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Half Dwarf Comet Aster. 
This is the most distinct and improved type of flower in Asters 
as well as the earliest period of bloom. Under good cultivation 
plants grow twelve to eighteen inches in height, branching freely, 
and each stem terminates ina fine large flowertwo to two and 
a-half inches in diameter. The outer petals are broad, flat, and 
reflexed or curving cutward, while the centre of the tiower 1s com- 
sed of many short tubular petals, slightly pointed. The whole 
ower hasa distinctly featherly effect, greatly resembling that of 
the fine Japanese Chrysanthemums. | 2 
Improved Large Flowering.—Extra fine mixed. 
PEt., 5c.; oz., $1.50. 
Half Dwarf Victoria Aster. 
A magnificent race of Asters, grown largely by florists to fur 
nish cut flowers during the summer and fall. It is equally attract- 
ive asa fine bedding plant. The flowers are very large and double, 
with petals beautifully reflexed. Plants grow one and a-half feet 
in height, are of pyramidal form and each produces ten to twelve 
fine flowers on long stiff stems. 
New White Branching.—Pkt., 5c.; oz., $1.50. 
Choice Mixed, All Colors.—Pkt., 5c.; oz., $1.25. 
Dwarf Chrysanthemums Flowered. 
Of very compact growth, flowevs from three to four inches in 
@iameter and very abundant; later than other varieties, therefore 
valuable for succession; ten inches high. 
Extra fine mixed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., $1.50. 
Cypress Vine. (See Climbers.) 
Convolvulus, (See Morning Glory.) 
Balsam. 
(Lady Slipper, or Im- 
patiens. ) 
One of the most popular 
of summer annuals, bearing 
masses of beautiful tiowers 
until frost. Some of the 
varieties rival the rose in 
shape, size and coloring. 
The flowers are borne at 
intervals upon an upright 
stalk,and are much nsed by 
florists for groundwork of 
designs. Sow seed in May, 
where flowers are intended 
to bloom. 
Double Mixed.— 
PEt Soc: 
Camelia Flower- 
ed.—Froma magnificent 
collection of double va- 
tieties; fine mixed col- 
ors; height two feet. 
PEt., 5c. 
Bachelor’s Button. 
<iyshuis Dioica.) Very old favorite hardy annual; flowers 
freely in almostany situation; for cut flowers they are largely used 
both in Europe and in this country, a little bunch being a favorite 
boutonniere. Pkt., 5c. 
(See Marigold.) 
Calendula. 
Candy tuft, —cvers.) 
Universally known and cultivated. and considered indispensable 
for cutting. Hardy annual; one foot high, 
New Giant Hyacinth Flowered.—A new variety 
of great beauty and most desirable for cut-flower purposes, 
producing a very large elongated head of quite large pure 
white florets. The immense broad heads of florets fre- 
quently measure six inches in length. It is really an im- 
proved selection of the Giant Empress. Pkt. 5c.; 0z., T5c. 
Giant Empress.—Heads of pure white Mowers. Pkt. 
Ec.; 0z., 60c. 
Choice Mixture.—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Canterbury Bell. 
(Campanula Medium). Handsome, hardy biennial of stately 
growth, rich color and profuse bloom, succeeds best in light, rich 
soil, and should be transplanted two feet apart. Has large bell- 
shaped flowers, which are strikingly effective. Pk 
t.. Ge. 
Double white, blue, mixed and single mixed. 
Balsam. 
Se S 
S\IPERIOR SEED 
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Castor 
Tall, majestic plants for lawns, with leaves of glossy green' 
brown or bronzed metallic hue, and long spikes, scarlet and green 
prickly fruit. Of very quick growthin rich soil. Tender annual; 
six to sixteenfeethigh. Pkt., 5c. 
_ Zanzibarensis.—A new distinct class which surpasses 
in size and beauty all the varieties hitherto known. The 
plants attain great dimensions, presenting a splendid 
aspect with their gigantic leaves. Pkt., 6c. 
Cockscomb. 
Glasgow Prize, or Tom Thumb.—Very dwarf, 
broad compact combs of deepcrimson. PEt., 5c. 
Triumph of the Exposition.—A very distinct 
variety, of strong pyramidal growth, two and a-half feet in 
height, branching freely. Each stem or branch is crowned 
with a magnificent feathery plume of most intense bril- 
liant red, while the large leaves are of a dark bronzy green. 
Planted either singly or in groups, this variety is most effec- 
tive in the brilliant mass of soft, glowing color. Pkt., 6c. 
Feathered 
Fine Mixed.— 
This new Feath- 
ered Celosia pro- 
. duces large plumes 
A which are exquis- 
itely curved and 
curled in exact re- 
semblance to an 
Ostrich feather. 
The plant grows 
@bout three feet 
high, is of hand- 
some pyramidal 
form, and nu- 
» merous massive 
s> plumes, grace- 
s fully waving 
= ea above the fo- 
Cockscomb. liage, makes it 
one of the most effective ornamental plants for either pot 
or outdoor planting. Itis easy of culture. Pkt., dc. 
Celosia Cristata.—Highly ornamental plants, pro- 
ducing crested head of flowers, somewhat resembling a 
cock’scomb. There are many shapes and colors, but of all 
colors the rose and crimson are the most brillient and rich. 
Tenderamnual. The dwarf varieties are about one foot 
high. Pkt., 5c. 
(8 LARGE SIZE sc. PACKAGES FOR 325c.) 
No discounts, but the best values in dependable seeds 35 
