Annuals and others that Bloom from Seed the first Season. 



Under this head we class the true annuals, also varieties which grow and flower to full perfection the same 

 season they are planted, such as Pansies, Dianthus, Antirrhinum, etc. Our friends and customers will find rare 

 novelties and valuable specialties described in the preceding pages, but will turn to this list for the old and 

 well-tried favorites, many of whose names have become as familiar as those of our dearest friends; here 

 will be found the flowers of our intimate acquaintance, that brighten our gardens and delight our eyes from 

 year to year, some with their modest beauty, others with their gorgeous magnificence. With all to select 

 from, no spot in the garden or flower-beds need want for charming and luxuriant blooming plants, suitable 

 to the situation and soil. Please read our Warrant and Premiums on Seed Orders. We warrant all our 

 seeds to be fresh, pure and of the best possible quality, put up in generous quantity, and with full directions 

 for culture on each packet. 



PREMIUMS ON SEED ORDERS.— Orders for $x, can select seeds to value of $1.25; orders for $2, can select 

 seeds to value of $2.50; orders for $3, can select seeds to value of $3.75 : orders for $5, can select seeds to value of £6.25. 

 2j cents extra on each $1 .00 sent us for seeds in packets. 



Sxxteet Alyssum 



Liittle Gem. 



Our illustration of the Little Gem is copied 

 from a photograph of a single plant, this 

 splendid new variety of Sweet Alyssum begins 

 to bloom when quite young, and soon is a per- 

 fect mass of flowers, remainii g so until late in 

 Fall, over 400 perfect miniat«re trusses of 

 flowers being counted on a single plant. The 

 planisofa dwarf spreading habit, grow 3 to 

 4 inches in height, and cover a space 14 to 20 

 inches in diameter, as compactly as a mat. 

 The flowers are beautiful pure white, and ex- 

 quisitely fragrant. 



Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



AGERATIM. Perpkt. 



Ageratum Mexicanum.— Lavender blue $0 05 



Little Doritt. — New, extra large, lovely sky blue. . . 5 

 Tom Thumb. — Very dwarf, white and blue, 6 in. . . 5 



AGROSTEMMA (Rose of Heaven). 



Agrostemma Cosli Rosa {Rose of Heaven) .— A very 



pretty hardy perennial, useful for beds, clumps or 

 masses; dainty pink and white blossoms on long 

 slender stems ; 18 inches 5 



AMARANTHUS. 



Amaranihus Splendens.— A New French Variety 

 and the richest and showiest of all ; habit branching, 

 3 to 4 ft. ; foliage where most exposed to the sun in- 

 tense, flaming crimson and gold color 10 



Salicifolius (Fountain Plant) 5 



Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding),— Drooping flowers . 5 



Gibosus.— A grand weeping variety . . 10 



Finest Mixed.— All the above beautiful varieties . . . 5 



Set of J Amaran- 

 ihus for 25 cents. 



A SINGLE PLANT OF SWEET ALYSSUM LITTLE GEM. 



ABRONIA 13IBEUATA. Per pkt. 



Abronia Umbellata.— Pretty trailing plants, with ver- 

 bena-like flowers ; very fragrant; color, delicate lilac. £0 05 



ABUTIEON (Flowering: Maple). 



This popular perennial is well adapted for hou=e culture, 

 and also very desirable for bedding out in the Summer. If 

 the seed is started early, and the young plants set out when 

 safe to plant, they will bloom freely all Summer; lovely 

 bell-shaped flowers. We offer an extra choice strain of seed. 

 Abutilon, Royal Prize Mixed.— Elegant colors . . . 15 



AEYSSUM SWEET. 



Deservedly one of the most popular annuals grown, the 

 delicate fragrance of whose flowers reminds one of the 

 harvest time. Unsurpassed for hanging baskets, vases, 

 etc. Also fine for massing and cutting. 

 Alyssum Sweet.— The old well-known variety, trailing 



habit, 1 ft., per oz., 30 cts 5 



Saxtile Comoactum.— Hardy perennial. Rock or 



Golden Alyssum 5 



Dew Comet Aster. 



This beautiful and distinct new Aster has attracted much attention, and pleased 

 all who planted it the past two years. As will be seen by the illustration, the long 

 wavy and twisted petals form a dense half globe, resembling the Japanese Chrysan- 

 themum now so popular. We offer mixed colors ; a fine strain. 



Per pkt., 20 cts. ; 3 pkts. , 50 cts.; 6 pkts. for $1. 



Dew Aster, White; Queen. 



The White Queen is without exception the best Dwarf White Aster ever in- 

 troduced. The plants grow only 10 to 12 inches high, of very compact habit, branch- 

 ing freely, each branch terminated with perfect flowers. The free-flowering qualities 

 of this New Aster is something remarkable, the whole appearance presenting a solid 

 panicle or head of bloom. The flowers are dazzling white and perfectly double, re- 

 sembling the finest Victoria Asters. This splendid new variety should be in every 

 order. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. ; with Comet, the 2 for 30 cts. 



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NEW COMET ASTER. 



