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^LECTION OF 

 lET ASTERS 



(See Cut.) 

 IX SEPARATE 

 LORS, 40 cts. 

 •ceo PACKET, 

 o cts. 



COMET ASTER. 



Consisting of 



ANNUALS, BIENNIALS AND 

 PERENNIALS, FOR GARDEN, 

 CONSERVATORY AND HOME 

 ' CULTURE. 



ALL FLOWER SEEDS DELIVERED^ FREE BY MAIL. 



V for Annuals, that grow, bloom and die the first year from seed. 

 J for Biennials, that bloom the second year from seed, and theu die, al- 

 "hmany, if sown earlv in the spriug, will flower the first year. 

 _J» for Perennials, that usually bloom the second year from seed, and con- 

 e to grow and bloom for many years. Some will also bloom the first year, 



1 ^ntoates that they are Hardy, and H H, Half Hardy. T indicates that 

 are Tender. 



Every Precaution Known to the Trade, or Suggested to us by Our Own Experience and Observation, is Constantly Exercised to Have Our 



SLOWER SEEDS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY, PURE AND TRUE TO NAME. 



The Following Abbreviations Occur in the Flower Seed List, viz. 



Hardy Annuals, Biennials and Perennials can he sown in the open 

 ground early in spring, and Biennials and Perennials do not require protec- 

 tion in winter. ,J X ^ -41, 



Half Hardy Annuals, Biennials and Perennials should not be sown 1° toe 

 open ground until warm weather sets in; they can be sown in the house, if de- 

 sired earlv, and aftenvards transplanted. The two latter need to be pro- 

 tected iQ the winter, or carried over until spring in cold frames or green- 

 houses. 



ABOBRA. 



Viridlflora— A rapid growing and 

 - exceedingly beautitul climbing 

 Gourd, producing freely dazzling 

 scarlet fruits, which form a strik- 

 ing contrast against the dark, glossy 

 green of the foliage. H.H. F.Pkt. 5 



ABRONIA. 



Umbellata— Pretty little plants re- 

 sembling the Verbena in their style 

 of growth. The flowers are very 

 fragrant, and especially so in the 

 evening. H. H. A. Rosy lilac, 14 

 foot 5 



ABUTILON. 



One of our best greenhouse plants, 

 flowering freely during the spring 

 and winter months; the flowers are 

 bell-shaped, and in most of the va- 

 rieties are to be found crimson 

 grounds streaked with yellow; yellow 

 grounds veined red; pure white and 

 ow. Sown before April, they will bloom the first season. Height, 



5 feet. P. nixed Colors Pkt.lO 



Hybrids— Very choice 25 



AGEFRAXUIVI. 



The Ageratum is much prized for its constant succession of bloom through- 

 it the year. It flowers equally well ia summer and in winter, and has the 

 rther merit of being ot the easiest culture. H. H. A. 



Ibum Nanum— Dwarf white, 8 inches. Pkt 5 



^uperial Dwarf Blue— Very dwarf, 6 inches. Pkt 5 



Fjsseauxil— Dwarf Rose, 6 inches. Pkt 5 



ittle Dorrit— A new dvvari white variety. Pkt 10 



Dm Thumb- Very dwarf blue, 6 inches. Pkt 5 



ABUTILON. 



ar yell 

 )m 2 to 

 Jorge's 



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This showy plant is of unusual mjrit on account of its adapting itself to 

 tiy circumstances under which it may be placed. If partially shaded, it re- 

 !i lalns a long time in bloom. 

 Bstivalis(FIosAdonls)— Scarlet. H. A. 1 foot. Pkt 5 



Cceli Rosea (Rose of Heaven)-An attractive free-flowering hardy Peren- 

 nial of easy culture, producing flowers on long, slender stem? like a single 

 pink; bloom? the first season; fine for cutting. 1 foot, H. P. Pkt 5 



ALLEGHENY VINE. 



Adlumia Cirrhosa or .Mountain Fringe— An attractive climber, well wor- 

 thy of a place in every garden. The flowers are flesh-colored and form a fine 

 contrast to the pale green foliage of the plant. Height, 15 feet. II. B. Pkt... 5 



A. IS^ .A. F=? .A. I^ T I-i 1-J ^• 

 A class of highly ornamental plants, many of whicharegrownexclusively 

 for their handsome foliage, while otheis ^re equally desirable for their beau- 

 tiful clusters of brilliant colored flowers, which are very elfectlve for autumn 

 decoration. H. H. A. ., t>i * r. 



Atropurpureus— Blood redfoliage, drooping flower spike. Pkt. 



Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding)-Long drooping sprays of red flowers. Pkt... 5 



Gordonii— Very fine, brilliant colors. Pkt ■ •• ••■ ° 



Henderii— A novel variety, presenting in its leaf markings a range of color 

 not often seen. Pkt " 



Helancholicus 

 Ruber — Foliage 

 blood red 5 



Salicifolius (Foun- 

 tain Plant)--This 

 magnlBcent va- 

 rieiy attains a 

 height <.f from 4 

 to 6 feet, with 

 p racef ully 

 drooping, w il- 

 low -shaped 

 leaves, banded 

 and tipped with 

 orange, carmine 

 and bronze. 

 Pkt 5 



Sanguineus (Prin- 

 cess Feathei)— A 

 showy plant with 

 erect masses of 

 red flowers. 

 Pkt 5 



Tricolor (Joseph's 

 Coat) — Leaves 

 red, yellow and 

 green. Pkt 5 



A.tRA MIMIEIH.I I \ \I I BUB. 



