NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. 



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NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES 



Antirrhinum " Niobe.' 



THREE NEW ASTERS. 



Aster, Giant Comet, The Bride. 



5224. No Aster equals this splendid novelty in delicacy of 

 color or elegance of form. The flowers, on opening, are of 

 purest white, changing as they become older to a beautiful 

 shade of rose, a most unique transformation. The long, 

 wavy, loosely-arranged petals give the flower the appearance 

 of a Japanese Chrysanthemum. As a cut-flower, whether 

 used for decoration or worn as a corsage bouquet, the soft 

 color and fine form make them very desirable. Per pkt. 25 

 cts. 



Aster, Yellow Quilled, 



5225 Within the past few years several so-called Yellow 

 Asters have been introduced, but the color has never been 

 sufficiently pronounced to entitle them to a permanent place. 

 The variety now offered is really yellow, the large double 

 flowers being of a bright sulphur. The plant is of strong, 

 robust habit ; about 18 inches high, and a most abundant 

 bloomer. Per pkt. 10 cts. 



1 Pkt. Each 

 of the 

 g* Three 



Flower Seeds. 



Antirrhinum "Niobe." 



5135. A beautiful new variety belonging to the half-dwarf class, 

 which is by far the most useful for bedding and general purposes. 

 The illustration portrays the effect so well as to make description 

 almost unnecessary; suffice to say that the tips of the flowers are of 

 velvety black purple, while the tubes are pure white. The con- 

 trast is most striking and unique. (See cut.) Per pkt. 15 cts. 



Dwarf Vernon Begonia. 



5224. This new variety is certain to become a favorite with 

 both the amateur and florist. It possesses all of the characteristics 

 of the parent, which occupies a leading place as a bedding and pot 

 plant, succeeding everywhere, doing equally well in sun or shade, 

 and after doing service out of doors all summer, can be lifted in 

 autumn and will flower abundantly through the winter. Its dwarf, 

 compact habit will adapt it for many purposes for which the tall 

 variety is not suitable, such as edgings, borders, vases, baskets, 

 etc., while as a pot-plant it will be indispensable. (See cut.) 



Flowers bright red, bronze foliage. Per pkt. 25 cts. 



Begonia, Dwarf Vernon. 



Aster, New Japanese. 



Aster, New Japanese. 



5181. A novelty of rare merit. Entirely distinct and novel. 

 Plants of pyramidal growth, about 18 inches high, bearing on 

 long stems from 40 to 50 flowers, averaging 5 inches across, 

 composed of wavy and twisted needle-shaped petals, making the 

 flower free from the stiff and formal appearance usual to Asters. 

 The color is a soft flesh pink. Sure to be admired as a cut-flower. 

 (See cut.) Per pkt. 25 cts. 



