Flower Seed— Novelties and Specialties 



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fcdSuccess Coleus 



TfllS valuable selection has attained widespread pop- 

 iilanty, and to all has proven a success, surprise and 

 dchght. In our picture we had the artist show single 

 leave*- of lour of the most distinctly colored and marked 

 \ajietieb , but every variation, color and marking we have 

 L\ei "-eon \n the finest assorted Coleus is included in the 

 " brccEss Coleus." The directions for culture are extremely 

 simple. iStart the seed in pots, boxes or pans, whichever is the 

 most convenient, just as you would seed of any other tender 

 plant that is usually started indoors. When the little plants 

 show four leaves, thin out by transplanting a proportion to 

 other pots, etc., and thus "'Success Coleus." can be gi-own until 

 the season for planting out in the open ground, which should not 

 be done until all danger of frost is past. We have thoroughly graded 

 and mixed " Success Coleus " and put it into hberarpa'ckets, so 

 that a single packet can be depended on for a complete collection 

 of colors and markings and sufficient plants for a mediuni-sized bed. 

 Per packet, 15 cts.; 2 packets for 25 cts.: 4 packets, 50 cts.; 9 packets 

 $1. Trade packet of 1000 seeds for 75 cts. 



^eii^ Celosia Ostrich Plume 



Plants of this variety are compact, but freely branching, 15 inches in 

 height and about 2 feet across, eacli shoot terrninating in a large, close 

 panicle of feathery bloom, much more densely tilled than any other 

 Celosia heretofore "offered. In color tlie x-Jcliest shades of scarlet, 

 crimson, rose-pink and golden yello-\v are produced. Per 

 packet, 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts. 



New Begonia Queen Anna 



A new fibrous rooted Begonia of strong, robust growth and great 

 freedom of bloom, admirably adapted for bedding or vases during the 

 Summer, and equally desirable as a Winter-blooming pot plant. The 

 plants are of compact growth and branch freely, each branch bearing 

 large panicles of ^o-vvers of a most Ijeaiitifiil soft pink. The 

 stems and leaves are quite thick, with a smooth, glossy surface. Per 

 packet, 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts. 



New Balsam Exquisite 



This splendid double Camel ia-fioivered Balmvi is a most distinct and 

 beautifully ciilorea variety of -the largest size. Flower 2 inches across. 

 The outer petals are retiexe'l, while the center petals are closely folded, 

 similar to a small rosebud. The ground color is faint carmine, suf- 

 fused and splaslied -ivith. deep apricot, forming an exquisite blend- 

 ing cf color. The bushes are of strong, vigorous growth and erect habit, 

 well branched and free flowering. Per packet, 15 cts.: 2 for 25 ct? 



New Centaurea Imperialis 



A distin<;t new type oilginated by crossing other varieties, which has 

 produced a plant of greatly-increased vigor of growth, frequently 3 to 4 

 feet in height, and enormous flowers borne on long stems in shades oi 

 color ran^ni^ tlironajli "ivliite, lilac, rose-pink and purple. 



The petals are finely fringed, producing a soft, feathery effect, while the 

 beautifully shaded flowers are produced in great profusion. The plants 

 succeed best in cool, moist soil, and the seed should be planted early in 

 the Spring. Per packet, 10 cts.; 3 packets for 25 cts. 



>^:5-$I.25 WORTH OF SEEDS FOR $1.=S3& 

 Orders for, Seeds amounting to $1 can select 

 steds to the value of $1.25. Orders for $2 can 

 select seeds to the value of $2.50, and so on. 



25 cts. worth of Seed free with each dollar's worth ordered. 



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