WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1892. iil 
Aster, Jewel or Ball. They are handsome varieties of a 
new and magnificent class of Asters, which were ob- 
tained from tne well-known large Peony-flowered tribe. 
They are somewhat dwarf in habit, however, and are 
distinguished by the shorter petalled and perfectly 
round flowers. In three distinct colors: 1. Apple Blos- 
som, 2. Rose and White; 3. Dark Rose. Each color, per 
pkt., 35 cts. 3 pkts. for $1.00. 
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SNOWBALL ASTER. 
Aster, ‘‘Snowball” or Princess, White. Un- 
doubtedly the first variety of an entirely new 
class, which, owing to the build of the flowers, 
is as beautiful as it is distinct. A single plant 
develops as many as thirty pure white flowers. 
It is very valuable as a pot plant, and its 
faultless form ensures it a great future. Per 
pkt., 85 cts. 3 pkts. for $1.00. 
Begonia Hybrida Gigantea. (Orange Vellow.) 
A new and very showy variety of the largest 
flowering class. Its color is quite novel and 
distinct. The flowers are upright and as well 
formed as those of the finest red flowering 
kinds. Per pkt., 50 cts. 
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MARGUERITE CARNATIONS. 
Carnations, Marguerite. The sensation created by these 
new perpetual Carnations among the gardening public 
can hardly be a matter of surprise if the indisputable 
advantages they offer be taken into account. These 
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advantages are, firstly, the unusually large proportion 
of good double flowers the seed produces, about 80 per 
cent. being obtainable; and secondly, what is of the 
greatest importance, the fact of the seedlings beginning 
to bloom in the fourth month from the time of coming 
up. In consequence, by sowing this class in March 
and others in succession, the gardener will be provided 
with Carnations for cutting the whole year round. 
Those requiring a constant supply of cut blooms will 
at once recognize the valuable services it is destined to 
render, and grow it largely, while to every lover of this 
deservedly popular flowgr it cannot but be highly inter- 
esting. Per pkt., 2) cts. 
Cineraria Alba. This will prove a very serviceable vari- 
ety for cutting purposes, as it can be had in flower 
early in January. The plants are very dwarf, of com- 
pact habit, and produce a profusion of bloom. The 
flowers are large, of fine form and substance, the ray 
petals are pure white, and the center is of a fine indigo 
blue color. Per pkt., 7d cts. 
Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum ‘‘ Aurora” (New). This 
magnificent variety is of very compact habit, witk 
beautiful rosy-pink colored flowers deepening to a fine 
carmineat the base, a tint of color whichis very marked 
and conspicuous. Per pkt., 75 cts. 
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Giant Californian Eschscholtzia. Eschscholtzias or 
“Californian Poppies.” This new giant variety is des- 
tined to universal popularity, as the flowers are enor- 
mous, measuring 4 to 5 inches across, almost as large 
as saucers. This giant strain has been produced by 
careful selection for a number of years, and con- 
tains several beautiful colors in mixture. Per pkt., 
20 cts. 
Japanese Hollyhock, Tokio. A most beautiful and char- 
acteristic Japanese variety, attaining a height of about 
5 feet, bearing an unusually large number of large 
double flowers of distinct and picturesque beauty; the 
petals are beautifully frilled, of rich wine maroon at the 
base, shading to cherry red and edged white. Its 
striking effect attracts the attention of the most unin- 
terested. Per pkt., 25 cts. 
Mina Lobata. Charming, half-hardy climbing annual. 
The buds are at first of a vivid red, but turn to orange 
yellow, and when expanded the flowers are of a creamy 
white. They are copiously produced from the base to 
the summit of the plant, which attains a height of 20 
feet, and constitutes a strikingly beautiful object. Per 
pkt., 25 cts. 
