Novelties andl ^P^^'^'ties in Flower Seeds. 



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NEW KAY ASTEE. 



NEW RAY ASTER. 



With the introductioLi of tliis new class we offer to the pub- 

 lic another variety which should share a portion of the popu- 

 larity now held by the Comet and New Branching Asters. The 

 Ray Asters are a sport of the Comet, the flowers are of large 

 size. 4 to 5 inches in diameter, with petals long, slender, grace- 

 fully twisted, curled and slightly quilled, having the appear- 

 ance of beautiful Japanese Chrysanthemums. The plants are 

 robust, growing about 20 inches high, the flowers are borne on 

 long stems, rendering them invaluable for cutting, and ai-- 

 ranged in vases they have the most graceful appearance of all 

 Asters. This class has been awarded a flrst-class certiflcate of 

 the Florists' Society of Germany. 



White and Bright Rose. Colors separate, each per pack- 

 age, 20c. 



SINGLE FLOWERING ASTERS. 



It is well known that single flowers have more brilliant and ' 

 purer colors than double ones, and it is not surpi'ising that the 

 taste for them has been steadilj' increasing. The single flowei'- 

 ing Asters are a valuable addition to the list. They form 

 globular plants and carry on long stout stalks a mass of star- 

 shaped flowers which appear early and continue late into the 

 autumn. Very effective in beds or borders and offer a pleasing 

 change to the innumei-able double sorts. 



Mixed Colors. 10 cts. per pkt. ; 3 pkts, for 25 cts. 



ALYSSDM. 



Cloak of Ermine. 



The most dwarf of all Alyssum, growing only 2 to 3 inches 



high, branching in habit and completely covered with pure 

 white trusses of flowers. Much more dwarf than the Little 

 Gem, and in growth it is so uniform as to resemble a covering 

 of snow. Excellent for beds, borders or pots. Pkt., lOo. 



NEW EARLY FLOWERING COSMOS. 



The Cosmos has gained rapidly in favor of late years until 

 they are now universally considered "The Glory of Autumn." 

 Owing to the lateness of flowering in the northern states, many 

 have not enjoyed its full beauty, as the plants were many times 

 desti'oyed by frost before they had reached their full glory of 

 bloom. To overcome this failing prominent specialists have 

 improved upon the Cosmos until now this very satisfactory 

 strain of Early Flowering Cosmos is offered. The plants are 

 more dwarf than those of the ordinai'y variety, forming a com- 

 pact bush about 4 feet high, and commence blooming in June, 

 increasing gradually until they reach their perfection in 

 August. The foliage is of exceptional beauty and the plants 

 form a beautiful appearance before they commence blooming, 

 the foliage is also excellent for cutting as it forms a light airy 

 appearance when arranged among cut flowers. 



IVIixed Colors. Per package, 15 cts. 



MAMMOTH EVERBLOOMING HOLLY- 

 HOCK. 



Allegheny. 



An entirely new departure in this grand old garden favorite. 

 Free and persistent in blooming, as it commences in June 

 and continues until frost. The flowers are of mammoth 

 size, 5 to 7 inches in diameter and gracefully formed of loosely 

 arranged fringed petals which look as though made from the 

 finest China silk, and when cut are hardly recognizable as a 

 Hollyhock, having none of the formality of the ordinary Holly- 

 hock. The colors range from the most delicate shell pink to 

 dark red. Mixed colors, per package, 20c. ; 3 packages, 50c. 



HOLLTHOCK, ALLEaHENT. 



