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NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS— Continued. 



No. 292. Alyssum White Fleece. A dwarf, fragrant 

 Sweet Alyssum of great beauty. Begins to bloom early 

 and continues throughout the season a fleece-like mass 

 of white. Particularly desirable for dwarf beds and 

 edgings. Oz., $1.00; pkt., .10. 



General Jacqueminot Aster. 



No. 882. Aster, General Jacqueminot. One of the 

 most beautiful Asters grown. The flowers are large, 

 full, double, and finely imbricated. The color is rich 

 crimson, almost identical with that of the lovely General 

 Jacqueminot Rose. Height, 2ft. Oz., $5.00; *4 oz., 

 $1.50; pkt., .25. 



No. 982. Aster, Lady Washington. No Aster of- 

 fered is more beautiful than this superb tall sort. The 

 very large, perfectly double flowers are white, charm- 

 ingly shaded with pale rose, and are produced in such 

 numbers that each individual plant is in itself an object 

 of rare elegance and attractiveness. Oz., $5.00; *4 

 oz., ^1.50; pkt., .25. 



No. 1 162. Aster, Blue Prince. A grand and stately 

 Aster growing to a height of about 2 ft., with flowers 

 about 4 inches across, of a lovely shade of dark blue. 

 Oz., $4.50; % oz., $1.25; pkt., .15. 



No. 4335. Hollyhock, Fig-Leaved. A new type of 

 Hollyhock growing 4 to "6 feet in height, and produc- 

 ing numerous branches in bush form. The flowers are 

 single or semi -double, and show many pleasing colors. 

 Oz., $1.00; pkt., .15. 



No. 4442. Inula Royleana. A magnificent species 

 from Himalaya with large yellow flowers 3 inches or 

 over in diameter. They are larger and deeper than 

 those of Inula glandulosa grandiflora; hardy peren- 

 nial, 3 ft.: pkt., .25. 



Larkspur Invincible. This splendid strain of Lark- 

 spur is most valuable for cut-flower use. The plants 

 are of tall, branching habit, bearing a profusion of 

 large sprays of flowers which are mostly double. It is 

 advisable to make two or three sowings at intervals 

 of six wee^o for succession of bloom. 



No. 4610. Collection of 6 colors. (Dark Blue, Light 

 Blue, Flesh Color, Lilac, Pink, White.) .40. 



No. 4612. Larkspur Invincible Pink. A superb 

 and popular color, esteemed for floral decorations. 

 Oz., .50; pkt., .10. 



No. 4614. Larkspur Invincible Dark Blue. Large 

 sprays of rich blue flowers. Oz., .50; pkt., .10. 



Larkspur invincible, No. 4610. 



Wallflower, Annual Blood Red. An annual va- 

 riety of blood-red color has long been desired. It will 

 prove invaluable for summer and autumn cutting. Per 

 pkt., .20. 



