. Phlox Drummondii Grandiflora Phlox Drummondii Grandiflora.—This is the Large Flowering Class, and in all its varieties of colors and shades cannot be excelled by any annual for brilliant and constant display. Blooms from July to November, and should have rich, Hght soil. The seed may be sown in hot-bed in March and the plants planted out in June, or when the ground becomes warm maybe sown just where they are to stand. No wonder these brilliant blooms are called Flame Flowers, as when planted in beds or masses, the plants standing four inches apart in each direction, they make a solid field o
. Phlox Drummondii Grandiflora Phlox Drummondii Grandiflora.—This is the Large Flowering Class, and in all its varieties of colors and shades cannot be excelled by any annual for brilliant and constant display. Blooms from July to November, and should have rich, Hght soil. The seed may be sown in hot-bed in March and the plants planted out in June, or when the ground becomes warm maybe sown just where they are to stand. No wonder these brilliant blooms are called Flame Flowers, as when planted in beds or masses, the plants standing four inches apart in each direction, they make a solid field of color. In the open garden the plants spread 20 and rise 12 inches high. In bloom 60 days. See illustration. Atropurpurea striata.—Dark striped; 12 inches. 5 Coccinea.—Bright scarlet, fine form, large. 1 foot 5 Nana compacta.—Dwarf mixed, all colors. Plants 6 inches high 10 Star of Quedlinburg Mixed.—Bears five-pointed, star-shaped flowers; easy culture. A very odd and handsome flower. Hardy annual 10 Fringed Mixed.—Many colors, fringed 10 Dwarf Fireball.—Blood-red; 8 inches 10 Mixed Colors 10 PRIMULA Primrose. Sinensis Fimbriata. Single mixed (Chinese Primrose var.).—The Chinese Prim- rose is a beautiful tender perennial, cultivated for greenhouse and conservatory decorations. Sow seed in shallow pans, with a pane of glass laid over the top to prevent evaporation or the necessity of frequent watering. 6 inches 25 ( (Prices per packet) PRIMULA—Continued Auricula.—Hardy perennial, produces beautiful flowers of various colors and shades. Sow seed in box early in Spring or outdoors in Autumn; protect well during Winter. Rich soil. 6 inches. 20 Veris (Cowslip).—The Primula veris, or English Cowslip, hardy perennial, is a well-known favorite. Flowers mostly yellow and red. Propagated by seeds or division of roots. 6 inches IQ RICINUS The Castor Bean, in all its varieties, has a showy tropical appearance, singly or in groups. Valua- ble for screens.
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