1903

104. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] CARNATIONS--1. Evelina. 2. American Flag.

CARNATIONS. Fragrant flowers are always sought after and the rich, spicy odor of the carnation, combined with various colors, leaves little to be desired. Easily grown and bloom freely. EVELINA.--(Cut No. 1.)--A grand, pure white, early and free flowering carnation of healthy, vigorous growth; makes fine bushy plants and bears an abundance of flowers on long stems; petals finely fringed and very fragrant. An excellent variety for general use. Each 10c. AMERICAN FLAG.--(Cut No. 2.)--An immense, strong, vigorous grower and profuse bloomer; very fragrant. Color is different from any other variety, being distinctly and regularly striped vivid scarlet and pure white, giving it a most novel and striking effect. Each 10c. THE $30,000 CARNATION, (Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson.) It has been fully described by all the newspapers throughout the country and is without doubt, the largest pink Carnation at the present time. The flowers measure over 3½ inches in diameter. The color is a beautiful deep pink. The originator of this grand carnation was paid $30,000 for the original stock, the highest price ever paid for a plant novelty in this country. Each 15c. MRS. FRANCES JOOST.--The most free flowering carnation we have, commencing to flower in August and continuing all season. Flowers large; color beautiful clear pink, very fragrant. Each 10c. ALASKA.--A grand new pure white variety with finely fringed petals. Each 15c. WM. SCOTT.--Greatest cut-flower carnation. Strong, rich pink with a shade of salmon, giving it a warmth of color; finely fringed; flowers of large size, with long stems that hold it erect. Each 15c. MRS. GEO. M. BRADT.--Color clear white, heavily edged and striped with bright scarlet; flowers enormous and full, center petals standing erect, giving the bloom a well-rounded appearance; strong and vigorous. Each 10c. JUBILEE.--Color intense scarlet of richest shade. One of the largest among reds; flowers full and well built; free, continuous bloomer. Each 10c. GOLD NUGGET.--Rich golden yellow, in fact the best yellow known among carnations. Strong, vigorous grower with long stems; very full, double flower; free flowering. Ea. 15c. LIZZIE McGOWAN.--Favorite variety; pure white with good size flowers of delightful fragrance. Each 10c. FLORA HILL.--Considered by florists the best pure white variety. Flower is of enormous size and rounded build; wonderfully free in bloom; good calyx. Each 10c. TRIUMPH.--Exceptionally strong, healthy grower with extra large blooms 2½ to 3 inches across, on heavy, stiff stems. Flower very full, of fine form and deliciously fragrant. Color clear, bright pink. Each 10c. G. H. CRANE.--Of the most intensely brilliant scarlet, showing no tendency to fade; stems long and firm, holding flowers upright. Each 10c.

A BAKER'S DOZEN. One plant of each of above 13 splendid carnations for only 90 cents.

CUPHEA TRICOLOR.--This interesting flowering plant belongs to the same family as the well known Cigar Plant. The flowers are tubular in shape, about 2 inches long, and combine three distinct colors in each flower--scarlet, white and blue. In bloom continually. Each 10c. CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA.--This is the old-fashioned Cigar Plant, with narrow tubular scarlet flowers, tipped with purple; always in bloom. Each 10c. CACTUS.--To some persons these curious plants are more interesting and attractive than all others and we therefore offer them here. We have many choice varieties such as the Old Man cactus, shown in center of cut, which is covered with long snowy white hair, giving it a most remarkable appearance. Price 75c. The Night Blooming Cereus, bearing immense flowers, 25c each, and many other varieties at 10c to 25c each. A collection of 10 varieties for $1.00 postpaid.

[image] CACTUS COLLECTION.

[image] CUPHEA TRICOLOR.

CROWN OF THORNS.--(Euphorbia.)--Very curious and remarkable window plant; strong-growing creeper or climbing plant that can be trained over any desired form, and when full of its large, bright scarlet flowers, which almost cover the deep, glossy green leaves it is an object of rare and striking beauty. Easily grown. Grows wild in Judea and it is claimed that it was from this plant that the crown of thorns was made which was worn by our Savior. Each 25c. COBOEA SCANDENS--A well known summer climber. Foliage green; large, purple, bell-shaped flowers. Each 15[c]. COCOLOBA.--A pretty little plant, having curious flat jointed stems. Each 10c. CINERARIA--Magnificent flowering plants in winter and spring for windows and conservatories. The flowers of this large flowering type measure two inches across, are of white, blue, violet, crimson, etc., covering the plant with a sheet of blooms. Each 25c.

[image] CROWN OF THORNS.

NOTICE OUR LIST OF HARDY GARDEN PINKS ON PAGE 123. THEY ALWAYS PLEASE.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 105.

[image] ILLUMINATION.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. These are now, and deservedly, the most fashionable of all autumn flowers. All these varieties are excellent for pot culture, and are the best of their class. ILLUMINATION.--A grand new variety of most robust, sturdy growth and claimed to be the best white yet introduced. Plant is erect; branching so as to make a perfect shaped bush, covered with a great number of beautiful snow white flowers which are full and deep. Each 15c. MAJOR BONNAFFON.--Bright clear yellow; the best for all purposes. Produces flowers six to seven inches across on straight stiff stems of good length. An ideal Chrysanthemum, and should be included in every collection. Each 15c. GEO. S. KOLB.--A very pretty early white sort; dwarf with nice, stiff stems. Fine for sprays. Each 10c. MARION HENDERSON.--The earliest golden yellow; center incurved, outer petals reflexed, flowers six inches in diameter. Each 10c. GETTYSBURG.--This variety excels in its color, as Golden Wedding does in yellow. Deep, rich crimson, which in the flower itself is soft and velvet-like. Outer petals are broad and drooping; have a lustrous sheen in the sunlight. Each 10c. CASCO.--A beautiful quilled variety of clear wine color. One of the most desirable. Each 15c.

[image] A.BLANC Casco.

GLORY OF THE PACIFIC.--The earliest flowering light pink variety. Each 10c. MRS. HENRY ROBINSON.--A perfect form of exceptional merit, large and well finished, medium early white, blooming with us October 5th. Fine substance; very lasting. Each 10c. GOLDEN WEDDING.--Of a rich golden yellow color, intense, dazzling, flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter; petals broad and long, double to center. Each 15c. SILVER WEDDING.--Very much like the above but of pure silvery white. A grand novelty. Each 20c. PHILADELPHIA.--A magnificent variety of graceful, globular form, color white, illuminated with lemon yellow, giving it a peculiarly pleasing appearance not seen in any other variety. Each 10c. PHENOMENAL.--Clear chamois yellow shading pink at base of petals. An enormous flower with broad incurved petals. Flower, while very large, is never coarse. Each 15c. GOLDEN GATE.--Tawny yellow, distinct strikingly handsome spreading flowers slightly whorled; regular form, stout stem, broad, long petals, fine exhibition bloom. Each 10c. WILLOW BROOK.--Early; profuse bloomer; pure white. Each 15c. IVORY.--One of very best varieties for pot culture or cut flowers. Vigorous compact grower and makes handsome specimen with very little training. Pure white flowers of exquisite form and finish. Each 10c. ELSIE DORDAN.--An early small flowered sort of soft lilac pink changing to white. Each 10c. PIERCEY'S SEEDLING.--A dwarf small flowered sort of pretty yellow color changing to bronze pink. Each 10c.

[image] LOUIS BOEHMER CHRYSANTHEMUM.

[image] CHRISTMAS EVE CHRYSANTHEMUM.

PINK IVORY.--A sport from Ivory, the most popular of all white chrysanthemums; identical with Ivory in every respect except color, which is a beautiful shell pink. Each 15c. MRS. PERRIN.--Wonderfully clear, bright pink, the brightest shade of pink yet produced in chrysanthemums; globular incurved form with satiny finish. Each 10c. FISHER'S TORCH.--Heads the procession; color is bright red, passing to richest velvety crimson, the flame-like flower borne at the end of the long, stiff stem gives it the appearance of a flaming brand, hence its name, "Fisher's Torch." Each 15c. WM. H. LINCOLN.--A magnificent golden yellow variety with straight, flat spreading petals. If you want an extra fine specimen plant, this is the variety. Each 10c. IORA.--Beautiful disheveled exhibition variety of light salmon pink. Each 10c. BRONZE BRIDE.--Early ponpon variety of rosy bronze. Ea. 10c. AUTUMN GLORY.--Grand exhibition variety. There is nothing like it in color; deep reddish salmon upon opening and gradually changing to a soft shrimp pink when fully finished. Each 10c. MRS. O. P. BASSETT.--An immense incurved variety of light canary yellow color. Each 10c. LADY HARRIETT.--Pleasing shade of pink. Flowers large and incurved. Grand new variety which will please everyone. Each 15c.

CHRISTMAS EVE.--The latest of all white chrysanthemums. Flowers of immense size borne on long stems, and very desirable both as a pot plant and for cutting, as they are good keepers. Each 15c. TIMOTHY EATON.--A globular Japanese Incurved variety of perfect form and growth. Color, pure white when fully developed. A prize winner at all shows last fall. Each 15c.

OSTRICH PLUME SET. The flowers of this class are large and graceful, having a fine downy appearance, produced by the glandular hairs on the petals. LOUIS BOEHMER.--The splendid new pink Ostrich Plume Chrysanthemum. Grand flowers of globular form; petals broad and lasting and thickly covered with fine downy hairs so much admired. Color deep rich pink; solid and fine. Strong and vigorous plant. Each 10c. CHILD OF TWO WORLDS.--An exquisitely beautiful variety like above but pure snowy white. Each 10c. GOLDEN PLUME.--A clear golden yellow, without any shading; flowers large and incurved, heavy petals. Each 10c. BRONZE PLUME.--A beautiful bronze variety. Each 10c. One plant each of the above four Ostrich Plume Varieties for 30 cents.

[image] LADY HARRIETT.

SULPHO-TOBAOCO SOAP WILL KILL ALL INSECTS. SEE PAGE 127.

106. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

FUCHSIAS. These, when in full bloom, are the most graceful of all cultivated plants; nothing surpasses the beauty of well grown specimens. White Phenomenal.--The grandest double white variety in existence and one which should be in every home. Each 15c. Jupiter.--A new giant flowered variety from France. The flowers are of really mammoth size with very large, rich violet purple double corolla. Tube and sepals bright crimson. Plant is a strong, hardy, free grower, which everyone can succeed with and will attract attention everywhere. Each 15c. Phenomenal.--This is usually considered the largest Fuchsia in cultivation, being same size as the Jupiter but of much darker color. The flowers are of enormous size, a single flower measuring three inches across; sepals bright scarlet with rich purple corolla, very double, flaked with red. Attracts universal attention in any collection, as it is one of the most beautiful sorts in existence. Each 10c. Monarch.--This new Fuchsia is by far the largest of all the single flowering varieties. It is an exceptionally strong grower, bearing immense bloom of a very dark purple. It ranks among the singles the same as the Phenomenal does among the doubles. Each 15c. Black Prince.--Tube and sepals bright waxy carmine, sepals large and broad with pale green tips; large, open, pale pink corolla. Easily grown in tree form and we had at one time a plant seven feet high loaded with two thousand flowers at once. Each 10c.

[image] CYCLAMEN.

Storm King.--Large double flowers. The sepals are glowing scarlet crimson, corolla delicate waxy white, elegantly penciled with deep, bright crimson. Each 10c. Trailing Queen.--Of beautiful trailing habit; fine for hanging baskets. Bright rich scarlet and purple flowers. Each 15c. Speciosa.--Sepals blush, corolla carmine. Best winter bloomer. Each 10c. Little Beauty.--Charming variety; begins to bloom when only two or three inches high, and continues to bloom the year round. Tube and sepals bright red, corolla deep purple. Each 10c. Lottie.--Very handsome flower with carmine corolla; tender rose sepals and cream colored tube. Each 10c. Rose of Castile.--The best single summer blooming Fuchsia. Blush pink with violet corolla. Each 10c.

Collection. One plant each of the above 11 varieties of Fuchsias for only $1.00.

CYCLAMEN.--Charming bulbous-rooted plants, with beautiful foliage and rich colored Orchid-like fragrant flowers; universal favorites for winter and spring blooming. Each 15c. Larger size 25c. ENGLISH IVY. An old favorite vine showy the year around if properly grown. Each 10c. Large 25c. VARIEGATED ENGLISH IVY.--Foliage very prettily marked with pure white on a dark green ground. Handsome as a pot plant in the window or for trailing from edges of boxes or baskets. Each 15c. GERMAN IVY.--A popular vine for hanging baskets and window boxes. Each 10c. FICUS REPENS.--A pretty dwarf trailer. Each 15c. FERNS.--We have many choice varieties of these delicate appearing, attractive plants at prices from 10c to $1.00 each. SWORD FERN.--One of the most popular sorts. Splendid for pots, vases or hanging baskets in which they thrive well and make wonderfully ornamental plants. Each 15c. FEVERFEW.--Well known popular plant loaded with pure white, double, button-like flowers. Each 10c, doz. 75c. HIBISCUS.--A large, shrub-like, woody plant bearing immense double or single flowers. Various colors. Each 15c. Large, strong plants 35c each. EUONYMUS.--A pretty, shrubby plant; variegated foliage. Each 20c.

[image] SWORD FERN.

[image] JUPITER FUCHSIA.

HYDRANGEA--Thomas Hogg--The immense trusses of flowers are at first slightly tinged with green, becoming of the purest white. Each 15c. HYDRANGEA--Hortensia.--A splendid variety that will always be a favorite. Its growth is strong and upright, forming excellent specimen plants; flowers pink, in immense trusses. Each 10c. HYDRANGEA--Otaska.--A Japanese variety used extensively for Easter decorations. Produces enormous trusses of intense pink flowers. Makes excellent specimen plants for the porch or lawn. Blooms the entire season. Each 15c. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.--This perfectly hardy variety is considered the finest of all hardy shrubs. Flower heads 6 to 10 inches long, pure white changing to pink. In bloom July to October. Each 15c, large size 35c. CYCAS REVOLUTA, (Sago Palm.)--Magnificent plants of noble and majestic habit, and most impressive. They are probably the most valuable decorative plants grown; their heavy, glossy, deep green fronds resist alike the gas, dust or cold. Strong young plants [?]0c each postpaid. Large specimen plants $1.00, $2.50, $5.00, $10.00 and $15.00 each, according to size, by exp. at purchaser's expense. RESURRECTION PLANT--A curiosity. Looks like a ball of dried moss, but when dropped into a bowl of tepid water, it quickly opens into a beautiful fern-like plant. Each 10c; 3 for 25c.

[image] GREVILLEA OR SILK OAK.

MIKADO FERN BALL.--Quite a novelty from Japan and a beautiful thing when well grown, but it is rather difficult to grow them satisfactorily in the dry atmosphere of an ordinary house. Largely advertised in the east. In dormant state. Each 50c, large size 75c, postpaid. MAURANDIA.--Graceful climbers for window or conservatories, or open ground in summer; admirable to hang from vases, cover stumps and low trellises, flywering [flowering] freely. FORGET-ME-NOT.--Everyone loves the charming little Forget-Me-Not, and it seems strange that it is not more often seen in our gardens. They are easily grown and will bloom freely and will continue to thrive and bloom year after year, being perennial and perfectly hardy, with only a slight covering. Plants grow to 12 inches high and will thrive in most soils, though they prefer moist, sandy situations. Each 10c, doz. 75c. GREVILLEA or SILK OAK.--One of the quickest growing of ornamental house plants. It is easy to manage, grows rapidly and is pretty in all stages of growth. With its long, drooping silky foliage, it reminds one of a palm or fern. The young growths are of a light bronze color, the tips being covered with a soft down, closely resembling raw silk. Each 15c.

[image] FOR-GET-ME-NOT

HYDRANGEA PANICULATA--THE GRANDEST HARDY SHRUB. SEE PAGE 118.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 107.

[image] AUREOLE.

SINGLE GERANIUMS. Geraniums are the most easily grown and satisfactory of all flower plants and only the rose can vie with them in popularity. We have about 200 varieties growing at our place and test a large number of new sorts every year. After careful comparison we have selected the following and those described in the Novelty List, as the best.

SOUVENIR DE MIRANDE.--One of the handsomest and most satisfactory of all recent introductions. It has nicely formed, round florets, upper petals cream white, with distinct salmon rose border; lower petals salmon rose, streaked with pure white; very free flowering and produces fine trusses of magnificent blooms. Each 10c, dozen 85c. MARS.--Of dwarf, compact habit and a profuse bloomer. Color a deep salmon rose at the center, changing to white on the edge, forming compact flower heads. Ea. 10c. MAD. M. HERBERT--A fancy variety of light pink color, shaded to dark pink at center with clear white eye. Profuse bloomer. Each 10c. BLACK PRINCE--Very dark, rich velvety crimson. The nearest black known in single geraniums; large truss. Each 10c. CHAMPION.--Elegant large flower, carmine crimson. Each 10c. ELECTRIC--Very large flower of most brilliant scarlet color with distinct white eye. A free bloomer. Each 10c. MRS. J. M. GAAR.--A perfect bedding variety; never burns; is of dwarf compact habit, and in freedom of bloom is superior to all whites, and equal to the best scarlet bedders. Each 10c. ANDREW LANG.--Glowing scarlet, with white blotch on the upper petals, centre of flower surrounded by aureole of rich carmine. Each 15c. DR. HERRING--Grand single bedder, of dwarf compact growth. Color, soft carmine-crimson, with a small white spot in center. Each 15c. CRABBE--A new variety bearing trusses of cherry red flowers. Each 15c. ALICE OF VINCENNES.--A charming novelty which we now offer for the first time. It has a border of intense scarlet, forming a band around the body, color of rosy pink, heavily veined with scarlet, center white. A brilliant combination. Each 20c.

AUREOLE--Mad. Bruant.--A fancy flowered sort, remarkable colors, quite distinct and almost startling in effect, no other variety equaling it for bedding. Plant is loaded with blooms and each floret is large, center being white, beautifully veined with carmine lake, radiating into a handsome aureole, each petal being bordered with bright solferino. A fine pot plant and constant bloomer. Each 15c. CHAMELEON.--A choice novelty, most of the flowers being striped, although some are plain scarlet, some white and some pinkish salmon. Each 25c. THE WONDER.--One of the finest French novelties and such a wonderful bloomer and strong grower that it was styled the "Wonder." The flowers are the most intense dazzling scarlet and are borne in great trusses of enormous size, measuring from 18 to 20 inches in circumference, with single florets measuring 7 inches in circumference. Each 10c. ETOILE DE NANCY.--A grand new single scarlet variety with bluish shade at center. Each 15c.

[image] SOUVENIR DE MIRANDE.

CAMILLE BERNARDIN.--A novelty in geraniums. Color is very attractive; upper petals are half white, succeeded by pink; lower petals base white followed by soft rosy pink with soft scarlet edge; is a good bedder, as it stands the sun. Each 15c. COLUMBIAN.--Flowers produced in the greatest profusion; they are brilliant scarlet with large, strong trusses; the habit of the plant is good, and it may be classed as one of the freeest [freest] bloomers in cultivation. Each 10c. CARMEN SYLVA--The grandest single pure white geranium in existence. It is of vigorous healthy growth and blooms profusely, the plant being loaded with immense trusses of bloom which do not turn pink even in the most severe weather, but remain spotless snow white. Ea. 15c. FLEUR POITEVINE.--Extra large single flowers, brilliant rosy carmine, marked and striped with pure white, center orange scarlet. Each 10c. RENOMMIE LYONAISE.--The flowers are a beautiful combination of bright scarlet, clear rose and white; center of florets white, surrounded by a rose and broad scarlet border, giving it a very brilliant effect. Ea. 15c. MAD. POIRRER.--A new favorite bearing beautiful flowers of rich violet carmine color. Immense sized floret and truss. Each 10c. EMPRESS EUGENE--Deep rich pink with base of upper petals white. Each 10c. MODJESKA.--A novelty of decided merit. Truss and florets are immense; color delicate salmon pink with distinct white eye. Each 10c. JOHN P. CLEARY.--Enormous trusses composed of immense, round, individual florets; single flowers measuring upwards of 2 inches in diameter. Color a most brilliant shade of deep orange scarlet, so brilliant as to dazzle the eye. Each 15c. AMERICA.--Ideal variety for pot culture or bedding, white with salmon center. Each 25 cents.

IVY LEAVED GERANIUMS. EDEN MARCHI.--Handsomest of the ivy leaved sorts. Has enormous sized flowers, resembling some of the finest double Zonale Geraniums in size and shape; color, beautiful salmon rose, slightly shaded violet. It is an improvement on the Charles Turner. Is a strong, free grower, producing flowers at almost every joint which are full double and perfect in form. Each 15c. CHARLES TURNER.--Very double; color rich, deep pink. Each 10c. VARIEGATED IVY GERANIUM.--This is quite a novelty and will attract attention anywhere. Leaves are handsomely variegated pure white and dark green; frequently margined also with pink. Each 25c. JEAN DE ARC.--Very large and finest white in existence. A beautiful flower of best form, a good bloomer and very satisfactory. Foliage is dense and glossy-green. Each 10c. P. CROZY.--A hybrid between the Zonales and Ivies. Color soft, bright scarlet, with veinings of maroon. Each 10c. GARDEN'S GLORY.--Fine, bright scarlet; large, bold full flowers; constant bloomer; one of the very best. Each 10c. Set of 6 Ivy Leaved sorts for 60 cents.

[image] IVY GERANIUM--EDEN MARCHI. (One-half natural size.)

"PLANTS ARRIVED IN PERFECT ORDER. EVERY ONE IS GROWING FINELY."--B. GEISER, Newkirk, Okla.

108. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

DOUBLE GERANIUMS. As a rule the double varieties do not produce quite as many trusses of bloom as the single, but each truss remains in bloom longer. They are therefore very satisfactory both for bedding and pot culture. BRUANTI.--One of the finest bedding sorts. As will be seen by our illustration the leaves are beautifully zoned and therefore showy at all times. Color of flowers bright vermilion red; trusses exceptionally large and borne in immense balls often eight inches in diameter. Each 10c, dozen $1.00. OLD GLORY GERANIUM.--This grand novelty which we introduced is a seedling from a careful cross made by a florist in the employ of the U. S. government and had never been named until we purchased the stock through the mediation of a friend of his. Has immense trusses, sometimes six inches in diameter, of magnificent large, semi-double flowers, which cover it so as to almost hide the foliage. Color is a clear, bright rosy pink, the upper petals are spotted with pure white which adds to the brilliancy of the pink. During the hottest, dryest [driest] midsummer weather "Old Glory," for this was the specially appropriate name we gave it, was as fresh and sweet as if just watered by an April shower. Each 15c, dozen $1.40. VERA VEND.--A novelty hard to describe--principally noted for its odd color, the truss and florets are both of good size. Plant of the finest habit, semi-double, very open with large petals, the borders of which are rosy orange; large center, striped with white and delicately marbled and striped with orange. One of the finest and most beautiful in the Aureole section and will be grown by all when known. Each 10c. REMARKABLE.--A beautiful intensely double variety of dwarf compact growth and therefore desirable for pot culture as well as bedding. The florets, which look like little rosebuds, are of dark scarlet crimson color. Each 15c. MRS. E. G. HILL.--A most distinct and pleasing shade of salmon with light shading at the center. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. DOUBLE NEW LIFE.--A great novelty and it is a sensational departure in every way. The outer florets are large, of a brilliant red. In the center of these appear another semi-double floret, pure white in color, effecting a very charming contrast, difficult to realize unless seen, and having the appearance of being produced artificially. This very novel geranium was lately sent out in England by subscription at a fabulous price. Last year it was almost impossible to supply the demand, but we have propagated a large number for this season. Don't fail to have it if you like rare beautiful flowers. Each 15c, dozen $1.50. ALPINE BEAUTY.--An exquisitely fine new double white. Each 10c. MARVEL.--Rich crimson scarlet; large flowers and truss; free-flowering, one of the best bedding sorts. Each 10c. GOLDEN DAWN.--The nearest yellow of any geranium grown. Plant is a sturdy, vigorous grower and well filled with large clusters of rich orange scarlet double flowers. Everyone who grows plants should add this to their collection of geraniums. Each, 15c. RUY BLAS.--An extra fine double pink variety bearing large trusses of large flowers in profusion. Each 15c. DE ROY MITTING.--An elegant novelty having double red flower and yellow foliage. Each 15c.

[image] DOUBLE NEW LIFE GERANIUM.

LA FAVORITE.--What S.A. Nutt is among dark crimsons, La Favorite is among whites, without doubt the best double white Geranium ever offered. It is a strong grower, a profuse bloomer, always coming perfect in color and substance; the trusses are very large, flowers beautifully formed, of the purest white, retaining their color in the sun, not drawing to a pinkish color. Each 10c, dozen 85c. By express not prepaid, 50 for $2.75; 100 for $5.00.

[image] BRUANTI.

S. A. NUTT.--The best crimson bedding Geranium.--This, the finest of dark crimson Geraniums, has now taken the lead as a bedding variety, being used in the largest parks and public grounds of the country in preference to all others. Its dense, compact growth, profuse blooming qualities and sun proof constitution combined, give it the prominence as a bedder it has attained. As a pot plant it cannot be excelled, as it does not make the long, straggly growth so many other geraniums do in the winter. We sell many thousands of these for borders and large beds. Each 10c, doz. 85c. By express not prepaid, 50 for $2.75; 100 for $5.00. CONTRASTE--Among the most beautiful of new double geraniums is Contraste. The flowers and trusses are very large. Lower petals orange and carmine, upper petals clear orange, making a striking contrast of colors that is beautiful. Each 15c. GLORY DE FRANCE.--Large, round flowers of waxy appearance, color white, with carmine center, each petal delicately edged with carmine. An excellent pot variety, to which its habit is finely suited. This is the most beautiful of the parti-colored geraniums, which appear so bewitching. Each 10c. COLOSSUS.--Floret quite circular, semi-double, two and a half inches in diameter; truss also fine. The color is very beautiful, a rich shade of rosy crimson. Very free in bloom. One of the very largest and finest. Each 10c. J. RICAUD.--A very fine, free-flowering, double variety with enormous sized trusses on strong footstalks; flowers purplish-crimson, center distinctly marked white. Each 15c. ACHIEVEMENT.--A distinct shade of soft salmon pink; semi-double. Each 10c.

[image] LA FAVORITE.

FANCY LEAVED GERANIUM. MRS. POLLOCK.--Magnificent. Green leaf disc overlaid by beautiful bronze red, belted with bright crimson, outwardly margined with golden yellow. MARSHAL McMAHON.--Golden yellow, marked with a deep chocolate zone. A splendid bedding variety. Each 15c. SNOW STORM.--Dark green foliage, distinct white margin; robust grower; an improvement on Mountain of Snow. Each 15c. MAD. SALLEROI.--A very compact variety of silver leaf geranium; fine for massing or bordering; thrifty; leaves green, edged white. Each 10c. CRYSTAL PALACE GEM.--Yellow with green disc; fine bedder. Each 10c. DISTINCTION.--Round green leaves, with clear black circle. Each 10c. MOUNTAIN OF SNOW.--Finest of this class for ribbon lines or massing; center of leaf bright green, margin broadly marked silver white; scarlet flowers. Each 10c. HAPPY THOUGHT.--A tri-colored geranium with dark green foliage, light cream white center with dark band about the light zone. Flowers bright scarlet. Ea. 10c. GOLDEN CIRCLE.--Green foliage, narrow golden yellow edging, flower scarlet. Each 10c. SUNSET.--Handsome bright green foliage, with a broad border of creamy white, and an inner circle of maroon. Each 15c. MRS. PARKER.--A grand new silver leaved variety with double pink flowers. A unique novelty. Each 20c. WM. LANGGUTH--A remarkably beautiful sort. Leaves variegated green and pure white; flowers double crimson scarlet and unusually large. Each 25c.

A BEAUTIFUL SET OF TWELVE FANCY LEAVED GERANIUMS FOR $1.20 POSTPAID.