. Novelties and specialties for 1897. Nursery stock Illinois Chicago Catalogs; Seeds Varieties Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs Plants Catalogs; Flowering shrubs Catalogs. NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1897. 15 CUPID. THE ONLY DWARF SWEET PEA. FN striking contrast to Red Riding-Hood (see previous page) is Cupid, the great floral novelty introduced last season, nd which is worthy of highest praise. Its xtremely dwarf habit makes it available or pot culture in the house or conservatorv. v-hile its very dwarf, compact and spread- ag manner of growth renders it of great alue for edgings and
. Novelties and specialties for 1897. Nursery stock Illinois Chicago Catalogs; Seeds Varieties Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs Plants Catalogs; Flowering shrubs Catalogs. NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1897. 15 CUPID. THE ONLY DWARF SWEET PEA. FN striking contrast to Red Riding-Hood (see previous page) is Cupid, the great floral novelty introduced last season, nd which is worthy of highest praise. Its xtremely dwarf habit makes it available or pot culture in the house or conservatorv. v-hile its very dwarf, compact and spread- ag manner of growth renders it of great alue for edgings and bedding. The flow- rs are not quite so large as "Emily Hen- erson," pure white and of good substance. Tie plant is a wonderful free bloomer, oming into flower in May and continuing ntil late in the Fall. Pkt., 5c; oz., ft "BOUQUET" COLLECTION OF SWEET PEAS. EW^ varieties of Sweet Peas have multiplied with such rapidity during recent years that upwards of one hun- dred sorts are known to the seed trade. We have selected from this great number a collection which for size, color and perfection of form, as well as freedom of bloom, will most critical. 3580. Blanche Burpee. A grand pure white, very large flowers. 3581. Mrs. Eckford. Primrose yellow. 3587. Extra Early Blanche Ferry. The earliest Sweet Pea. In full bloom two weeks before any other sort! Wings nearly white, stand- ard deep rose pink. Habit very dwarf, desirable for greenhouse culture, and can be grown outside without any support whatever. 3614. Captain of the Blues. Standards bright purple I ' % blue with pale blue wings. 3615. Duke of Clarence. Large, rosy-claret flowers. 3625. Countess of Radnor. Wings blue, standard mauve. 3626. America. White, deep red stripes. 3636. Katherine Tracy. Soft pink. 3637. Stanley. Deep maroon. 3638. Lottie Eckford. White, edged with blue. 3639. Firefly. Intense crimson scarlet. Salmon buff, shaded pink. Lady Penzance. Ose, fine. Blushing Beauty. y
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