Novelties and Specialties in 



Flower Seeds 



For 1899. 



For General List of Flower Seeds, see pages 55 to 92. 

 ANEMONE JAPONICA ALBA GIGANTEA. 



5127 This new variety surpasses by far the old type, both in vigor of habit and free- 

 flowering qualities. It forms a large, bushy plant, with brilliant dark-green leaves, 

 throwing up numerous stems bearing pure white flowers, with a large yellow disc. 

 One of the best hardy perennials. Reproduces itself true from seed. Per pkt. 25 cts. 



THREE GIANT 



SNAPDRAGONS. 



(Antirrhinum Hajus Grand i- 

 florum.) 



The Snapdragons do not seem to 

 receive from amateurs the attention they 

 deserve. In our trial grounds last 

 year we had a line each of the three 

 improved varieties, offered below. They 

 were sown in the open ground late in 

 April and were in full flower in July, 

 remaining a sheet of bloom until frost, 

 and were much admired by many visitors. 

 They succeed best in a rather light soil, 

 in a sunny position, and, although per- 

 ennials, succeed well when treated as 

 annuals. 



5132 Giant White ... Per pkt. 10c. 



5133 " Fiery Scarlet " " lfjc. 



5134 " Yellow ..." " 10c. 

 1 pkt. of each for 25 cts. 



AGERATUM 

 BLUE PERFECTION 



antirrhinum, Giant White. 



BEGONIA GRACILIS. 



5232 A very pretty half-dwarf variety, grow- 

 ing into compact plants, 8 to 10 inches 

 high, densely covered with handsome 

 flowers of a delicate rose color. 

 Blooms profusely the entire season, and is admirably 

 adapted for edgings, borders, or pot culture. Per 

 packet, 15 cts. 



BEGONIA VERNON 



GRANDIFLORA. 



5283 A large flowering form of the well-knownand popular 

 Begonia Vernon,\v\\h which it is identical ingrowth, 

 fioriferousness and color. The flowers are nearly 

 twice the size of the type, and is therefore showier 

 and more desirable — and is one of the best bright- 

 red Summer-flowering plants for semi-shaded beds 

 or borders ; grows readily from seed, flowering in a 

 few weeks from time of sowing. Per pkt. 15 cts. 



NEW ASTER— DAYBREAK. 



6192 A grand new variety, of American origin, and 

 destined to become as popular as the splendid 

 Branching Asters, also of American origin. The 

 illustration gives an excellent idea of the symmetrical 

 growth and habit of the plant. It attains a height of 

 18 to 24 inches, and produces lavishly its perfect globe- 

 shaped flowers of beautiful shell-pink color, similar 

 to that of the Daybreak Carnation. A magnificent 

 variety, either for bedding or for cut flowers. Per 

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



ASTER, WHITE 



OSTRICH FEATHER. 



5244 A magnificent Aster of the Comet type ; flowers of 

 immense size with wavy twisted petals. Fine for 

 cutting. Per packet, 15 cts. 



Begonia Gracilis. 



5047 The finest dark-blue, large flow- 

 ered Ageratum ever sent out. 

 Splendid bedding variety. Pel 

 packet, 15 cts. 



Daybreak Aster 



