. DOUBLE PETUNIA MRS. G. DAWSON ; An entirely new and distinct shape, and without exaggeration tlie finest double white Petunia ever sent out. The -flowers are large, very double, deeply fringed and of a pure white color. We sent out this variety in 1886 with an assured feeling that it would meet with the approbation of plant lovers. The flattering testimonials we have received from all parts of the country, combined with our own observation of its merits, have led us to grow a large quantity of it, so that we may be able to meet all demands. 25 cts. each; $ per dozen. D
. DOUBLE PETUNIA MRS. G. DAWSON ; An entirely new and distinct shape, and without exaggeration tlie finest double white Petunia ever sent out. The -flowers are large, very double, deeply fringed and of a pure white color. We sent out this variety in 1886 with an assured feeling that it would meet with the approbation of plant lovers. The flattering testimonials we have received from all parts of the country, combined with our own observation of its merits, have led us to grow a large quantity of it, so that we may be able to meet all demands. 25 cts. each; $ per dozen. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. For many years we have made a specialty of Double Petunias, growing from three to five thousand seedlings an- juially, from wliich we select the best for propagation. We have discarded the plain-edged sorts, as the fringed and laced varieties listed below are very much better. Mayflower. White, mottled rosy crimson. Niobe. Rich i>urplish crimson, tipped rose and white. Oracle. Ro-sy carmine, edged with white. Parsifal. White, crimson and carmine. Rev. J. G. Drayton. Rich crimson purple, deep fringe; the finest self-colored variety in cultivation. Sappho. Pure white, edged bright purple. Silver Queen. Beautiful clear white, suflfused silvery pink. Snowdrift, Improved. Pure white. Thistle. Crimson, flaked white. Volunteer. White, with large rosy crimson blotches. Atlantic. Rich rosy purple, edged white. Aida. Rosy lilac, edged purplish lilac, distinct and handsome. Charmer. Mottled white and carmine, beautifully fringed. Cherub. White, splashed with carmine and crimson. Cheerfulness. White, mottled with rosy crimson. Diana. Light rosy crimson; a beautiful flower. Dauntless. Crimson, shading white towards the edge. £stelle. Mottled crimson, purple and white. Galatea. Fine, deep purplish crimson, edged white. Irene. Mottjed purple, white and crimson. Luciuda Purplish carmine, mottled white. 20 cts. each ; $ per dozen ; set of 22, including Mrs. G. D. Coleman
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