. Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs and plants that bloom. foliage, which is of afine yellow shade, hardly a trace of green about it. Theflowers are a light transparent scarlet of exceptional bril-liancy, far more brilliant than the common Salvia which this new variety is a sport The color of the foliageis constant and does not change when bedded out in the hotsun. In fact, its color is perhaps intensified by heat. Thebrilliancy of the flowers against the yellow foliage producesthe most striking effect we have ever observed in any plant,and we do not believe its equal can be produce
. Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs and plants that bloom. foliage, which is of afine yellow shade, hardly a trace of green about it. Theflowers are a light transparent scarlet of exceptional bril-liancy, far more brilliant than the common Salvia which this new variety is a sport The color of the foliageis constant and does not change when bedded out in the hotsun. In fact, its color is perhaps intensified by heat. Thebrilliancy of the flowers against the yellow foliage producesthe most striking effect we have ever observed in any plant,and we do not believe its equal can be produced. The gi eatmasses of it bedded at Floral Park the past summer haveattracted more attention than anything else. Not only isthe plant a fine bedder but it is also a magnilieent pot plant,blooming at any and all times of the year without intermis-sion. For winter it is particularly line, and the most bril-liant plant that can be grown in ones window or conserva-tory. Strong plants. 15c. each: 5 for 50e. Seed (will bloomin three months). ioc. per Rosscllici Grundiflora. This plant has long. wiry, graceful stems which growin graceful, drooping masses. Lowing like hair. On thesebare stems are borne quantities of long, tubular flowers ofthe most vivid scarlet. It is a novel and beautiful plant,suitable either for beds in summer or pot culture. In pots itblooms the entire year, especially during the winter andearly spring months. The great drooping masses of bloomare like a fountain of and \zr<-osti>aid. 60c. Everblooming Chrysanthemums. Perfectly Double and Bloom Profusely from Julyt
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