Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds. 



]VE"W A.STEK, — Christmas Tree. 



~^An entirely nevr- and novel form of plant is found in this variety- 

 ■fiia branches are throvrn out horizontally, instead of upright, as 

 usual; the lower branches being the longest, measuring often from tip 

 to tip 20 to 34 inches, while those nearer the top of the plant are com- 

 paratively short This variety is particularly desirable for pot 

 <?ulture, also recommendable for specimen plants in the open border. 

 Th« blooms are medium size, perfectly double and finely imbricated. 

 ,..,..,,;,^>, Mixed Colors, per PacUnsjc 16 cents. 



Salvia Splendens. — Silverspot. 



This new Salvia is of pure American origin and a, grand novelty 

 which will furnish a valuable addition to the list of Salvias. In form 

 of plant this variety resembles S. Bonfire; being neat and compact in 

 growth. The leaves are rich, soft, dark green, with light sulphur or 

 cream-colored spots of various sizes liberally sprinkled over them. 

 The unique and alegant foliage is very abundant and has an extreme- 

 ly fresh, healthy appearance. The flowers are very large, intense 

 bright scarlet in color and borne well above the foliage. Equally as 

 floriferous as the ordinary sorts. Per Package 25 cents. 



^Butterfly Oyclamen. 



(Cyclamen Papilio.) 



The new Butterfly Cyclamen we consider may fairly be termed 

 the most striking novelty of recent introduction. The desire of bha 

 originatoi has been "to replace the rather narrow shape and Bom«- 

 what stiff bearing of the flower by a more graceful habit" and he has 

 succeeded in the producing not only of large flowering varieties, 

 which differ radically in form from the older type, but also show 

 new colors of surprising beauty. The edges of the petals are prettily 

 imbricated and curved and there is a marked variation in the form 

 of the flowers — some are nearly erect, others spreading to a striking 

 resemblance of butterflies, while others are decidedly depreeed, 

 forming a novel appearance in their beautiful and curious shape and 

 formation. The foUage is beautifully marked like that so muck 

 admired in the older varieties. The profusion of bloom and large size 

 of the flowers add greatly to its attraction. Cyclamen Papilio has 

 been awarded flrst-class certiflcates where exhibited. 



mixed Colors, per Package 75 cents. 



r>ou.l>le Flo^vering- Cyclamen. 



A valuable acquisition will be found in this really double flower- 

 ing Cyclamen. The flowers of this double flowering strain are more 

 beautiful than the single, each flower having usually 8 to 10 peMs 

 and often 12 to 15, which are more spreading than single varieties. 

 There is the same range of colors as in the single, and like all double 

 flowers they remain longer in perfection than the singles, the bloom- 

 ing season lasting < ully 3 months. 



Per Package $ .35 Tliree Packages. ...$1.00 



II>wai:*f" Bixsh Verbena. 



This type differs from the older varieties (those of sprawling 

 habit) by growing into upright, compact bushes, making exceUeut 

 pot plants, also exceedingly desirable for open borders. Vary free 

 blooming and in a very desirable range of colors ranging through 

 shades of red, pink, striped, purple, white, etc. 



Mixed Colors, per Package, 15Ca 



.A.LYSSXJM:.-Cloak of Ermine. 



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

 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. 



Per Packet 10 cents. 



