. AGERATIM Fio« Flower). One of the very best bedding plants, being literally a sheet of bloom from early summer tiil frost. Unlike many bedding plants, their flowers are not liable to be spoiled by rain, nor do the colors fade out. The various blue varieties are without doubt the most satisfactory bedding plants of this color for our trying climate. Easily raised from seed, which is usually started in a hotbed or window and transferred to the open ground in May, Can also be sown outdoors in May. A sowing in September â will give plants to bloom all winter. (See cut.) PER PKT 1071 Blue Perfec
. AGERATIM Fio« Flower). One of the very best bedding plants, being literally a sheet of bloom from early summer tiil frost. Unlike many bedding plants, their flowers are not liable to be spoiled by rain, nor do the colors fade out. The various blue varieties are without doubt the most satisfactory bedding plants of this color for our trying climate. Easily raised from seed, which is usually started in a hotbed or window and transferred to the open ground in May, Can also be sown outdoors in May. A sowing in September â will give plants to bloom all winter. (See cut.) PER PKT 1071 Blue Perfection. This is the darkest-colored of all large flowering Ageratums. Color deep amethyst-blue; compact growth; fine bedder. J oz., 30 cts 10 1076 Little Blue Star. A variety of exceedingly dwarf and even growth; the tiny bushes, not over 4 to 5 inches high, are densely covered with bright blue flowers; a fine variety for edg- ing. 2 pkts., 25 cts 15 1073 Cope's Pet. The best light- Ageratum Blue Perfection. (Mountain Fringe, Allegheny Vine, or Climbing Fumitory.) PER PKT 1051 Cirrhosa. A graceful hardy biennial climber, but, as it resows itself year after year, it might be considered perennial. The feathery foliage closely resembles that of the Maiden-hair Fern. The flowers are tube-shaped, flesh-colored, some- what like the Bleeding-Heart, and completely cover the plant. For covering trellises, stumps of trees, etc., it is very desirable. Flow- ers the first year from seed . ... ADONIS. 1061 Flos Adonis (Pheasant's Eye). Showy annuals of easy culture, with pretty, fine-cut foliage, dark crimson flowers, lasting a long time in bloom; 1 foot. Per oz., 25 cts 1064 Vernalis ( Ox Eye). A hardy per- ennial sort, bearing large, bright yellow flowers in early spring; 1 foot. } oz., 25 cts AMARANTHUS. Brilliant-foliaged annuals, growing from 3 to 5 feet high, some of the varieties bearing curious racemes of flowers. All are useful in borders of tall plants or for the centre of large
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