. --Etoil de Lyon--Clear yellow, fine for out door planting... 10. --Duchess de Brabrant--Soft, rosy flesh, changing to deep rose... 10. --Hermosa--An old fine rose; clear pink; consistent bloomer... 10. --Agrippina--Firey red, good size and form, profusely flowering... 10. --Safrano--Beautiful saffron colored buds. 10. --Sombreuil--Creamy white, one of the best. 10.

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--Perle des Jardins--Fine straw yellow, sometimes deep canary yellow; very large, full and of most perfect form... 10. --Niphetos--Pure white... 10. --Marie Guillot--Perfection in form; flower is large and double to the center. Until the introduction of the Bride, this held first place among white tea roses... 10. --Malmaison--A noble rose; the flower is extremely large, quartered and double to the center; color flesh white, clear and fresh... 10. Fifteen Roses all different, our selection for $1.00. For other varieties see Novelty Sheet. --Polyantha Roses--Often called Fairy Roses. They are quite dwarf, and are of the easiest cultivation; they bloom in clusters, and are valuable for cut flowers. See list of varieties with Novelties. HARDY ROSES. --Coquette des Alps--White, tinged with pale rose; medium size; fine form; free bloomer... 25. --Giant of Battles--Large, double and sweet; color brilliant crimson... 25. --Mad. Plantier--Pure white; most hardy. 25. --Gen. Washington--Bright rosy carmine, approaching scarlet, free-bloomer... 25. --Baltimore Belle--Pale blush, variegated carmine rose and white; very double; one of the best climbing roses grown and very popular... 25. --Greville, or Seven Sisters--Flowers in large clusters; varies in color, white to crimson... 25. --Prairie Queen--Clear, bright pink, sometimes with white stripe; large and fine... 25. SALVIA--These rich and abundant flowering plants are indispensable in the autumnal garden: --Splendens--Bright scarlet... 10. --Alba--White... 10. --Mrs. Stevens--Maroon... 10. --Patens--Intense blue... 10. STEVIA SERRATA--A splendid winter-blooming plant, with very fine white flowers; produced in large clusters... 10. SAXAFRAGA Sarmentosa--The well-known, much used old basket plant, with long, strawberry-like runners... 10. SOLANUM Jasminoides--A good climbing plant, with clusters of pure white star-shaped flowers... 10. SMILAX--Well-known, handsome climber... 15. TORENTIA--An admirable basket plant with light blue flowers, heavily blotched with very dark blue; in shape like the Gloxina... 15. VIOLETS, Louise--Double purple... 15. --Swanley White--Double... 15. VERBENSA--One of the prettiest and most popular of all plants suitable for forming beds on the lawn. It commences to flower and spread from the first day the plants are set, until late in the autumn, every day becoming better and more handsome. A healthy plant will cover a space three feet in diameter. Our plants are grown with care, and are as robust as seedlings. Over forty varieties, including all the newer kinds; per doz. 75c; each... 10. VINCA, Running Myrtle, Elegantissima--Foliage green, deeply margined with creamy white; blue flowers... 10. --Harrisonii--Foliage marked with two shades of green; beautiful blue flowers... 10.

Flowering and Ornamental Bulbs. Many of the most showy, attractive, inexpensive and easiest grown of all summer and autumn flowers are contained in this important class. There are scarcely any other flowers that can compare with the noble and brilliant spikes of the Gladiolus, the grace and elegance of the Lily, the purity and sweetness of the Tuberose, the majestic foliage of the Caladium, and the wonderful markings of the Tigridia. Bulbs for spring planting require scarcely any care, and quickly make a gorgeous display, while the bulbs can be kept over winter, and will year after year continue to return a hundred-fold in beauty and satisfaction the trifling expense of the original cost. In the following list we have selected the varieties which we believe will give our customers the best satisfaction. The bulbs are large and strong and will be sent, well packed, postpaid, on receipt of price, except where noted. Our bulbs are extra nice this year and prices are low. We trust all who have a flower garden will include some of these bulbs in their order. AMARYLILIS, Formosissima--(Jacobean Lily)--Dark velvety crimson. Bulbs may be potted any time in spring; they bloom year after year; must not be allowed to freeze... 25. APIOS Tuberosa--This is one of the grandest and most beautiful climbing vines in cultivation. It grows very quickly, and attains a great height, making, with its dense foliage and beautiful flowers, a most attractive screen. It blooms most profusely, bearing lovely clusters of rich, deep purple flowers, possessing a strong, delicious violet fragrance. The bulbs are perfectly hardy and need not be taken up over winter. A vine so sure to grow and give satisfaction should be in every garden. 3 for 25c... 10. CALADIUM, Esculentum--(Elephant's Ears)--A splendid tropical plant growing four or five feet with immense leaves beautifully veined and variegated with different shades of green. Very showy, leaves frequently growing three feet in length. Medium sized bulbs 15c; very large... 30.

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CANNA--These very handsome, tall-growing, tropical-looking plants are unrivaled for fine effects on the lawn; their large, glossy green leaves, tinted with red, purple or bronze, and their showy spikes of flowers in various shades of red and yellow produce an effect seldom equalled. They are remarkably effective when edged by a row of Caladiums: --Bronze--A large handsome foliaged variety with large rich bronze colored leaves and red flowers. Very fine... 15. --Tall Red-flowered--Green foliage... 15. --Mixed Varieties and Colors--Contains a splendid assortment; per doz. $1.10... 10. CINNAMON VINE--This beautiful climber possesses the rare quality of emitting from its flowers the delightful odor of the cinnamon, and very appropriately called the "Cinnamon Vine." Perfectly hardy, the stem dying down every autumn, but growing again so rapidly in the spring as to completely cover any trellis or arbor very early in the season. It is propagated from small bulblets, which will make from 10 to 20 feet of vine, and with its beautiful heart-shaped leaves, bright green peculiar foliage, and clusters of delicate white flowers, sending forth a delicious cinnamon odor, render it by far one of the most desirable climbers in cultivation. 50c. per doz... 5. DAHLIAS--We have a large collection of these exceedingly showy and grand fall flowers, and can furnish almost any color desired. They comprise all the most gorgeous shades and colors imaginable. Our mixture contains a good proportion of the best scarlet, yellow and white varieties besides the many other shades which are most popular; per doz. $1.50... 15.

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GLADIOLUS--We wish especially to call your attention to our list of Gladoli, the most desirable of all bulbs, and claimed by many well acquainted with their wonderful and varied beauty to be the flower of all flowers. To have the immense spikes of bloom develop in the greatest perfection they should be cut when the first four flowers open; place them in water nearly up to the lower flower, and the entire spike will develop into the greatest loveliness, lasting from a week to ten days. To have a constant succession of flowers the bulbs should be planted at intervals from the middle of April until the first of July. We cannot too highly recommend our mixed Gladiolus, growing them on our own farm. They have been carefully selected from choice varieties and embrace a truly magnificent variety of beautiful colors. We believe our collection of named varieties (all our own growing) is the finest to be found in the state. Note our low prices. --Arsinoe--Fine satiny rose, flamed with bright carmine... 10. --Brenchleyensis--Deep vermillion scarlet. 5. --Ceres--Large strong spikes of bloom well laden with flowers of a beautiful blush white, marbled and striped with rose and carmine... 10. --Eugene Scribe--Light pink, glazed with carmine; flowers very large and perfect. Large full spikes nearly round. Edge curled, making it appear fringed. This is one of the most beautiful of the Gladioli and cannot be praised too highly; all should try it... 10. --Flavia--Handsome bright red... 10. --Isaac Buchanan--(New)--The finest yellow variety yet introduced. The two lower petals handsomely feathered with pink... 15. --James Carter--Light orange red, very bright, with a large, pure white throat... 10. --John Bull--Ivory-white, tinged with yellow and lilac and beautifully spotted with rich carmine and dark pink... 10. --La Candeur--Large flower, white, slightly striped with violet and feathered with handsome carmine in throat... 20. --Le Poussin--Light red; large white throat... 10. --Meyerbeer--Rose scarlet, amaranth, red blotch... 25. --Napoleon III--Bright scarlet, white stripe in center of petals; slightly flamed carmine... 10. --Norma--Pure white, slightly suffused with pale lilac... 15. --Ophir--Dark yellow, mottled, striped and veined with rich purple ... 10. --Princess of Wales--White blazed with carmine and rose, stained with deep carmine. Throat tinted yellow and feathered carmine... 15. --Pure White--This is decidedly the nearest approach to pure white we have yet seen... 15. --Rossini--Long spike, amaranth red, lined with white... 15.

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--Lemoine's Hybrids--A new class of Gladioli and for vivid and rich orchid-like coloring, this beautiful half-hardy class of Gladioli has no equal. Emblazoned with the most intense and rich shades, they are truly wonderful. The magnificent spikes of bloom are very long and the individual flowers are of unusual size and splendid form. Mixed colors; per doz. $1.50... 15. --Dracocephalus--A new class of Gladioli, having most curious bronzy-yellow flowers... 15. --Floribundas--Or abundant-flowering Gladiolus. An entirely distinct class growing about one foot high. The flowers are white with a bright pink stripe down the center of each petal. Hardy... 15. --Choice Yellow Varieties Mixed--Per doz. $1.00... 10. --Light, White and Striped Varieties Mixed--Per doz. 75 cts... 8. --Red Varieties Mixed--Per doz. 40 cts... 5. --Extra Fine Mixed--Made up mainly from named varieties grown together; per doz. 35 cts... 5. --Seedlings--A splendid assortment grown from the best hybrid mixed seed. There are sure to be a number of choice new varieties among these. Per 100, by express, $2.50; per doz. 40 cts... 5. --Bouquet Collection of Gladiolus--This collection is taken from named varieties (each bulb marked with its name), carefully selected for their perfect development, and contains ten bulbs of the best varieties offered. No two of the flowers will be the same in color or marking, and the collection would make a beautiful center piece for a large flower bed. Our selection of varieties... 75. HYACINTHUS Candicans--The flowers are pure white, pendent on the long, whip-like stalks, strong bulbs giving two or more spikes; the number of flowers vary from twenty to sixty on each. The appearance is like giant Snowdrops. It is very suitable for cemetery decoration. Per doz. 75 cts... 10. LILIES--No class of plants capable of being cultivated out of doors possess so many charms; rich and varied in color, stately and handsome in habit, profuse in variety, and of delicious fragrance, they stand prominently out from all other hardy plants. They thrive best in a dry, rich soil, where water will not stand in winter. After planting they require very little care, and should not be disturbed for several years, as established plants bloom more freely than if taken up annually: --Canadense--This pretty Lily is one of our hardy native sorts, and bears a graceful stem of drooping, bell-shaped yellow and red flowers. Per doz., $1.00... 10. --Candidum--The pure white garden or Easter Lily; flowers snow white with heavy yellow stamens; hardy and free-blooming, bearing five to twenty blossoms. Plant early and leave undisturbed. Per doz., $1.25... 15.

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--Auratum--Or Japanese Gold Banded Lily. This is justly entitled to the name often given it--The Queen of Lilies--and it is decidedly the most beautiful of all Lilies. The immense flowers are produced in the greatest profusion and are deliciously fragrant. The large white petals are thickly spotted with rich chocolate-crimson, and have a bright, golden-yellow band through the center of each. The illustration herewith is reduced in size from a photograph of a plant that stood six feet high, and had over twenty perfect flowers in full bloom at one time. This magnificent Lily succeeds well everywhere. Per doz. $2.25... 25. --HARRISII--(The Bermuda Easter Lily.)--Immense pure white trumpets with a very delicate pervading fragrance; remarkable for its earliness and extreme profusion of bloom, flowering much-earlier than any other variety known and with such freedom that even the smallest bulbs surprise you with their flowers. They are the finest Lilies for house culture and are largely in use for winter forcing. Protect well in winter. Per doz., $1.75... 20. --Speciosa Album--Large, pure white flowers on full, well rounded spikes. A most beautiful Lily; attracted great attention and admiration on our seed farm the past season. Per doz., $2.25... 25. TIGRIDIAS (Shell Flowers)--These are extremely beautiful, and should be in every garden. They commence blooming early in July, and produce an abundance of gorgeous flowers until October. They are one of the easiest plants in the world to cultivate, and always sure to bloom abundantly in any situation. --Grandiflora Alba--Its flowers are large, of a clear, pearly-white color marked with large spots of a reddish-brown color on a yellowish ground, forming a fine contrast with the white of the petals. Per doz. $1.40... 15.

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--Conchiflora--Fine yellow, spotted crimson. Per doz. 50c... 5. --Grandiflora--Very large, bright crimson, center variegated with yellow. Per doz. 50c... 5.

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LILY OF THE VALLEY--Well known and universally admired spring flowering plants, equally well adapted to winter flowering, in the parlor or conservatory. The flowers are bell shaped, freely produced and powerfully fragrant. To grow them in the open ground, select a partly shaded situation. Prepare the soil with a mixture of leaf-mold and sand two feet deep, and set the buds or clumps about two inches below the surface. No further attention is required. They are perfectly hardy and are not injured by frost. Per doz. 75 cts... 10. MADERIA, or Mignonette Vine--Ornamental climber of very rapid growth; thick, light-green glossy leaves; the most elegant vine for out door culture; bears a profusion of graceful racemes of dainty white flowers which have a delightful fragrance. Keep roots in cellar over winter; per 100 by express, $2.50; by mail, per doz. 40c... 5.

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OXALIS Deipii--Nothing so valuable for edging the borders of walks or flower-beds as the beautiful summer flowering Oxalis. Bulbs, when planted 3 inches apart, produce an unbroken row of elegant foliage and pretty flowers; and as they bloom very quickly after planting, they funrish [furnish] a neat and attractive border the whole season. The foliage is quite pretty and dense, being of a lively green, with a black zone or blotch as shown in the above illustration. Per doz. 10c; 100 for 50c; 1,000 for $2.50, postpaid. TUBEROSE--The Tuberose is a beautiful, pure white, wax-like, very sweet scented, double flower, growing on tall stems, each stem bearing 12 to 50 flowers. The bulbs should be planted early in pots or boxes of soil in the house; when warm weather transplant to the garden. Those who want this beautiful flower in early winter can plant a few bulbs in pots in July or August, sink them to the rim in earth in the garden, where they can remain until the cool nights of autumn, then remove to the house. Our Tuberoses are all of our own growing, and splendid bulbs. --Double Dwarf Pearl--This is a choice selection of this variety which is characterized by its short, robust stem and long spikes of large flowers, produced in great profusion, perfectly double; per doz. 75c. 8. --Variegated Leaved--This is an early single kind, with striped foliage; flowers cannot be compared with the double ones. 15.

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Some of the most beautiful and fragrant of all the flowers grown belong to this class, and when potted in the house they come in bloom just at the time when flowers are most wanted and most difficult to obtain. There is nothing prettier or more desirable than a window garden nicely arranged with these, and they will attract more attention than anything else with which it could be filled. Our bulbs, which are grown by one of the best bulb growers in Holland, arrive in this country about September 15, and we usually have a good assortment of them for about two months. The best way is to order during the spring or summer; then your orders will be filled as soon as bulbs are received. All bulbs are large and strong, and are sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. Our Fall Catalogue will be issued about September 1st, and is sent only to those who ask for it. HYACINTHS--Of all the bulbous flowers, the Hyacinth is the most beautiful and popular. It is cultivated and highly prized in every northern country in the world. They may be successfully grown in the [continued next page]