STANDARD FLOWER SEEDS. 



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NEW ASTER COMET. 



GRAND NEW AstC VS . ^^^ ^^, 



WHITE QUEEN.— Without exception the best dwarf Double 



White Aster ever introduced. Wonderfully free bloomer. 



3 pkts. for 25 cts ^o 10 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET. — New and entirely distinct. 



Blooms early and profusely. Assorted colors. 3 pkts. for 25c. 10 

 COMET MIXED. — The long, wavy and twisted petals form a 



dense half globe resembling the Japanese Chrysanthemum. 



3 pkts. for 25 cts. ... ID 



One packet of each variety, 3 in all, for 25 cts. 



Asters— Standard Varieties. 



Betie ridge's Prize. — An improvement on the German Quilled 

 Aster ; splendid large flowers of varied colors. Mixed seed, 2 feet 05 



Chrysanthemum-Flowered Dwarf. — Plants 10 to 12 inches high, 

 bearing handsome Chrysanthemum-shaped flowers ; all colors 

 mixed 10 



Cocardeau, or New Crown. — Large and double, centre white, 

 quilled, surrounded with petals of a distinct bright color. ... 10 



New Queen of Spring. — Of all Asters it is the earliest; if the 

 seed is started early it will flower in full perfection before the 

 calendar months of Spring have ended. In any case, started 

 wiih other Asters, it will fl iwer from two to three weeks earlier. 

 The plants are vigorous and heaitiiy, of low, dwarf growth, and 

 produce their queenly white double flowers profuselv on long 

 stems, making them unsurpassed for cutting. 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 10 



New White Brpnching Aster. — Flowers pure white, extra large 

 and hardly can be told from a Chrysanthemum. Blooms early . 10 



New Diamond Mixed. — The flowers are extremely benutiful, 

 2 to 2j^ inches across, each petal being distinctly incurved. The 

 plants grow 18 to 20 inches high. The colors range from pure 

 white to blackish purple and dark, rich crimson. 3 pkts. for 



25 cts . ID 



New Triumph. — This distinct novelty forms compact plants only 

 about 8 inches high, each covered with large flowers from 2^ 

 to 3 inches across. The color is pure scarlet. 3 pkts., 25 cts . 10 

 New Dwarf Bouquet Mixed. — Plants 6 to 8 inches high, very 



compact and covered with flowers 10 



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

 12 inches hiah, and are of neat, compact habit, blooming pro- 

 fusely ; the flowers are verv large, of fine form, perfectly double ; 

 the colors are strikingly 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, y^. 02.,js cts. . . 10 



Set of 8 Perfection Asters, bo cts. 



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

 15 inches in height. The flowers are deep crimson red ... 10 



Truffaui's Paeony-Flowered Perfection Asters Mixed —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 the splendid strain we offer. 

 Mixed seed, 3 pkts., 25 cts.; % oz., 75 cts 10 



Mixed Varieties of Asters for General Planting. — Our own 

 ratxture, embracing -many of the choice varieties described. 

 "% oz., 5octs.; oz., ^1.50 10 



Orders for ^1 can select Seeds to value of S1.35 ; orders 

 can select Seeds to value of $3.75 ; orders 



Carnation Marguerite. 



New Dwarf Double. Per Pk: 



This is a grand novelty, producing in wonderful profusion through- 

 out the entireseasonflowers of splendid form, equaling the finest 

 Carnations in size and substance. It grows as readily from seed 

 as a China Pink, and is in full bloom twelve to fifteen weeks 

 after sowing. Equally good for pot or garden culture. Fully 

 ninety per cent, of the flowers are double ; their fragrance B 

 delicious. The range of color is marvelous and includes yel- 

 low. Be sure to try this lovely Carnation. 3 pkts. for 25 cts.; 

 14 pkts. tor gi ^ le 



New Begonia Vernon. 



The flowers are of an intense brilliant deep-red color, and are 

 magnificently set oflF by handsome foliage. Seeds started in 

 February or March will make flowering plants by early Sum- 

 mer, and continue in most striking effect until Autumn ; comes 

 absolutely true from seed. A superb novelty. 3 pkts. for 25c . i« 



Celosias. 



Ostrich Feathered Mixed. — The beautiful red and maroon 

 flower plv.mes are borne in marvelous profusion, single plants 

 producing 25 to 50 plumes, ranging in length from 6 to 8 inches. 

 Grows quickly, making blooming plants three months after seed 

 is started. 3 pkts. for 25 cts.; 14 pkts. for gi 10 



Golden Feathered. — Identical with Ostrich Feathered Mixed, 

 excepting color of flowers, which are beautiful golden yellow. 

 Superb in every way. 3 pkts. for 25 cts.; 14 pkts. for ^i . . . 10 



Balsams. 



Our Perfection Balsams are Unsurpassed. 



Perfection Double White. — The most perfectly double, pure 



snowy-white flowers imaginable. J^ oz., 55 cts.; oz., $1 ... 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 Lavender. — Exquisite double flowers 10 



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

 Set of 6 Perfection Balsams for 40 cts. 



Perfection Camellia-Flowered 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 Bal- 

 sams ever offered. 3 pkts. for 25 cts.; J^ oz., 60 cts.; oz., ^i . 10 

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

 price. J^ oz., 25 cts 5 



Dahlias from Seed. 



Each year this new plan of raising Dahlias finds increased favor 

 with flower people. Dahlia seeds germinate quickly, and the plants 

 grow very rapidly. For best results start the seed indoors early and 

 transplant when all danger of frost is past. We make a great specialty 

 of Dahlia seed, and our selections cannot be surpassed. 

 Dahlia, Choicest Mixed Pompon.— Beautiful, perfectly bred 



flowers. ... 10 



Gracilis {N'e7v Single Striked). — Immense single flowers, em- 

 bracing a brilliant variety of colors, striped, variegated, flaked 

 and dotted; f.liage exquisitely laciniated. This striking, dis- 

 tinct variety has to be seen to be fully appreciated IS 



Double Large Flowe'-ed Mixed. — Saved only from the choicest 



flowers in a large collection 15 



Superb Single Mixed. — Many consider single Dahlias the most 

 beautiful and graceful of all. The flowers are extra la-ge, star- 

 striped and borne in great profusion from July to October. We 



offer in finest mixed colors . . 10 



Zimanpi. — Also called Bidens Atrosanguinea and the Minia- 

 ture Black Dahlia; 9 to 12 inches high, neat, grace ul foliage ; 

 the pretty dark flowers are borne in great profusion till late 

 Fall 10 



Cosmos Hybridus. 



This magtiificent race of plants is of rapid growth, quickly attain- 

 ing a height of 5 to 7 feet. The bushes ate a mass of elegant 

 foliage until they bloom in September. From then until No- 

 vember the plants are literally covered with showy flowers 

 resembling Dahlias. They range in color through all shade;? of 

 rose, purple, flesh and pure white. They are easily raised from 

 seed, and increase in popularity year by year. A writer in Suc- 

 cess with Flowers says the plants will continue blooming into 

 the Winter if taken up and potted and brought indoors .... 10 



The Yellow Aster. 



Alter years of vain attempts, a yellow Aster has at last been pro- 

 duced. It is a perfect ball, double and of the brightest sulphur 



yellow. Excellent for cuttings. 3 pkts. for 25 cts 10 



for S3 can select Seeds to value of $2.60 ; orders for «3 

 for »5 can select Seeds to value of S6.35. 



