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COLLECTION OF 



COMET ASTER 



(See Cut) 



IN SIX SEPARATE 



COLORS, 4-Octs. 



MIXED PACKET, 

 lO cts. 



Consisting of .... 



ANNUALS, BIENNIALS 

 AND PERENNIALS, 

 FOR GARDEN, 

 CONSERVATORY AND 

 HOME CULTURE. 



COMET ASTKR 



ALL FLOWER SEEDS DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL. 



6very Precaution Known to the Trade, or Sugg:ested to us by Our Own Experience and Observation, is Constantly Exercised to Have Our 



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



THE FOLLOWING ABBREVIATIONS OCCUR IN THE FLOWER SEED LIST, VIZ. 



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



B tor Biennials, that bloom the second year from seed, and then die, 

 although many, if sown early in the spring, will flower the first year. 



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

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

 if sown early. 



H indicates that they are Hardy, and H H, Half Hardy. T indicates that 

 they are Tender. 



Hardy Annuals, Biennials and Perennials can be sown in the open ground 

 early in spring, and Biennials and Perennials do not require protection in 

 winter. 



Half Hardy Annuals, Biennials and Perennials should not be sown in the 

 open ground until warm weather sets in ; they can be sown in the house. If 

 desired early, and afterwards transplanted. The two latter need to be pro- 

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

 houses. 



ACHIMENES. 



ABOBRA. 



Viridiflora — A. rapid growing and exceedingly beautiful climbing 

 Gourd, producing freely dazzling scarlet fruits, which form a striking 

 contrast against the dark, glossy green of the foliage. H. H. P .5 



ABRONIA. 



Utnbeilata — Pretty little plants resembling the Verbena in their 

 style of growth. The flowers are very fragrant, and especially so in the 

 evening. H. H. A. Eosy lilac, % 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 varieties 

 are to be found crimson grounds streaked with yellow; yellow grounds 

 veined red ; pure white and clear yellow. Sown before April, they will bloom 

 the first season. Height from 2 to 5 feet. P. 



Fine Hixed 10 



George's Hybrids — Very choice 25 



ACACIA. 



Very desirable plants for greenhouse or conservatory culture, but in this 

 country of no special value for open air planting. The flowers are formed 

 in thick clusters on long spikes. Soak the seed in warm water several hours 

 before sowing. Greenhouse shrubs. P. 

 Fine Mixed Varieties — 3 to 6 feet 10 



ACHILLEA. 



Ptarmica, fl. pi. — An excellent plant for borders. The flowers, 

 which are the purest white and very double, are produced in the greatest 

 profusion throughout summer and autumn; fine for cut flowers. 1V4 

 feet. H. P 15 



ACHIMENES. 



Are very handsome tuberous rooted greenhouse plants, producing 

 flowers of almost every Imaginable shade and color. P. 

 Choice iVlixed 25 



ADLUMIA. 



Cirrhosa (Mountain Fringe or Allegheny Vine) — An attractive 

 climber, well worthy 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. H. B 10 



AGROSTEMMA. 



Ccell Rosea (Rose of Heaven) — An attractive free-flowering hardy 

 perennial of easy culture, producing flowers on long, slender stems like a 

 single pink; blooms the first season ; fine for cutting. 1 foot. H. P 5 



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