Annuals and others that Bloom from Seed the First Season. 



UNDER THIS HEAD WE CLASS THE TRUE ANNUALS, that is, varieties which grow and flower to full perfec- 

 tion the same season they are planted. We also list here Biennials and Perennials, which bloom the first season, such 

 as Pansies, Dianthus, Antirrhinum, etc. 



OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS will find Rare Novelties and Valuable Specialties described in the preced 

 ing pages, but will turn to this list for the old and well-tried favorites, many of whose names have become as familiar a-, 

 those of our dearest friends; here will be found the flowers of our intimate acquaintance, that brighten our gardens and 

 deliglit. 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. 



PREIVlfUlVIS ON SEED ORDERS. 



Orders for $i, can select Seeds to value of ^51.25 I Orders for ^3, can select Seeds to value 05^3.75 

 " " 2, " " " " " " 2.50 I " " 5, " " " " •' " 6.25 



25 cents worth extra on each ^i.oo sent us for Seeds in packets. 



SWEET ALYSSUM LITTLE GEM. 



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. Alyssum bemg fine for massing and cutting for 

 market, we offer the seed by the ounce. 



Per pkt. 

 Alyssum Sweet. — The old well-known variety, i It., 



per oz., 30 cts ^o 05 



Saxtile Compactum. — Hardy perennial. Rock or 



Golden Alyssum 5 



Little Gem. — A^i?w (see above) 10 



ANXIR.R.HIKUM (Snap-dragon). 

 Antirrhinum Fire-fly.— Orange and scarlet, with 



white throat ... 5 



Nana Picturatum. — A new and distinct class, beauti- 

 ful colorings 5 



Finest Mixed Tall.— All colors, 2 to 3 ft 5 



Tom Thumb Mixed.— Beautiful dwarf sorts 5 



Set of 4. varieties 0/ Antirrhinum for 20 cts. 



Sweet Alyssum 



LITTLE GEM 



Our illustration of the Little Gem is copied 

 frrm a photograph of a single plant. This 

 splendid new variety of Sweet Alyssum begins 

 to bloom when quite young, and soon is a 

 perfect mass of flowers, remaining so until late 

 in Fall, over 400 perfect miniature trusses of 

 flowers being counted on a single plant. The 

 plants, of a 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. 



A beautiful Mexican plant, much prized on account of 

 the large number of flowers it bears ; remains in bloom all 

 Summer. Also suitable for pot culture. 



Per pkt. 



Ageratum Mexicanum. — Finest mixed ^So 05 



Little Doritt. — AV« , extra large, lovely sky blue. . . 5 



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



AMARANXHUS. 



Beautiful foliage plants, wonderfully effective for Autumn 

 decorations. Plants are easily cultivated. Seed may be 

 sown where plants are to bloom. The neiu variety we 

 offer this season will be found on page 87; it is a Rare 

 Movelty of great merit. 

 Amaranthus Splendens. — (See Novelties, page 87). . 10 



Salicifolius (Fountain Plant) ... 5 



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



GIbosus. — A grand new variety.. . . 10 



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

 Set of J Amara7ithus for 25 cts. 



CANDYTUFT SNOW QUEEN. 



New WMte Gandytuft 



Snom - Qaeen. 



This new Candytuft is an entirely dis- 

 tinct species from Spain, remarkable for 

 profusion of bloom, which makes it unri- 

 valed for ribbon beds or bedding alone in 

 masses ; it is also very desirable for edging 

 beds of Roses, Asters, Phlox, etc., many 

 believing it equal to the renowned Poly- 

 antha Roses in this respect. As will be 

 seen by the above illustration, the hand- 

 some, pure white flowers are so numerous 

 as to appear a mass of bloom. To get the 

 best results, start the seed early in pots or 

 boxes, transplanting at the proper season. 

 The plant will 1)6 in full bloom in a short 

 time, remaining so until late in Autumn ; 

 also seed can be sown where plants are to 

 grow. 10 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. ; 

 6 pkts. for 50 cts.; 13 pkts. for ^i. 



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