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Copyrighted 1893 by W.A.B. & CO.

SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[caption] GRASS PINK.

GRASS PINKS.

The hardy and pretty clove-scented
flowers which our grandmothers
loved. Their fragrance is quickly
noticed by anyone passing by the
yard where they are grown, before
seeing the flowers. There has been
quite a call for these among our
customers, and for several years we
have tried to obtain seed of this
old garden favorite and have at last
succeeded in obtaining a fine crop
of seed. 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. Per pkt. 5c.

GLOXINIA.
Greenhouse plants , producing richly colored
and brilliant flowers. Finest strains of new hybrids;
mixed. Pkt. 25c.

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.

GILIA.
Profuse [bl]ooming and handsome dwarf
annuals for massing in flower beds; flowers
borne in clusters; plants six to twelve
inches high.
TALL VARIETIES. -Mixed. Pkt. 4c.
DWARF VARIETIES.-Mixed. Pkt. 4c.

GYPSOPHILA.
ELEGANS.-Very handsome small flowers,
produced in loose panicles in great
abundance. Fine for bouquets, also much
used dried for winter bouquets. Mixed.
Pkt. 5c.

GLOBE AMARANTH.
"Bachelor's Buttons," and the "amaranth"
of the poets. They are annuals,
forming bushy plants about two feet high,
and bearing sometimes several hundred
flowers of purple, white, striped, etc. Very ornamental as summer-
blooming plants, and for e[v]erlastings indispensible. Mixed colors.
Pkt. 5c.

[caption]GILIA.

GODETIA.
Handsome and showy annuals about
one foot high, of dwarf, compact growth
bearing freely large flowers three to
four inches across, of exquisite colors
and shades that glisten in the sunlight
like satan [satin].
LADY SATIN ROSE.-The flowers,
produced in remarkable abundance, are
of a brilliant deep rose pink, the surface
shining like satin. Pkt. 8c.
MIXED VARITIES.-All colors.
Pkt. 5c.

HELIANTHUS. (Sunflower.)
Some varieties of this well known
plant are very ornamental, and are
effective in proper situations, in large
shrubbery borders or as screens.
SILVER LEAVED.-But few who see
this splendid new plant would imagine
that it was a sunflower. It grows three
or four feet high, forming a perfect pyramid. The leaves are long and
densely covered with long white hairs which give it a peculiar shining,
silvery appearance. The flowers are a clear golden yellow, three to
four inches across, with small, dark brown centers. Very desirable
for a hedge, or as a specimen plant for
center of beds. Early in the morning
while covered with dewdrops it is really
magnificent Pkt. 10c.
PEERLESS MIXED. -A splendid
assortment of fifteen of the best varieties
grown together on our grounds.
Includes some which are both curious and
desirable. Pkt. 5c.
GLOBOSUS FISTULOSUS.-Double, the
best of the tall varieties. Pkt. 5c.
NANUS.-A true double dwarf, quite
pretty. Pkt. 5c.
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN. -Largest of all.
Oz. 5c, lb. 40c.

[caption]GLOBE AMARANTH.

HYACINTHUS.
CANDICANS. -Throws up flower stalks
three to four feet high with beautiful
white, drooping flowers; fine for mixing
in beds of gladiolus; blooms second year.
Pkt. 5c.

[caption]GODETIA

[caption] NEW JAPANESE VARIEGATED HUMULUS.

HUMULUS. (Hop.)
NEW JAPANESE VARIEGATED.--We
recommend this extremely handsome and
distinct climbing vine as very valuable for
trellis and high places. Where an attractive,
ornamental climber is desired, that
will stand rough usage, we have nothing
better. The leaves are strikingly variegated
and marked; the first color is bright,
deep green, distinctly marked and blotched
with silvery white tinged with yellow; now
and then a leaf will be almost snowy
white, and another one not far away almost
green. A superb, strong grower,
twenty to thirty feet in a few weeks' time;
not injured by heat or insects. Pkt. 15c,
2 for 25c.

HELIOTROPE.
A great favorite with all lovers of flowers
for their beauty and fragrance; well
suited for beds or borders, where they will
bloom in summer, and may then be carefully potted and cut back for
winter blooming. All should try raising these from the seed and obtain
a nice variety. Pkt. 10c.

[caption] HELIOTROPE.

HOLLYHOCK.
No garden flower is more showy or more admired. The plants are
stately in appearance, the flowers brilliant in color, and delicate in
texture. Blooming plants can be raised the first year as easily as
plants of zinnia or marigold. All
that is necessary is to start the
seeds in a box in the house in February
or March. About May 1st
transfer to permanent place in garden
where they will produce elegant
spikes of flowers in August
and September and blossom freely
the second year also. Our seed is
the best obtainable.
DOUBLE PURE WHITE.-Large,
clear, pure white flowers about
three inches in diameter They are
as handsome as camelias in cut
flower work, and are highly valued
by florists. Pkt. 10c.
CHATER'S SUPERB MIXED.--
An unequaled mixture of seventeen
prize varieties, including all colors
and shades known. Pkt. 15c.
FINE MIXED.-Contains a good
variety. Pkt. 15c.

[caption] HOLLYHOCK.

HELICHRYSUM.
This is probably the most valuable of all
everlastings. Its large flowers are perfectly
double and of the most brilliant colors. Cut the
flowers when they first begin to expand and
dry with stems straight.
MONSTROSUM.- -Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.

HIBISCUS.
A branching plant of the easiest culture,
with rather pretty foliage, and large exceedingly
showy blossoms. Hardy annual, 2 ft. high.
AFRICANUS.- Cream colored blossoms, purple
in the center. Pkt. 3c.
CRIMSON EYE.-A robust grower, with
dark red stems and foliage. Flowers of
immense size, often measuring 20 inches in
circumference, pure white, with a large spot of
deep velvety crimson in the center. Blooms
first year from seed sown in open ground.
Succeeds well anywhere. Pkt. 10c.

[caption] HELICHRYSUM