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AQyiLEGIA, or COLUMBINE. 



NEW, LARGE-FLOWERING HYBRIDS. 



The floweTs of this new strain are greatly enlarged, and the range of colors 

 and shades has been increased. They, of course, are hardy perennials, 

 luxuriating in the moister situations in the garden, where they form per- 

 manent clumps, growing from 1J to 2 feet high. The large, unique, 

 long-spurred flowers, gracefully hung on long stems, are not only bril- 

 liantly effective on the plant, but equally as desirable when cut 

 for vase and house decoration. 



Aquilegia, Large - Flowering Hybrids, Single, Mixed 

 Colors Pkt. 15c. 



New Long-Spurred, Double-Flowering Hybrids. Beau- 

 tiful long-spurred, large, double flowers, formed of several 

 rows of cornucopia-like petals and of various shades of 



yellow, lavender, blue, indigo and white 25c. 



New Long-Spurred Columbine "Rose Queen." A 

 splendid novelty, bearing profusely long-spurred, single flow- 

 ers shading from light pink to dark rose color, with white 



center and yellow anthers 25c. 



Chrysantha, the beautiful long-spurred yellow variety 



10c, 



Coerulea hybrida, the true Rocky Mountain variety, 

 with long-spurred flowers of white and blue 10c. 



:: :: KING AND QUEEN BALSAMS. :: :: 



These are the most perfect in form and largest in flower yet developed in this old garden favorite, 

 which is among the showiest and most popular of summer garden annuals. Height, 1 J to 2 feet. 



The King. Glowing fiery-scarlet, large, full double flowers Pkt. 10c. 



The Queen. Deep rose-pink, lanre double flowers. Exquisite 10c. 



Prince Bismarck Brilliant saimon-pink; large and double 10c. 



White Perfection. Large double white • 10c. 



Extra Choice, Double Mixed Balsams. Containing many beautiful colors, spotted, blotched, 



striped, etc 10c. 



Collection of 6 separate colors 40c, 12 colors 75c. 



BEGONIAS. Large-flowering, Tuberous-rooted. 



Magnificent flowering pot plants, and deservedly popular for garden bedding, flowering in the 

 greatest profusion all summer. The individual florets will average from 2 to 3 inches in diameter, 

 and are of various beautiful colors. Height, 1 foot. 

 Single, Large -Flowering, Mixed Colors. From choicest erect-flowering varieties. . .Pkt. 25c. 



DouDle, Large-Flowering, Mixed Colors. From prize varieties 35c 



Crested Begonia (B. hybrida gigantea cristata). Unique and beautiful. The flowers are im- 

 mense, often 3 inches across, with a peculiar crest or beard attached to the petals. Colors, 

 red, yellow, pink and terra-cotta shades, in mixture 35c. 



:: :: :: BEGONIA. Fibrous-rooted Varieties. :: :: :: 



Bed Erfordia, a selected large-flowered strain of this popular bedding Begonia, producing glossy 

 bright crimson flowers in phenomenal profusion from May until frost; foliage dark, plants bushy 

 and compact, about 10 inches high. It is also a good winter-flowering pot plant. Pkt. 15c. 



Vernon, fine bedding and pot plant, 6 inches high; blood-red flowers in profusion 10c. 



Vernon Zulu King, blood-red flowers and black-red leaves and stems 10c. 



Gracilis, Ruby, a fibrous-rooted Begonia with brilliant brown-red foliage and coppery carmine 

 flowers; free and continuous bloomer; fine for bedding or pot culture; height 10 inches. . . 15c. 



:: :: :: :: "KING" CALENDULAS. :: :: :: :: 



Popular garden annuals on account of their ease of culture and profuse and continuous bloom- 

 ing qualities throughout the summer. These improved varieties form bushy plants about 1 foot high 

 by 1 foot in diameter, and are literally covered with exceedingly large, double, showy flowers. The 

 seed has been saved from only the largest and most perfect/flowers of great depth and decided colors. 

 Orange King. Large, double flowers of intense golden-orange. .. Per ounce, 50c. Pkt. 10c. 

 Lemon King. Large, double flowers of lemon-yellow 50c. 10c. 



Large-flowering "KING" CALLIOPSIS. 



One of the showiest and most easily grown of garden annuals. These new large-flowering sorts are 

 great improvements; the plants form perfect little bushes about 10 inches high by 1 foot across, 

 and are a perfect mass of bloom from early summer until cut down by frost. The flowers average 

 nearly 2 inches across, and range through yellow, golden and crimson colors, usually with a garnet eye. 



King Calliopsis, Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c. 



Golden King. Large golden blossoms, with dark eyes 10c. 



Crimson King. Rich dark crimson flowers 10c. 



We Deliver Free in the U. S., officeTFr e?g°1at'ion',at'our P opt.on, all Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Books, o^erwis^nored 



