J^ OH) elites and Specialties, 2>. M. Kerry tSi, Co., 'Detroit, Mich. 



Fvfra Farli/ HnKi^nTnllprn ^^ have had planted side by side for two seasons at our experi- 

 LAird Ldl \^ B lUI \KA \LM\VC\ 1 1 cental gardens the most highly lauded varieties of asters offered 

 by seedsmen and growers of this and foreign countries. Extra Early HohenzoUern has proven to 

 be decidedly the earliest large aster. Last year we introduced Extra Early HohenzoUern Rose and 

 Extra Early HohenzoUern White. This year in addition we offer HohenzoUern Silver-Lilac, 

 a singularly attractive shade, in season only a few days later than the Extra Early Hohenzollerns. 

 See page 6j. Each variety 25c a packet. 



fliant Cornet '"^^^^^ ^^^■^ known standard variety comes into bloom about ten days earlier than 

 \JllCilll V./UiH^l Semple's Branching Aster. The ver}- large and finely formed flowers with their 



broad recurved petals are in continuous arid abundant bloom during an extended season. We offer 



only seed from carefully selected plants and our mixture contains all the most desirable shades. 



Giant Comet White Asters are illustrated on the front cover of this Annual. See page 68. 



Giant Comet, White, Pl<t. 15c Giant Cornel. Mixed, Pkt. 15c 



^^IIT»nli>*€ Rri^nrhinc^ Seeminglv to compensate for comparative lateness in flowering this class 



^K,\\\\}\X, 3 L>\ dll^ltlll^ affords blooms of wonderful perfection of form and embraces the widest 



range of pure colors known in asters. We offer only the most desirable shades of the largest 



perfectly double flowers. Space prevents our showing but three shades on the back cover. 



See page 68 for varieties and price. 



I^uby See description on page opposite. Pi<t. 15c; % Oz. 30c; %, Oz. SOc; Oz. 85c 



ImnrnVpH M^rKi^f ^"^ '^^^ improved strain of Machet as in Ruby the form of plant and flower 

 lllipiUVCU lYId^lllOl spike has been developed most successfully. Aside from the color, which 

 is like the ordinary Machet, the plant of Ruby Mignonette on the opposite page is a very good illus- 

 tration of this variety growing under proper cultivation. Undoubtedly Improved Machet and Ruby 

 are two of the finest strains of Mignonette yet offered. For other varieties see page /p. Pkt. lUc 

 J/ Oz. 25c; Vz Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c 



Our Trailing Mixed Nasturtium {Tropaeoluni Lobbianuni) is a class showing a marked improve- 

 ment over the common running variety in that the flowers are better in form and larger and afford a 

 much wider range of brilliant colors and markings. Admirably adapted for covering arbors, trellis and 

 rustic work and for conservatory decoration in winter. The colored page 6j fairly represents the mix- 

 ture as grown at our experimental gardens. Also see page 8i. Pkt. 5c 



Each season we have in trial for comparison with oiir stocks a large number of splendidly described 

 varieties and mixtures from other dealers and growers. Some have been very good; many very disap- 

 pointingly ordinary; none surpassed and rarely have any been found to equal the high standard of excel- 

 lence maintained in our own carefully selected strains. On our colored page 8j we show one or more blooms 

 from each of the following special mixtures as well as a few from other choice varieties listed on page 82. 

 TrimarHpail ^^ have had in trial many excellent stocks of this large flowered pansy but have 

 1 1 llliai UtCClU geen none that equaled the carefully selected strain we offer. The mammoth flowers 



are uniformly three blotched, the shades of color are exceedingly rich and splendid results can be 



confidently expected when this mixture is planted. Pki. lOc 



F^rrv'c ^im^rKiccima Rlr^^rKo/^ Three years ago we introduced this pansy and since then 

 I Uiy > JUpi^rUI>Mnid OiUl«.ll^U repeated trials and comparisons convince us that Super- 

 bissima realizes more of the highest pansy ideals than any other strain yet offered. One of the 

 most skillful plant growers and breeders in the world, actuated more by love of the work and pleas- 

 ure in the beautiful results obtained than by desire for mere financial profit, developed and now 

 maintains for us this stock in its purity and perfection. The plants are strong and vigorous in 

 • growth, bearing on sturdy stems of medium length the splendid giant flowers. Each of the five 

 petals is a study in itself. The velvety texture is of so much substance and the surface so ruffled as 

 to give the effect of a somewhat double flower. Uniformity of color has been studiously avoided 

 but the attainment in brilliancy and depth leaves nothing further to be desired. That such a variety 

 of shades and markings can be afforded in the darker and richer colors is almost incredible. Every 

 seed has come from a plant which produced flowers that satisfied one of the most critical pansy 

 specialists in Europe. Those who plant this strain for the first time have the privilege of enjoying 

 what will be to them a revelation of pansy possibilities. Pkt. 15c; 1000 seeds 55c 



I ^rdo ^\t\\Kit>rif\€i Dstrician ^ splendid mixture, especially when pansies of the very largest 

 Ldl^lC I lUWfCNil^ rdllMdll sj^e and greatest variety of brilliant colors are desired. The 



plants are strong and vigorous in growth, being particularly suited for bedding in masses, the stout 



stems showing the rare beauty of Sie flowers to perfection. Pkt. lOc 



