. Burpee's farm annual, 1887 : garden, farm, and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. NICOTIANA AFFINIS. A new orna- mental variety, very distinct in growth and flowers. It produces splendid, pure white, Bouvardia-like flowers, on long terminal tubes. When its large flowers are fully expanded in the evening and early morning it has a most striking effect, and so fragrant that a small bed will perfume the whole surrounding at- mosphere It also suc- ceeds finely as a house plant If the plants are taken up in the fa
. Burpee's farm annual, 1887 : garden, farm, and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. NICOTIANA AFFINIS. A new orna- mental variety, very distinct in growth and flowers. It produces splendid, pure white, Bouvardia-like flowers, on long terminal tubes. When its large flowers are fully expanded in the evening and early morning it has a most striking effect, and so fragrant that a small bed will perfume the whole surrounding at- mosphere It also suc- ceeds finely as a house plant If the plants are taken up in the fall, cut back and potted, they will bloom freely all winter in the house; 2 ft. 10 cts. NIEREMBERGIA. Very pretty, half-hardy plants, perpetually in bloom if sown early ; desirable for vases or bedding. Fruitescens, white, tinted with lilac. 10 cts. Gracilis, slender, purple, with yellow eye. 10 TOM THUMB NASTURTIUM,—EMPRESS OF INDIA. NASTURTIUM (Tom Thumb Varieties). The improved Dwarf or Tom Thumb Nasturtiums are unrivaled in beauty and effect. When planted in poor soil, they flower most profusely and remain long in bloom. We recommend a liberal use of the seed, in variety. The fol- lowing are all distinct and beautiful, while several very fine new colors are offered under Novelties, page 120. Tom Thumb Beauty, yellow and scarlet. Cceruleum roseum, beautiful peach color. Crystal Palace Gem, sulphur, spotted with maroon. Pearl, straw color, fine for contrast. Rose, a delicate shade, very attractive. Empress of India. The plant is of dwarf, bushy habit, the leaves are of a very dark purplish blue color, making a suitable background for the brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers which stand out in bold relief Its profusion of bloom and dazzling richness of color are remarkable. Per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. King of Tom Thumbs, intense scarlet flowers, and rich, dark foliage: verj" handsome. Spotted King, flowers rich orange, spotted with maroon. Golden King, golden yellow
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