. FRiN<-;tu Kliffled Giani I^etunia. Goliath Mignonette. L,arge-flo\%ering Dwarf Phlox. Of all summer-flowering annuals the varieties of Phlox â Drummon- dii are unquestionably one of the most brilliant and satisfactory. Seed may be sown in the open ground any time after danger from frost is past, and in a few weeks the beds or bor- ders are aglow with their brilliant coloring and remain so until cut down by frost. While the regular Grandi- flora type bears fine heads of bloom, it is somewhat tall and straggly, while the Nana Compacta sorts have com- paratively small panicles and indi- Larg
. FRiN<-;tu Kliffled Giani I^etunia. Goliath Mignonette. L,arge-flo\%ering Dwarf Phlox. Of all summer-flowering annuals the varieties of Phlox â Drummon- dii are unquestionably one of the most brilliant and satisfactory. Seed may be sown in the open ground any time after danger from frost is past, and in a few weeks the beds or bor- ders are aglow with their brilliant coloring and remain so until cut down by frost. While the regular Grandi- flora type bears fine heads of bloom, it is somewhat tall and straggly, while the Nana Compacta sorts have com- paratively small panicles and indi- Large-flowering Dwarf Phlox. vidual flowers. In this new type we have the happy medium, combining the size of the individual flower and head of the finest Grandifloras with the dwarf, compact growth of the Nana Compacta sorts; altogether a perfect combination, and one that will recommend itself to all who wish bright, cheerful beds or borders for the longest possible time with the least trouble. (See cut.) We offer three fine distinct colors as well as in mixture : PER PKT. PER PKT. 3643 Brilliant Rose 10 I 3644 Fiery Scarlet 10 3G45 Pure White 10 | 3650 Finest Mixed Colors 10 One packet each of the 3 colors for 25 cts. Fringed Ruffled Giant Petunias. 3578 This new strain originated with the famous specialist in California, who, some years ago, sent out the California Giant and Ruffled Giant strains. It differs from the latter in having, in addition to the ruffling, a very fine fringed edging, making a very handsome flower. In size and coloqng this new strain is equal to the finest now in commerce, and must be regarded as a decided advance in this important flower. (See cut.) 35 cts. per pkt.
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