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Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide.
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Fountain Plant.
Marigold.
Tom Thumb Mirabilis.
Miles' White Spiral.
Machet Mignonette.
Musa Ensete.
Nicotiana.
Nigella.

Fountain Plant.

This handsome pyramidal or fountain-shaped plant is a variety of amaranthus which deserves a place in every garden. It is easily grown by starting the seeds early in the house, or sowing them in the open ground in May. It droops most gracefully, and the leaves are brilliantly banded and tipped with orange, carmine, purple, crimson and gold, forming bright colored plumes. Height three to six feet. Pkt. 7c.

Mignonette.

The delicious fragrance of the Mignonette makes it indispensable for bouquets and cutting. It is best to sow seed early in the garden, and they will commence blooming the first of June.

Elmwood Giant.--A special selection of a famous grower, whose mignonette spikes have always excited the wonder and envy of his competitors. The plants are of a robust pyramidal habit; fine, healthy growers. They throw up very large spikes of a reddish-tinted, deliciously fragrant flowers. Unsurpassed for pot and bench culture. Pkt. 10c.

Miles' White Spiral.--Grows two or three feet high, perfectly erect, spikes of bloom often measure twelve inches long. It is very showy in growth, and the grand spikes of bloom can be seen for a long distance, and attracts the attention of everybody. Pkt. 5c.

Machet.--An entirely new and distinct sort of great merit. It is of dwarf and vigorous growth, and throws up numerous stout flower stalks, terminated by massive spikes of deliciously scented red flowers Pkt. 7c.

Gabriele.--A handsome new variety, the tallest of any. Strong, robust habit, bearing large spikes of red flowers. Very distinct. Pkt. 8c.

Golden Queen.--A very distinct new variety, with bright golden flowers Pkt. 3c.

Sweet Scented.--The old favorite. Pkt. 2c, oz. 20c.

Marigold.

These annuals are old favorites in our gardens, but have been greatly improved recently in size and doubleness of flowers. They are very effective for groups and masses.

African.--Double mixed, largest. Pkt. 4c.

Dwarf French.--Double mixed, best. Pkt. 5c.

Martynia.

Fine summer blooming garden plants, with gloxinia-like flowers of many handsome colors, followed by curiously horned fruits. Sometimes called Devil's Claws. When young these seed pods are very nice for pickling. Pkt. 5c.

Mirabilis.

The Marvel of Peru, or Four-o'clock, is as easily grown as a weed, and yet is one of the most brilliant and showy of annuals. Planted in beds or masses, their compact growth, rich glossy leaves, together with their profusion and diversity of bloom, presents a gorgeous sight during the afternoon.

New Tom Thumb Mixed.--Very handsome, compact, dwarf, bushy plants, with elegant, golden-variegated foliage; numerous brilliant flowers, pure yellow, deep red, and striped and blotched. Pkt. 5c.

Mixed Colors and Varieties.--Pkt. 3c.

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Musa Ensete.
(Banana Palm.)

One of the grandest and most picturesque of the banana family. As a solitary plant or in groups on the lawn, it has a majestic tropical effect. The leaves are very long and broad, of a beautiful green with crimson midrib in striking contrast. An occasional application of liquid manure and frequent watering are necessary. The rapidity of its growth is astonishing. Packet of 5 seeds 20c.

Myosotis. (Forget-me-not.)

Perennials. Bloom first year from seed. Pretty plants, with neat little star shaped flowers.

Alpestris.--Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.

Palustris.--True forget-me-not, blue. Pkt. 10c.

Victoria.--A novelty, and the best variety for pot culture. Dwarf, globular habit; beautiful sky-blue flowers with double center. Pkt. 10c.

Nicotiana.

Affinis.--Of all the varieties of tobacco which are grown for their sweet scented flowers this is the best. The plant is literally covered with large, white, star shaped flowers, which, after being cut, will remain perfect for a week. A few plants will perfume the whole yard or garden. Pkt. 8c.

Nigella
(Love in Mist)

Hardy annuals, about one foot in height, finely cut leaves and handsome flowers. Blooms early. A very pretty flower, and one all our customers should try. It is sure to please. The flowers are double and of all shades of blue, white and purple. Pkt. 4c.