FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES. 



New Single Dahlias, 

 " Excelsior." 



5695 An absolutely new and curiously inter- 

 esting strain, somewhat like the single 

 Cactus type, but with cut or fringed petals, 

 grotesquely curled and twisted, in many 

 cases resembling the blossoms of Oaillardia 

 or Coreopsis. In color they vary very much, 

 having in addition to the shades usual to 

 the Dahlia many new and odd tints. Of 

 strong growth and throwing the flowers up 

 on long stems well above the foliage. Per 

 pkt., 40 cts. 



Gaillardia Grandiflora 

 Compacta. 



5842 New compact growing variety of the hardy perennial Gaillardia, 

 forming bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing its long stemmed 

 flowers well above the foliage. In coloring the flowers are exactly as rich 

 and varied as those of the tall growing sort. As the plants produce their 

 flowers most profusely, and in constant succession from June till Autumn, 

 this novelty with its improved habit, will prove one of the most desirable of 

 all hardy perennials grown for cut flowers. Blooms the first year from seed 

 if sown early. Per pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



A New Race of 



Tall and Dwarf 

 Nasturtiums. 



■6184 Tall Chameleon. This highly 



interesting new variety presents 



a most unusual feature, which is 



that the flowers are of different 



colors on the same plant, and that 



they are variously blotched, 



splashed, striped and bordered 



with these several colors. On one 



and the same plant self-colored 



flowers are found, others curiously 



stained or flushed on clear ground, 



while others are broadly edged with 



light shades or have dark margins. 



The marvelous contrast produced 



by the numerous blooms, each so 



conspicuously different, is most 



charming. Per pkt. 10 cts ; per 



oz. 50 cts. 

 6132 Dwarf Chameleon. This is a" 



dwarf form of the above 



strain, possessing exactly 



the same peculiarity of 



producing variously col- 

 ored flowers on the same 



plant. The neat, compact 



bushes form exceedingly 



fine edgings and are un- 

 rivaled for general garden 



decoration. Per pkt. 10 



cts. ; per oz. 50 cts. 



Excelsior Single Dahlias. 



New 



Forget-Me-Not, 



"Star of Love." 



6124 This novelty resembles the well ■ 

 known Myosotis Victoria, but is 

 much dwarfer, more regular in 

 growth, freer flowering, and has a 

 longer flowering season than any 

 variety. Coming into bloom a week 

 before any other, and is still bright 

 with flowers when they are over. 

 The color is a true Forget-Me-Not 

 blue, so bright that a patch of them 

 can be seen at a considerable dis- 

 tance. Per pkt. 25 cts. 





Gaillardia Grandiflora Compacta. 



The subjects shown in colors 

 on the cover of this catalogue 

 are worthy of extended culture. 



The Nasturtiums shown 

 on the front cover are offered 

 on pages 80 and 81. 



The Montbretias shown 

 on the back cover are offered on 

 page 94. 



Sunflower, Orion. 



New Miniature Sunflower, 

 " ORION." 



5926 Effective new variety of the Sunflower " Stella," introduced a few years 

 ago. The petals of this novelty are twisted like those of the best Cactus- 

 shaped Dahlias. Especially valuable for bouquets in late Summer and Autumn 

 when other flowers are becoming scarce. Per pkt. 20 cts. 



Fine New Mignonette, 

 " BISMARCK." 



6103 The introducer claims for this new Mignonette unusual robustness of 

 growth and spikes of double the size of the popular Machet variety, from which 

 it is a selection. The plants attain a height of 12 inches, with deep green 

 somewhat crimped foliage. Pyramidal in shape and covered with immense 

 spikes of dense reddish flowers. Deliciously fragrant. Especially recom- 

 mended for pot culture. Per pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. for §1.00. 



