FLOWER SEED DEPARTMENT 



This department is entirely distinct from our Rose and Plant business. It is presided over by those who for years have devoted 

 themselves exclusively to the study and handling of the best Flower Seeds and Bulbs to be had. Whether in Europe, Japan, 

 California, or at home, wherever the different varieties reach their greatest perfection — there is our supply obtained. We endeavor, 

 not in a premium, but in the stock furnished, to give full value. Please note that following pages contain also recent introductions. 



For the convenience of our customers, we have employed these signs to 



indicate the class to which belong the varieties opposite which they each 



appear on seed pages. 

 ©ANNUALS. These grow from seed and flower and die the first year. 

 ©BIENNIALS. These grow from seed one year, bloom and die the next; if 



sown earlv. some varieties bloom the first year. 

 L>GREENHOUSE PLANTS. Start seeds inside, transplant outside when all 



danger of frost is over. 

 QlPERENNIALS. Continue for several years, and bloom annually after the 



first season; some varieties, if sown early, bloom the first year. 

 -£>STOVE PLANTS. Grow inside all year. For pots only. 



^CLIMBING PLANTS. Climbers. 



FLOWERS FROM SEEDS. Any ordinary soil will grow beautiful flowers if 

 you make it fine and mellow, and plant about the time the fruit trees are com- 

 ing into bloom. Very fine seeds should be merely pressed in with the hand, 

 therefore do not cover too deeply and do not plant when ground is wet and soggy. 



Do not allow plants to stand too thickly ; transplant if necessary. If crowded, 

 they cannot grow or bloom satisfactorily. 



TRANSPLANTING. Nearly all flowers are improved by transplanting except 

 sweet peas, poppies, nasturtiums, etc., which are usually sown where they are 

 to grow. By starting tender seeds in window-boxes, hotbeds or coldframes, and 

 transplanting at proper time when ready, you escape danger from frost. 



SEVEN SUPREME ASTERS. The Very Best 



215 AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTER. O Large flowers of bright car- 

 mine-rose, almost identical in color with the famous American 

 Beauty rose. It blooms late in the season Pkt. 15 cts. 



214 RED ASTER, "HEART OF FRANCE." O Red as a ruby when 

 opening, darkening as the flower ages. Pkt. 15 cts. 



221 INSPIRATION. (New.) O A beautiful yellow Aster with large, 



double flowers. Petals are long, broad and curled. Pkt. 15 cts. 



222 PACIFIC BEAUTY. (New.) O The finest of all the light 



lavender Asters. Petals are long, narrow, and gracefully reflexed. 



The plants bear magnificent, extra-large flowers. Pkt. 15 cts. 

 220 PEERLESS WHITE. (New.) O Full, double, magnificent snowy 



white flowers. Plants have a free-branching habit. Pkt. 15 cts. 

 224 PEERLESS BLUE. (See cut.) New. Color is somewhat lighter 



than purple and deeper than lavender. An entirely new and 



most attractive shade. Pkt. 25 cts. 



223 SILVERY ROSE. (New.) O Color is deep lilac-rose, delicately 



threaded with white. Pkt. 15 cts. 

 OFFER 46. The above 7 Asters, 1 pkt. each, $1 



Five Splendid "King" Asters O 



The long, narrow petals are folded lengthwiie, appearing as if quilled. 

 They keep well when cut and make exquisite bouquets. 

 200 Rose. 201 Violet. 202 Pink. 203 White. 213 Lavender. 

 Price. 15 cts. per pkt.; any 5 pkts. 60 cts. 



For Early Bloom 



193 QUEEN OF THE MARKET 

 ASTERS. O Very early flowering. 

 Splendid. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 



204 C. & J. Finest 

 Mixed Asters O 



This splendid mixture has 

 received high praise from our 

 customers. It is made by our- 

 selves and, knowing the varie- 

 ties included, 

 we recommend it 

 strongly.. .Pkt. 10c. 

 50. 



Beautiful New Aster, "Peerless Blue" 



Astermum, or Glorified Aster o 



Immense flowers of great beauty. Each plant will produce from 10 to 15 

 or more magnificent blooms in a season. Lavender Asters bring a good price 

 in the cut-flower market. 



217 Lavender Gem. 15c. 218 Rose-Pink. 15c. 219 Pure White. 15c. 

 OFFER 46a. The above 3 pkts. Astermums, 3 colors, 35 cts. 



GENERAL LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS 



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C. & J. Finest Mixed Asters. Most satisfactory. Pkt. 10c, Vioz. 40c. 



AGERATUM, Blue Perfection. © Grows 6 inches high; ex- Pkt. 



cellent for blue ribbon borders %oz. 25 cts. . . $0 10 



ALYSSUM, Little Gem. yioz. will plant 40 ft. Grows only 3 



to 4 in. high; a perfect mass of white flowers. . J^oz. 25c, 02. 75c. . 10 



'Sweet. O Excellent for edging .Moz. 15 cts., oz. 25c. . 05 



ANTIRRHINUM, or Snapdragon. O New, improved sorts. 

 Semi-dwarf; large-flowering. They form compact bushes that 



are literally covered with lovely spikes. Mixed colors 



AQUILEGIA. Columbine. 01 Improved. Mixed colors, double 



99 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. iJ> Valuable for vases, etc 



225 BACHELOR'S BUTTON (Globe Amaranth). O Flowers like 



heads of clover 



BALSAM, C. & J. Double Camellia-flowered. O Flowers 



double, like roses. Splendid mixed colors 



237 BEGONIAS, for bedding. California Hybrids, Mixed. i_b- 



Height 9 to 12 inches. Seed very fine. Brilliant flowers 10 



254 BROWALLIA speciosa major. O Intense blue flowers. Splendid 



plants for blooming indoors 15 



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Flower Seeds 



CONARD & Jones Co. 



ROBERT PYLE 

 President 



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