. Burpee's novelties for 1890. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. Z02 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., DRAOtNA LEAF BEET. FOLIAGE BEETS. The Ornamental Foliage Beets have sprung into popu- larity for decorative purposes, and have been used with striking effect, grown in pots, in some of the most extensive floral decorations in New York City, but their principal use has been for bedding, and in this direction they have proved most effective and brilliant. The large-growing varie
. Burpee's novelties for 1890. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. Z02 W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., DRAOtNA LEAF BEET. FOLIAGE BEETS. The Ornamental Foliage Beets have sprung into popu- larity for decorative purposes, and have been used with striking effect, grown in pots, in some of the most extensive floral decorations in New York City, but their principal use has been for bedding, and in this direction they have proved most effective and brilliant. The large-growing varieties of the Chilian Beet are very attractive as the center of circular beds surrounded by the smaller-growing Dracaena Leaf Beet, Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, Begonias or other dwarf bedding plants. Scarlet Ribbed Chilian. Remarkable in its grandeur of growth and brilliancy of color. From the very ground start the immense leaves, reaching from two to three feet in length, and of indescribably rich crimson-bronze, with mid-ribs of shining scarlet. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cis. Yellow Ribbed Chilian. The leaves are of a bright greenish-yellow, from which the deep golden yellow mid- ribs stand out in bold relief. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts. Dracaena Leaf. As shown in the illustration, this variety is entirely unique; its ornamental, dark red, lustrous leaves resembl'ng the Dracaena; very rich and beautiful for borders. For edging beds of tall-growing plants, this will be found most effective. Per pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. The complete set, 3 pkts., mailed for cts. 4^These beets are useful as well as ornamental; the leaves of the first two can be used like The Swiss Chard, described under Vegetable Seeds, while the roots of the Dracaena Leaf Beet make good blood-red table beets. BIDENS (Miniature Dahlias). Atrosanguinea (Dahlia Zimapani or The Miniature Black Dahlia), a species of unique and striking beauty. The dwarf dahlia-like plants grow only nine to twelve inches high, with neat, grace
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