FLOWER SEEDS. 
The Descriptions given of Novelties are those of the Introducers. 
Please write NUMBERS ONLY when ordering. See GENERAL LIST OF FLOWER 
SEEDS, Page 25, for additional NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES. 
No. 161. AGERATUM, BLUE PERFECTION. This is a 
most valuable addition to the varieties of this deservedly popular 
bedding plant. Itis of the large-flowering type and of the dark- 
est shade of color, blooming freely andcontinuously. Pkt., .15. 
No. 292. ALYSSUM, WHITE FLEECE. A dwarf, fragrant 
Sweet Alyssum of great beauty. _ Begins to bloom early and con- 
tinues throughout the season a fleece-like mass of white. Par- 
ticularly desirable for dwarf beds and edgings. Pkt., .10. 
ANTIRRHINUMS ; NEW DWARF STAR STRAIN. This 
is a remarkable, tree-flowering type of Dwarf Antirrhinum, and 
forms a valuable addition to fay. plants for forming edges or for 
small gardens; the colors are clear, distinct self-colored, or vari- 
ously striped or mottled—all very pleasing and beautiful. 
No. 479. Collection of 6 Splendid Colors, .50. 
No. 481. Finest Mixed. All Colors. Pkt., .10. 
No. 506. AQUILEGIA, HUNT’S EXCELSIOR STRAIN. 
These beautiful Co/umbines lead all others in attractiveness and 
variety. The flowers are well opened, many of great size, and the 
colors and shades are of surpassing beauty. Highiy recommended. 
Many choice colors. Pkt., .10. 
No. 653. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. The gracefully droop- 
ing fern-like foliage of this easily-grown plant renders it an object 
of great beauty. Itis in demand among florists for use in floral 
decorations and for hanging pots, and is an admirable plant for 
the house or conservatory. Pkt,, .50. 
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JAPANESE BRANCHING ASTERS. 
A new Strain with flowers of immense size, in appearance some- 
what after the style of the Japanese Chrysanthemums. As this 
superb variety is tall, and blossoms later than the German Asters, 
bearing its beautiful, large, double flowers on long stems, it is in- © 
valuable for floral work, and most effective in the flower garden. 
It is at the present time the most popular form of Aster, and with- 
stands blight better than others. The colors may be expected to 
vary a little, some witha tinge of rose appearing among the whites, 
but all the flowers are extremely beautiful. We offer as follows:— 
Wo: 943. WHITE! (0...) ah re (Liberal Packet, .10 
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No. 947. MIXED COLORS... ; hy ‘ 10 
No. 1420. ASTERS, FARQUHAR’S IMPERIAL PRIZE, 
MIXED, Werecommend these Asters highly to those who de- 
sire to get from one packet of seed a representation of all the best 
classes of large-flowering Asters. Only the finest in cultivation 
are included, embracing the latest improvements in the Victoria, 
Comet, Pzony-Flowered. Rose-Flowered, Prize Emperor, and 
other races, and the best colors of these. They are the cream »f 
the Asters. Mixed. Pkt., .15. 
A well-known grower, writing of our Asters, says : — 
Gentlemen: —TI had great success with the Aster Seeds I had 
Jrom you last season. With the blooms they produced I obtained, 
three first prizes in the leading classes at the Aster Exhibition of 
the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, against many competitors. 
(Signed), JAMES WHEELER. 
Brookline, Mass., Dec. 7, 1897. 
