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62. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] CUP AND SAUCER CAMPANULA.

CAMPANULA.
CUP AND SAUCER.--A beautiful variety. The bell is nearly four inches in diameter, presenting the form of a saucer, hence its name. The plant is of strong growth, quite as hardy and floriferous as the old blue variety, and is very elegant and handsome, when in flower the blossoms literally hiding the plant. Perennial. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.
MIXED VARIETIES.--A choice mixture of all the best double and single varieties, suited for growing together. Pkt. 5c.

CENTAUREA.
CYANUS.--Called Ragged Sailor, Corn Flower, Blue Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons, and Bluet. A very old favorite garden annual, flowering freely in almost any situation. Height, 2 to 3 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt. 3c.

[image] DOUBLE CENTAUREA.

CARNATION.
The finest of the dianthus or pink family; very fragrant. Our seed is unsurpassed.
DOUBLE EXTRA MIXED.--The best greenhouse varieties. Pkt. 10c.
MARGUERITE.--These lovely, fragrant flowers are in full bloom in about four months after sowing the seed. The plants succeed alike in the open garden or in pots, and are of such vigorous, dwarf, erect growth that no supports are required. The flowers are of high type, exquisitely sweet, fully 80 per cent perfectly double, the calyx of which does not split. The range of color, marking, variegations and shading are simply wonderful. Pkt. 5c.

GOLDEN ROD.
Although considered an objectionable weed on our western prairies, there is no denying the beauty of this flower, and it has been adopted by New York as the state flower. Greatly admired everywhere; easily grown from seed. Pkt. 5c.

[image] MARGUERITE CARNATIONS.

[image] GOLDEN ROD.

CROTOLARIA RETUSA.
A handsome, interesting and easily grown plant. The flowers are of rich golden yellow color with a spot of velvety brown in the center. The flowers are in long spikes and the separate blooms greatly resemble sweet peas in form and some call them Yellow Sweet Peas. Plants are of bushy growth about 15 inches high, and are literally covered with blooms, which are followed by clusters of short, smooth pods, which, when shaken, sound like a child's rattle. Hence its common name, "West India Rattle Box." Start seed early and it will bloom the first year. Per pkt. 10c.

COBORA SCANDEUS.
Magnificent climber, of rapid growth and beautiful blue flowers. The seed should be planted edgewise in moist earth. Pkt. 10c.

CASSIA CHAMACCRISTA.
A pretty little native flower of Iowa often called Partridge Pea. Grows 12 to 18 inches in height, with compound leaves. The flowers are large, of a canary yellow, two of the petals being purple spotted at the base. They are borne on stems from two to five in a cluster, and are produced freely until destroyed by frost. Pkt. 7c.

[image] CROTOLARIA.

CYANUS DOUBLE.--A most charming sport from the above, well shown in our illustration. Flowers very large and globular. A continuous bloomer, and becoming quite popular. Our mixture contains a great variety of colors. Pkt. 8c.
MARGUERITE.--This is one of the handsomest novelties ever brought out. The large flowers are of the purest white, deliciously scented, exquisitely lacinated and freely produced. Pkt. 10c.
GYMNOCARTA.--The foliage of this variety is finely cut and silvery. It is perhaps the best white leaved plant for bedding purposes. Pkt. 5c.

CINERARIA.
As will be seen by the illustration from a single plant, the Cineraria is a wonder for wealth of bloom and symmetry of form. The plants grow perfectly circular in shape and are entirely covered with brilliant blossoms. The rich and vivid colors range through all shades of blue, purple and crimson. Most of the varieties have a well-defined white eye and are unsurpassed for attractiveness. Large flowering. Pkt. 15c.

[image] LARGE FLOWERING CINERARIA.

COLEUS.
One of the most popular foliage plants. Is very decorative in the border and easily grown from seed, which frequently produces new and distinct varieties. Half hardy perennial. Packets contain about 150 seeds.
FINE MIXED COLORS.--Pkt. 10c.
RAINBOW.--The finest sort; sure to please everyone. Pkt. 15c.

CACALIA.
COCCINEA.--A handsome free flowering little plant; owing to the peculiar form of the flower it is sometimes called Tassel Flower or Flora's Paint Brush. Scarlet. Pkt. 5c.

[image] GIANT EMPRESS CELOSIA.

CELOSIA.
For summer beds we know of nothing that will produce as showy and brilliant effects.
GIANT EMPRESS.--Is very handsome either for pot plants or specimen plants in beds, where they excite the curiosity of visitors more than almost any plant that can be grown. The Empress is the finest and most gorgeous variety yet introduced. It is not uncommon for the heads of this variety to measure over 12 inches in breadth; very bright purple combs and dark bronze foliage. Pkt. 10c.
JAPONICA.--Very bright crimson variety, large, finely cut. Pkt. 5c.
OSTRICH FEATHER.--Beautifully curled crimson plumes. Pkt. 10c.
GOLDEN GLOW.--This is one of the most attractive novelties of the season. Plants large and produce many handsome flowers 6 to 10 inches in diameter and of a most attractive bright, rich golden yellow color. Pkt. 10c.
PYRAMIDALIS PLUMOSA.--A handsome feathered sort. The entire plant is of perfect pyramidal form if given room for development. Flowers are of all shades of scarlet, crimson, yellow and pink. Pkt. 5c.
ALL VARIETIES MIXED.--Pkt. 5c.