Annuals and others that Bloom from Seed 



the First Season. 



"Under this head we class the true Annuals, also Perennials and Biennials which grow and flower to full perfection the same season they 

 are planted, such as Pansies, Dianthus, etc. Our friends and customers will find rare novelties and valuable specialties described in the pre- 

 ceding 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 dear- 

 est 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 for the situation and soil. Please read our Warra?it 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 $i t can select seeds to value of $1.25 ; orders for $2, can select seeds to value of $2. 50 ; 

 orders for $3, can select s^eds to value of £3. 75 ; orders for #5, can select seeds to value of $6.25. 



25 cents extra o?i each $1 sent us for seeds in packets. 



Three Grand New Asters. 



Of late introduction, named and described below, distinct and valua- 

 ble, and we know cannot fail to prove a source of delight to all who 

 plant them. 



New Aster White Queen. 



The White Queen is without exception the best Dwarf White 

 Aster ever introduced. The plants grow only 10 to 12 inches high, or" 

 very compact habit, branching freely, each branch terminated with 

 perfect flowers. The free-flowering quality of this New Aster is some- 

 thing remarkable, the whole appearance presenting a solid panicle or 

 head of bloom. The flowers are of purest white and perfectly double, 

 resembling the finest Victoria Asters. This splendid new variety 

 should be in every order. 15 cts. per pkt. ; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Aster Queen of the Harket. 



A new and entirely distinct Aster of spreading habit ; the flowers are 

 produced on long graceful stems, making them very useful for cutting, 

 as no buds need be wasted. Its great merit, however, and one that 

 makes it especially valuable, is its early flowering quality, being in 

 full bloom two weeks before other Asters. The colors are deep blue, 

 pure white, light pink and deep rich rose. We offer mixed colors ; 

 very fine. 10 cts. per pkt. ; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



New Aster Comet nixed. 



This beautiful and distinct new Aster has attracted much attention, 

 and has proved to be one of the most desirable Asters now in cultiva- 

 tion. As will be seen by our illustration, the long wavy and twisted 

 petals form a dense half globe resembling the Japanese Chrysanthe- 

 mum. Mixed colors, afinestrain. 1 o cts. per pkt. ; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— One packet each of the three grand New 

 alyssum sweet, little gem. Asters described above for 25 cts. 



Alyssum Sweet. 



Deservedly one of the most popular annuals grown, the delicate 

 fragrance of whose flowers reminds one of the harvest time. Unsur- 

 passed for hanging baskets, vases, etc. Also fine for massing. 



Per Pkt. 

 Alyssum Sweet, Little Gem (see cut). — Thissplendidnewvariety 



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 floweisbeing counted onasingle 



plant. The plants, of a dwarf spreading habit, grow 3 to 4 



inches in height, and cover a space of 14 to 20 inches in di- 

 ameter, as compactly as a mat. The flowers are beautiful pure 



white, and exquisitely fragrant. 3 pkts. for 25 cts Jo 10 



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



1 ft., per oz., 30 cts 5 



Saxtile Compacfum. — Hardy perennial. Rock or Golden 

 Alyssum e 



Abutilon (Flowering Maple). 



This popular perennial is well adapted for house 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. 



Royal Prize Mixed.— Elegant colors 15 



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NEW ASTBR, COMET. 



