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[images] AMARANTHUS CROTOLARIA ADLUMIA ANTIRRHINUM ABUTILONS CALLIOPSIS ORIOLE CALENDULA CINERARIA CANARY-BIRD FLOWER COBOEA SCANDENS MARGUERITE CARNATIONS. CYPRESS VINE REX BEGONIA

FLOWER SEEDS. FLORAL Beauties come in for a considerable share of our attention, we devote twelve acres exclusively to flowers and grow thousands of varieties. When you visit Des Moines be sure and visit our trial grounds and greenhouses; street cars within three blocks run every six minutes. We grow some varieties, but import most of the fancy sorts from Europe. DISCOUNTS.-In spite of our very low prices by the packet, we still offer flower seeds in packets only, to the amount of $1.25 for $1.00. This discount does not apply to collections of seeds nor to seeds by weight or measure. All flower seeds are sent free by mail on receipt of price. ARCTOTIS GRANDIS.-A remarkably handsome annual which forms nice, branched bushes, two to three feet high. Its flowers are large and showy; the ray florets pure white on the upper surface; the reverse of petals pale lilac blue. Altogether a lovely flower. Pkt. 10c. ARABIAN RUNNER BEANS.- Undoubtedly most of our customers have seen the scarlet runner bean which makes such a fine climbing plant for covering porches and other places. Blooms very freely. Earlier bloomer than the Scarlet Runner. Pkt. 5c, 1/4 pt. 20c. ABUTILON.-A well known greenhouse shrub, also called Flowering Maple or Chinese Bell Flower. Are of easy culture; bloom readily from seed the first summer if the seed is started early in the house. Finest varieties mixed. Pkt. 10c. AMARANTHUS, Tricolor.-Leaves yellow, red and green; well known as "Joseph's Coat." Very showy in beds alone. Hardy annual; two feet high. Pkt. 3c. Sunrise.-The most brilliant and showy variety. Top of plant brilliant crimson, lower leaves dark maroon. Worthy a place in every garden. Pkt. 10c. Caudatus. (Love Lies Bleeding.)-Long, drooping chains of brilliant flowers. Pkt. 3c. Mixed Varieties.-A great assortment. Pkt. 5c. ASPERULA AZUREA SETOSA.-Produces many small, light blue flowers. Pkt. 5c. AMOBIUM-ALATUM GRANDIFLORUM.- A pretty double white everlasting. Pkt.4c. ARABIS ALPINA.- Pure white early flowering plants. Perennial. Pkt. 10c. ADLUMIA. (Mountain Fringe.)- A beautiful hardy perennial vine, with fern-like foliage of a pale green color, with pretty flesh colored blossoms; called Allegheny Vine. Pkt. 7c. ANTIRRHINUM. (Snapdragon.)- Our mixtures contain all the new and choice colors, including the beautiful, striped, variegated and margined. Tall Varieties Mixed.- Pkt. 3c. Tom Thumb.- A collection of the most beautiful, very dwarf varieties. Pkt. 5c. Giant Flowered.- A most beautiful new class, having all finest colors and markings. Immense spikes and flowers. Pkt. 10c. AQUILEGIA. (Columbine) CHRYSANTHA.- Yellow flowered. Pkt. 5c. COERULA.- Large blue and white flowers.- Pkt. 5c. WHITE.- Desirable for cemetery. Pkt. 10c. DOUBLE MIXED.- Pkt. 5c. BEGONIA.- Seeds should be sown on top of the soil in a box, pressing soil evenly with a block. Cover box with a glass and give partial shade until up. Rex.- The king of Begonias and will always be very elegant and popular.- Pkt. 15c. Tuberous Rooted.- Covered the whole summer with bright large and elegant flowers. Single and double mixed. Pkt. 15c. BRACHYCOME.- Pretty for borders. Blue and white. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. BRYONOPSIS.- A hardy climbing annual, with nice ivy-like foliage. Pkt. 5c. CANTERBURY BELLS.- Single and double, mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. CUPHEA-PLATYCENTRA.- (Cigar Plant)- Pretty, bright scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10c. CALLIOPSIS OR COREOPSIS.- Mixed Colors.- Flowers of every shade of yellow, orange, crimson, red and brown. Pkt. 5c. Double.- A grand novelty, bearing double flowers. Pkt. 10c. CALENDULA.- Meteor.- A new variety; very fine for pot culture, bearing large light yellow flowers, striped with bright orange. Pkt. 5c. Fine Mixed.- Many nice varieties. Pkt. 3c. CARNATION.- Double Extra Mixed.- The best greenhouse varieties. Very fragrant. Our seed is unsurpassed. Pkt. 10c. Marguerite.- These lovely, fragrant flowers are in full bloom in about four months after sowing the seed. Pkt. 5c. CINERARIA.- A wonder for wealth of bloom. Large flowering. Pkt. 15c. CROTOLARIA.- Retusa.- The flowers are of rich golden yellow color with a spot of velvety brown in the center. Start seed early and it will bloom the first year. Pkt. 10c. COBOEA SCANDENS.- Magnificent climber of rapid growth and beautiful blue flowers. Pkt. 10c. CYRESS VINE.- A beautiful rapid climber with delicate, dark green foliage, and an abundance of bright blossoms. Mixed Colors.- The above mixed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. CANARY BIRD FLOWER.- One of the most beautiful climbers with delicate, finely cut foliage and curious bright yellow flowers resembling the canary bird in shape and color. Pkt. 5c. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM.- A handsome flowered winter blooming plant. Pkt. 10. CHRYSANTHEMUMS.- We list a few of the most desirable mixtures of this popular plant, which is so well known as not to need a description. Single Mixed.- The best assortment of single flowers. Pkt. 3c. New Double Annual. A variety of colors, markings and pencilings, very double and semi-double. Pkt. 5 cts. Perennial- DOUBLE MIXED- A very popular mixture. Sow seeds early. Pkt. 10c. CURIOUS CACTI.- This seed is collected from the choicest varieties. Pkt. 10c. CLARKIA.- A very pretty hardy annual. Mixed colors. Pkt. 3c.

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[images] CANDYTUFT CLITORIA TERNATEA CELOSIA GLADIOLUS COSMOS DAHLIA ESCHSCHOLTZIA FUSCHIA HELIOTROPE GOURDS HOLLY HOCKS ICE PLANT GERANIUM

CANDYTUFT, Giant Empress.-The plant is of very branching habit and when grown is covered with pure white flowers and resembles a floral candelabra. Pkt. 7c. Best Mixed.-Mixture of all varieties and colors. Pkt. 3c, oz. 40c. COSMOS, Mammoth Perfection.-Flowers double the size of the old large flowering cosmos. Pkt. 7c. Early Dawn Mixed.-Two months earlier than any other variety. Pkt. 10c. All Colors Mixed.-Pkt. 5c. CELOSIA, Giant Empress.-It is not uncommon for heads to measure over 12 inches in breadth; very bright reddish purple combs and dark bronze foliage. Pkt. 10c. Golden Glow.- Plants large and produce many handsome flowers 6 to 10 inches in diameter, rich golden yellow color. Pkt. 10c. Mixed Varieties.-Includes both the Cockscomb and feathered sorts. Pkt. 3c. CLITORIA, Ternatea.-Blooms freely the first season from seed; blossoms shaped like Sweet Peas and of a dark, rich indigo blue with a white center. Pkt. 10c. DELPHINUM.-(Perennial Larkspur.) Mixed. Pkt. 5c. DOLICHOS, or Hyacinth Bean.- Desirable climbing plant; mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. DAHLIAS, Double Mixed.-Our seed is of the finest strain and produces magnificent, large, very double flowers. Pkt. 7c. New Tom Thumb.-Very pretty little plants, only 12 to 15 inches high. Pkt. 7c. Single Mixed.-Pkt. 50. ESCHSCHOLTZIA, Single Mixed.-California poppies. Showy summer flowering plants. Mixed colors. Pkt. 4c. Double Mixed.-The double form of this flower will prove very satisfactory. Pkt. 5c. Golden West.-A giant flower from 3 1/2 to 6 inches across, with wide overlapping petals often delicately waved at the edge. Pkt. 10c.

I was much pleased with both the flower seeds and plants received from you.- Mrs. S. R. Curry, Duncan, Mo.

FERNS.-Fine mixed varieties. Pkt. 15c. FEVERFEW.-Handsome double white flowers. Pkt. 15c. FOUNTAIN PLANT.-This handsome pyramidal or fountain-shaped plant is a variety of amaranthus which deserves a place in every garden. It droops most gracefully and the leaves are brilliantly banded and tipped with orange, carmine, purple, crimson and gold, forming bright colored plumes. Pkt. 7c. FUCHSIA.- Fine plants can easily be raised from the seed, which will bloom very freely during the summer in a cool, moist situation in the open air. On the approach of frost in the fall they can be taken up and planted in pots. A packet contains about 15 seed. Finest double and single mixed. Pkt. 10c. GLADIOLUS.-A well known flower, easily grown from seed, and we should like to have all our customers try raising them in this way. This seed is of our own growing, from the best varieties, and will produce an assortment sure to please any lover of flowers. Pkt. 8c. GERANIUM, Choice Mixed.-These favorite plants are easily raised from seed. Plants from seed started early in the house will bloom the first summer in the garden. The seeds come up irregularly; some come up in a few days and others later. Pkt. 5c. Good Venture.-A greatly improved strain of geranium seed grown by a specialist, which we are sure will delight any one. Pkt. 15c. GOURDS, Ornamental Varieties Mixed.-A great variety of these curious fruited climbers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. GRASS PINKS.-The hardy and pretty clove-scented flowers which were so much loved by our grandmothers. Their fragrance is quickly noticed by any one passing by the yard where they are grown, before seeing the flowers. The flowers range from pure white to a dark pink, most of them, however, being a clear, delicate pink color. A hardy perennial very desirable for borders. Pkt. 5c. HOLLYHOCK, Fine Mixed.-No garden flower is more showy or admired. Start seeds in a box in a house in February or March, and about May 1st transfer to permanent place in garden. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. Double Pure White.- Large, clear, pure white flowers about 3 inches in diameter. Handsome in cut flower work. Pkt. 10c. Chater's Prize Double Mixed.-Has magnificent double flowers 3 to 4 inches across and all of brightest colors. Flowers are quite as beautiful and perfect as those of the Camelia. A mixture of seventeen choice varieties, including all colors and shades known. Pkt. 10c. Allegheny Mammoth Fringed.- Entirely new and distinct variety. Flowers single, semi-double, and double, of rich colors and fine form. Pkt. 7c. HELIOTROPE, Fine Mixed. -Suited for beds or borders, where they will bloom in summer, and may be potted and cut back for winter blooming. Saved from choice plants. Pkt. 5c. New Mammoth.- Grand new variety, producing immense clusters of flowers. Pkt. 10c. ICE PLANT.- Leaves and stems appear covered with ice crystals. Pkt. 5c.

I was more than pleased with the seeds received from you last year. They produced many pretty flowers.­- Mrs. L. Moore, Garland, Texas.

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[image] COMET ASTER.

ASTERS. GIANT COMET MIXED.- In its peculiarity of shape this new variety differs from all others, resembling closely the large flowered Japanese Chrysanthemums. The flowers are from 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches in diameter and perfectly double. Packet 10c. CHRISTMAS TREE.- One of the most popular European novelties; of pyramidal shape, usually covered with from seventy to one hundred flowers; mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. HOHENZOLLERN.- A grand new pure white variety from Germany. Plant is of bushy habit; nice for beds. Packet 10c. PERENNIAL MIXED.- Single flowering, hardy, herbaceus plants; if sown early in the spring they will flower first season. Packet 5c. ROYAL MIXED.- A choice selection of all the best sorts; no second grades. Pkt. 10c.

AGERATUM. MEXICANUM.- Desirable for bouquets; produces many blue flowers and blooms a long time. Per packet 4c. ALBIFLORUM.- Like above, only white. Per packet 8c.

ALYSSUM. SWEET.- Has pretty little white flowers, useful for making up in all kinds of small bouquets. Per packet 3c. LITTLE GEM.- The plants are very dwarf and remarkably uniform in growth. Per packet 5c.

BALSAM. CAMELIA-FLOWERED MIXED.- Is very double, resembling the camelia in form, of unusual size, perfect shape. Per packet 5c. PEERLESS MIXED.- The flowers are double and of all known colors. Plants are loaded with hundreds of flowers. Per packet 10c. ALL VARIETIES MIXED.- Per packet 4c; ounce 25c.

BIRD OF PARADISE FLOWER. It is a rare plant and the flowers are large, about [? 1/2] inches in diamter [diameter] and are produced in very large trusses. They are of a rich golden yellow color, but the most attractive part is the large pistils, which are of beautiful bright crimson color and spread out in fan-shape. Pkt. of 10 seeds 10c.

BLUE BELLS. Who has not heard of the "Bonnie Blue Bells of Scotland," renowned in poetry? Perennial. Per packet 10c. BROWALLIA.-Mammoth.- Grows about one foot high and is covered with an abundance of pretty sky-blue flowers. Per packet 10c. CACALIA.-A handsome free flowering little plant; sometimes called Tassel Flower or Flora's Paint Brush. Scarlet. Per packet 5c. CANNA.-Fancy Large Flowered.-This is a very large flowering strain of dwarf, compact growth, averaging 3 1/2 feet in height. They flower freely the first year from seed. Per packet 5c; oz. 25c.

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. Per packet 3c. CYANUS DOUBLE.-Flowers very large and globular. A continuous bloomer. Per packet 8c. MARGUERITE.- The large flowers are of the purest white, deliciously scented. Per packet 10c. GYMNOCARPA.-The foliage of this variety is finely cut and silvery. Per packet 5c.

CHINESE LANTERN PLANT. OR GIANT SCARLET GROUND CHERRY.- A remarkable plant which grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches, of sturdy, upright growth, and is loaded with balloon-like husks 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. These husks are at first light green, gradually turning to bright yellow and then to the most intense orange scarlet. Pkt. 10c, strong plants 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.

DAISIES. NEW GIANT SNOWBALL.- Has large double flowers of pure snow white color. Per packet 10c. BEST DOUBLE MIXED.- Per packet 5c.

ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT. It is a sturdy, bushy plant growing to a height of about four feet and covered constantly with large spikes of flowers six to nine inches long which are pure white at base and ranging from rose to a bright red at apex. Makes one of the most showy, ornamental plants for clumps and massing. Packet 10c.

FOX GLOVE DIGITALIS.-Showy for backgrounds and borders and are very beautiful when planted among shrubs. Fine mixed colors. Per packet 3c.

[image] MEXICAN BURNING BUSH.

FAIRY ROSES. These little beauties are very easily grown from seed. The roses are only about an inch across, usually very double, but occasionally semi-double, and seldom single; they are borne in large clusters and are of many colors. This variety of roses grow only ten to fifteen inches high and will commence blooming in a few weeks after the seed is sown and continue year after year in uninterrupted profusion from May until frost. Also nice for pot plants for winter blooming. Per packet 10c.

GOLD AND SILVER FLOWER. A novelty from New South Wales. The plants have long, narrow leaves, while the flowers resemble quilled asters, just the size of a silver dollar. The flowers are silvery white with a golden yellow center, intensely double and come in great profusion. The plant is literally covered with these flowers and they retain their beauty for years as the plant belongs to the Immortelles or Everlasting flowers. Grows very readily from seed. Per packet 25c.

GOOD VENTURE GERANIUM. Yes, you can grow good geraniums from seed, and as they sport, the gardener is frequently rewarded by charming new varieties, and may obtain a novelty of much value, especially if this new strain of seed is used. Per packet 15c.

JONAH'S GOURD. "And the Lord prepared a gourd and made it to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head."- Jonah 4:6. Was brought here from the Holy Land, and is probably the same variety which sheltered the prophet. It grows with wonderful rapidity and will quickly climb to the top of tall trees and therefore will be useful for covering old trees, walls, outbuildings, etc. Leaves are quite large, flowers are pure white, two or three inches in diameter, and the fruits are of great length and make a curious ornament. Pkt. of six seeds 10c; 3 pkts. 25c.

$10.00 Prize - We offer a cash prize of $10.00 in gold for the longest gourd grown this year from this seed. Anyone purchasing direct from us may compete. Try to win this prize.

LARKSPUR. AMERICAN BANNER.- It is the only flower we know of which combines the national colors - red, white and blue - in each flower. Plants are fairly loaded with long spikes of double flowers. Pkt. 10c. DWARF GERMAN ROCKET.- Mixed colors. Per packet 5c. TALL GERMAN ROCKET.- Mixed colors. Pkt. 3c.

MARIGOLD. AFRICAN.-Double-mixed. Per packet 3c. DWARF FRENCH.-Double. Mixed colors. Per packet 3c. ELDORADO.-Immense flowers, nine to fourteen inches around; double; primrose, lemon, orange and golden shades; 3 feet high. Packet 5c.

MARVEL OF PERU, MIRABILIS OR 4-O'CLOCK. TOM THUMB MIXED.-Very handsome, compact dwarf, bushy plants. Per packet 5c. MIXED COLORS AND VARIETIES.-Is always satisfactory. Per packet 3c.

MORNING GLORIES. IMPROVED CLIMBING.- Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c. IMPERIAL JAPANESE.- Are rich and velvety. Pkt 8c, oz. 25c. NEW DOUBLE FLOWERING.-White. Pkt. 10c. FINE MIXED.- Mixture of old varieties. Pkt. 2c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

MEXICAN BURNING BUSH. One of the most ornamental border or hedge plants which has ever been brought out and is sure to attract great attention. It grows quickly from seed sown in the open ground. Early in the fall the ends of the shoots are thickly set with small, bright, scarlet flowers, the bushy plants resembling balls of fire. Per pkt. 10c.

MIGNONETTE. SWEET SCENTED.- The delicious fragrance of the Mignonette makes it indispensable for bouquets and cutting. Pkt. 2c, oz. 15c. MACHET.- Is of dwarf growth, the spikes of bloom often measure 12 inches long; flowers red. Pkt. 5c.

MOON FLOWER. WHITE.- (Ipomoea Grandiflora.)- One of the grandest of summer climbers, growing 25 to 40 feet high, and covered nightly and on dull days with beautiful white, moon-like flowers from five to six inches in diameter. Pkt. of 10 seeds 7c. BLUE FLOWERING.-(Ipomoea Leari.)- The color is exquisite, clear, satiny blue with well-defined crimson bars, very distinct. Pkt. 10c.

NICOTIANA. AFFINIS.-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. 5c. NIGELLA.-(Love in the Mist.)-Hardy annuals, about one foot in height, finely-cut leaves and handsome flowers. Blooms early. Pck. 4c.

[image] NICOTIANA.

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[image] PHLOX

PHLOX DRUMMONDI. FIREBALL.-Brilliant, dazzling, scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5c. GRANDIFLORA ALBA.- Flowers large, pure white. Pkt. 5c. STAR.- Flowers star-shaped, beautifully shaded. Pkt. 10c. FRINGED MIXED.-The flowers are of the most velvety colors, handsomely fringed. Pkt. 7c. GRANDIFLORA MIXED.- A large flowering strain including all colors and shades. Pkt. 8c. MIXED VARIETIES.- Good colors. Pkt. 5c.

NASTURTIUM. DWARF CHAMELEON.- The flowers are gorgeous in color, crimson, gold and bronze, bordered and flamed, changing in hue almost daily. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. IMPERIAL MIXED.- Includes about 20 of the dwarf varieties; all shades and colors. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c. CLOTH OF GOLD.- Foliage is of bright yellow color, flowers scarlet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. KING THEODORE.- Darkest color in Nasturtiums. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 65c. DWARF MIXED.- A nice mixture of colors. Pkt. 3c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

TALL NASTURTIUMS. CAPRICE- A novelty with flowers of changeable colors. Pkt. 10c, oz. 85c. MADAM GUNTER'S HYBRIDS.- For richness and variety of colors unexcelled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 35c. TALL MIXED.- A good mixture of colors. Pkt. 3c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c.

PANSIES. WINE SHADES.- There are 75 distinct varieties in this collection. Pkt. 20c. NEW RAINBOW- We have given it the name of new rainbow and consider it very appropriate owing to its beautiful iridescent colors. Pkt. of 100 seeds 25c. INTERNATIONAL MIXED.- This mixture consists of a grand assortment from the world's leading growers. You should have the International Mixture. Pkt. 20c, 1/4 oz. $3.00, oz. $10.00. IMPERIAL GERMAN MIXED.-A choice mixture. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.50. LARGE FLOWERING MIXED.-Pkt. 7c, oz. $2.75. FINE MIXED.-Many good sorts. Pkt. 5c, oz. $1.00.

PORTULACA. SINGLE MIXED.- Large flowering, all colors mixed. Pkt. 3c. DOUBLE MIXED.-Very handsome, double as a rose; all colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.

PETUNIA. GRANDIFLORA MIXED.-Very large, elegant flowers, with the most beautiful shades of crimson, white, rose, maroon, etc., blotched, striped, veined, bordered, marked and fringed. Pkt. of 200 seeds, 10c. DOUBLE INIMITABLE.- A splendid mixture. Our seed is the best German grown and will produce a large percentage of fine double flowering plants. Pkt. 25c. FINE MIXED.-Best of older sorts carefully mixed. Contains some extra fine striped and blotched varieties. Pkt. 3c.

DIANTHUS PINKS. FIREBALL.-Dwarf, large flowering, very double and of a rich, velvety blood-red color. Pkt. 10c. SNOWBALL.-Flowers large, pure white, double and finely fringed. Pkt. 8c. MOURNING CLOAK.-Large, double flowers of almost black color, edged with a margin of pure white. Pkt. 5c. HEDDEWIGI.- Finest selected single mixed. One of the most showy of the Pink family. Pkt. 5c. DOUBLE DIADEM PINK.-Superb large double flower. Hieroglyphically marked, like the original Chinese pinks. Pkt. 7c. MIXED VARIETIES AND COLORS.- Pkt. 5c.

POPPIES. AMERICAN FLAG.-Flowers extra large, very double, snow white, bordered with scarlet. Pkt. 5c. SNOW DRIFT.- Beautiful new, large, double, pure white variety. Pkt. 5c. DOUBLE CARNATION.- A splendid assortment of the best double carnation flowered sorts. Pkt. 5c. ALL VARIETIES MIXED.-Pkt. 3c.

RICINUS. CAMBOGIENSIS.-Grows 8 feet high, is of stately tropical appearance. The large palm-like leaves are of dark reddish-maroon color. Pkt. 10c. ZANZIBARENSIS.-Leaves 2 to 4 feet across; grows 12 to 14 feet high. Best mixture. Pkt. 5c. ALL VARIETIES MIXED.-Pkt. 4c.

[image] SPECIMEN INTERNATIONAL MIXED PANSY.

SCABIOSA. (Or Morning Bride.) One of our handsomest summer border plants, producing in great profusion very double flowers in a variety of shades and colors. Pkt. 4c.

SALVIA. SPLENDENS.-One of the most brilliant of flowers. Free bloomer. A brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 10c.

SCHIZANTHUS. An easily grown plant bearing quantities of gay, butterfly-like flowers beautifully marked and spotted. Pkt. 5c.

STOCKS. LARGE FLOWERING PERPETUAL WHITE.-Flowers large, pure white, and the more often they are cut the better they like it. Pkt. 10c. LARGE FLOWERING DWARF GERMAN.- Finest mixture. Pkt. 5c.

SWEET PEAS. IMPERIAL MIXED.- Containing sixty of the best varieties, all the best colors. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. DOUBLE MIXED.- Will produce a large proportion of flowers with double or triple standards. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c. PERFECTED MIXED.- This mixture contains many choice varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. FINE MIXED.- Pkt. 2c, oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 35c. SEPARATE COLORS.- Named varieties, all the best solid colors. Any kind, per pkt. 5c.

SWEET WILLIAM. DOUBLE MIXED.- Flowers are large and very double. Pkt. 5c. SINGLE MIXED.- All colors. Pkt. 5c.

SUNFLOWER. GLOBE OF GOLD.- Flowers very double of rich, deep, golden yellow color. Pkt. 7c. SILVER LEAVED.- The leaves are long and densely covered with white hairs, giving them a shining, silvery appearance. Flowers yellow. Pkt. 5c. PEERLESS MIXED.- A splendid mixture of the best varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

SALPIGLOSSIS. Beautiful annuals, forming bushy plants and bearing large flowers of many beautiful colors. Pkt. 5c.

THUNBERGIA. (Black-Eyed Susan.) Beautiful rapid growing climbers, bearing a profusion of very pretty flowers. Pkt. 5c.

VERBENA. NEW CENTURY MAMMOTH.- Most beautiful colors, largest flowers, and largest truss of any Verbena. Pkt. 15c. EXTRA CHOICE MIXED.- From the finest German collection of named sorts. Pkt. 7c. FINE MIXED.- Pkt. 4c.

MIXED FLOWER SEEDS. MIXTURE OF FRAGRANT ANNUALS.-Pkt. 10c. MIXED BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS.-Pkt. 10c. FLOWERS FOR BOUQUETS.-Pkt. 10c. INTERNATIONAL NOVELTIES MIXED.-New and rare varieties from all parts of the world. Pkt. 10c. WILD GARDEN MIXTURE.-Over 400 kinds of different flowers. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 oz. 20c, oz. 35c. MIXED ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.- Pkt. 5c. MIXED EVERLASTINGS or IMMORTELLES.-Pkt. 10c.

WALLFLOWER. DOUBLE MIXED.- The very best strain. Pkt. 10c. SINGLE MIXED.- Pkt. 3c.

WILD CUCUMBER. A well-known vine common in many sections, and the quickest climber known, for covering verandas, old trees and houses, trellises, etc. Very profuse in bloom. It will show itself and come up every year in the same place. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.

XERANTHEMUM. Free flowering and easily grown, making a handsome bed. All kinds mixed. Pkt. 5c.

ZINNIA. PIGMY OR LILLIPUT.-These charming little Zinnias should be in every garden. Pkt. 7c. CURLED AND CRESTED.- Flowers large, double with petals oddly crested and curled. Pkt. 5c. FINEST DOUBLE MIXED.-Pkt. 3c.

[image] DOUBLE ZINNIA.

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[image] GIANT FLOWERING CALADIUM.

FLOWER 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. Discounts.- Your selection of bulbs to the amount of $1.20 at catalogue prices will be sent postpaid for $1.00; $2.50 for $2.00.

AMARYLLIS. ATAMASCO.-Six bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine display during the winter. The flowers are upright with broad petals, either pink or white. Each 10. JOHNSONII OR BERMUDA SPICE LILY.-Of strong, vigorous growth, bearing from three to six brilliant red flowers on each stem. The petals are striped with white, rendering the flower very atractive [attractive]. Very fragrant. Each 50 cents. FORMOSISSIMA.-(Jacobean Lily.) Of extremely rich, deep, velvety, crimson color. It is a free bloomer, and succeeds well either in the pots or in the open ground. Each 15 cents, 3 for 40 cents, doz. $1.25.

[image] CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.

CALADIUMS. NEW GIANT FLOWERING.- In general appearance this plant somewhat resembles the common Caladium (C. Esculentum). It does not produce a bulb, but is increased by suckers, and is perennial. The leaf stalks are strong and tall, holding mammoth leaves well above the ground. Leaves 3 to 5 feet long, by 2 to 2 1/2 feet broad; perfectly immense, and make a plant which for tropical luxuriance has no equal. The flower resembles a giant calla, and remains open three days and nights; the first two days it is of the purest snow white, the third day it changes to a pale yellow. Strong, well rooted plants, each 30c. ESCULENTUM-(Elephant's Ear.) A splendid tropical plant, growing 4 to 5 feet with immense leaves, beautifully veined and variegated with different shades of green. Of easy culture: roots can be stored in cellar in fall, and grow larger and more showy each year. Medium sized bulbs 10c, 3 for 25c; large bulbs 25c, 3 for 60c; mammoth 40c, 3 for $1.00. FANCY-LEAVED.- These have, in recent years, grown very rapidly in popular favor, not only for the decoration of the conservatory, green-house and window-boxes, but nearly all of the varieties succeed admirably if planted out of doors. Choice varieties mixed; each [?5]c, dozen $1.50. BLACKBERRY LILY. (Pardanthus Sinensis.) Flowers are orange color spotted with brown, about two inches in diameter, followed by blackberry-like seed clusters. Each 10 cents, dozen 85 cents.

Plants received in perfect order and am much pleased with them.-Wm B. Foss, South Berwick, Maine.

[image] LILY OF THE VALLEY.

CALLA LILIES. MAMMOTH WHITE.-Large tropical appearing leaves of bright green color and yielding throughout the season a profusion of superb white flowers. Large bulbs, each 25c, 3 for 60c; medium size, each 15c, 3 for 40c. BLACK.-(Solomon's Lily.) This is the wonderful Black Lily of Palestine which was for many years supposed to be a myth. Each 15c, doz. $1.50. SPOTTED LEAF.-Dark green leaves, being beautifully spotted with white; in other respects the plant is the same as the old favorite white Calla, except being of smaller habit. Eacb 10c, dozen $1.00.

LILY of the VALLEY. A well known and universally admired spring flowering plant; flowers bell-shaped, freely produced and powerfully fragrant. To grow in open ground, select a partly shaded rather moist situation, and they are charming when grown in large patches, as their handsome green leaves and lovely sprays of flowers make a beautiful effect together. Four strong roots for 15c, dozen 40c.

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. Of all the introductions of recent years, none have received a heartier welcome than the giant-flowered, tuberous-rooted begonias. The flowers frequently measure from 4 1/2 to 6 inches across, and colors ranging from the purest white and the most delicate tints of pink, yellow and orange to the most intense scarlet and richest crimson. Choice single mixed colors, each 10c, doz. $1.00; choice double mixed colors, ea. 20c; doz. $1.75.

[image] NEW FANCY CANNAS.

GLORIOUS CANNAS. Such a great improvement has been made in Cannas during the past few years that they may well be called "Glorious." They are now generally considered the most showy and effective bedding plants. BURBANK.- The flowers are gigantic in size, the upper petals spreading fully 7 inches and the form is really semi-double. The inner part of the petals show fine crimson spots; all the rest of the flower is of a most beautiful, rich canary yellow. Height 5 feet. Green foliage. Each 15c, 3 for 40c; dozen $1.20. AUSTRIA.-The new giant golden lily-flowered Canna. In truth a giant, with flowers 6 to 8 inches across, grows over 6 feet high. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, dozen $1.20. GLORIOSO.-Color is rich crimson scarlet with a distinct golden band around each petal, blending so as to make a "perfect symphony of crimson and gold. Green foliage. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. ITALIA.- Height five feet. Large foliage of deep green, bordered white. Very large flowers, bright red, bordered with golden yellow. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.20. ALSACE, THE WHITE CANNA.-Hight [Height] 3 1/2 feet. Green foliage. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.20. MADAM CROZY.- Height 3 1/2 feet. Green foliage. Flower heads of red, gold bordered. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, dozen $1.00. QUEEN CHARLOTTE.-Height four feet. A choice variety with green foliage. Flowers orange scarlet with gold band. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, dozen $1.20. FLORENCE VAUGHAN.-Height five feet. Dark green foliage. A yellow canna, spotted with bright red. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, dozen $1.20.

ROBUSTA.-Well known; although not a large flowering sort, it is valued on account of its luxuriant foliage. Its immense dark bronze leaves are 12 to 18 inches wide and 30 to 36 inches long. Height 8 feet. Each 10c, dozen $1.00. DISCOLOR.-Height 8 to 10 feet. Its mammoth leaves are of green marble, creamy yellow and bordered with rich, bronze red. Flowers small. This and Robusta are fine plants for center beds. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.

MIXED BEDDING CANNAS. These consist of roots grown from tubers the names of which were lost in handling. Mixed colors. Each 8c; doz. 85.

CANNA BEDS. Nothing is more showy or satisfactory than a nice bed of Cannas, and we cannot too strongly urge you to set out a large number of them this year. Both foliage and flowers are beautiful and they bloom constantly. For a 7 foot bed we will send postpaid 19 plants in three different varieties, 1 for center, 6 in next row, 12 for outside for $1.75. For a 10 foot bed we will send postpaid 37 plants in four different varieties, 1 for center, 6 in next row, 12 in next and 18 for border for $3.50. For a 13 foot bed we will send postpaid, or free by express, 62 plants in five different varieties, 3 in center, 5 next row, 12 next, 18 next and 24 outside for $5.50. The above special beds are entirely our selection of varieties, but all are choice sorts suitable for growing together, making grand beds.

REMEMBER THAT BULBS CAN BE KEPT THROUGH THE WINTER AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY NEXT YEAR.