I^Please Note Ouf Very Geoeroas Premiums to Clubs Stated on Rase 3. 



Space will not permit me to give instructions which would enable every pur- 

 chaser to be successful with each and every variety of flower seeds offered in the following list. At best I can 

 give but a few general suggestions, which, however, if carefully heeded, will prove of valuable assistance 

 especially to the beginner. 



The soil into which the seed is to be sown is of the utmost importance, and should be rich and thoroughly 

 prepared by beiugreduced to a fine mellow condition, whether it be in boxes, frames or the open border. A 

 good rule in planting is to cover the seeds not more than three or four times their diameter ; always making 

 the soil quite firm after the seed has been sown. If planted in a box or frame, firm the soil before planting as 

 well as after. 



There should be some discretion used, especially with the finer and more delicate seeds. Some of these will 

 germinate best if only pressed into the soil, and with such it is best to use pots or pans of a size that may be 

 covered with a pane of glass to retain moisture by preventing rapid evaporation. Do not, ho-vever, fail to 

 admit air as soon as the seed has sprouted, and remove the covering gradually. 



Transplanting should follow as soon as the plants have acquired sufficient strength, generally after the 

 second leaf is quite well formed. Transplant into boxes or the open ground if at the proper time for planting, 

 shading for a few days until the plants have become established m their new home. 



In addition to these few instructions, cultural directions will be bound upon every package containing the 

 seed, which, if faithfully followed in connection with the above, will insure success. 



The following list of seeds embraces '^'Annuals, i-Biennial.<?» tPerenaials, and those known as IfGrcenhouse Plants. 

 I have affixed these symbols to the names of each species or variety to designate to which class they belong. 



AGERATUM MEXICANUM. 



Especially fine for bedding or borders, also excellent 



for house culture in winter. Constant bloomers, pkt. 



Little Uorrit. Azure blue, dwarf and spreading. 5 



Tom Thumb. Dwarf, light blue. - - 5 



Lasseauxi. Rose; most valuable for cutting. - 5 



AH Kinds IMixed. All fine beddmg plants. - 5 



""BEGONIAS VERNON. 



As a bedding plant this bids fair to eclipse the popu- 

 lar Zonale Geranium, by reason of its profuse and con- 

 stant bloom and great endurance, succeeding as it does 

 in heat and cold, in drought and in seasons of excessive 

 rain. Its massive foliage is especially beautiful, and is 

 always clean and cheerful, assuming when fully ex 

 posed to the sun and wind a bronze-red color, forming 

 a charming and effective background for its mass of 

 rosy-carmine, coral-like flowers. In partial shade its 

 beautiful glossy foliage is a rich, dark green. It grows 

 readily from seed, and the plants, if taken up in autumn, 

 potted and brought indoors, will continue to flower 

 freely all winter. A most valuable flower, that all 

 lovers of the beautiful in nature should grow. Pkt., 10c. 



ALYSSUM, LITTLE GEM. 



ALYSSUM. 



Profuse and constant bloomers. Flowers delicately 

 fragrant and valuable for cutting. The dwarf vari- 

 eties are especially adapted for the outer edge of beds 

 or borders; much used in hanging baskets, vases, etc. 



PKT. 



*Alyssum maritimum (Sweet Alyssum). White; tall. 5 



Little Gem, Dwarf white. - - 5 



Tom Thumb, Excellent for edgings. - - "> 



$SaAatile compactum. Golden yellow. 5 



ANTIRRHINUM.— Snapdragon. 



Among the finest, most brilliant and valuable hara y 

 border plants. The flowers are produced on long 

 spikes and continue in bloom all summer and until 

 after frost. 



N;w Dwarf Sweet-Scented Everblooming:. See third 

 page of cover. PKT. 

 Fi;:turatum. Striped and blotched. - - 5 

 Tom Thumb. Dwarf, about 6 in. high; mixed colors. 5 



Bijou* A superb novelty; very dwarf habit, growing 

 only about ten inches high, forming handsome bushy 

 plants especially valuable for low bedding and for the 

 window garden. Flowers scarlet, shading to rosy-pink 

 as they attain maturity, and persistently produced in 

 great numbers. Pkt., 15c. 



A packet of each variety for 20c. 



Ulster Co, N., Y., Jan. 24, 1898. 

 The seeds I bought of you In the spring of 1897 proved to be 

 the best seeds I ever bought of any seedsman. I have bought 

 pi ints and small fruits from you since 1890. and all hare 

 proved true to name and of good quality. ChaS. T. Craig. 



