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Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide.

VINCA.—Seed should be started in the house and plants set out the first of June. They make very handsome border plants, giving a mass of bloom through the summer and fall, when they may be potted for the winter flowering in doors. Mixed varieties. Pkt. 8c.
VIOLA Odorata.—The well known Sweet Violet. All colors, mixed. Seeds start very slowly. Pkt. 10c.
WAHLENBERGIA—Grandiflora, Mixed.—No artist can do Justice to the wonderful beauty of this flower, which attracts much attention on our seed farm. It is easily grown and is the flower for everybody, in city and country. It is a perennial plant, blooming first year from seed, which should be sown early in the open ground. They bloom very profusely and continuously all summer, if flowers are removed as soon as they begin to fade. The flowers are of large size, being 2½ to 3 inches in diameter, and the various shades of light blue, lavender and white. Plants increase in size from year to year, and are sure to please. Our seed is saved from the best double flowers. Pkt. 10c.

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WALLFLOWER, Single Mixed.—Greatly prized for their exquisite fragrance. They grow in long brilliantly colored spikes of flowers. There are many varieties. Plants removed to pots in autumn will produce an abundance of delightfully fragrant flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Double Varieties Mixed. Pkt. [—]12c.

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WHITLAVIA.—Delicate and pretty but perfectly hardy plants, with drooping clusters of bell shaped flowers; they thrive in cool, moist situations; free bloomers, and for partially shaded places are very desirable.
Grandiflora.—Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.

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WISTARIA.—One of the most popular, hardy vines climbing to a height of fifty feet or more. Perennial easily grown from seed. Pkt. 10c.
WILD CUCUMBER.—See Novelties. Pkt. 10c.
XERANTHEMUM.—Free-flowering easily grown, making a handsome bed.
Double White.—Pkt. 5c.
All Kinds Mixed.—Pkt. 5c.
ZINNIA.—Strong growing, hardy and elegant plants, rivaling the Dahlia in size and doubleness, while the colors are bright and varied, ranging from pure white to deep, purplish crimson, splendid for hedges, beds or borders.

New Zebra.—Beautifully and brilliantly striped with rich colors. There are always some plants which do not produce striped flowers. Very handsome; all colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.
Finest Mixed Double.—Tall sorts. Pkt. 5c.
Finest Mixed Double Dwarf.—Pkt. 5c.

Ornamental Grasses.

These should be cut just as they come into bloom, and dried in the shade. Very useful for working up with the Everlastings into winter ornaments; they lend a grace and beauty not obtainable without them.
AGROSTIS, Nebulosa.—Delicate and elegant. Pkt. 5c.
Pulchella.—Very graceful. Pkt. 3c.
BRIZA, Maxima.—(Quaking Grass.)—Pkt. 3c.
Gracillis.—Smaller than above; very graceful. Pkt. 5c.
BROMUS, Brizaformus.—An elegant grass. Pkt. 3c.
COIX.—(Job’s Tears.)—Fine for massing. Pkt. 5c.
ERAGROSTIS, Elegans.—(Love Grass.)—Pkt. 3c.
ERIANTHUS, Ravenæ.—Similar to Pampas Grass and perfectly hardy. Pkt. 5c.
EULALIA, Japonica.—An extra fine, tall growing Japanese grass; very fine for groups. Pkt. 8c.

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GYNERIUM, Argenteum.—(Pampas Grass.)—A magnificent grass with graceful plumes 20 to 36 inches long. Blooms second year. Roots must be kept from frost. Pkt. 10c.
HORDIUM, Jabatum.—(Squirrel’s Tail.) Pkt. 5c.
LAGURUS, Ovatus.—(Hare’s Tail.)—Pkt. 5c.
STIPA, Pennata.—(Feather Grass.)—Very graceful and elegant. Pkt. 8c.
Japonica.—(Striped Japanese Maize.)—Pkt. 5c.
MIXED GRASSES.—A mixture of the above ornamental grasses suitable to grow in masses; makes a striking as well as useful collection. Pkt. 5c.

FLOWERING AND ORNAMENTAL 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. Bulbs for spring planting require scarcely any care and quickly make a gorgeous display, while the bulbs can be kept over winter, and will year after year continue to return a hundredfold in beauty and satisfaction the trifling expense of the original cost.
In the following list we have selected the varieties which we believe will give our customers the best satisfaction. T [Tulip] ulbs [bulbs] are large and strong, and will be sent well packed, postpaid on receipt of price, except where noted. Our bulbs are extra nice this year and prices are low We trust all who have a flower garden will include some of these bulbs in their order.
We claim to be the largest growers of bulbs in the west and we have as choice an assortment as can be found anywhere.

BULBS

Your selection to the amount of $1.20 at catalogue prices will be sent postpaid for $1.00. $2.50 for $2.
BLACKBERRY LILY (Pardanthus)—A flag-like lily blooming in July and August. is quite curious and handsome Flowers orange color spotted with brown, about two inches in diameter. The blossom are followed by seed clusters exactly like a blackberry in size, shape an color If plucked when they turn black they retain their glossy color an appearance all winter and are very nice for winter bouquets. Each 15c; 3 for 35c.
CYCLAMEN—Most charming bulbous rooted plants with handsome variegated foliage and rich orchid-like flowers. Each 25c; 3 for 60c.
CALADIUM, Esculentum (Elephant’s Ears)—A splendid tropical plant growing four or five feet, with immense leaves beautifully veined and variegated with different shades of green. Very showy, leaves frequently growing three feet in length. Does well in any good garden soil, is of easy culture, roots can be stored in cellar in the fall and will keep growing larger and more showy each year. Medium sized bulbs, 10c; 3 for 25c; very large 30c; 3 for 75c.
CANNA—These very handsome, tall-growing, tropical-looking plants are unrivaled for fine effects on the lawn; their large, glossy green leaves, tinted with red, purple or bronze, and their showy spikes of flowers of various shades of red and yellow, produce an effect seldom equaled. They are remarkably effective when edged by a row of Caladiums.
Mixed Varieties and Colors—Contains a splendid assortment of the common sorts. Each 10c; doz. $1:[.]10.
Crozy’s New Gladioli Flowered—The best of the Cannas, with large flowers of many handsome colors, bordered, spotted and variegated. See full description and prices on colored plate.
DIELETRA—(Bleeding Heart)—Well known, hardy and pretty spring bloomers with graceful drooping sprays of flowers. Strong plants. Each 20c; 3 for 50c.

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