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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA.

[image] CARNATIONS--1, Evelina. 2, American Flag.

CARNATIONS.
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EVELINA. (Cut. No. 1.)--A grand, pure white [missing text] free flowering carnation of healthy, vigo [missing text] makes fine bushy plants and bears an abunda [missing text] on long stems; petals finely fringed and very [missing text] excellent variety for general use. Each 10c.
AMERICAN FLAG. (Cut No. 2.)--An i [missing text] vigorous grower and profuse bloomer; very [missing text] or is different from any other variety, being [missing text] regularly striped vivid scarlet and pure white, [missing text] most novel and striking effect. Each 10c.
MRS. FRANCES JOOST.--The most free flowe [missing text] nation we have, commencing to flower in August a [missing text] tinuing all season. Flowers large; color beautiful c [missing text] pink, very fragrant. Each 10c.
ALASKA.--A grand new pure white variety with fin [missing text] fringed petals. Each 15c.
WM. SCOTT.--Greatest cut-flower carnation. Strong, rich pink with a shade of salmon, giving it a warmth of color; finely fringed, flowers of large size, with long stems that hold it erect. Each 15c.
MRS. GEO. M. BRADT.--Color clear white, heavily edged and striped with bright scarlet; flowers enormous and full, center petals standing erect, giving the bloom a well-rounded; form strong and vigorous. Each 10c.
JUBILEE.--Color intense scarlet of richest shade. One of largest among reds; flowers full and well built; free, continuous bloomer. Each 10c.
EMPRESS.--Magnificently fringed large flower, of rich velvety purplish crimson; very fragrant. Each 10c.

[image] CUPHEA TRICOLOR.

CARNATIONS.--Continued.
GOLD NUGGET.--Rich golden yellow, in fact the best yellow known among carnations. Strong, vigorous grower with longstems; very full, double flower; free flowering, Ea. 15c.
LIZZIE McGOWAN.--Favorite variety; pure white with good size flowers of delightful fragrance. Each 10c.
FLORA HILL.--Considered by florists the best pure white variety. Flower is of enormous size and rounded build; wonderfully free in bloom; good calyx. Each 10c.
TRIUMPH.--Exceptionally strong, healthy grower with extra large blooms 2 1/2 to 3 inches across, on heavy, stiff stems. Flower very full, of fine form and deliciously fragrant. Color clear, bright pink. Each 10c.
G. H. CRANE.--Of the most intensely brilliant scarlet, showing no tendency to fade; stems long and firm, holding flowers upright. Each 10c.
A Baker's Dozen: One plant each of above 13 splendid carnations for only 90 cents.

CROWN OF THORNS EUPHORBIA.--Very curious and remarkable window plant; strong-growing creeper or climbing plant that can be trained over any desired form, and when full of its large, bright scarlet flowers, which almost cover the deep, glossy green leaves it is an object of rare and striking beauty. Easily grown. Grows wild in Judea and it is claimed that it was from this plant that the crown of thorns was made which was worn by our Savior. Each 25c.

[image] CROWN OF THORNS.

CUPHEA TRICOLOR.--This interesting flowering plant belongs to the same family as the well known Cigar Plant. The flowers are tubular in shape, about 2 inches long, and combine three distinct colors in each flower--scarlet, white and blue. In bloom continually. 10 cts. each.
CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA.--This is the old-fashioned Cigar Plant, with narrow tubular scarlet flowers, tipped with purple; always in bloom. 10 cts. each.
HELIOTROPE, SNOW WREATH.--Superb large clusters of deliciously fragrant flowers of nearly pure white. Each 15c. JERSEY BEAUTY.--Very large trusses of blue flowers. Each 10c. MAD. BLONANY.--Immense truss of very light colored flowers. Each 10c. PRESIDENT GARFIELD.--The finest dark variety in cultivation. Blooms well. Each 10c.
HOYA, CARNOSA. (Wax Plant.) The well known house climber, with thick fleshy leaves and curious, waxy flowers. Each 25c.
SEDUM.--Nice plant for rockwork. Six kinds, each 10c.

[image] MEXICAN PRIMROSE.

MEXICAN PRIMROSE.--Is a perpetual bloomer, in flower all times of the year, a good specimen showing always from ten to thirty large, saucer-shaped blossoms two to three inches across, of several beautiful colors. Each blossom keeps perfect many days before fading, and when it droops others are out to take its place, and this succession of beauty is continued. The plant is a free grower, succeeding in almost any soil or situation. Each 10c.
MANETTA BICOLOR.--One of the handsomest little vines in existence. Is easily and quickly grown, blooms continuously and is well adapted for hanging baskets, pot culture, vases or bedding. Flower is of size and shape shown in out [our] illustration and of brilliant scarlet tipped with clear golden yellow making it wonderfully attractive. Blooms constantly and profusely all summer outdoors and all winter when taken into the house. Each 10c. Large size 25c.
ICE PLANT.--Interesting from its being covered with ice-like crystals. Flowers very pretty. Each 10c.

[image] MANETTA--BICOLOR.