WILLIAM ELLIOTT & SONS' 



FIFTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL. 



An Interesting Treatise on What to Buy, and How to Grow Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds. 



Tlolver and Vegetable Seed Nobelties. 



Dwarf Erfurt Double Pinks. 



The chief characteristics by which these Dwarf Double Pinks 

 distinguish themselves from the old types are their compact habit 

 of growth, and that they begin to bloom quite two weeks in ad- 

 vance of any of the other kinds of Pinks. They reach an average 

 height of about 12 inches, and can be advantageously planted in 

 pots when in full bloom. The flowers possess that fine spicy fra- 

 grance of Pinks, and vary in profuse colors and shades, thus pro- 

 ducing a more vivid display of colors than any variety of this class. 

 The plants have proved quite hardy and of easiest culture, and 

 when raised from seed the highest percentage will bring double 

 flowers. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Pink, Brilliant Violet. 



Indian Pinks have been great favorites for many years, being 

 of easy culture, and graceful bloomers with very little attention ; 

 but so far they could not boast of any bright colors besides 

 red, white and salmon. Brilliant Violet will, therefore, be looked 

 upon as a great achievement. The plants are of elegant growth 

 and covered with slightly fringed brilliant violet flowers. This 

 grand novelty should certainly have a place in every garden. 

 Pkt. 20 cts. 



New Star Petunia. 



By a long course of selection, cross-fertilization and inter- 

 breeding for many years, a new strain of Petunias, that for rich- 

 ness of color, beautiful markings and pleasing form of the flowers 

 which cover the plants in wonderful profusion, has been developed 

 and has won the admiration of all flower-lovers. Their ground 

 color is a dark crimson-maroon, with a rich velvety texture. This 

 strain has been so highly bred and perfected that it produces but 

 very little seed. These Petunias are bound to increase the interest 

 already taken in this class of plants. Pkt. 20 cts. 



Waldersee Aster, 



This variety is an entirely new departure. It forms a compact 

 bush ; stems are short but branching, and each shoot bears a 

 small, whitish bud when the plant is only 9 inches high. The 

 very double flowers fairly cover the plant, and it is very early in 

 bloom. This new type will be much appreciated, as, up to its 

 appearance, miniature Asters have not been a success. Pkt. 25c. 



Cineraria stellata. 



A unique novelty of great merit. The flowers are very large, 

 and the petals rolled up from base to point similar to the popular 

 Cactus Dahlias, giving the flowers a unique grace and beauty. 

 The colors are white, with points of some color such as red, blue, 

 indigo, rose, etc. Mixed colors, pkt. 35 cts. 



Arctotis grandis. 



Arctotis grandis. 



A handsome new annual from South Africa, succeeding well 

 in our climate. It forms neat, many-branched bushes about 2 feet 

 in height and breadth. The flowers, 2]4, to 3 inches in diameter, 

 are pure while, with a narrow yellow ring around the center, with 

 which the light blue of the disk florets and their delicate white 

 stamens make a very effective contrast. The under side of the 

 petals is pale lilac. Of the easiest culture, blooming profusely 

 from early summer until late in autumn. Pkt. 15 cts. 



