. DREER'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF BULBS, ETC. 39 FCCKY MOUTMTz^JTJ COLUMBINE, (AQUILEGIA C(ERULEA.' Among hardy perennial plants, the above may be ranked as one of the finest, deserving to be styled the u Queen of ; The fl »wers measure from 3 to 3^ inches s^^BSs^/—'" in diameter, the outer five petals, :is well as the long spurs, are of a \jfa||N^SS^liBiPk ^S^^tiZ^S* beautiful violet blue; the inner petals are pure white, forming a pleasing contrast. Sow the seed in ^^pl^y T^*Sy:r ~ - ^ a box, frame, or pot, and transplant in the Spring, when the plants are g enough
. DREER'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF BULBS, ETC. 39 FCCKY MOUTMTz^JTJ COLUMBINE, (AQUILEGIA C(ERULEA.' Among hardy perennial plants, the above may be ranked as one of the finest, deserving to be styled the u Queen of ; The fl »wers measure from 3 to 3^ inches s^^BSs^/—'" in diameter, the outer five petals, :is well as the long spurs, are of a \jfa||N^SS^liBiPk ^S^^tiZ^S* beautiful violet blue; the inner petals are pure white, forming a pleasing contrast. Sow the seed in ^^pl^y T^*Sy:r ~ - ^ a box, frame, or pot, and transplant in the Spring, when the plants are g enough, into the open bor- ders. Price per packet, 25 cts. APPLE-SCENTED GERANIUM. ff:i { PEL M'.GOVItM OdORATISSIXUX.) This delightfully fragrant and f ivo ite variety can only be grown from seed, to form a nice plant. / JJ' f // We have made a specialty of grow- d-r i u ing this variety, an 1 offer fresh seed of this season's growth, in packets ez£^jP\ of twenty-five seels. Price, 25 cts.; ^f \ five packets for one dollar. V3 New Zonale Geranium, sived from our choice collection of the newest anrl best named varieties, the finest strain ever offered, our own saving of 1873. Price per packet, 25 cents. EcHRVERIA. , a succulent plant, with broad, shell-like leaves, of a beautiful metallic- lilac hue: flower-stems covered with bell-shaped yellow and scarlet flowers : an interesting and highly ornamental plant for the Window Garden. Price per packet, 25 cents. LOBELIA HETEROPHYLLA, . A new strain of Lobelias, received from L. Van Houtte. Belgium : of upright growth, abundant bloomers. L. Heterophylla Alba, height 12 inches, with large, pure white flowers. Per packet, 20 cents. L. Heterophylla Cceritlea, height IS inches: large, brilliant blue flowers. Per packet, 2(1 cts. J)BEER'S PRE3IIV3I PAXSY SEED. (VIOLA TPtlCOLOR MAXIMA.) To insure large full blooms, it is necessary ^^ssssfeflr-'^T'ESfeft^ to sow in the autumn: full directions will ac- ^s^ll^ eompany each paper of s
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