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, Antirrhinum, etc. Our friends and Ciisiomers will find rare novelties and valuable specialties described 

 in the preceding 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 dearest 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 Warrant and Frevtiums o7i Seed 

 Orders. We warrant all our seeds to be fresh, pure and of the best possible quality, put up m generous quantity, and with full directions for 

 culture on each paclcet. 



PREMIUMS ON SEED ORDERS.— Orders for ^i,can select seeds to value of gi.25 ; orders for $2, can select seeds to value of 

 ^2.50; orders for ^3, can select seeds to value of $3.75 : orders for $5, can select seeds to value of $6.25. 



2 J cents extra on each ■$£ sent us /or seeds in packets. 



Amaranthus. p,, p^t, 



Amaranihus Splendens. — A Nem French Variety, and the 

 richest and showiest of all ; habit branching, 3 to 4 ft.; foliage 

 where most exposed to the sun intense, flaming crimson, and 



gold color go 10 



Salicifolius (Founiain Plant) 5 



Caudalus (Love Lies Bleeding). — Drooping flowers 5 



Gibosus. — A grand weeping variety . ... 5 



Finest Mixed. — All the above beautiful varieties 5 



^et 0/ J Amaranthus for ^5 cts. 



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, of very compact habit, branching freely, each branch ter- 

 minated with perfect flowers. The free-flowering quality of 

 this New Aster is something remarkable, the whole appear- 

 ance presenting a solid panicle or head of bloom. The 

 flowers are dazzling white and perfectly double, resembling 

 the finest Victoria Asters. This splendid new variety should 

 be in every order. 2 pkts. for 25 cts 15 



New Diamond Asters. 



The flowers are extremely beautiful, and of the greatest perfec- 

 tion ; 2 to ■2'%. inches across, each petal being distinctly in- 

 curved. The plants grow 18 to 20 inches high. The main 

 stalk is of stiff and upright growth, with numerous upright 

 stems starting from the very base ; all the stems and branches 

 are terminated by perfect flowers ; the entire plant appearing 

 ALYSSUM SWEET, LITTLE GEM. a mass of bloom. The Colors range from pure white to black- 



. . ,., ^_,, . iv» . ^ '^^ purple, and dark, rich crimson. We off'cr a fine mixture 



Abutiion (Flowering riaple). ofseed 3 pkts. for ^o cts. . 



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. Per fikt. 

 Royal Prize Mixed. — Elegant colors $015 



Ageratum. 



Ageratum Mexicanum. — Lavender blue 



Little Dorritt. — Ne'du, extra l.irge, lovely sky blue. 

 Tom Thumb. — Very dwarf, white and blue, 6 in. . 



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. 

 Alyssum Sweet, Little Gem (seecut).— This splendid new variety 

 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 flowers being counted on a single 

 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 pkis. for25 cts. .... 10 



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



I ft., per oz., 30 cts. ... 5 



Saxtile Compactum. — Hardy perennial. Rock or Golden 

 Alyssum 5 



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