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Truffaut's Peony=Flowered Perfection Asters.— 



One of the finest and most popvilar strains. The plants 

 grow stifBy erect, eighteen inches to two feet in height, 

 branch freely and produce large, well-shaped flowers on 

 long stiff stems. The petals are incurved, giving the flowers 

 a globular or ball-shaped form. We offer this finest type in 

 mixture embracing a wide range of most distinct colors- 

 Pkt.,5c.; oz., $1.25. 



Dwarf Peony Perfection. — The flowers of this strain 

 are identical in form and style of growth with the preced- 

 ing type, but the plants grow only twelve inches in height 

 when in full bloom. They are of neat, compact, stiffly 

 erect habit and flower profusely. While the plants are of 

 dwarf growth the flowers are of large size, fine form, and 

 perfectly double, withbeautifully incurved petals. We offer 

 a strain of fine,st mixed colors, including all the best .shades 

 and colorings. Pkt., 5c.; oz., $1.50. 



Asters-Comet. 



This is the most distinct and improved type of flower in 

 Asters as well a.= the earliest period of bloom. Under good 

 cultivation plants grow twelve to fifteen 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 

 distincth- feathery effect, greatly resembling that of the 

 fine Japanese Chrysanthemum. 



Giant Improved Large Flowering, extra fine mixed. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., $1.25. 



Victoria. — A magnificent race of A,sters, 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 flow- 

 ers on long stiff stems We offer white, scarlet and blue 

 in separate colors, or fine mixed containing over twenty 

 colors. Each, per pkt., 5c.; oz., $1.25. 



Dwarf Chrysanthemum Flowered. — Of very compact 

 growth, flowers from 3 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.'^5. 



Qalsam. 



(Lady Slipper orlm- 

 patiens). 



[a) One of the most 

 popular of Summer an- 

 nuals, bearing masses of 

 beautiful flowers until 

 frost. Some of the va- 

 rieties rival the rose in 

 shape, size and coloring. 

 The flowers are borne at 

 intervals upon an upright 

 stalk, and are much used 

 by florists for ground- 

 work of designs. Sow 

 seed in May. where flow- 

 ers are intended to bloom. 



Double Mixed.— 



Pkt., 5c. 



Camelia Flower- 

 ed. — From a magnifi- 

 cent collection of double 

 varieties; fine mixed colors; height, 2 feet. 



Balsam. 



Pkt., 5c. 



^achelors ^utton. 



(Lyctuis Dioica). Very old favorite hardy annual; 

 flowers freely in almost any situation ; for cut flowers they 

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

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

 CALENDULA. (See Marigold ) 



Canterbury Pfell. 



(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 

 effecti\ie. Double white, blue, mixed and single mixed. 

 Pkg., 5c. 



Candytuft, 



— (Iberis.; 



Universally known and cultivated, and considered in- 

 dispensable for cutting. All the varieties look best in beds 

 or masses. Hardy annual ; one foot high. 



Lilac, or Purple.— Pkt., 5c. 



Castor Qean.-Ricims. 



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 fifteen feet high. Pkt., 5c. 



Zanzibarensis- — A new and di.stinct class which sur- 

 passes in size and beauty all the varieties hitherto known. 

 The plants attain great dimensions, presenting a splendid 

 aspect with their gigantic leaves. I'kt., 5c. 



Centaurea. 



(a) An exceedingly interesting genus of plants, em- 

 bracing annuals, biennials and perennials. Some of the 

 varieties are foliage plants, indispen.sable for borders and 

 edges of beds, while others are noted for their beautiful 

 flowers. Pkt., 5c. 



Centaurea Cyanus.— ((^) (Cornflower). This is the 

 widely known and ever-popular "Corn Flower" or "Corn 

 Bottle," which, if the seed is sown just as soon as the ground 

 is fit in Spring, will furnish a profusion of white, blue and 

 pmk flowers from July until late in Autumn. Hardy annual; 

 two to three feet high. Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 



Elegans.— Double, mixed rose and white. Pkt., 5c. 



Maritima (Dusty Miller).— Fine silvery white foliage; 

 used extensively for ribbon planting, hanging baskets, vases, 

 decorative pot plants, etc. Perennial, but usually grown as 

 annual. 1 foot. Pkt., 5c. 



Cypress Vine.— See Climbers. ' 



Oon90l)^UluS. See Morning Glory. 



8 LARGE 5-CENT PACKAGES OF FLOWER SEED FOR 25 CENTS. 



