•. CHOICE .-. FLOWER .-. SEEDS 



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ARISTOLOCHIA. 



ANTIRRHrNlTM. (Snajy-Dragon.) 

 One of our very best perennials; blooms abundantly the 

 first summer until after frost, Flowers are large, finely 

 shaped, and of tlie most brilliant colors. Hardy perennial. 



220. A. Nanum, Mixed. Finest dwarf Tom Thumb ; 

 very rich colors ; 1 ft. Pkt . , 5c. 



221. Majus, Mixed. Tail varieties; fine assortment; 

 2 ft. Pkt.,5e. 



AQUBLEGIA — Double. {Columbine.) 

 The flowers of this i>lant are very curiously formed, strik- 

 ingly beautiful, and produced in great variety and profusion, 

 and bloom quite early in the spring. Hardy perennial. 



240. A. Single. Mixed colors ; all the best sorts ; 2 ft. 

 Pkt., 5c. 



241. Double. Mixed color? ; all the best sorts ; V/, ft. 

 Pkt., 5c. 



ARISTOLOCHIA. 

 {Dutchman's Pipe.) 



An attractive, quick growing, 

 hardy perennial, with large heart- 

 shaped leaves and flowers of singu- 

 lar formation, resembling a pipe ; 



soft,. 



260. A.Sipbo. Flowers browTi- 

 ish purple. Pkt. , 10c. 



AKGEMONE. {Prickly Poppy.) 



Grows well in any garden soil ; 

 plants hear large flowers resembling 

 asingle poppy ; the foliage is large, 

 of a bright green color, sparsely 

 covered with slender prickles. 

 Hardv annual. 



280. A, Grandifiora. White ; 

 very handsome ; 2 ft. Pkt. , 5c. 



281. Argemone. Fine mixed. 

 Pkt., 5c. 



AKMEKIA. {Sea Pink.) 

 290. A. Maritima. A very handsome, compact grow- 

 ing plant, well adapted to rock work, edgings, etc.; flowers 

 rosy pink. Hardy perennial ; J^ ft. Pkt., lOe. 



ASPEKHLA. 



A profpse blooming plant, bearing many clusters of small 

 Sweet-scented flowers ; very pretty for bouquets. Hardy 

 annual. 



300. A. Orientalis. Sky blue ; % ft. Pkt., 5c. 



301. A. Setosa. Sky blue. Pkt., 5c. 



ASTEK. 



This is one of the most popular and effective of our gar- 

 den flowers, producing a profusion of bloom, in which richness 

 and variety of color are combined -with the most perfect and 

 beautiful form. Plant in rich soil. In hot, dr.v weather they 

 should be mulched with well-rotted manure, and freely 

 watered. Hardy annuals. 



320. A. Pseony Perfection, Mixed. Very large, per- 

 fect, double flowers, beautifully incurved ; bright colors ; 1)4 

 ft. Pkt., 10c. 



321. New Rose-Elowered, Mixed. Rare and beautiful , 

 pyramidal, strong habit; variottslv colored, large, brilliant, 

 double flowers ; 2 ft. Oz., $3.00 ; pkt., 10c. 



322. Queen Victoria, Large-Flowered. Flowers very 

 large, perfectly double ; the richest colored and most showy 

 of all the English asters. Very free bloomer ; mixed colors ; 

 1)4 ft. Oz., $2.50; pkt., 10c. 



323. German Chrysanthemum-F 1 o \p e r e d . The 

 flowers are very double, of enormous size and perfect shape ; 

 the colors are brilliant, and varied with charming combina- 

 tions of shades which are very effective; 1ft. Oz., $2.50; 

 pkt.,10e. 



334. German Quilled, Mixed. Perfectly double ; beau- 

 tiful mixed colors ; 2 ft. Oz.,$1.00; pkt., 5c. 



325. Victoria Snow "White. Pure white, extra double 

 flowers, 5 inches in diameter; 2 ft. Pkt., 10c. 



326. Choice German, Mixed. Oz., $2.00; pkt., 10c. 



327. Deep Scarlet Triumph. See Novelties. Pkt., 20e. 



328. Kegal. See Novelties. Pkt.. 20c. 



329. Little Simheam. See Novelties. Pkt., 20c. 



BAIXOON VINE. {Love in a Puff.) 

 340. Cardiospennum Halicacabum. A climbing 

 plant, useful for either inside or out-door decoration; suc- 

 ceeds best in a light, warm situation. Flowers white, 6 ft. 

 Half-hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. 



BARTONIA. 



Plants of a succulent nature, flowers expanding after the 

 middle of the day, and very fragrant towards evening. The 

 leaves are thistle-like in appearance, and somewhat downy. 

 Should be watered freely during dry weather. Hardy 

 annual. 



360. B. Aurea. Flowers very bright vellow. 2 ft. 

 Pkt.,5e. 



BALSAM. 



{Lady Slipper, or Touch-m.e^not.) 



Our collection embraces all 

 the most improved kinds, and 

 there has certainly been great 

 improvements made in varieties 

 within the last few years. The 

 largest and best double flowers 

 are secured by first sowing in a 

 seed bed and then transplanting 

 them where they are to grow. 

 Hardy annuals ; 2 ft. 



380. B. Extra Double 

 White. This is the handsome 

 double Tvhile balsam so much 

 grown by florists. Very choice. 

 Oz., $2.00; pkt., 10c. 



381. The King. Brilliant 

 scarlet, very double. Oz. ,75c.; 



BALSAM. — EXTRA DOUBLE. p^t. lOc. 



382. Nsw^ Challenger Prize. The flowers are of won- 

 derfully large size and perfect shape, colors brilliant and 

 varied, comprising pure white, lemon, salmon, ro.se, crimson, 

 deep pink, purple, mottled and striped. Pkt., 20e. 



383. Camellia-Flowered. Very double and beautiful 

 colors; perfect form. Oz.,80c.; pkt., Iflc. 



384. Double. Extra choice, mixed, Oz,, 40c.; pkt., 5c. 

 3&5. Double Solferino. Very beautiful, white ground, 



.striped and streaked with lilac and scarlet. Oz., 60c.; pkt., 

 10c. 



386. Koyal Camellia Prize. See Novelties. Pkt., 25c. 



BEANS. {Phaseolus Multiflorns.) 

 Desirable rapid climbers, producing a profusion of bright 

 bloom the entire season. 12 ft. Hardy annual. 



400. B. Scarlet. Brilliant scarlet. Oz., lOc; pkt,, 5c. 



401. Wliite. Pure white. Oz., lOc; pkt., 5c. 



BEGONIA. 



Quite popular for planting 

 out in the spring, and should 

 be set out as soon as the 

 ground is warm. They are 

 likewise highly prized for 

 window gardening. Bloom 

 the first season from seed. 



420. B. Tuberous-Root- 

 ed, Single, Mixed. Compris- 

 ing the most varied and bril- 

 liant shades. Pkt., 25c. 



421. Tuberous-Kooted, 

 Double, Mixed. This collec- 

 tion embraces the largest low- 

 ers, and most lovely shades, 

 by hybridizing the best single 

 and double varieties for that 

 purpose. Pkt., 40e. 



422. Rex Hybrida, Mixed, 

 variegated foliage. Pkt., 25c. 



BEGONIA KBX. 



Beautiful varieties, with 



BBACHYCOME. 



460. B. Iberidifolia. 



{Swan River Daisy.) An erect 

 growing plant, covered the en- 

 tire season with pretty flowers 

 about one inch in diameter; 

 mixed colors of blue and white 

 with a dark centre ; 1 ft. Half- 

 hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. 



BROWALLIA. 



The Browallia is valuable, 

 alike for blooming during the 

 winter in the house, as well as 

 bedding out during the sum- 

 mer. Remarkably free and at- 

 tractive bloomers. Half-hardy 

 annual. 



470. B. Elata Ccerulea 

 _ Grandifiora. Pale blue; % 



ft. Oz.,50c.; pkt., 5c, 

 BRACHYCOME IBERIDIFOLIA. 471. B. Elata Alba. Pure 



white; IJ^ft. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c. 



472. Roezli, Mixed. An exceedingly pretty species, 

 flowers double the size of the preceding varieties, and forms 

 a dense, compact bush ; flowers azure blue and white with a 

 yellow centre ; 2 ft. Hardy annual. Pkt., 10c. * 



CACALIA. {Tassel Flower.) 



Small, pretty plants with tassel-like flowers, keeping in 

 bloom from early summer until autumn ; IJ^ ft. Hardy 

 annual. 



480. C. Mixed. 

 pkt., 5c. 



481. C. Coccinea. 



Golden yellow 'and scarlet. Oz. , 20c.; 

 Scarlet. Pkt., 5e. 



