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ASTER “‘ SNOWBALL ”’ OR PRINCESS. ASTER COMET. 
a Aster Snowball or Princess. 
This is the first variety of an entirely new class which from the build of its flowers is as beautiful as it is distinet. 
They are compésed of short, very thickly-set imbricated petals, half globular in form, and of the purest white. On 
- account of its refined and faultless shape, this new Aster will prove of great value as a cut flower, especially as it lasts 
for a longer time than other varieties, It is also excellent for pot culture. 
; No. 5211. Per pkt., 25 cts. 
Aster Jewel or Ball. 
Two yery handsome varieties of a new and beautiful class of Asters, ob- 
' tained from the well-known Peony Perfection race; similar but somewhat 
dwarfer in habit than the latter, and with shorter petals. They-are distin- 
guished at first sight by their beautiful and perfectly round flowers. The 
plant grows about 20 inches in height, the flowers measuring from 2% to 3 
inches across, and as roundasaball. Being borne on long stalks, it will prove 
excellent for cutting and bunching. In two colors. : 
No. 5212. Apple Blossom, per pkt., 25 ets. 
No. 5213. Deep Pink, 4 25) 
AQUILEGIA CHRYSANTHA GRAND. ALBA. 
(New White Spurred Columbine.) 
The chrysantha varieties of Aquilegia are well known and esteemed as be- 
longing to the finest and most graceful hardy perennials. This new, large- 
flowering, pure white variety, with its fine long spurs, is perfectly hardy and 
absolutely true to name. It is a beautiful plant for pots, and if planted in 
res P groups in the garden they present a perfect sea of white flowers. 
Aster JEWEL. No. 5146. Per pkt., 25 ets. 
| Aster Comet. 
A yery beautiful and distinct class, with long curled and twisted petals formed into a loose yet dense half-globe 
resembling the Japanese Chrysanthemum, 
5. No. 5201. Deep Pink, per pkt., 15 cts. 
; No. 5202. Light Blue, ‘“ LOM 

BEGONIA CREDNERI. thickly set with fine red hairs, thus forming a most strik- 
ee 4 at _.. |ing and beautiful contrast. 
A perfectly distinct new variety originated by hybridiz- No. 5291. Per pkt., 25 ets 
No. 5291. ue ; 
ing B. Scharffiana and metallica. Its graceful pa it is 
similar to the former species, while in shape and coloring 
of the foliage it resembles B. metallica. The flowers hang- BEGONIA HYBRIDA GIGANTEA. 
ing in large umbrella-like clusters by far excel both pa- ” 
rents. The plants attain a height of two to three feet and “RAUST. 
produce a profusion of bloom that is astonishing; the 
: - . rari best red in existence 
: leaves are dark green, of a metallic gloss and hairy on the| _ A new tuberous rooted variety, the sea ? 
oa dari ae Pedant etli ihe deere avd Ape snowy | Shaded with black ; a decided and valuable acquisition, 
= 5 f J 
oo Rite on the inside of the petals, while the reverse is No. 5283. Per pkt., 25 cts. 
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