Flower and Vegetable Seed Novelties 



IV 



WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 



SWEET PEAS (Rainbow Mixture) 



This mixture is not new with us. It is the demand for this 

 special mixture that causes us to repeat the offer. This variety 

 offered is composed of the newest varieties and all lovers of sweet 

 peas should not fail to include them in their list. Pkt. lOcts. 

 See illustration back of the catalog cover. 



SALVIA. FIRE BRAND 



Barring any varietv so far offered, we can cheerfully say this 

 new variety Fire Brand eclipses them all for intensity of color; 

 dwarf habit and compact spikes will make it a universal favorite. 

 Pkt. 15c. See illustration back of cover. 



BEET. Early Model Red Globe 



This is a special selection of our own which we have been im- 

 proving for some years. It is a perfect Globe in shape, with very 

 small tap root and of the finest quality of color in the root, equal 

 to the best long beets in existence. The foliage is also very small. 

 It is also the earliest of any beet in cultivation. Pkt. 10 cis., 

 141b. 35c, lb. S1.00. 



GLADIOLUS CHILDSI AMERICA 



i Reuben H. Warder 



This entirely new Gladiolus, the most beautiful and useful yet 

 in cultivation, is now offered for the first time. In bringing 

 "America" before the world we feel that it marks a new era in 

 American Gladiolus, as we know it to be in every way the most 

 useful and beautiful sort ever introduced. Growth is very 

 strong and healthy, producing a beautiful dark green foliage, and 

 a strong, erect spike of the largest flowers, well set to show to 

 the best advantage. Each 30 cts., doz. $o.00. 



NEW DWARF ROSE BABY 

 RAMBLER 



The Crimson Rambler in dwarf form — about two feet high. 

 Perfectly hardy. Blooms from June until frost. The greatest of 

 roses. The Dwarf or Bab}- Rambler grows a fine, healthy bush 

 from 24- to 30 inches in height, with foliage of dark glossy- green ; 

 blooms in large clusters, the little bushes being literally- loaded 

 down at times by their covering of small bright red roses; very- 

 attractive, as they are constantly in bloom from June until late 

 frosts, and when potted up will bloom all winter. We have a 

 choice stock of plants which will begin blooming soon. Strong 

 plants from 3 in. pots, each 25 cts. Extra strong plants 40 cts. 

 Large field-grown plants 75 cts., postpaid. 



PEAS. Gradus ^Prosperity) 



The vine of Gradus is of vigorous, robust growth, about 2V-> fest 

 high, heavy-stemmed with luxuriant healthy foliage; it bears 

 uniformly large, handsome pods of large and luscious peas, and 

 although it commences bearing so very early it continues for a 

 long time ; the peas also remain sweet and tender for serine time 

 after they are fit to pick. Pt. 25 cts., qt. 50 cts., pk. $3.50. 



TOMATO. Stirling Castle 



A variety distinct from all others. Does not bear large fruits, 

 but forces admirabh-, is of excellent flavor and contains very few 

 seeds. The fruits are born in clusters, are round and absolutely 

 smooth, and of a reddish scarlet color. Pkt. 20 cts. 



TABLE LETTUCE-For Glass Use 



Elliott's Hot-House 



This is the best variety for growing under glass ; forms a large- 

 sized head with a good solid heart, which is not liable to rot ; 

 delicately crisp, tender and fine flavored ; combines all the quali- 

 ties to make it the best Lettuce that can be grown. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 4-0 cts. 



Elliott's Leviathan 



The largest Cabbage Lettuce in cultivation, and besides is pos- 

 sessed of many merits that place it in the front rank of desirable 

 varieties. Heads solid and of marked icy crispness, while its heat- 

 resisting qualities are best evidenced by its failure to run to seed 

 in a temperature that ruins all other sorts for culinan- purposes. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



SWEET 



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Metropolitan 



The plant is distinct, \jfing very strong in stalk, growing 5% 

 feet in height, leaves are numerous, narrow and very dark green 

 in color. The ears, three to four to the plant, are all set low. 

 Thev are uniformly 9 inches long, 10 to 12 rowed, well filled to 

 the tip with large deep grains, which are very tender. It is not 

 merely sweet, but possesses that exquisite richness so well known 

 in the larger and later sorts. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.25. 



PARSLEY. Elliott's Curly Evergreen 



Distinct, handsome bright green, finely cut and very curled 

 moss-like leaves. Plant of dwarf habit, productive and un- 

 surpassed for either private use or marketing. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts. 



