Cem Collection of Flower Seeds. 



i On our cover page for this season we have shown in colors the four beautiful annuals fully described 



below. They are sorts that are easily cultivated, and will give unbounded satisfaction, producing in great 

 abundance flowers from early summer till late in fall. First to flower will be the brilliant Petunias, fol- 

 lowed a little later by the massive and many colored Asters, so useful for cut flower work. Then will 

 follow in flower the magnificent climbing Morning Grlories, producing such a wealth of gorgeous-colored 

 flowers as to be almost indescribable; and last but not least the dainty Cosmos, with its fairy-like blossoms 

 borne so handsomely in the autumn breezes. Our catalogue this season will reach many who have never 

 tried our seeds, and we feel assured that after a trial of our Gem Collection we will be able to number 

 them amongst our old friends. It will also delight many of our old customers, who, after growing our Gem 

 Collection, will say it's a quarter well spent. 



4 



Packets 



for 

 25 Cts. 



4 



Packets 



for 



25 Cts. 



DWARF EARLY LARCE-FLOWERI NC 



Cosmos " Dawn." 



The Cosmos is now one of our most popular flowers, but 

 has not had the extended cultivation which it deserves, 

 owing to the lateness with which it flowers. This new 

 variety comes into flower in August, and continues a mass of 

 bloom until cut down by frost. This feature alone is suf- 

 ficient to stamp it as ai novelty of more than ordinary merit, 

 and makes the cultivation of Cosmos possible in our North- 

 ern States. Added to this, it is of Dwarf, Compact Habit, 

 growing only 4J feet in height, and making a more hand- 

 some plant than the tall-growing variety. The flowers are 

 as large as the best selections of the old type, color a beauti- 

 ful white, with a delicate tint of rose at the base of the petals. 



See Illustration No. 4 on Cover. 



Imperial Japanese Morning Glories. 



No garden is complete without a few of these gorgeous- 

 colored climbers. They are of the easiest culture, but, to 

 obtain the best results, should be sown early in light, rich 

 soil in the sunniest spot in the garden and watered fre- 

 quently. The vines are strong and robust in growth, reach- 

 ing a height of 15 to 30 feet, and are beautifully mottled and 

 striped with silver-gray on a rich green ground. The flowers 

 are gigantic in size, often measuring from 3 to 5 inches across, 

 while the colors are simply gorgeous, ranging through white, 

 pale pink down to deep maroon and purple, light azure-blue 

 to dark blue. Many are beautifully striped and splashed, 

 while others have distinct zones around the outside edges of 

 the flowers. 



Our Illustration No. 1 does faint justice to the beauty of the 

 grand climbers. 



ASTERS COMET, CHOICE MIXED, 



These grand favorites have been brought to a very per- 

 fect stage in the Comet type of flower, and wherever grown 

 they have brought forth unstinted praises on the loveliness 

 of their form and the brilliance of their colors. The flowers 

 are of immense size, often 6 inches across, composed of long, 

 wavy, twisted petals, gracefully formed into loose, yet 

 densely double, half globes, resembling some of the finer 

 Japanese Chrysanthemums, They are borne on long stems, 

 which make them invaluable for cutting and decorative 

 purposes. 



See Illustration No. 2 on the front page of Cover. 



PETUNIA, LARGE-FLOWERING, MIXED, 



For beds, masses or ribbons in the garden nothing can 

 excel in brilliancy these Petunias. They bloom early, and 

 continue in bloom during the whole summer, unafi"ected by 

 the heat or strong sun. Most of the flowers are exquisitely 

 formed — some with fringed edges, others plain and some 

 rufiled — but it is the blotches, veins and throat markings of 

 the Petunia that we most admire. The colors range through 

 white, pink, maroon, dark blue or purple shades, while 

 many are distinctly veined and others have deeper throat 

 colors, greatly enhancing the appearance of the flowers. 



Our Illustration N'o. 3 on front page of Cover gives a good idea 

 of their beauty. 



Price each, 35 

 cts. The four 

 plants named 

 for $1 25, by 

 Mail or Express 



Four Grand Hardy Clematis Plants. 



No hardy climbing plant can excel the beauty of the Clematis, Thej' are excellent for cov- 

 ering up verandas, trellis, etc., and produce, throughout the entire season, great masses of bloom. 

 They are perennial, and when once established last for an indefinite number of years. 



Price each, 35 

 cts. The four 

 plants named 

 for $1.25, by 

 Mail or Express 



Jacknianii — Deep purple flowers, produced in great pro- 

 fusion. Very hardy and one of the best of the Clematis 

 family. 



Illustrated on back of Cover as No. 1. 



Henryi — Large, pure white flowers; free bloomer, 

 of the best varieties in cultivation. 



See Illustration No. 2 on back of Cover. 



One 



Kermesina — A splendid free-blooming variety, bearing 

 a profusion of medium-sized flowers of a bright wine red 

 color. It is a strong, free grower and quite hardy. 



See Illustration No. 3 on back of Cover. 



Ramona — A very hardy, strong-growing sort, blooming 

 profusely throughout the season. Flowers large, of a beau- 

 tiful lavender color. 



Illustrated on back of Cover as No. 4. 



For 30c — Surprise Sweet Pea Collection — For 30c 



One packet each of the best 12 Sweet Peas at present on 

 the market. These represent the cream of their various 

 kinds and colors. Selected separately from our list would 

 cost 65 cents. For descriptions see page 60. 

 Novelty. Firefly, Blanche Burpee. 



Mrs. Eckford. Celestial. Blanche Ferry. 



Blushing Beauty. Stanley. Gray Friar. 



Lady Beaconsfield. Butterfly. Dorothy Tennant. 



1 oz. each of the above, all separately named, mailed free 

 for 75 cents. 



Our 20c Collection of Everlasting Flowers. 



These Everlastings, besides giving flowers all summer 

 in the garden, can be cut and dried for decorating the 

 parlors during winter. They retain all their color and 

 brilliance. 



Acrocllniura — Mixed colors. 

 Ammobium — White. 



Qomphrena — Mixed (Globe Amaranths.) 

 Helichrysum — Various colors. 



Rhodanthe— White and Rose. 



Xerantbemum — Mixed colors. 



