THE MOST GORGEOUS ORIENTAL VARIETIES. 



Culture. 



The Balsam, is one of the most easily grown of all garden annuals. Seed should be started early under glass, or sown in 

 open ground as soon as weather is nicely settled. A very rich soil is not absolutely necessary, but when plants are large 

 enough to transplant they should have plenty of room, at least 18 inches apart each way A little attention and you are sure of suc- 

 cess. They also make a beautiful pot plant. Do not devote your time or room to uncertain, cheap stiains. Secure your seed direct 

 from the growing headquarters, thereby making sure of the best 



APOLLO — 3 — Gorgeous, yet refined variety. Flowers large, double 

 and of perfect shape, beautifully and minutely spotted and 

 streaked. Grand for all purposes. Never fails to please. Pkt. 8c. 



JlANA — Exquisite variety in every way. Flowers very large 

 double and handsomely formed, of the most delicate shades of 

 flesh color, beautiful beyond imagination. , A delightful variety 

 for every use, sure to give you untold satisfaction. Pkt. 6c. 



?AIRY QUEEN — 5 — Flowers pure snowy white, large, double and 

 perfect. A great favorite with florists, and one of the most pro- 

 fuse bloomers ; the plants being loaded with hundreds of de- 

 lightful blossoms throughout the season. It makes a beautiful 

 pot plant, as well as the grandest of all bedders. Pkt. 8c. 



JUPITER— 2 — Superb color, glowing crimson; grand beyond de- 

 scription. Flowers large and very beautifully double. A strong 

 vigorous grower, continually in flower throughout the summer 

 and until frost comes. Don't fail to include this grand variety in 

 your selection. Pkt. 8c. 



.MARS— 1— An almost dazzling brilliancy of a rich, glowing 

 scarlet color, that catches every eye. Flowers, strikingly large, 

 handsome, and finely formed. Perfectly exquisite for all pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 6c. 



MERCURY— An elegant variety of the softest lemon color imagin- 

 able. This is an entirely new shade in this class of plants, and 



is much admired. A very beautiful flower, as double and perfect 

 as a Camelia and as large as a good sized rose. Pkt. 6c. 

 NEPTUNE — 4 — A great favorite with every one. Flowers gayly 

 striped, streaked and spotted, yet so exquisitely soft and lovely 

 are the blendings that it seems perfection. The flowers are of 

 great substance and durability, often exceeding two inches 

 across, and as double as rosettes. Very uniform and a constant 

 bloomer. Choicest shades mixed. Pkt. 6c. 

 SATURN— A grand and magnificent sort, clear frosted white, 

 flaked and striped with rosy purple or scarlet, resembling to a 

 marked degree our old favorite, the Carnation. Showy in the 

 garden and beautiful for pots. Be sure and include it in your 

 order. Pkt. 6c. 



VENUS — Flowers suffused with a soft shade of delightful lilac, blos- 

 soms large, double, and of beautiful shape; resembling an ex- 

 quisitely formed Tea Rose bud. In color it is one of the most deli 

 eate and lovely of all Balsams. Very beautiful. Pkt. 6c. 



SPLENDID MIXED— No finer mixture obtainable, comprised of the 

 above grandest of all varieties of Balsams and a choice selection 

 of numerous new Hybrid sorts. Pkt. 25 seeds. 5c. 



GOOD MIXED — This mixture is comprised of the standard sorts and 

 will give good results. Pkt. 25 seeds, 3c. 



SPECIAL OFFER For only 50c I will send one literal package each 

 of the above ELEVEN Grand Varieties of Prize Balsams. 



BEGONIAS 



Are among the most beautiful window plants, of ex- 

 ceedingly easy culture, producing a profusion of ele- 

 gant flowers. The seed is fine, and will need great 

 care in sowing. Plants often bloom in six or eight months from time of sowing 

 Makes a valuable bedder for out-doors in summer. 



HEX— A beautiful class of Begonias with elegant variegated leaves. Delicate and 

 beautiful flowers borne in great profusion. Choice mixed pkt. 40 seeds, 15c 



VERNON— This variety is distinguished by the splendid coloring of its foliage and 

 dowers. When young the foliage is dark green, changing to a very deep red with 

 metallic hue. The bright orange-carmine flowers contrasting beauti- 

 fully with the foliage. Very effective for bedding in masses, being cov- 

 ered with bloom from May until late in the autumn. You should not 6 

 fail to include this grand variety in your order, as it will giro you un- 

 oounded satisfaction. Pkt. 60 seeds, sc. 



TUBEROUS ROOTED. SINGLE MIXED — Flowers are of Immense size and of rare and 

 vivid coloring, being so strikingly handsome that they command the admiring 

 attention and unstinted praise of all who see them. They are very profuse 

 bloomers. You will certainly want to give them a trial. Pkt. 60 seeds, lflo. 



TUBEROUS ROOTED, DOUBLE MIXED — The flowers are of unusual size and excep- 

 tionally beautiful it- coloring, single florets often measuring from ft to 9 Inches i* 

 circumference. They are perfectly double and of extremely rare beauty. Sow 

 seeds in a light soil, woods earth, some sharp sand and rich loam. A small 

 amount of cow yard manure may be used if thoroughly decomposed, and will 

 heighten the rich coloring of the leaves, but in too large quantities, or if fresh, Is 

 very harmful. Be sure to order this choice variety. Pkt. 60 seeds, 18a 



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REX BEGONIA. 



