Novelties and Specialties in FLOWER SEEDS 



Agekatum Duakf Princess Pauline. 



Double Yellow^ 

 Columbine. 



(Aquilegia Chrysantha 

 n. PI.) 



1185 A splendid double-flow- 

 ering form of the beauli- 

 ful hardy perennial 

 golden-spurred Colum- 

 bine ; the plants grow 

 about 2J feet high, with 

 pretty foliage, and the 

 numerous branching 

 flower stems are crowned 

 with a wealth of double 

 and semi-doulile golden- 

 yellow flowers; the gen- 

 eral effect being quite as 

 graceful as that of the 

 single form. (See cut.) 

 25 cts. per plct. 



ARCTOTIS GRAXDIS. 



1216 A remarkably handsome new annual from Southwest Africa, and one which 

 we believe will succeed admirably in our climate ; it forms much-branched 

 bushes 2 to 3 feet high, by as much through ; the foliage is soft and downy 

 and of a whitish color ; its flowers borne on long stems, rising well above the 

 foliage, are large and showy, from 2i to 3 inches across ; the ray florets pure 

 white on the upper surface, embellished with a narrow yellow zone at their 

 base ; the reverse of petals pale lilac-blue; the disc is light blue with slightly 

 projecting white stamens ; altogether a lovely flower. Of the easiest culture 

 and flowering in constant succession from early summer until late fall. (See 

 cut.) 25 cts. per pkt.; r, pkts. for $1.00. 



GIANT SNOlY-lVmXE VICTORIA ASTER. 



1476 The Victoria Asters have long held a leading place among asters, their free 

 growth and perfect-formed flowers being much prized both for bedding and 

 cut flowers. This new variety is the first of a giant type to be offered, and is 

 said to bear flowers averaging 5 inches across, of a pure snow-white. 15 cts. 

 per pkt. 



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FOR 1901. 



TAf majofity of the varieties offered under this head have not been tested by 

 us, but we have seen most of them on the grounds of the introducers, and have- 

 no hesitation in recommending the m for trial. 



For general list of Flower Seeds see pages 58 to 100. 



Ag^eratum Dijvarf Princess Pauline. 



1078 A beautiful and useful variety, of dwarf, compact, even growth, rarely 

 exceeding 8 inches in height ; the flowers are sky-blue, with a white 

 centre, the contrast being really exquisite, and not only are the flowers 

 borne well above the foliage, but are so numerous as to completely hide 

 it; fine for beds, borders, vases, baskets, etc. (See cut.) 15 cts. per 

 pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



T^WO GORGEOUS AMARANTHUS. 



Most of the Amaranthus have brilliant foliage, and are suited lor centres of 

 large beds, or in groups on the lawn, and are used with telling effect in many 

 of the public parks ; they are of the easiest culture, succeeding everj-where, 

 only requiring ample room in which to develop their full beauty ; grow from 

 4 to 5 feet high. 



1116 Brilliant. Foliage bright red, the ends of the branches or heads 

 being a combination of carmine rose, red and yellow, making a particu- 

 larly gorgeous effect. 10 cts. per pkt. 



1117 Sulpll urine. Lower leaves dark green, those half-way up the plant 

 being sulphur-yellow, with green points, while the heads and points of the 

 side shoots are entirely pure yellow ; a magnificent and striking variety, 



especially when grown in 

 conjunction with some of 

 the red-foliaged sorts such 

 as the one offered above. 

 15 cts. per pkt. 



Anemone 



Japonica 

 Queen Charlotte. 



1144 We are able this season 

 for the first time to offer 

 seed of this beautiful 

 hardy perennial, and it is 

 only necessary to draw the 

 attention of our customers, 

 to the faithful portrayal 

 in colors of its flowers on 

 the front cover of this 

 catalogue to convince 

 them of its beauty. The 

 seed could not be ex- 

 pected to produce flower- 

 ing plants before next 

 year, and those who wish 

 to enjoy its beauty the 

 coming autumn should 

 procure plants which we 

 offer on page 153. Seed, 

 25 cts. per pkt. Plants, 15 

 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Arctotis Grandis. 



Double Yellow Columbinx. 



