RAY ASTERS 



^ New and 

 ^ Beautiful. 



In this new and original class of Asters, we have in the opinion of first-class florists a novelty of 

 striking merit and one which will form a very valuable addition to this already favorite flower. The 

 Ray Asters attain a height of about 20 inches, in habit of true candelabrum growth and bearing their 

 large flowers on long, strong stalks. The flowers, measuring 4 to 6 inches in diameter, consist of rays of 

 very long, slender quilled florets, which have a charming appearance, resembling some of the straight- 

 rayed Japanese Chrysanthemums. They are pretty and distinct, and are sure to become very popular. 

 On account of their long stem habit they are invaluable for floral designs as well as a decided acquisi- 

 tion for the flower garden. Offered this year only in two colors. 



White— Per packet 25 | Bright Rose— Per packet 25 



White and Bright Rose Mixed — Per packet 25 



GENTAUREA 

 MARGARET. 



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CENTAUREA MARGARET 



A very handsome plant, which grows about 18 inches in height, belonging to the \ 

 Bachelor's Button family of plants, it is of the easiest culture and produces in great 

 profusion large, pure white, flowers of the sweetest fragrance, borne on long, stiff 

 stems, which makes them most admirably suited for bouquets, vases and general cut- 

 flower decoration. The flowers, when cut, can be kept in good condition for over a 

 week. Sow in the open ground during May. Per packet, 10 cts. 



COLDEN COSMOS. 



(Cosmos sulphureus.) 



In this yellow variety we not only have a new and novel color in Cosmos, but one 

 possessing, the invaluable quality for our Northern climate of early flowering. Young 

 plants set out in the spring begin to bloom almost immediately. The plants grow to, 

 a height of 15 inches, and nothing can excel the beauty of the golden yellow flower 

 so richly contrasted on the delicate glossy fern-like foliage. Sow the seeds in th 

 house or hotbed and transplant when warm weather arrives. Per packet, 10 cts. 



PANSY FIERY FACES. 



In Fiery Faces we have a remarkably handsome Pansy of the large flowering oij 

 Trimardeau class. The flowers are particularly bright and showy, being a purple 

 scarlet color, with a yellow margin and yellow eye. The three lower petals are regu 

 larly marked with velvety purple black spots, which gives it the face-like appearan 

 It is of compact growth and when used either in beds or alone it is sure to create en 

 thusiasm, and ought to become very popular as a bedding Pansy. Per packet, 25 cb 



RAY ASTERS. 



SPECIAL OFFER. — One packet each of the four choice 

 novelties offered on this page and WHITE STAR PHLOX 

 (see cut on opposite page), 5 packets in all, for 70 cents. 



