J. MANNS & CO.'S SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS. 



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J^alf ,V^arf 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 in a 

 fine large flower two to two and a-half inches in diameter. 

 The outer petals are broad, flat, and reflexed or curving 

 outward, while the center of the flower is composed of 

 many short tubular petals, slightly pointed. The whole 

 flower has a distinctly featherly effect, greatly resembling 

 that of the fine Japanese Chrysanthemums. 



Improved Large Flowering. Extra fine mixed. 

 Pkt., Sc; oz.,$1.25. 



Jialf ^warf Victoria Jester. 



A magnificent race of Asters, grown largely by florists 

 to furnish cut flowers during the summer and fall. It is 

 equally attractive as a 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 Brandling-. Pkt., 5c.; oz , $1.00. 



Choice Mixed, All Colors. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 76c. 



^warf Chrysanthemums p'lowered. 



Of very compact growth, flowers from 8 to 4 inches in 

 diameter and very abundant; later than other varieties, 

 therefore valuable for succession, 10 inches high. 



Extra fine mixed. Pkt , 5c.; oz., $1.25. 



Cypress Vine. 

 Coni^oli^uius. 



(See Climbers). 

 (See Morning Glory). 



Qalsam. 



OO (lyady Slipper or Im- 

 patiens). 



One of the most popu- 

 lar of .summer annuals, 

 bearing masses of beauti- 

 ful flowers until frost. 

 Some of the varieties 

 rival the rose in shape, 

 size and coloring. The 

 flowers are borne at inter- 

 vals upon an upright 

 stalk, and are miich used 

 by florists for ground- 

 work of designs. Sow 

 seed in May, where flow- 

 ers are intended to bloom . 



Double Mixed.— 



Pkt., 5c. 



Camelia Flowered. 



— From a magnificent 

 Balsam. collection of double va- 



rieties; fine mixed colors; height 2 feet. Pkt., 5c. 



bachelors button. 



(Lychuis Dioica). Very old favo-rite hardy annual; 

 flowers freely in almost any situation ; for cut flowers they 

 are largely used both in Europe and in this country, a little 

 bunch being a favorite boutonnier. Pkt., 5c. 



Caienduta. (See Marigold). 



Candytuft. 



-(Iberis.) 



Universally known and cultivated, and considered in- 

 dispensable for cutting. Hardy annual; one foot high. 



New Giant Hyacinth Flowered. — A new vari- 

 ety of great beauty and most desirable for cut-flower pur- 

 poses, producing a very large elongated head of quite large 

 pure white florets. The immense broad heads of florets 

 frequently measure six inches in length. It is really an 

 improved selection of the Oiant Empress. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 75c. 



Giant Empress.— Heads of pure white flowers. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 60c. 



Choice Mixture, pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 



Castor ^ean.—^ic'nis. 



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 growth in 

 rich soil. Tender annual; six to sixteen feet high. Pkt., 5c. 



Zanzibarensis. — A new and distinct class which sur- 

 passes in size and beautj' all the varieties hitherto* known. 

 The plants attain great dimensions, presenting a splendid 

 aspect with their gigantic leaves. Pkt., 5c. 



Canterbury ^elL 



(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. 

 Double white, blue, mixed and single mixed. Pkt., 5c. 



Cockscombs. 



Glasgow^ Prize, or Tom Thumb.-- Very dwarf, 

 broad compact combs of deep crimson. Pkt., 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., 5c. 



Feathered 

 Fine Mixed.— 



This new Feath- 

 ered Celosia pro- 

 duces large plumes 

 1 which are exquis- 

 itely curved and 

 curled in exact re- 

 semblance to an 

 ostrich feather. 

 The plant grows 

 about three feet 

 ^,high, is of hand- 

 some pramidal 

 form, and num- 

 erous massive 

 plumes, grace- 

 fully waving 

 above the fo- 

 Cockscomb. Hage, makes it 



one of the most effective ornamental plants, for either pot 

 or outdoor planting. It is easy of culture. Pkt., 5c. 



Celosia Cristata.— Highly ornamental plants, pro- 

 ducing crested head of flowers, somewhat resembling a 

 cock's comb. There are many shapes and colors, but of all 

 colors the rose and crimson are the most brilliant and rich. 

 Tender annual. The dwarf varieties are about one foot 

 high. Pkt., 5c. 



