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Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide.
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Iowa Beauty—Of all the varieties of Pansies ever introduced this is certainly the finest. It contains a great number of varieties, all of which are beautifully marked, blotched or striped with the handsomest and most delicately blended colors. The flowers are of rich, velvety substance and perfect shape, and larger than any other kind, except our Iowa Giant and Trimardeau. All should see the large colored representation of these in our store. Per pkt. 20c.
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Snow Queen.—Flowers of a delicate, pure, satiny white, handsome and attractive. Makes a fine showing in beds or for cut flower work, and beautiful for cemetery use. Per pkt. 10c.
Pansy Collection.—One packet each of the above twenty-three varieties, amounting to $3.19, for only $2.20.
POPPIES.—The dear old flower which our grandmothers loved so much again occupies one of the first places in our gardens. For brilliant, dazzling colors, these new Poppies are equalled [equaled] only by the Tulip. Some of the flowers are as large and double as the Pæony, others with strange and handsome markings.
Rosy Morn.—See Novelties. Pkt. 10c.
Rosebud.—A most charming novelty which we offer for the first time. Somewhat larger than the Shirley, but its distinctive feature is the shape of the unopened buds, which are mossy and shaped like a rosebud, hence its name. All colors and finely tinted. Per pkt. 10c.
The Shirley.—These exquisitely handsome new Poppies have been exhibited in London and made quite a sensation in England. In color they run from the purest white thro’ the most delicate shades of rose and pink and carmine to deepest crimson. Per pkt. 15c.
The Mikado.—Essentially a Japanese flower in its quaint, yet artistic, beauty. Edges of petals are cut and fringed in the most complete manner. In color it is pure white at the back, whilst the fringed edges are of a brilliant crimson color. Per pkt. 10c.
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Danebrog—(Danish Flag)—The peculiar forms and shades of color blend and again contrast in such a manner that the appearance of the whole is most striking and lovely. A large silvery-white blotch at the base of each petal, forming a white cross on scarlet ground. Per pkt, 6c.
Fairy Blush.—The immense globular flowers are perfectly double and measure from ten to thirteen inches in circumference. The petals are elegantly fringed and pure white, except at the tips, where they are distinctly colored with rosy cream. Per pkt. 10c.
White Crimson Tipped.—A new, very handsome variety, which is unusually double. Petals are tipped with crimson. Per pkt. 8c.
Pæny-Flowered.—Fine mixed. Per pkt. 3c.
Papaver Umbrosum—Flowers rich, glowing vermilion, with a deep shining black spot on petal. Per pkt. 5c.
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Vesuvius.—This is one of the most brilliant flowers we have ever seen. The flowers are quite 3½ to 4 inches in diameter; the petals are finely cut or fimbriated, which adds greatly to their beauty; color scarlet. Per pkt. 5c.
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Double Carnation.—A splendid assortment of the best double Carnation flowered sorts. Will make an attractive bed. Per pkt. 5c.
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French Ranunculus Flowered.—Many colors, mixed. Very handsome. Per pkt. 3c.
All Varieties Mixed.—Per pkt.
One packet each of the above thirteen varieties for 65c.
PYRETHRUM, Golden Feather.—A very handsome foliage plant. Per pkt. 5c.
Golden Gem.—A beautiful plant for edgings or ribbon beds. Double flowering. Per pkt. 5c.
Roseum.—Plant from which the Persian Insect Powder is made. Per pkt. 8c.
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RHODANTHE, Maculata.—One of the prettiest everlastings grown, has bright, rosy crimson flowers, well shown by our engraving. Care is necessary in starting seed. but when once well grown they produce an abundance of flowers. Per pkt. 10c.
RICINUS.—(Castor Oil Bean.)—Stately foliage plants. Make a very handsome appearance on the lawn planted singly; also fine for clumps; keeps out moles.
Gibsoni.—Dark purple stem and leaves; fine; dwarf. Per pkt. 5c.
Cambogiensis.—(See Novelties.) Pkt. 10c.
Common.—Per pkt. 3c., oz. 10c.
All Varieties Mixed.—Per pkt. 40.
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Sanguineus Tricolor.—Blood red stalk. Very attractive. Per pkt. 7c
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SALVIA—Splendens. One of the most brilliant of flowers; thrives in any light, rich soil; often called Flowering Sage; free bloomers. A brilliant scarlet. Very fine. Per pkt. 10c.
Mixed Varieties.—All colors. Per pkt. 5c.
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SCABIOSA.—(Mourning Bride.)—One of the best of free-flowering hardy annuals of very handsome colors. Best double dwarf mixed. t. [Pkt.] 4c.
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SENSITIVE PLANT.—very pretty and curious plant, the leaves closing when touched; seeds start slow, and it is best to [entry continues on next page]
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