Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. tS woe 3 “ih <= atl " — f = > - ‘ MINN). , NIEAPOLIS % b = ie rol ‘THOSE who receive a copy of this book have either sent an order the past.season for my Flower Seeds, or their names have been sent me by some friend who said they were interested in beautifal flowers. If you wish copies sent to friends who have never planted my seeds, I will do so with pleasure, on receipt of their address, PIREE of charge. QUANTITY OF SEED IN A PACKE Customers will please note my NEW DEPARTURE in * stating the number of seeds ina packet, a rule not practiced by any other seed house; which will enable those wishing to plant borders and beds of a certain length or size to calculate the number of packages required -FULL COUNT GUARANTEED. NO LESS QUANTITY THAN A PACKET CAN BE SOLD. This innovation of stating the number of seeds in a packet, I introduced last season; and from the number of commending letters received from patrons, it appears to filla long felt want. HOW TO oe Ee M iT MON E Always send money by one of the following methods: Post Office Order, » Express Money Order, Registered Letter or Bank Draft, and if the order is lost or stolen, your money is safe-——I especially request my customers to remit money in this way, andI will allow you to select seeds to the cost of the Money Order, Registered. Letter or Draft. Do not send Postage Stamps, unless you have no other way of remitting amount; and when you do—Register them. If money is sent in any other way than specified above, it is at the risk of the sender. POST ad Al D All seeds sent postpaid and safe arrival guaranteed; all orders received to the amount of $1.50 and upwards, e will be forwarded by Registered Mail to purchaser’s address. SPECI] AL PRE M j U On all orders cage to 25 cents or upwards (no matter what is ordered}, I will add a ® liberal quantity of TRIAL PACKETS of new and valuable varieties FREE of charge, having made special arrangements with celebrated growers in Europe the past season for this purpose, and you can depend upon getting something beautiful and of value. Be sure and write your full address, and write it plainly. I receive, as does every other firm doing a large mail business, a great many letters that are deficient in the address of the writer. Some are unsigned, in some no post office is given; and in others both name and post office are omitted. The best I can do with such a letter is to file it away and wait for a complaint from the sender, and often the same mistake or omission is repeated in the letter of complaint. I have many letters of this description and would be glad to fill the orders if I kuew the addresses of the senders. FLOR AL CU LTU R Ee Revised Edition, by Miss Lippincott, containing full cultural directions and points ss HOW TO GROW FLOWERS from seed, F amounts to 50 cents and you request it on the order, or you can get it for 10 cemts additional. EE as a premium if your order The Love of Piswers is steadily increasing among the people, and the eultivation of them, which is a thing very different ~ from the sentiment of admiration, has become so com- mon that it is considered as an evidence of bad taste the most humble. ROBERTS says: What a dreary, desolate place would be a world withouta flower. It would be come. They are pretty lessons in nature’s book of instructions, teaching us that we liveth not by bread or from bread alone; but that we haug another than an animal life. PAXTON says: Flowers are of all embel- lisbments the most beautiful. BEECHER says: Flowers bring what money often fails to bring—refinement and pleasure. P\ATHEWS says: [gt us haue all the flowers we can possibly afford; they are the veritable smiles of nature. Yours for beautiful flowers, J ANUARY, 1896, Miss C. H. LIPPINCOTT. A FEW SNAP SHOT VIEWS OF DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS. Order department in main store; left hand view of der depart {in main store; right hand view of double order cases, 48 feet in length. Order department i 8 double order cases, 48 feet in length. Miss Lippincott, from Photo, VIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT. VIEW OF SEED FILLING DEPARTMENT. A FEW SNAP SHOT VIEWS OF DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS, VIEW OF STORE AND OFFICES, 319- 393 ¢ SIXTH ST. SOUTH. On 0 me ie ee ha = 0 SKS PACKET AND COLLECTION DEPARTMENT. PRIVATE OFFICE—OPENING THE MAIL. ABUTILON, (FLOWERING [IAPLE.) A very popular perennial shrub with bell- shaped, drooping flowers; well adapted to house culture, easily raised from seed, and if sown be- fore April, under glass, plants will bloom the first season. September. cents. For winter flowering, plant in Finest mixed. Pkt., 20 seeds, 8 CRAB’S-EYE VINE, (ABRUS PRECATORIUS.) A most beautiful climber, either for pot cul- ture or the open ground in Summer; bears clus- ters of bright yellow flowers, followed by bunches of pods, which, when dry, burst open, disclosing brilliant red seeds with black eyes, used for making beads and other ornaments, for which purpose they ave exceedingly pretty. Pkt.,10 seeds, 6 cents, Miss Ora L. Lake, Knoxville, Iowa, May 7, 1895, writes:— I planted some of your seeds last ‘spring and never saw seeds that grew better, or more thrifty plants. WPLZA AN / SL / y) Ng \Y rs ih 4 Za Se AUNT, S—\\Ilh YEW) \\ GBS Of. SSR LIES A ~ 104 Yr Sl SS eS A La Wy ES y \ SS = SLi — Acroclinium. ACROCLINIUM, (EVERLASTING.) One of the most beautiful and valuable of the everlasting flowers, called by some ‘Pink Daisies,’ very effective in borders during the blooming season, and possesses the additional advantage of being available for winter deco- ration, for which purpose it is now extensively grown. The densely double flowers are fault- less both in shape and color; the flowers are somewhat larger than the single, and, from the seed I offer, about 75 per cent. will be double. On first unfolding the flowers show a charming rosy hue, fading into a delicate pink at a later stage. The usefulness of a double form of so popular and useful an everlasting as the Acro- clinium undoubtedly is, needs no comment. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4 cents, J.H. Ladd, Lock Levin, Canada, January 30, 1895, writes: Seeds received from you last yearin every way gave sat- isfaction, and grown along side of some from the best Canadian and American seedsmen, impressed me very favorably with their vitality and truthfulness of variety. Irs. L. H. Fowler, Kirkwond, Del., April 29, 1895, writes: The seeds purchased from you last year were very satis- factory. Ageratum. AGERATUI1. A plant that blossoms constantly all summer in the garden and makes a pleasing contrast of color with more brilliant varieties. I offer seed of the new Imperial Dark Blue as best and most showy. Pkt., 200 seeds, 3 cents, ACACIA, FARNESIANA. One of the most beautiful plants in cultivation, having delicate, fern-like foliage and charming yellow, tassel-like flowers of the most delicious fragrance. It is one of the most easily cultivated of greenhouse plants, and sufficient- ly hardy to withstand the winter in a temperature very little higher than freezing point. Seeds should be sown in sandy peat, about 4 inch deep, in a temperature of 55 deg. to 60 deg. suits them well. Pot off when large enough to handle, and place in a cool, close pit or house until quite established. Pkt., 10 seeds, 6 cts. Mrs. Ellen Warner, Hamlet, N. Y., Mch., 24, ’95, writes:—I have been your customer for three seasons and have found you to be punctual and your seeds proved in every respect satisfactory. The past season has proved the greatest busi- ness year I have known; my sales of flower seeds has been simply enor- mous—over one and a quarter mil- lion packets, and has 1ested my facilities as never before. It would seem that all the world. by com- mon consent, agreed to en- deavor to swamp this enterprise, by flooding it with tremend- ous aggre- gates of pat- ronage, be- stowed in rapid succes- sion—and the end is not yet. Mrs. H. W. Phillips, 19 Park St., Rutland, ‘t., March 23, 1895, writes: I was well pleased with the secds bought of you last year; havea nice Primrosein blossom, also some lovely Car- nations. Alyssum, Little Gem. ALYSSUI1, LITTLE GEN. The plants are very dwarf, each spreads so as to completely cover a circular space twelve to twenty inches in diameter. They-soon become one mass of white, remaining in full bloom from spring to fall— being densely studded with the beautiful miniature spikes of deliciously fragrant flowers. Pkt,, 150 seeds, 4 cents, ALYSSUM, SWEET. Its pure white, fragrant flowers are produced from early spring till killed by frost, very useful in all kinds of bouquets. NovTe.—hkor a Cemetery Plant, nothing is more suitable than Sweet Alyssum—rc- quiring but | tile care and attention, and a con- tinuous bloomer throughout the summer, PkEt., 200 seeds, 3 cents. A hardy annual of more than ordinary beauty. It grows about two feet high, branching freely and_bearing a profu- sion of the most lovely flowers, similar in all respects to the Vorget-me-not, though the blooms are much larger and of finer color. It is alwaystaken for a beautiful, large-flowering lorget-me-not, and for bouquets and cut flowers it is indeed superior toit. Its color is a deep, clear, brilliant blue with a pure white eye; one of the rarest and most lovely shades of that color. It blooms early and continues all summer. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. Mrs. James H. Harte, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, March 11, 1895, writes:—The seeds received from you last season gave us very good satisfaction. — YD com SO 4 . A % Re: i) a> ANTIRRHINUM, TOM THUMB, (Snapdragon.) If those members of the flower-loving fraternity who have failed with houseplants would try the cultivation of some of our hardy out-door flowers as potplants, suchas Antirrhinum, they would have little reason to complain cof non-success. Many of the so-called annuals will kecp up a succession of bloom for one, two and even three seasons with proper care to Roop them from ripening seed, and under this treatment will bloom much more profusely, and produce much finer blossoms than if grown in the open air in the usual way. Be- ing hardy, they can better endure occasional neglect and the dry atmosphere of the house than can more tender plants, and are not so liable to be injured by insects. Tom Thumb is the best of all the Antirrhinums, very dwarf, growing only 8 inches high, thickly studded with beautiful spikes of gay col- ored flowers, orange, scarlet, rose-white, maroon, striped, etc. Pkt., 250 seeds, 4 cents. AMBROSIA. A hardy annual with long spiral stems, bearing an abundaace of small, round, greenish-yellow buds and blos- soms which are exceedingly fragrant. It isas desirable as the Ro-e Geran- ium asa plant with fragrant foliage, and for making up into bouquets and other floral work. Its long, beautiful, fringy spirals of lovely green are un- surpassed. It is one of the easiest plants to grow, and seed may be sown early inthe open ground. Pkt., 250 seeds, 6 cents. AMARANTHUS, GIBOsus. A very handsome annual, ornamen- tal foliage plant with long drooping wanicles of purplish-red flowers, fre- quently 2% feet in length. But few jlowers will attract more attention, being useful in many situations as the back-ground of a flower border, ornamental hedge, or a bed on the lawn. PKt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. AMARANTHUS SPLENDENS, (RAINBOW PLANT.) The plants grow from two to three feet high, and in the fall the leaves turn to the most brilliant colors, pre- senting a display that few plants can equal. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4 cents. Miss Emma Sieling, Elkhorn, Il]s., Jan. 31, 1895, writes:—I was very well pleased with the seeds bought of you last year, especially the Petunias and Phlox—they were worth the money alone. Mrs. A. O. Scott, Durbin, N. Dak., April 138, 1895, writes:—This is the third year T have sent to you for seeds, and I am very much pleased with the seeds and prices and recommend them whenever I have a chance. Mrs. Dave Zigler, P)ymouth, Ohio, April 16, 1895, writes: Theseeds I received from you last year gave good satisfaction. The Oinerarias were beautiful and the question was asked al- most daily—where did you get the seed? I re- sponded by showing them your neat and hand- som little Catalogue. oui oe “4% a Oz oO = = NNEAP Ojo ~ = Atabis Aloinat ARABIS ALPINA. The pure white flowers grow so uniform and thickly that it gives the effect of asheet of snow. Plants perfectiy hardy. The earliest, prettiest spring flower. The spreading tufts are densely clothed with neat, lively green leaves and covered with pure white flowers of the most lovely effect, conspicuous in great distance, especially in large masses on rockeries or broad edgings for park- roads, having the advantage of braving the great- est drought during summer. and always looking neat. Pkt., 150 seeds, 6 cents. au ic or FY are , 32 (5 \S= ~ AN) CON Wa) a ee Ov bm INNERPOLIS SS \ O\ A\' x Z07 . WS A ~ } } po i ] W,, A (A fh ) 27272 *y,, MINN. 4 VW Z —_ = 4 A LZ tp 7” Ys SL Om WV & Weeds: NSN | ie aeae iy ws | jit G2 x Magnificent flowers, massive and showy, with regular over- lapping petals clear tothecenter. The flowers measure four inches and over across, and are of rich and varied colors. The plants grow very evenly, pyramidal in form, about 18 inches igh and carry from twenty-five to forty flowers. Over twen- ty colors; mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6 cts, VICTORIA—snow white. Pkt., 30 seeds, 8 cts. VICTORIA—bright pink. Pkt., 40 seeds, 6 cts. VICTORIA—dark crimson. Pkt., 40 seeds, 6 cts, Pkt , 40 seeds, 6 cts. Pkt., 75 VICTORIA—purple. ASTER.—Finest mixed of all the best varieties. seeds, 8 cts. Mrs. H. M. Kutch, Port Clinton, Pa., Apr. 8, ’95, writes-—I have lovely Primroses in bloom from seed I bought of you last year. One of the most perfect and deservedly one of the most popular of all asters; very double, large and beautiful flow- ers, with incurved petals; height, 18 inches to 2 feet; nearly thirty distinct colors mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6 cts. PERFECTION—snow white. Pkt., 30 seeds, 8 cts. PERFECTION—pink ball. Pkt., 40 seeds, 7 cts. PERFECTION—crimson ball. PkKt., 40 seeds, 7 cts. Pkt., 40 seeds, 6 cts, PERFECTION—purple. SSnERS a ucd mixed, many bright colors. Pkt., 30 seeds, cts Mrs. H. D. Blanchard, Portlandville, N. Y., Mch. 1, 95, writes:—The seeds I had of you last year were very satisfactory indeed. I have taken more pleasure in growing the Chinese Primrose (from seed) than any plant I evel grew—they are very free bloomers. ASTER—FIRE KING. The most brilliant Aster ever introduced, and: the _ nearest approach to scarlet yet obtained, a color _ previously unknown inthis popular flower,which faa equal. 1895, writes: My months, Harlequin Aster. HARLEQUIN ASTER. A striking Aster of great beauty, upright habits and profuse bloomer. This new race produces odd flowers of the most handsome and attractive appearance, and continues in bloom alongtime. In thegardens of Paris they are considered the most valuable of all varieties on account of their long dura- tion in bloom and remarkable bright and conspicuous colors. Composed of pure white petals quaintly interspersed, in ir- regular manner, with deep blue : eS 40 seeds, 8 cts, p blue and bright red petals ; NEW WHITE BRANCHING ASTER. The magnificent, large, double white flowers, quite four Inches in diameter are borne upon long stems, making them excellent for cutting. Itis quite different in several respects from any Aster known, and it is only necessary that the character of the plant should be known to make it a favorite with amateurs and florists, Pkt., 40 seeds, 8 cts. for an Autumn show of flowers few others Habit very compact. not more than twelve inches in height, with 4 large, beautifully incurved flow- ers, and makes a charming companion to ‘‘Snowball.’’ See illustration on front cover. Pkt., 40 seeds, 12 cts. SNOWBALL ASTER. - A most distinct and hand- (. => Some variety equally valuable © for pot culture and cut flowers. It is a most proffise bloomer, a single plant often producing as S&S many as25 to30pure snow white QQ flowers, globularinform andof ¥extraordinary size. seeds, 12 cents, Vic Benson, Bondville, Vt., Feb. 4, Primroses, from seed bought of you last spring, have been full of blossoms for the last four Pkt., 40 New Comet Aster. NEW COMET ASTER. The plants of this new variety are perfectly true in charac- ter, growing 12 to liinches high,forming fine, regular pyramids and covered with large double flowers, as shown in the illus- tration. The flowers measure from 3% to 4% inches in diameter, resembling in shape and artistically curved and twisted petals, the finest Chinese Chrysanthemums. Mixed colors. PkKt., 30 seeds, 8 cts. NEW QUEEN ASTERS. Very dwarf, bushy plants, growing from 10 to 12 inches high branching freely, making a dense, compact bush—excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding. The flowers are of ex- traordinary size, perfectly double and resemble the finest Victoria Astersin form. I cannot say too much in praise of this new strain, as no other variety can surpass it. Finest mixed. Pkt., 40 seeds, 6 cts. Bachelor’s Button. BACHELOR’S BUTTON, DOUBLE. It has been so perfected that fully 80 per cent of the flowers are double and semi- double; they are also increased in size and present many bright colors and dis- tinct markings which have been hitherto unknown in this old-fashioned favorite flower. Pkt., 30 seeds, 4 cents, BACHELOR’S BUTTON, SINGLE. Mixed, including dark and light blue, purple, pink, rose, white, etc. Pkt., 40 seeds, 3 cents. Defiance Balsam. DEFIANCE BALSAM, (LADY SLIPPER.) The most perfect in form and largest double fluwered Balsam yet developed, and by careful growth and selection has attained a standard that will be found hard to im- prove. The mixture, which I offer is composed in nearl equal proportions of 8 colors: Rose, Rose White Spotted, Pink, Scarlet, White Tinted Violet, White Spotted, Scarlet White Spotted and Purple; each having been grown sepa- rately. Pikt., 25 seeds, 6 cents, BALSAI1—Good mixed. A splendid strain, good colors and large double flowers; not equal to ‘‘Defiance,” but gives good satisfaction. Pkt., 20 seeds, 3 cents. BRYONIA, LACINIOSA, A beautiful climbing annual of rapid growth and easy culture, with handsome cut-leaved foliage bearing attrac- tive green fruits, which change in color as the scason advances, to bright scarlet striped With white. Pkt., seeds, 4 cents. BALSAM APPLE. A beautiful climbin plant with apple-shape fruits, which, if pre- served in alcohol, make a most useful liniment. Pkt,, 10 seeds, 3 cts. i 2... WJ ae. mA PACK Bs Th . \ ae ete AN 1s Begonia Vernon. BEGONIA VERNON. One of the most satisfactory pot plants for the house; ant « popular bedding plant for the garden or lawn. lt blooms with the greatest profusion throughout the summer. Flowers a bri liant orange carmine with bri: t yellow ce nters, and the foliage waxy and glossy. Ts is ‘nasily raised from seed, and comes absolutely true. Valuable for bedding and general culture. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6 cents. B°GONIA.—Tuberous rooted, single mixed. Seed sav.d from finest colors. Pkt., 50 seeds, 12 cents. BEGONIA.—Tuberous rooted, double mixed, from the finest and best colors. Pk:., 40 seeds, 13 “ents. J 27s Nea Z, sAINNEAPOL/¢. “ MIDIN. SS SS AY, x SSeS W ——— = = Cineraria, Hybrida. CINERARIA, HYBRIDA. One of the most popular of all green-house plants, and what a splendid display they make when well grown. I know of no plant so easily grown as the Cineraria. The secret of growing well is to grow fast; never allowing them to receive a check, either from being pot bound, dryness of root, or attack of in- sects; the cooler they are kept the better. In colors the range from crimson, magenta, violet. purple and variegated. Large flowering mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 12 cents. CLIANTHUS DAMPIERI, GLORY PEA OF AUSTRALIA. One of the most gorzeous plants in cultivation, with clus- ters of pea-shaped bright scarlet flowers, each flower marked with intense black spots in the center. Plant grows about three feet high. Pkt., 12 seeds, 8 cents, ws = WAINNEA POL/5 “Fy, MINN | _ Annual varieties much grown for cut flowers. inches high and bright colors. Wis —— CHRYSANTHEMUM, (OR FRENCH MARGUERITES.) The plants grow 12 to 18 roduce on long stems beautiful large flowers of many hey flower all summer in the garden, and make elegant pot plants for winter flowering. Pkt.,50 seeds, 3 cts, CLEOME PUNGENS. THE GIANT SPIDER PLANT. A robust plant, growing vigorously four to five feet high, unaffected by wind or weather, and flowering pro- fusely and continuously for months. In fact, it is a per- petual bloomer, the spikes continuing to increase in size as the plant grows, until they reach upward of two feet in length. The flowers arevery showy. bright rose color; grows freely from seed sownin the open ground, thrives luxuriantly, and blooms all suinmer, no matter how un- favorable the season may be. It is also one of the very best honey producing plants, and should be planted liberally by all bee-keepers. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4 cts, CHRYSANTHEMUM, (INODORUM PLENISSINUM.) Although a perennial, it flowers abundantly the first year from seed, each plant producing hundreds of beautiful, perfectly double, snow-white flowers; unsurpassed for bouquets, It remains in bloom all summer, and is in all respects one of the handsomest and most valuable of flowers. Pkt,, 100 seeds, 6 cts, CHRYSANTHEMUII, FANCY PERENNIAL. From the best Incurved, Pompone, Japanese, Chinese and Ane- mone—flowered varieties. Seeds sown in the hot—bed in February or March, or even April, will give plants that will bloom in August or September, and cannot fail, with proper care, to give magnificent flowers in a wonderful variety of colors and forms, PkKt,, 50 seeds 12 ets. Coccinea Indica. COCCINEA INDICA. A remarkably pretty climber. Ivy-like foliage, bright and luxuriant, never troubled with insects, and admirably adapted for trel- .. lises, arbors,etc. Thesmall — S RSS flowers are soon followed by es MWS numerous fruits two inches RN long, which turn to brilliant Coleus: scarlet. spotted with white, rendering the vine very COLEUS. pretty. Pkt., 15 seeds, 6c. aus of the best Enon and most universally aad- mired ornamental foliage plants, in an endless vari- COBAEA SCANDENS. . ety of colors and shadings, indispensable for ribbon Although it does grandly and carpet bedding, or as single specimens. Coleus outside, it is also asplendid seed germinates easily, and success is as sure as house climber, and will do with an ordinary annual. Pkt., 100 seeds, 8 cents. well running over windows in UES HORE: and will re- COCKSCOMB. QUEEN OF DWARFS. “ig Uf : \ war e grower with an ‘his is the best dwarf-gro\.:ng Cockscomb; the | Ve A \ “\, spangence) ce beaut plants only grow about eight inches high, are firmly JENN VIN : green at first, but rapidly to 7 Inches across. They grow very uniformiy and Cobza Scandens. changine to a beautiful, present an unusually solid effect in color. which is deep violet blue. A welles- 4 rich ruby-red of extreme brilliancy, PKt., 100 Miss Mollie Cobb, Ronceverte, W. Va., May 7. 1895 tablished plant will run 30to seeds, 6 mente: a rs writes: The seeds 1 ordered from you last ingdid 40feetinaseason, Pkt.,10 3 betterand produced-‘more flowers ehaavang Lever tried: seeds, 6 cents, COCKSCOMB— Mixed. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cts, COSMOS, HYBRIDUS. A plant of strong growth, having elegant foliage and for fall blooming has no superior. Seed sown in April or May and transplanted to open ground will produce plants five or six feet high by September. and from then till November will be covered with hundreds of blossoms three inches across, resembl- ing single Dahlias. Planted in pots and brought in inside to flower like Chrysanthemums, they are grand. They are of various shades from pure.white to purplish crimson, Both foliage and flowers are unsurpassed for bouquets and vases. All colors, mixed. Pkt. 50 seeds. 4 cents. : : COSMOS, WHITE PEARL. Large, pure white flowers, very valuable for florists. Pkt., 30 seeds, 4 cents. COSMOS, PURE PINK. Beautiful, large flowers of a clear. delicate pink color. Pkt., 30 seeds, 4 cents, COSMOS, PURE YELLOW. This new variety is a clear, bright yellow. A beau- tiful contrast to the white and pink. The flowers ure freely produced, but not quite so large as the Others. PkKt., 20 seeds, 6 cents. CYCLAMEN, PERSICUM. Well known bulbous-rooted plants, universal favorites as pot plants for winter and spriug bloom- ing, producing handsome red and white flowers, with beautiful variegated foliage, in different shades of green. Theseed should be sownin the Spring and by Autumn will producea bulb which will blossom the following Spring. Mixed. Pit... 20 seeds, 8 cents. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. VE e=~ : iSS7s g t Flowers of extraordinary size, and of great sub- DAN Li S77, (ji jn 2 stance. The leaves are proportionately large and \ SSC 8 SH, Uy beautifully marked. Pkt., 15 seeds, 12 cents. CYPRESS VINE. A most beautiful vine with delicate fern-like foli- = y Se nge and beautiful star-shaped rose, scarlet and = YS 7 2 —— white flowers. Seed very slow to start growth. All y ~e ~ ee colors mixed. Pkt., 20 seeds, 3 cents. ce SN q Tw PAK y SS // ‘ 4 : Mrs. E. V. Coleman. Scottsville, Va., April 8, 18%, writes : The seeds I got of you last season were everything I could wish them to be. Came up quickly, grew rapidly and bloomed freely. DATURA CORNUCOPIA. ‘*Horn of Plenty.’’ Discovered in South America in 1892 by a collector of Orchids. The plant is of robust habit, with thick, dark brown-purple. shining stems. The branches are numerous, spreading 3 or 4 feet; thick, large, dark green colored leaves. The flowers are trumpet- shaped, measuring 8 to 10 inches in length and 5 to 7 inches: across.the mouth, and-form:three distinct flowers growing each within the other, the mouth of corolla is a most delicate white, beautifully marbled with royal purpie. A single plant gives from 200 to 300 fragrant blooms during the season, followed by a large thorny seed-vessel, which adds to its beauty; is of the easiest culture; plant at the end of May in a warn, rich soil; can be cultivated as an isolated specimen, in masses, for centers of beds; or to fill barren places, and produces a strik- ing effect. Pkt., 10 seeds, 6.cents. DATURA, OR TRUMPET FLOWER.— Mixed. Large branching plants, producing handsome double and single trumpet shaped blossoms white, blue, yellow and lilac. of exquisite fragrance. The blossoms open during the night, remaining open one day and then perish. They bloom freely from seed sown in the open ground the first season, and the roots can he taken up and kept over winter the same as Dahlias. Pkt., 15 seeds, 3 cents, DELPHINIUM, OR LARKSPUR. Well known annuals of great beauty and remark- able for the richness of their colors. and for large gardens is invaluable. All the brightest and best colors mixed. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. DELPHINIUM, ForRmosuri. A hardy perennial variety, flowers. bright blue with a white center. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. Mrs. John Stewart, West Middletown, Pa., Oct: 4, 1895.. writes: My Royal Show Pansies took first premium at our fair this. fall, as also did the Phlox Drummondii, Asters and Petunias ~ (gotten from you) and were the admiration of all. Mrs. May Gowing, Joseph, Or., Feb. 22, 1895, writes: The seeds I received of you last year were splendid. The Sweet Peas and Pinks were especially admired by all. Mrs. R. H. Parkman, Foxcroft, Me., April 1, 95, writes: The seeds received from you last season proved very satisfactory in every particular. WA, Se MllPey A (19 ) S = =! 2 \NNEAPOY FRU MINN, YVVVNS Datura Cornucopia. Mrs. J. O. Mahan, Malcolm, Neb., Feb. a) 1895, writes: I have used your seeds for three years, and having found them highly satisfactory, I have decided to order my seed wholly from you this season. Ss Snowball Daisy. DOUBLE DAISY, BELLIS PERENNIS. Daisies are easily grown from spring sown seed and come into flowerin avery shorttime. The flowers are white, pink, red and variegated. Not all will come double from seed. Finest mixed. Pkt., 100seeds, 6c. NEW SNOWBALL DAISY. A beautiful white flowered variety having very long stems with large double flowers; about 80 per cent of which are extremely double. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6 cents. DOLICHOS. (Hyacinth Bean.) This beauti- ful annual climber should havea place inevery flower gar- den. It is of very rapid g.owth and makes a dense attractive screen, blooms later in the season than other vari- eties. The leaves are both light and dark zreen, prominently veined with red. the stalk and stems are dark red, and the large clusters of flowers are of abeautiful deep rose col- or, while the large shining seed pods are an intense blood-red. Pkt,,.12 sceds, 3 cents. Mrs. Eva Akin, Zeandale, Kans., Feb. 21, 1895, writes: I used your seeds. last year -with good succéss. Millie Otto, Preemption, Tll., Jan. 14, 1895, writes: The seeds IT purchased from you last yearwereagrand success, fi) ey “Ml fH), ea pu \ \ , S y)): hn AU - ) « . Dy og init WAN Sa RSS: ANH WS DAHLIA, DOUBLE. Everyone knows and admires the Double Dahlia, but comparatively few are aware that it can be grownso easily from seed and flowers so beautifully the first season, thatthe purchase of bulbs is a needless ex- pense. Choice mixed. Pkt., 25 seeds, 4 cents. DAHLIA, NEW STRIPED SINGLE. The extra large single flowers, quite four inches in diameter. comprise a wonderful variety of colors, beautifully striped, flaked, mottled and dotted in a grotesque and charming manner, Pkt., 25 seeds, 6c, ASS ? Vi ); y g i , = Jy / Gj ™ WA One of the most useful and desirable plants, and for beauty and variety of colors and markings cannot be surpassed, rang- ing from pure white to the most delicate pink and glowing deep crimson. A bed of thesein the flower garden will make a grand display at small cost. The mixture I offer this season is much superior to any previously offered and includes, be- sides the standard sorts, all the new and brightest colorsin spotted, striped and handsomely fringed varieties of late in- troduction, I guarantee it will give satisfaction with any other strain offered. Pkt., 100 seeds, 6 cts. DIANTHUS, OR CHINESE PINKS—GooD MIXED. Many distinct and beautiful marked varieties. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. DIANTHUS, DWARF FIREBALL. The most brilliant annual pink in cultivation; the plants are constantly covered with blood-red, perfectly double lacin- jated flowers until checked by severe frost. PkKt., 75 seeds, 6 cents, 4 \WNEAP Oz), aN MINN. -s% Lr Y 4 2 4 Mr EK ds nae @ g P=? + w= = CHINESE P DIANTHUS, DWARF SNOWBALL. This beautiful dwarf variety belongs to the Heddewigiiclass of Dianthus. The plants arevery compact dwarf growth and are covered with lovely, spotless, snow-white flowers, very full and double. From its dwarf growthit is very attractive for edgings, while the flowers are also very useful for cutting for boquets. Pkt., 75 seeds, 6 cents. DIANTHUS, PLUMARIUs. (Pheasant’s-Eye Pink. ) Dianthus, Plumarius, is the old-fashioned Grass Pink. It is perfectly hardy, blooms very profusely in early summer, and is admirable on account of its delicacy, showiness and fragrance. Its use either as a cemetery or garden flower is always satisfactory, and those who include it in their seed- order this spring will never have cause for regret. It should be one of the indispensables. PkKt., 100 seeds, 3 cents, Mrs. Frank A. Fox, Massabesic, N. H., March 11, 1895, writes: I was greatly pleased with your seeds last year—especcially the Asters—they were lovely; had one plant from the *“* New Comet” that some blossoms meas- ured over fiveinchesindiameter. Isold $10.00 worth of flowers from my garden this spring. . IY XS 4S UY Gloxinia. GLOXINIA. The Gloxinia is a grand flower and makes a lovely pot plant as easily grown and cared for as many of the common flowers. The handsome bell-shaped flowers embrace a great variety of the richest and most beautiful colors, ranging from pure white to dark, blood-red, pink, blush, lavender, indigo-blue, marbled and spotted. They will bloom in four to five months from time seed issown. Pkt., 50 seeds, 12 cents, GILIA. A hardy annual, very delicate in leaf and flower, grows in almost any situation in beds or in rockery, mixed. Pkt., 200 seeds, 3 cents. Mrs. E. WV. Gibbs, Mundale, Mass., Oct. 11th, 1895, writes: My Asters were very beautiful, especially the Snowball and Fire King. Godetia. GODETIA. Beautiful, hardy annuals, remarkable for the delicacy of their very fine large blos- soms; flowersdeep rose pink, rosy carmine, snow-white, with bright carmine rose spots,carmine crimson, lilac - with purple and white. PkKt., 200 seeds, 3 cents. GOURDS. ORNAMENTAL. Tender, annual climbers, with curiously shaped fruit in various colors, many of which are peculiarly mark- ed. The foliage is quite or- namental, and many of the fruits being hard-shelled, can be kept for years. Seed should be started in pots in the house and planted out as soon as danger from frost is past. Pkt,, 20 seeds, 6 cents. aD, (4 FRA NIU The most popular plant grown; either for pot culture in winter, or for bedding out in summer. No flowering plants are more grown, and cer- tainly none are more suitable for large beds, where a mass of bloom is desired, or for single specimens in pots for the house. But few are aware that they can be grown easily from seed and flower the first season, if sown early, and will frequently reward the cultivator with charming new varieties; in fact, propagation by seed is the only sure way to obtain new va- rieties. The seed I offer has been saved from 25 of the finest varieties grown. including Mad. Thebault, Mad. Garfield, Gen. Grant, Capt. Ains- worth, Little Gem,Cloth of Gold, Happy Thought, Snow on Mountain, Adonis, and Beaconsfield; also included in this mixture are 7 varieties of Pelargoniums. or Lady Washington; and two Ivy-leaved varieties. There can be no finer mixed Geranium, and it cannot fail to bring forth some splendid new varieties. Pkt., 40 seeds, 16 cents. Geranium.—Good mixed, PELt., 30 seeds, 8 cents. SIRO ee ee er HELIOTROPE Heliotrope is a universal favor- ——— ite on account of Heliotrope. its delightful fragrance and duration of bloom, flowering equally well as bedding plants in summer, or as pot plants in the house during winter. Seed sown in the spring makes fine plants for bedding out and are as easily grown as Verbenas. Pkt., 100 seeds, 6 cents, ‘nw A Yy YY AK ZZ HOLLYHOCK, PRIZE DOUBLE. The perfect doubleness of the magnificent, large flower will please the most critical. All the best colors, from deep yellow, red rose, light buff, carmine scarlet, flesh color, creamy white tinted with rose, purple, yellow on dark ground, crimson flaked with salmon, cherry red, cream on violet ground, lilac on brown ground. dark crimson to pure white, also black. If sown earlyin March or April the plants will bloom the first year. All colors mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6 cents, Miss Nellie Gerber, Ada, Minn., October 9th, 1895, writes: TI re- ceived first premium on your Royal Show Pansies at the Norman County Fair. They were the handsomest cut flowers on exhibition. Alice V. Randell, Gunn City, Mo.. March 25, 1895, writes: The Seeds I bought of you last year were very fine. My Petunias and Balsams magnificent Heuchera Sanguinea. HEUCHERA SANGUINEA. Truly a floral gem and one of the most val- uable additions to the list of hardy flowering lants that has appeared in a Jong time. he foliage, which is evergreen, is beauti- fully cut and marbled and is very abundant. The flowers ure borne in large, open, clean- stemmed panicles, and are of the most clear, bright, cheerful and charming scarlet imag- inable. Although the flowers are small, yet they are so numerous in each panicle, and the panicles are thrown up in such profusion as to produce a most brilliant effect. Bloom- ing as it does for a period of several weeks. and aseach plant frequently sends up a dozen or more stems of its lovely flowers at a time, some idea of its beauty and value can be - formed. Pkt., 40 seeds, 8 cents. Humulus Japonicus. HUMULUS JAPONICUS. (Japanese Hop.) One of the most rapid climb- ers grown, seed can be sown in the open ground in spring and it will attain enormous dimen- sions very quickly. The fol- iage is luxuriant and it is one of the best plants for covering verandas and trellises. Heat, drought and insects do not trouble it. PkKt., 12 seeds, 6c. HELIANTHUS,SUNFLOW’R Globosus Fistulosus. The best and most effective of all annual sunflowers, flowers immense, from 12 to 15 inches in diameter, globular and ex- tremely double. For a back- ground to a lawn or a screen to hide unsightly places it is especially adapted. Of easy cu ulture as well asshowy. PkKt.,_ 30 seeds, 3 cents, A TAN “ae Helichrysum. HELICHRYSUM. A very popular everlasting, large full double flowers of various colors, from bright yellow to scarlet, shaded and tipped. Handsome bouquets may be formed of them for winter, if blossoms are gathered when on the point of expanding. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. ICE PLANT, MESENBRYANTHEMUM. A handsome and curious plant, for Hanging baskets, rock work and vases. The leaves an stems appear as though covered with icy crys- tals and look like rock candy. The whole plant is peculiarly brilliant in the sunshine. Pkt., 200 seeds, 3 cents. IMPATIENS SULTANI. This most distinct and beautifal plant is al- most a perpetual bloomer. The flowers are of a brilliant rosy scarlet color, and are produced so freely that a full grown specimen appears to be a ball of flowers. and continues in full beauty several successive months Pkt., 20 seeds, 8c. WMA J y) 3 S g Zr fMINN, vat U4 er oy a GS J = a~ a, Mle” | Tes +2 +) Wx + ae Srobelia! LOBELIA. A very valuable and beau- tiful class of mostly dwarf growing plants; their deli- cate drooping habit, and the profusion of their charming little blue and white flowers, render them exceedingly ornamental for vases or hanging baskets and rockeries, blooming from June to November, while for border cultivation they are equally effective. Mixed colors. Pkt., 300 seeds, 3 cents. LYCHNIS. A first-class border plant growing from two to three feet in height, bearing close, symmetrical heads of brilli- antscarlet flowers of good size and substance. If sown early in open ground will bloom first season, Pkt., 100 seeds, 6 cents. Linaria. LINARIA. (KENILWORTH IVY.) A very pretty and well-known hardy perennial trailing plant, for covering rock work. and very useful for hauging baskets. The flowers are small, but pretty, and for a drooping plant noth- ing can be better, as itis easily grown from seed. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. LINUM. (CRIMSON FLAX.) Excellent for clumps or edgings and one of the best and most showy hardy annuals for bedding. May be raised in any quantity from seeds sown in March or April, where the plants are intended to flower. They are not atall fastidious regard- ing soil, doing well in any ordinary garden. Pkt., 50 seeds, 3 cents. Belle Brownelle, Shushan, N. Y., Oct. 7th, 1895, writes: I find your seeds most excellent. My Verbena and Petunia beds have elicited much admiration. Lantana. LANTANA. Well known shrubby plants, with clusters of verbena-like flowers, and producing their pink, yellow, orange and white heads in great abundance. They have an agreeable aro- matic perfume. Mixed. PkKt., 20 seeds, 4 cts. LATHYRUS. (PERENNIAL PEAS.) They do not have the delicious fragrance of the Sweet Peas. but they are equally as beau- tiful. They are perfectly hardy and live year after year. bearing magnificent clusters of flowers and bloom early in the Spring. Pkt., 25 seeds, 3 cents. MARVEL OF PERU. (MIRABILIS.) A handsome plant f both in foliage and flower combined their colors are vivid and of great variety; the flowers open in the after- noon and aresome- times called the m KourO’Clock.” It is one of the most brilliant and showy wee plants that can be Eldorado Marigold. MARIGOLD, THE ELDORADO. _The large, bushy plants are each a ballof bril- liantcolors, many single plants having seventy- five flowers in bloom at onetime. The flowers are from 3to4inches in diameter, imbricated, and perfectly double. They embrace four shades of color—the lightest primrose, lemon. golden yellow, and deep orange. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cts. MARIGOLD, FRENCH MIXED. A class of showy and extremely effective plants. with fine double flowers of rich and beautiful colors; very well adapted for large beds and bordering. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cts. MAURANDIA. A beautiful, rapid. graceful climber, for green house, parlor, basket, or out-door purposes. blooming profusely until late‘in the autumn, with rich purple, white and rose, fox-glove shaped blossoms, and will flower the first sea- son,ifsownearly. Pkt., 100seeds, 3 cts. grown with little or no trouble. Pkt., 20 seeds, 3 cts. MINA LOBATA. Half hardy Mexi- can climbing an- © nual. The budsare at first of vivid red, but turn to orange ellow immediate- y before they open and when fully ex- panded the flowers are of a creamy- whiteshade. Pkt., 12 seeds, 6 cts. ”" Belle R. Emery, Hampton, N. H., Jan. 10, ‘95, writes:—I have used your flower seeds for two past years. I have had good success and have found you prompt and honorable in all your dealings. Alice Bates Blanch- ard, Weymouth, Mass. Feb.-2/, ’95, writes:— have used your seeds for three years and find them very reliable. NNVUy 1, wllPe Ss, ~e oe > tae Line < Sgn, FS ORES 8 INE: ia US nits [ 3 Ay \NNEAP , M MINN Ss Legion of Honor Marigold. NEW FRENCH DWARF SINGLE MARIGOLD, LEGION OF HONOR. The prettiest of marigolds. Dwarf, compact, and of pyramidal growth, about fifteen inches high, with dark- green, fern-like leaves, furnishing a striking back- ground for the bright, golden, star-like flowers distrib- uted over the surface. The blooms are of medium size, rich, golden-yellow, with the center of each petal broadly marked with velvety crimson-brown, and with clustering stamens in bright shades of orange-yellow. Blooms abundantly from July until cut down by frost. So easily raised from seed that I strongly recommend it to everyone. PkKt., 100 seeds, 4 cts. soe Miss Minnie Klein, Sua: - 4 allstown,Ind., se March 27, 189%, writes. , NEAR OY The flowcr seeds _re- PAY, ceived from you last Ths season were fine, especially the Sweet Peas and Nastur- tiums. Mrs. Ira B. Hurst, agoner, Ind., March 29, 1895 writes: - I purchased seeds of _ you last year; was well pleased. Anyone who really loves flowers (for to love them means to care for them) can suc- ceed in growing yours. Mrs. M.H. Cuddy, Fairfield, Iowa, Feb. 18, 1895, writes: The seeds lordered from you last year were VERY GOOD. I had never tried growing flowers from the seeds before and was quite pleased with my success, © liny pin 114 | HIE Mignonette, ‘Machet. MIGNONETTE, MACHET. (True.) An entirely new and distinct sort of great merit. Itisof Mimulus. dwarfand vigorous growth, with massive spikes of deliciously scented red flowers. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4 cents. MIGNONETTE. GOLDEN QUEEN. Very fine variety, with flowers of golden hue; highly effect- ive; of dense pyramidal habit and deliciously fragrant. Pkt., 200 seeds, 3 cents, MIGNONETTE. NEW GIANT RED. The flower spikes are of the largest size, unequalled by any other variety, while the color is uniform and strikingly dis- tinct red. Pkt., 200 seeds, 4 cents, MIGNONETTE. GIANT WHITE. Similar to Giant Red in size of spikes, but in color pure white, and is quite showy in growth; not as fragrant as the colored varieties. Pkt., 200 seeds, 4 cents. MIGNONETTE, SWEET. (Reseda Odorata.) A favorite on account of its fragrance. Pkt., 200 seeds, 3 cents; oz., 10 cents. Pea ee MIMULUS. (MONKEY FLOWER.) Tender-looking plants, with singular shaped and bril- liantly colored flowers, blotched and spotted in every con- ceivable manner. Excellent for baskets or vases, while they thrive well in the open garden, if planted in partial shade: Fine hybrid varieties mixed. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. MIMULUS MOSCHATUS. (MusK PLANT.) A well-known and favorite plant, both for outside borders and for pot culture in spring. Cultivated on account of the musky odor of the plant. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. MIMOSA. (SENSITIVE PLANT.) An interesting and curious plant. The leaves will close and droop at the slightest touch, or in cloudy, damp weather and during the night. Graceful, fern-like foliage with pink flowers. Mostly grown as a curiosity, not of much value asa flower. PkKt., 12 seeds, 3 cents IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNING GLORIES. The surpassing charm of these Imperial Japan- ese Morning Glories lics in the entrancing bewuty and gigantic size of the flowers; they mcdasure from four to six inches across, and their greater sub- stunce causes them to remain open much longer than ordinary Morning Glories. The colors of the flowers. shadings and markings are limitless. and are really wonders of nature, of such incomparable beauty that descriptions..are inadequate. Some flowers are of deep, rich:velvety tones, others more daintily tinted and shaded than an artist’s brush could portray. The solid colors range through reds from soft rose to crimson,;-bronze and garnet ma- roon; from daintiest light blue to ultramarine, in- digo and blackish purple; fromsnow-white tocream and silver gray. The vincs are of strong and robust growth, attain- ing a height of from 30 to 50 feet. The foliageis most luxuriant, distinct and varied—some vines have rich vivid green leaves, others have silvery leaves, some with yellow leaves and many produce leaves mottled and checkered like rich mosaics of light and dark green, white and gray. The inter- mingling vines and brightly contrasting colored leaves are wonderfully pretty and effective, even when the flowers are notopen. The Imperial Jap- anese Morning Glories are of the easiest culture. Sow early in a warm, sunny position in good, rich soil, and give plenty of water in dry weather. Pkt., 20 seeds, 6 cents. NEW DOUBLE MORNING GLORY. About 80 per cent of the seed may be expected to produce double flowering plants as freely as the or- «inary. Morning Glory; the remainder will flower semi-double or single. Flowers white, with a slight spot of red or of blue at the base of the large pet- als. Pkt., 14 seeds, 6 cents. MORNING GLORY. (CONVOLVULUS MAJOR.) All colors mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 3 cts.; 0z., Sc. MOLUCCA BALM. (SHELL FLOWER.) Grows from two to three feet hich, sending upa strong central stem, which is so completely sur- rounded by flowers as to leave scarcely any room for leaves. The floweris very curious. When cut ovr broken it emits a strong fragrance of balm. Pkt., 25 seeds, 4 cts. Some are striped. starred and spot-: ted; others have magnificent edges and throats. 7 VIM MEAT thle Sara W. Davis, Clarendon Springs, Vt., Jan. 25, 95, writes: - } was grand—the four seedsI planted grew and ran ona woven wire trellis to the top of the house and were untouched by frost till Nov. 10th. Just before the freeze I cut back The Cobz#a Scandens one, took it up and potted it, and placed it in my sitting-room window. After a months rest it began growing and looks now asif it might take a place outside in the spring. - Stella Wolf, 366 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis, Ind., Feby. 27, 95, writes: Strangers are we, but friends, by the sweet tie of fragrant blossoms. Your tiny black seeds brought to me with little labor and expense, such an abundance of lovely flowers, I must extend you my sincere thanks. There were flowers to fill the home with their sweetness and give a glad welcome to all—flowers to send as greetings to many that were ill, sorrowins and heavily laden, and then you could not discern from where they had been gathered. Wii NiJpP# iz Wah MYy | \ He ye C UA A \ . = Ay S\\ LA @) I —eemmTaTogTHTHHN NASTURTIUMS, DWARF FINEST MIXED. The best ever produced and not surpassed for gorgeousness of colors and brilliancy of effect, embracing every known good sort, including Aurora, Empress of India, Lady Bird, King Theodore, Pearl White. Ruby King, New Brilliant, Yel- low and Spotted King. In Dwarf Nasturtiums I consider my special mixed the best that money can buy, the price may ap- pear high for this strain, but it is made up especially for criti- cal buyers that have the money to spend for THE BEST ONLY- Pkt., 25 seeds, 6 cents; oz., 25 cents, DWARF NASTURTIUIS, GooD MIXED. The same grade as is usually sold, and very fine. Pkt., 20 seeds, 3 cents; oz., 10 cents, TALL NASTURTIUMS, Goop [IIxED. Free bloomers and many bright colors, Pkt., 20 seeds, 3 cents; oz., 10 cents. — PA AN \\ X S SAY \h BAN > , ZS 5s N = a \\ at \\\ = — ‘\\ Za TALL NASTURTIUMS, FINEST MIXED. I also offer a special mixture of the Tall, or climbing Nastur- tiums, made up on the same basis as the Dwarf Variety finest mixed, from the best named and brightest colors only. Pkt., 25 seeds, 6 cents; oz., 20 cents. NEW CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS.—Madame Gunther’s Hybrids. A new section obtained by artificial hybridizing, and distin- guished by dark-colored foliage and flowers of a richness and variety of coloring not to be found in any of the different classes of Nasturtiums heretofore grown. Colors in these new hybrids include various shades of rose, salmon, bright red, pale yellow, etc., either self-colored or spotted, mottled, striped and mar- gined. Nothing can equal the georgeous effect produced by their marvelous quantities of bloom borne in uninterrupted splendor from early summer untilcut down by frost. Their ease of culture and the few weeks of time required to bring them into bloom. the rapidity of growth, and their freedom from in- sects, should make them popular. PKt., 20 seeds, 8 cents. Nicotiana Affinis. NICOTIANA AFFINIS. When its large, pure white flowers are fully expanded in the evening Saal early morning, it has a most striking effect, and so fragrant that a small bed will perfume the whole surrounding atmosphere. If the plants are taken up in the fall, cut back, and petted: they will bloom freely all winter in the house. PkKt., 100seeds, 4c. NOLANA. Beautiful trailing plants, almost equal to the Portu- laca for growing in masses, and unsurpassed for baskets, pots, vases or rock work, The flower is similar in shape to a Morning Glory. Pkt., 25 seeds, 3 cts. ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. All the annual varieties mixed, many of them being really handsome in growth, and all of them desirable for winter bouquets, if cut while green and dried in the shade. Large pkt., 6 cents. When... A business has been before the public fora num- ber of years, and every ear in- creased in popu- larity with the people, it is safe to assume that the business must possess merit of the highestorder, or it would not be held in such high esteem. Never was a seed busi- ness in such uni- versal favor with the flower lover as mine is now. and has been for the past six years of its existence, and this popular- ity is due to the satisfaction my seeds have given —low prices—and prompt service. Mrs. C. A. Ball, Vernon Center; N.Y., March 5, 1895. writes: The seeds purchased from you last season did finely. I raised 18 Primulas (Prim- roses) from one pack- et of seed and sold several of them for cents each at our church floral festi- val, Lily McDanel, 1709 N. 36th St., W. Phila- delphia, Pa., Feb. 18, 1895, writes: This will be the third year I have used your flower seeds and cordially recommend them to others. Nigella. NIGELLA, LOVE-IN-A-IIIST. Hardy annual, known as “Devil-in-Bush.” and ‘‘Lady-in-Green.” because the blossoms are par- tially concealed by the abundance of finely cut foliage, The plant and flower are hoth hand- some, and require but little care, Pkt, 50 seeds, 3 cents, CENOTHERA, (EVENING PRIMROSE.) Saucer-shaped flowers of various colors and enormous sive, often as large as a Moonflower; very striking and fragrant. Pkt,, 100 seeds, 3c, OXALIS. Exceedingly free flowering little plants, en- tirely covered with bright flowers from June until September. It is not generally known that these annual varieties of Oxalis are fully equal for edgings to the variety grown from bulbs. Mixed colors. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents. - ie hu i EN Bai aad iY Y Pig aly Bn %, Specimen i Royal Show Cal nt “o Wscat Pansy. Actual size, 2% inches. . : ( Is a mixture especially prepared by myself from ) separate strains and colors of all the largest flower- ( ing and finest varieties that can be secured in Eu- rope and is unsurpassed in beauty, colorings and mark- \ ie ROYAL SHOW PANSIES ings. Price, Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c.; Pkt., 100 seeds, 12c. PDD OO OO oO Ss I OSE ae Ss — OE Oe OO * Miss M.L. Brewster, Stottsville, Quebec, Canada, April, 20, 1895, writes: I think your idea of giving the number of seeds in a packet a splendid one, and your seeds are satisfactory in every way. My Shirley Poppies last year were the admiration of every one who saw them, and it was hard to believe that beautiful bed of flowers only cost four cents. Award of Prizes on Royal Show Pansy, As offered in my Catalogue for 1895. For the Largest and Finest Flowers Raised from my Seed. $25.00, 1st prize to Mrs. D. M. Andrews, Boulder, Boulder Co., Col. 20.00, 2d =e Mrs. Jno. Tomlinson, Wells Statign, Benton Co., Ore. 15.00, 3d i Frank E. Day, Webster. Worcester Co., Mass. 10.00, 4th Z WNNEAP OV = FS ia : 7T, MINN. 3S > Wass A SASNS TAs NY j S77 N , VYNS POs fonds: Solanum. SOLANUM, (JERUSALEM CHERRY.) A miniature orange tree, covered all winter with a profusion of searlet fruit. The foliage is verv beautiful, but the fruit is the chief attraction. Pkt., 50 seeds, 4 cents, SWEET ROCKET, (HESPERIS.) The Sweet Rocket produces clusters of flowers which are very fragrant during the evening. The seed rapidly germi- nates in the open ground with very little care. Hardy perennial, one and a half feet high. Pkt., 100 seeds, 3 cents, M. M. Briggs, Glenwood, Wis., Oct.7, 95, writes: The ‘‘Anchusa Capensis’ were the wonder of our village for bloom, and I never saw larger or finer Petunias. BLUSHING BEAUTY.—Very fine and extra large; rich, soft fleshy rose, of very large expanded form. Pkt,. 40 seeds, 4 cts.; 0z., 12 cts. BOREATTON.—One of the most distinct varieties, with splen- did large, deep dark, maroon blossoms, richand velvety. PkKt., 40 seeds, 4 cts.; 02z.,12 cts. BRONZE KING.—Very novel and unique. Standard of a curious terra-cotta tint, supposed to be bronze; wings ivory white. Pkt., 40 seeds, 4 cts.; oz., 12 cts. BUTTERFLY.—Standards and wings white, faintly suffused lavender; entire flower edged with blue. Pkt., 40 seeds, 4 cts.; 0Z,, 12 cts. DUROTHY TENNANT.—Standards. deep rosy-mauve: wings bluish-mauve. Largest expanded form. PkKt., 40 seeds, 4 cts., oz., 12 cts. .FIREFLY.—The best and brightestof all the scarlets. Stand- ard fiery scarlet, wings crimson-scurlet. PkKt., 40seeds, 4 cts.: oz,, 12 cts. _ GAIETY.—Of largest expanaed form. long stems; bright and ‘ively stripes of crimson os white ground. PkKt., 40 seeds, 4 cts.; 0Z,, 12 cts. INVINCIBLE STRIPED.—Pkt.. 40 seeds, 3 cts., 0z., 10 cts. MRS. GLADSTONE.—-Standards. soft blush pink, wings suf- rused with a deeper carmine pink. Pkt., 40 seeds, 4 cts.; 0z., A2 cts. MISS BLANCHE FERRY.—The flowers of this new Sweet Pea ure of the lurgest size, perfect in form and in color, a beauti- ful combination of pink and white; very fragrant. Pkt., 40 seeds, 3 cts.; 0z., 10 cts. PRIMROSE.—Distinct as the nearest approach to yellow in Sweet Peas; of a pale primrose-yellow color, Pkt., 40 seeds, 4 cts.; 02,10 cts. PRINCESS OF WALES.—A distinct variety. shaded and striped with mauve on white ground. Pkt., 40 seeds, 3 cts.: oz., 10 cts. PURE WHITE.—Extra large flowers, selected stock. Pkt.,40 seeds, 3 cts.; 0z., 10 cts. THE SENATOR.—Chocolate and bright brown striped on creamy-white ground, mottled and blotched in every manner. Pkt., 40 seeds, 4 cts.; 0z., 12 cts. VENUS.—Of the largest expanded form; color a rich salinon- pul Truly an exquisite variety. Pkt., 40 seeds, 4 cis,; 0z., cts, BEST MIXED.—Owing to a special demand for all the new and finer named varieties, I have selected all the large flower- ing and most distinct sorts, especially for those that can afford to pay for the scarce and rarer varieties that heretofore have been too expensive to include in a mixture, including the above sorts, in all some 25 or 30 named varieties. This I call my BEST MIXED, and I can particularly recommend it as extra choice and fine. Pkt., 100 seeds, 6 cts.; 0z., 12 cts.; 14 Ib., 28 cts.; lb., 95 cts. FINE MIXED.—(California Grown.) Pkt., 100 seeds, 4 cts.; oz.. 8 cts.; 4% lb., 22 ets.; lb., 65 ets, GOOD NIXED.—(Imported). PKt., 75 seeds, 3cts.; 0z., 6 cts,; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts, > eet 7 WWD TORENIA, WHITE WINGS. 32(4.\8 ZB. =) Sar A very fine annual, unusually attractive, flowers white = S} 2 hyp" 3B 7 JZ with sometimes a tinge of blush yeilow throat. Very Z, sANNEAPOL/5 S y aS ZY - vigorous and free flowering. forming asplendid plant PY MINN, AS for pot culture, vases and hanging baskets, or in the Open ground in beds or masses. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4 cents. TORENIA, FOURNIERI. Lovely, velvet-blue flowers, with three large spots of darkesv blue and a bright yellow throat. The plants are cov- ered with one mass of bloom ya N Ali Sa SWEET WILLIAM, (DIANTHUS BARBATUS ) The Sweet William is one of the finest flowering plants among the hardy perennials, three years be- ing about the length of time it can be depended on for good flowers, and consequently, to keep up a supply, asowing of seed should be made at least every other year. The flowers bave a wide range of bright colors and varied markings, including the finest 2vricula eyed varieties. Single and double mixed. Pkt.. 100 seeds, 3 cents. STOCK, WHITE PERPETUAL. (Princess Alice.) The individual flowers are uncommonly large, of a fine, rosette-like shape, and of the purest possible white. Ifsown early will produce a great _abund- ance of bloom from June until November. Pkt., 40 seeds, 8 cents. Miss Edna M. Bell, Signal, Ohio, April 17,1895, writes: We have always been pleased with your flower seeds, especially the Pansies which are lovely and very large. until frost. seeds 4 cents. THUNBERGIA. BLACK=EYED=SUSAN. Very elegant, slender- growing climbers, rapid- ly covering wire trellises and also use ful for vases in the garden or house. They can also be grown without support and one plant willform a beauti- ful matthree to four feet in diameter. The colors are pure white, light yellow and deep orange, and of each color there is a variety with white eye and also with black eye. They continue in flower all summer. Mixed. Pkt., 15 seeds, 3 cents. . Mrs. Ed. S. Tooker, North Lansing, Mich., March 1, 795, writes: The Aster seeds re- ceived from you last year pro- duced elegant bloom, the flowers being perfect and very large. I had as nice a be.) es could te found and it was the admiration of every- body. All other seeds were satisfactory and came true to name and perfect bloom. Pkt., 100 GZ NN WIR \: = Largest Flowering Stocks. STOCKS, TEN WEEKS. The largest Flowering Globe Pyramidal. Im- mense spikes of perfectly double flowers, pyra= midal in shape, the individual biooms frequently measuring from 2 to 2% inches in diameter, rang- ing in colors from crimson, rose, white, blue, lilac, brown and yellow. They are greatly prized for cut flowers on account of their fragrance and diversity of colors. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6 cents. STOCKS, DWARF GERMAN TEN WEEKS. Fine mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 3 cents. ay UPS E * oe : 8 46): SB ( 0 Fs Fe a ora ZZ WNNEA Po, et KS “MINN. 3s rYV * YYYYNS z (i as MN a Dep pee i} = Maanothi Verbena. MAMMOTH VERBENA, Flowers of unusual size, single flowers sometimes being as large as a twenty-five cent piece, w rhile the clusters of bloom are mag- nificent. and the range of color more vivid than in any other mix- ture. For garden be ds or massing the Verbena is unrivaled; flow- ers of the most brilliant color, blooming continually from spring until latein the autumn. Although perennials, phey. bloom pro- fusely the first season from seed. ‘Pkt, 50 seeds, 6 cts, LEMON eae Thiselegant, fragrant plantis easily grown from seed and suc- ceeds well anywhere. Have a zood bed of itin the garden over summer, that you can cut its fractrant foliage and flowers to make up with bouquets. PKt., 50 seeds, 4 cts. PURE WHITE VERBENA. (CANDIDISSIIMA.) A fine strain of large flowering pure white Hybrid V erbena, trusses large and borne freely at all times; always comes true from seed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6 cts. DEFIANCE VERBENA. True, brightestscarlet. PKt., 50 seeds, 6 cts. VERBENA HYBRIDA. Fine mixed, from a splendid range of colors. Pkt,, 40 seeds, 3 cts. Violet. VIOLET. (VIOLA.) The Violet should not be wanting in any garden, on account ofits fragranceand early appearance. A single flower will perfume a whole room. Succeeds best in a shady, sheltered place, and can be easily increased by dividing the roots. Finest mixed. Pkt,, 100 seeds, 4c. VERBENA ODORATA. This lovely Verbena is hardy.and seed may besown in the open ground early in the spring. The blossoms, instead ot being in clusters. run up into spikes three to four inches long and is very sweet scented. PKt., 40 seeds, 3 cts. Mrs. W. ©. Johnston, Turner, N. Y., Mch. 9, ’95, writes:-—This wil) be the third year I have used your seeds and I find them very satis- factory. vy hp OE ORat e el WN WA oP Go: BW VINCA ROSEA. 2 (a) Se _A free flowering perennial, with glossy green foliage and beautiful = ! J= circular flowers of a fine rose color. If sown early under glass, and BS transplanted in a warm situation, will bloom in the summer and TS autumn, and may be potted for the house before frost. Pkt., 59 seeds, 3 cents. i= ZINNIAS, DOUBLE LILLIPUT. ra ao PM) ERT CoN RA SE oe FRI ae S Dwarf, compact bushes, bearing very small, perfectly GU \\ — S C * PD double, pompon-shaped flowers of the brightest colors, ie Ss : : YA : Cae, which cover the plant during the entire summer and ne ; 4 yh SS Yin <=, until frost setsin. The flowers embrace a wide range @ of both light and dark colors, evenly distributed. Pkt., 40 seeds, 6 cents. -ZINNIA. ‘ Choice doublé mixed. Pkt., 40 seeds, 3 cents. A Beautiful Lawn, ) P % With its close velvety turf, is a most es- ¢ ® sential feature in the adornment of all sub- 4 urban homes—without it the finest flowering » plants and bedding seem insignificant, while 4, ., ® with it handsome grounds are assured, even q aa y E with no other adornment. About April ist is the » best time to make a lawn. % 2 : % pe , ‘LAWN GRASS SEED: . is composed of a mixture of Grasses best adapted A y to produce a permanent and fine turf, so that arich ¢ » deep green, velvety lawn is constantly maintained. « > = =a paces ago ae < Finest quality. Qt. 23 cts.; 2 qts. for 40 cts, New Giant Zinnias. 4 Good quality, Qt. 15 cts.; 2 qts. for 28 cts. ‘ NEW GIANT ZINNIAS. > — : ; new class oF einnias, giant in size and pertece) acouble flowers ‘ ; of the richest and most varied colors and shades. e plants grow Ee A quart will sow about 200 square feet. ¢ about three feet high and bloom freely during a long period, making MMAR AARBAAARAARARE RARER AAA them particularly valuable for large groups. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6 cts. surg % Oa \ SUL Ce (48 )S=z = Jj: 3 MINNEAPOY/5 > ‘Ty, MINN, AS VN E WAI — FA Z BA {2 MN TART "SU pA Mi {/ te pl A BARCAIN COLLECTION FLOWER SEEDS. Ten Choice Annuals, (everybody’s fa- vorites), all new, fresh seeds, sure to grow and bloom this season. Pansy, 40 colorsand markings; PhIox, 20 colors; Verbena, 18 colors; Pinks, 10 col- ors; Petunia, 10 colors: Asters, 12 colors; Balsam, 8 colors; Sweet Peas, 12 colors; Miznonette, and Sweet Alyssum. FOR 1? CENTS and the name and address of two of your friends who grow flowers, I will send, postpaid, the com plete collection, one pkt each of the ten varie- ties (enough for any ordinary garden.) This is a BONAFIDE offer, made te introduce my home grown flower seeds to new customers and which I guarantee to please you or the amount paid refunded and the seeds given as a present Tee SUT MISS © A. LIPPINCOTT, iF WiLpD FLOWER QARDEN. CHOICE MIXED SEEDS. A mixture of many varieties of beautiful, easy growing flowers, producing a constant and varied bloom the whole season, and is es= pecially suited for those who wish only afew seeds each of the Leading Varieties, or a much more extensive collec=. tion than their means will permit. In no other manner can so many seeds be obtained for such a SMALL COST. This Mixture is especially pre= pared from Choice, Fresh Seeds, the colors and yarieties being careiully proportioned and will be found su= perior to any [lixture offered. They are very useful for sowing along= side the garden fence and on un= tidy, bare spots of ground, and cannot fail to GIVE SATISFACTION, Pkt., 300 seeds, 4 cents; ounce, 14 cents. Ly SUEUUTTEVTEDAVTLOQNGVUQNOOUEDEASEVOT OOOO GOODEN GUEAEETEEEEUEDOET EGE OTE TA EDET ETC TEEE TEE TEAC EEE = i Varieties of the best and most POPULAR FLOWER SEEDS sina © this season, For only @5c. Alyssum, little gem; Aster, finest mixed; Calliopsis, mixed; Cobzea Scandens; Dianthus, or Chinese Pinks, finest mixed; Heli- chrysum, mixed; Mignonette, sweet; Marigold, French mixed; Petunia Hy- brida, fine mixed; Phlox Drummondii, grandiflora mixed; Poppy, the Shirley; Schiz= anthus, Butterfly flower mixed; Sweet Peas, best mixed; Verbena Hybrida, fine mixed, and ROYAL SHOW PANSY, the finest strain in existence, flowers of the largest size, most perfect shape and richest colors, and for which I offer $200 in cash prizes for the largest blossoms raised from my seed in 1896, in 20 separate prizes. Competition open to all. The Entire Collection, one full-sized packet each of the above 16 varieties, mailed to any address FOR 25 CENTS. Guaranteed to please you or amount paid refunded. Why give 25 cents for a single plant that will bear only half-a-dozen flowers in a season, when the same 25 cents will buy this complete assort- ment of 15 easy growing annual varieties, suffi- cient to plant your garden, besides giving you a chance to compete for the $200.00 in cash prizes on Royal Shew Pansies. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. YT MOFFETT, THURSTON & PLANK PRINTING CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. & TUEUCETTT TEE ee QUADS @EUARUATAOTEARVUTTT OTE TT TTT EET 319-323 SIXTH STREET SOUTH, aes ZL Eee Ue SEND SIX CENTS FOR OUR MLUSTRATE i \ | ( TouRIST BooK yey ee es ; » SHETCHES OF WONDERLAND ~~ a S-. re = BF CHAS» ~" GENERAL PASS. AGENT a ST.PAUL, MINN. ae vA i Ds ee Anrep eres ye p ne ee : PPI N(OTT Msg CHE "MINNEAPOLIS, Dieser 40 SEEDS 12 CENTS. SEE DESCRIPTION.