\Y FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES for 1806. 
HE CREAM of all the Floral Novelties 
T and Specialties of recent introduction, 
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| next ten pages of this Catalogue. Everything # 
| listed has been proven by careful test at Briar = 
Crest, distinct additions to the flowers that = | 
can be grown successfully from seed in this § | 
=! country. From page 84 to 89 will be foundas 6 | 
fine a general list of flower seeds, embracing 8 
everything really good, as can be found in 
} any American catalogue. It is very gratify- 
ing tome to note that my trade in Flower 
Seeds has increased very rapidly the last few 
\] years, and I give all the credit to the superior 
quality of seeds that I make it an invariable 
rule to furnish my customers. Just at this 
1 time J think it would be well to remind my 
friends that the Special Discount on Seeds 
im Packets (see page 17) also applies to 
Flower Seeds. In addition to this liberal 
discount, it has always been my custom to 
add a few extra packets of choice seeds to 
every order; in this way I distributed free to customers 
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COMET ASTERS. 
x : y during the Winter and Spring of 795, 74,209 packets of flower 
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from all other sorts in shape of flowers. GEG N\A propose to do even better. 
Grows from twelve to fifteen inches 
igh, and covered with 
large double flowers 
three to four inches 
across, their long, 
wavy and twisted pet- 
als forming a_ loose 
yet dense half globe, 
resembling a _ large- 
flowered Japanese 
Chrysanthemum. Only 
a few years ago, the 
Rose and White was 
the only known varie- 
ty of Comet Aster, but ‘ 
with the utmost skill eg 
and attention many 
mew colors and mark- 
ings have been intro- 
duced, which for pro- 
fusion of bloom and 
and thrifty upright 
growth, stand to-day 
without an equal. 
GIANT 
WHITE.—A_ decided 
improvement over the 
ordinary White Comet. 
Rose and White. 
NEW DWARF GOLDEN COSMOS. 
(Cosmos Sulphureus.) 
Wi a, ba A grand new species of Cosmos, which, like all the other 
mts varieties of this most pleasing flower, comes to us from 
y; lips y = Mexico. New Dwarf Golden Cosmos is distinct from all oth- 
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Rose. 
White and Lilac. 
Reddish Lilac. 
Carmine. 
Light Blue. 
Light Blue & White. 
Any of the above 
named Comet Asters: 
Packet, 10) wieents; 3: 
packets, 25 cents; or I 
will send one packet of 
each of the 8varieties for 
only 50 cents, postpaid. 
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All Colors; finest mixed. Ali the above in one grand mix- 
ture. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cemts. 
NEW GIANT COMET ASTER. The Bride. 
Offered this year for the first time. Unequaled in delicacy of 
coloring and elegance of form. White, changing to rose is the near- 
est description one can give of its very lovely coloring, the flowers 
at first being pure white, changing to rose and finally a beautiful 
deep rose tint. Flowers as large as the New Giant White. 
Packet, 25 cents; 3 packets, 60 cents. 
DATURA CORNUCOPIA. ‘‘Horn of Plenty.’’ 
In the wilds of South America a collector of Orchids came upon 
this floral gem; impressed with its beauty, magnificence and strik- 
ing appearance, he secured all the obtainable stock and sent it for 
introduction in this country. The singular form, gigantic size, 
striking colors and pleasant odor of the flower, make this novelty 
most conspicuous. The plant is of a very robust habit. The stem 
is thick, dark brown purple, shining as if varnished. The branches 
are very numerous, spreading symmetrically three or four feet in 
every direction. The leaves are large, of a dark green color. The 
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flowers are trumpet shaped, measuring eight to ten inches in Datura 
length, and five to seven inches across the mouth, and form three : a 
distinct flowers, growing each within the other; the throat and Cornucopia 
mouth of corolla,a most delicate French white, beautifully con- y 
trasted and marbled with royal purple on the outside. They are HORN OF 
produced in great abundance, a single plant giving easily from 75 
to 150 fragrant blooms during the season, followed by a large, ‘ PLENTY. 
thorny seed vessel, which adds to the beauty of the plant. This ° 
novelty is of easiest culture, requiring only to be planted in the house 
iy February or March, and planted out in May, in a warm, rich soil. 
Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
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