STANDARD FLOWER SEEDS. 



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•1KUFFAUTS F.EONY-FLOWEKED PERFECTION ASTER. 



Asters. 



We now consider our collection the best and most complete offered, 

 for growing in this country. Amateurs cannot do better than plant 

 the entire list, which we will furnish, one packet of each variety, 28 

 in all, for $2. p er pkt 



Truffauf'-i PaBony-Flowered Perfection (see cut). — One of the 

 best varieties in every respect ; flowers very large, double and 

 beautifully incurved ; grows about 18 inches. Over twenty-five 

 distinct colors are included in thesplendid strain we offer. Mixed 



seed, 3 pkts., 25 cts.; Y\ oz., 75 cts go 10 



Blue Harlequin. — The pure white of about half of the petals is 



strikingly relieved by solid, deep blue petals 10 



Betteridge's Prize. — An improvement on the German Quilled 



Aster; splendid large flowers of varied colors. Mixed seed, 2 ft. 5 

 Chrysanthemum-Flowered Dwarf. — A most desirable and dis- 

 tinct type; plants 10 to 12 inches high, bearing handsome 



Chrysanthemum-shaped flowers ; all colors mixed 10 



Cocardeau, or New Crown. — Flowers large and double, centre 

 pure white, quilled, surrounded with large flat petals of a dis- 

 tinct bright color. All colors mixed, 2 ft 10 



Mont Blanc (Goliath). — Color pure white, extra double and finely 



formed; flowers 4 inches in diameter, 2 % ft 20 



New Diamond. — The flowers are extremely beautiful, 2 to 2^ 

 inches across, each petal being distinctly incurved. The plants 

 grow 18 to 20 inches high. All the stems and branches are 

 terminated by perfect flowers; the entire plant appearing a 

 mass of bloom. The colors range from pure white to blackish 



purple, and dark, rich crimson. 3 plus. for 5octs 20 



New Dwarf Paeony Perfection. — The plants do not grow over 

 twelve inches high, and are of neat compact habit, blooming 

 profusely; the flowers are very large, of fine form, perfectly 

 double, and petals beautifully incurved; the colors arestikingly 

 rich and brilliant. 



Light Blue, Shining Dark Scarlet, Pure White. ... 10 



■ — Black Blue, Black Blue and White 10 



Crimson and White, Rose 10 



— Finest Mixed. — All the above colors. ^{ oz., 75 cts. . . 10 



Set 0/8 Perfection Asters, 60 cts. 

 New Dwarf Bouquet. — AmostcharmingcIass;plants6to81nches 

 high, very compact and covered with flowers; colors mixed. . 10 



Snow Ball.— Purest White )0 



Fire Ball. — Glowing crimson 10 



New Rose. — A splendid variety, handsome large flowers, inner 



petals like a Rose, all colors mixed, 2 ft 10 



Prince of Wales. — New and very fine. The plants grow about 

 fifteen inches in height. The flowers are of a deep crimson red 



color, and very large size 10 



Victoria. — This class is undoubtedly the most improved type in 

 cultivation. The flowers are large, quite double, most beauti- 

 fully formed and borne in great profusion ; all colors mixed . . 10 



— — — SnowStorm. — One of the very finest jo 



■— Peach Blossom.— Very beautiful jo 



—Carmine Rose. — Entirely distinct 10 



-—Light Blue. — A distinct color. 10 



Victoria, New Dwarf Mixed.— The same beautiful class as 



above, but of dwarf growth. All colors mixed 10 



Washington. — The flowers aremagnificent, and colors unusually 



fine. Mixed varieties, 2 ft 10 



Mixed Varieties of Asters for General Planting- — Our own 

 mixture, embracing many of the choice varieties described, 

 $£ oz., 50 cts.; oz.,^1.50 



IMPROVED BALSAMS. 



Balsams. 



OTTR PERFECTION BALSAMS ARE TTNSHRPASSED. 



— The plants are large and well balanced, with magnificent spikes of 

 bloom. Many individual flowers measure 2*2 inches in diameter, 

 equaling Camellias in size, doubleness and perfection. When Extra 

 Fine Show Flowers are Wanted, Balsams should be started in 

 boxes or hotbed, and transplanted when 3 or 4 inches high, but they 

 are generally sown in open ground, where they are to remain, and 

 this way give excellent satisfaction. p er p^ 



Perfection Double White.— The most perfectly double, pure 

 snowy-white flowers imaginable; one of the best for florist 



work. Yz oz., 55 cts.; oz.,$i $0 10 



Perfection Apple Blossom. — This dainty Balsam well deserves 



its name ; exquisitely colored 10 



Perfection Flashing Red. — A brilliant variety 10 



Perfection Bright Yellow. — Novel and valuable 15 



Perfection Lilac. — A very effective and distinct new variety. 10 

 Perfection Splendens. — Intensely brilliant fiery scarlet flowers 



on bright red stalks 15 



Perfection Lavender. — Exquisite double flowers 10 



Solferino — The Best. — White spotted and striped with red. . . 10 



Set of 8 Perfection Balsams/or 75 cts. 

 Perfection Camellia-Rowered Balsams, Finest Mixed. — We 

 have taken great pains with this mixture, and we do not feel 

 the slightest doubt but that it is the finest selection of mixed 

 Balsams ever offered. 3 pkts. for 25 cts.; Yz oz.,6octs.; oz., $1. 10 

 Choice Mixed Balsams. — The best mixture ever offered at the 

 price. Y2 oz > z 5 cts 5 



Burpee's Defiance Balsams. 



Defiance Chamois Ros<>. — A lovely and refined color 20 



Defiance Pure Pink.— Pure clearpin>_ color 13 



Defiance Rose White Spotted. — Exquisitely pretty and gay 



flowers 15 



Defiance ShininqScarlet. — A dazzling, perfect color. . .... 15 



Defiance WhiteTinted Lilac. — A charming soft effect 15 



Defiance Violet Spotted White.— Sharp and effective contrast. 15 



SPECIAL OFFER. — Any 3 varieties of Defiance Balsams offered 

 for 40 cts. The set of 6 for 75 cts. 



Defiance Balsams Splendid Mixed.— Embracing the above su- 

 perb colors in nearly equal proportion. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 4 pkts. for 

 50 cts, 



Calliopsis, or Coreopsis. 



Coreopsis Golden Wave, or Drummondi. — The bushy and com- 

 pact plants grow about 2 feet high, and from June to October 

 are densely covered with beautiful yellow blossoms, each with 

 small dark centre 10 



Calliopsis New Double, Finest Mixed. — A special saving of 

 seed from double flowers S 



Beautiful New French Cannas. 



Originated by a skillful and celebrated French grower, Mons. 

 Crozy. They are entirely distinct. The foliage is luxuriant 

 and varied in color; the plants grow 3 to 4 feet high. The pro- 

 fusion ofbloom is something remarkable, shoot aftershoot com- 

 ing up covered with richly colored orchid-like flowers. The 

 colors range through crimson, rose, scarlet, yellow, salmon, 

 etc., many flowers being beautifully striped and spotted. 2 

 pkts., 25 cts 15 



