FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES. 



FOR some years past we have steadily advised our 

 friends and customers to grow their Verbenas 

 from fresh seed each season. This is a matter 

 of the greatest importance, as plants raised from 

 cuttings seem to be more subject to disease and rust 

 than ever, while plants raised from our SUPERFINE 

 MIXED SEED, sown in March, area mass of healthy 

 flowers and foliage, almost as dense as Sweet Alyssum 

 Little Gem, and nearly as fragrant. To easily grow 

 the best Verbenas from seed it is of prime necessity to 

 have fresh seed, saved from perfectly fertilized flowers. 

 We have given this point our most exacting attention, 

 and are satisfied that in our "VERBENA SUPER- 

 FINE MIXED COLORS " here offered, we have the 

 best and most carefully selected strain of Verbenas 

 ever sent out. This superb race of Verbenas embraces 

 a remarkably large number of colors, shades and mark- 

 ings ; our illustration above was carefully drawn from 

 nature ; the trusses or heads of flowers are very large, 

 and are produced in great abundance from early Sum- 

 mer till late Fall. Verbenas raised from seed are quite fragrant, particularly so after sunset. The seed should be sown early in pots, 

 hotbeds, and transplanted when 3 or 4 inches high. 



Price of Verbena Superfine Mixed Colors, per pkt., 15 cts.; 4 pkts. for 50 cts.; 9 pkts. for$i. 



boxes or 



lew White Branching Aster-Ss 



This sterling novelty is easily grown from seed and possesses characteristics that make it entirely distinct from all other varieties. 

 Flowers are borne on very long stems and pure white, of extraordinary size, being 4 inches or more in diameter. The petals are broad 



and long, and many of them more or Tess twisted and curled in such a manner as 

 to give the blooms the appearance of large, loose and graceful Chrysanthemums ; 

 they are exact counterparts and the resemblance is so perfect that nearly every 

 one would so consider them when seen as cut flowers. Its tendency to form 

 numerous branches is very marked. It commences to grow earlier in the season 

 %4&iME£ - §3 than any other variety, and produces a crop of flowers in late Autumn when then 



is always a scarcity of bloom. They lead the Chrysanthemum season by a month 

 or six weeks. Every one who gives this lovely plant a trial cannot fail to be 

 pleased with the results. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $x. 



NEW WHITE SWEET PEA 



....Emily Henderson.... 



HEW WHITE BRANCHING ASTER, 



In its color, earliness and profusion, its short stocky growth and the immense 

 size of its long-stemmed flowers, it easily excels all other varieties. It is abso- 

 lutely pure white, as clear as alabaster and glistening as satin; the fragrance is 

 most delicious and distinct. A highly popular variety thai is worthy of the 

 strongest words of praise. Per pkt., 10 cts.; per oz., 25 cts. 



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 profusion of bloom is something remarkable, shoot after 

 shoot ccming 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. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 for 25 cts.; 4 for 50 cts,; 

 9 for $1. 



