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Seventieth Annual Catalogue 



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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1915 



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lLYSSUM benthamii compactum lilacinum 



SWEET ALYSSUM "LILAC QUEEN" 



Distinct, new variety of the annual Sweet Alyssum, with pure lilac 

 owers. The plants are of dwarf, compact, upright growth and resemble, 

 rhen in full bloom, a tiny Candytuft. Equally as useful for carpet- 

 edding. Pkt. 20c. 



ARTEMISIA SACCORUM VIRIDIS 



New annual species introduced from China. Of extremely vigorous 

 rowth, this new plant forms elegant and very regularly branched pyra- 

 lids 3J^ to 5 feet in height, resembling in aspect a small Fir tree. The 

 olor of the fine foliage is a rich, dark green; flowers inconspicuous. To 

 e recommended as single specimens on lawns or for groups of foliage 

 lants. Pkt. 20c. 



ASTER INVINCIBLE 



A beautiful type of American origin. The plants are of branching 

 labit, grow about 3 feet high and bear their huge, well-formed, mag- 

 lificent flowers on extra long stiff stems, often 2 to 2J^ feet long. 

 Jnexcelled for cut flowers. Pkt. 10c. , 3 for 25c. 



AQTrO PERFECTION 

 /VolCIX. WHITE 



We consider this the finest midseason upright Aster in cultivation. 

 The plants are extremely vigorous, with unusually broad, dark green 

 leaves and stout stems. They carry about twelve large flowers on long 

 stems free from side branches. Pkt. 25c., 2 for 40c. 



ACTFDQ VICK'S LAVENDER ROCHESTER 

 AO I CIVO AND PURPLE ROCHESTER 



These magnificent flowers are more double and more Chrysanthemum- 

 like than those of the original Lavender Pink Rochester. The long, 

 narrow petals fall over one another in a charming cascade of color, 

 forming a wonderfully shaggy mass that cannot be equalled for richness 

 of effect. In addition to their great diameter they have a most remark- 

 able thickness, making them truly massive. Vick's Lavender Rochester 

 is an exquisite shade of clear light lavender. Vick's Purple Rochester 

 is a rich shade of deep purple. Pkts., either color, each 20c., 2 for 

 35c. 



AQTCl? VICK'S LAVENDER KING 

 /iOlCIV. BRANCHING PLANTS 



Identical with the well-known Violet King in every respect except the 

 color, which is a pleasing shade of deep lavender. Pkt. 25c., 2 for 40c. 



CENTAUREA MOSCHATA ROSEA 



Charming new variety of the hardy annual Sweet Sultan, about 2i^ 

 to 3 feetin height. _ The color of the flowers is in opening a very delicate 

 rosy white, with light pink stamens and style, changing into a tender 

 rosy pink later on. Excellent for cutting. Pkt. 15c. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM, SINGLE EAR^nioSiNG 



A remarkable new race of single Chrysanthemums, flowering abun- 

 dantly the first year from seed; equal to the best named sorts. Sow 

 early in March in a box in the house or hotbed and plant out early in 

 May, 18 inches apart. These plants will flower from July till frost. 

 Pkt. 20c. 



CURKIA ELEGANS PL. PL. APPLEBLOSSOM 



Very delicate tint of this favorite hardy annual so useful either for 

 cutting purposes or for pot culture. Flowers perfectly double. Pkt. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM LEUCANTHEMUM 

 SECUNDUM 



"JUNE MARGUERITE" 



The plant of this new introduction reaches the height of about 3 feet, 

 profusely producing its pretty, long-stemmed flowers. The latter are 

 much larger and more elegant than those of the Spring Marguerite. Its 

 flowerets being loose and somewhat ray-like and not so closely set, give 

 the whole flower a most graceful and winning appearance. Pkt. 20c. 



CYPERUS ADENOPHORUS 



Extremely ornamental Cyperus from Brazil. When sown early, the 

 seedlings will form well garnished plants with gracefully bent, linear- 

 lanceolate, dark green foliage, above which the elegant panicles of light 

 green flower spikes appear. The latter are composed of a great number of 

 spikelets. Effective and very decorative plant for the greenhouse or 

 conservatory or for the open ground during Summer time. Pkt. 25c. 



DIMORPHOTHECA SINUATA 



Equally useful and of the same easy culture as the Dimorphotheca 

 aurantiaca, this new South African species distinguishes itself essentially 

 by the singularly pretty color of its flowers. They are 2}^ to 2% inches 

 across and show a uniform, clear, satiny buff or light chamois coloring 

 with a bluish disk, when fully open in sunshine; the reverse of the petals 

 is purplish red. This rare coloring is quite distinct and new. The 

 plants are 12 to 15 inches high and form regularly Iiranched bushes, 

 densely covered with numerous flowers. Novelty of great merit. Pkt. 

 25c. 



Artemisia saccorum viridis 



