IV 



NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. 



New \Vhite Branching Aster. 



Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds. 



In our General List of Flower Seeds, pages 40 to 75, will be found many worthy novelties 

 of recent introduction that have proved to he desirable acquisitions. 



Vick's White Branching Aster. 



5222. The term " branching " as applied to this Aster is peculiarly appropri- 

 ate, as it fitly describes the habit of the plant, throwing out its branches so 

 numerously as to make it a marked feature. The branching habit is accom- 

 panied with great vigor of growth and profusion of bloom, and in^ planting 

 room should be allowed for development. The flowers are pure white, four 

 inches and more in diameter, and borne on long stems; petals broad, long, 

 and many of them more or less tinted and curled in such a measure as to give 

 the blooms the appearance of a Chrysanthemum. Its blooming period is later 

 than all other Asters, coming in at a time when other flowers are scarce and 

 anticipating as it does the Chrysanthemum season by a month or more. It will 

 jirove of great value for cutting and for the flower trade. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; 

 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Semple's Branching Asters. 



5223. A choice strain of American grown Asters which has by careful 

 selection been brought to a high degree of excellence. The plants are of 

 branching habit, pfoducing from ten to twenty perfect flowers from four to 

 six inches in diameter on stems from ten to twenty-four inches in length, the 

 plants growing from two to three feet in height. Pink and white mixed. 

 Per pkt. 10 cts. : 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Jewel Aster, Dark Blue. 



5217. The first blue-flowering 

 variety of this lovely class of Asters^ 

 equal in beauty and exquisite form 

 to the varieties Apple Blossom and 

 Deep Pink, recently introduced. Per 

 pkt., 15 cts. ; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



5212. Jewel Aster, Apple 

 Blossom. 10 cts. per pkt. 



5213. Jewel Aster, Deep 

 Pink. 10 cts. per pkt. 



DIANTHUS LACINIATUS, 

 SALMON QUEEN. 



5737. This new variety represents 

 a beautiful acquisition to the annual 

 Pinks, lis flowers are of a very dis- 

 tinct and perfectly new tint in this 

 class; they are of the most brilliant 

 salmon color imaginable, changing 

 into a salmony rose when fading. 

 That this variety is distinct from all 

 others is easily proved l)y the seeds, 

 which are white or yellowish white, 

 while those of all other annual Pinks 

 are dark brown or black. The flowers 

 are well formed and nicely fringed; 

 the plants attain a height of 10 to 12 

 inches. 75 to 80 per cent, of the seed- 

 lings will come true from seed. Per 

 pkt., 15 cts. ; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Antirrhinum, 

 Queen of the North. 



5142. Anew and most beautiful 

 Antirrhinum, the finest of all the 

 Snapdragons. It forms an excellent 

 plant, growing one foot in height and 

 densely covered with large white 

 flowers, each plant occupying a space 

 of 1 to 1^ feet. It is a gem for beds 

 and borders and a valuable plant for 

 pot culture. Per pkt. 20 cts. 



Celosia, Thomson's 

 Superb Feathered. 



5444. This new variety has at- 

 tracted general attention in the public 

 gardens of Paris. The plant is pyram- 

 idal in growth, attaining a height of 

 a little more than two feet, and pro- 

 duces a number of beautiful large 

 spikes of the most brilliant crimson 

 color imaginable. In full sunlight 

 it makes a magnificent display when 

 the rich color of the flower spikes is 

 beautifully contrasted with the bronze- 

 colored foliage. Per pkt., 25 cts. Jewel or Ball-Shaped Aster. 



In addition to the varieties of Canna seeds 

 offered on page 48 we can also supply seed of 

 the following new and fine sorts received later 

 from our Nursery. 



5403. Crozy's New Cannas. 



This is a mi.xture of seed saved on our own 



grounds from the new varieties of Crozy's 



introductions of last year, and 



Celosia, Thomson's Superb Feathered. 



may be expected to produce 

 some new and distinct varieties. 

 Some of our customers who 

 procured seed from us last year 

 had very satisfactory results, 

 securing some very fine flowers. 

 Per pkt., 20 cts. ; 3 pkts. for 

 50 cts. 



5404. Canna, Charles 

 Henderson. Deep rich 

 crimson, one of the best. Per 

 pkt., 20 cts. 



5405. Canna, Flor- 

 ence Vaug^hn. One of the 

 finest yellow-spotted red varieties. Per pkt. 20 cts. 



5409. Canna, Queen Charlotte. Distinct and beautiful flowers, 

 velvety blood red, margin of bright yellow. Per pkt. 20 cts. 



5406. Canna, Madame Crozy. Flowers of largest size, dazzhng cnm- 

 son scarlet bordered golden yellow; very free-flowering. Per pkt. 



DiANTHVS LaCINIATIS, SALMON QUEEN. 



10 Cts. 



