. 1902 catalog of novelties and specialties in seeds. Nurseries Massachusetts Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. nkw AFRICAN DAISY, Arctotte grandfts. A remarkably handsome new annual from Africa. It grows about 2| feet ;y as much in breadth, with foliage of a whitish green color. Its flowers are borne on long stems and are large ami showy, being from 2$ to 3 inches across, pure white with a yellow center, the under side of the petals pale blue. The plants produce their splendid flowers most abund- antly from early summer up to late in
. 1902 catalog of novelties and specialties in seeds. Nurseries Massachusetts Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. nkw AFRICAN DAISY, Arctotte grandfts. A remarkably handsome new annual from Africa. It grows about 2| feet ;y as much in breadth, with foliage of a whitish green color. Its flowers are borne on long stems and are large ami showy, being from 2$ to 3 inches across, pure white with a yellow center, the under side of the petals pale blue. The plants produce their splendid flowers most abund- antly from early summer up to late in autumn,presenting a lovely sight, especially when bright sunshine prevails. Packet, 11 cts. AFRICAN HORNED CUCUMBER. A cartons and delicious species uf cucumber from Africa, and a fine ornamental climbing vine. It bears an abundance of oval fruits which are covered wite horn-like protuberances The green fruits are tender and delicious and much liked by those who have eaten them. When the fruits ripen they turn to a brilliant orange and yellow and keep sound and per- fect for weeks. The green fruits make nice pickles. The Africans eatthc pntp of the ripe fruits. Packet, 5 cents. ANTIRRHINUM M A JUS, Fairy Queen. An exceedingly beautiful tali Snapdragon; flow- ers golden orange, fiery rose and White,a new combination of colors. Packet, 10 cents. ANTIRRHINUMi N« w Dwarf. This new- el warf variety grows only « to 8 inches tall, and makes a showy bed, and is fine for a bor- der to a bed of the tall sort; 8 colors mixed. Packet, 10 cents. LORBIXA, Bedding Queen. Lobelias are among the most beautltul and easiest grown of bedding and pot plants and this is one of the flne>t of the dwarf sorts. The plants form compactHttl6 bushes which are com- pletely covered with large flowers of the deepest purple with a white eye. It is the best variety for pots or bedding and blooms until late in the fall. Packet, 10 cents. LOBELIA, Red, White and Blue. Another new sort hav Ing the remarkable
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