DAHLIA. New Single Margined and Mottled. 



It is impossible to describe the wonderful and striking beauty of the 

 New Margined and .Mottled Single Dahlias. Flowers are very large, 

 measuring from :i to 4 inches in diameter, embracing all the colors usu- 

 ally found in the Dahlia, and beautifully margined, striped and mottled, 

 single plants producing both self colored and st riped and spotted flow- 

 ers, which is in itself odd and pleasing. They are easy to cultivate, and 

 begin to bloom much earlier than the double and ordinary single sorts, 

 coining into bloom early in July and are covered with an abundance of 

 their beautiful large flowers until killed by frost. (Colored plate oppo- 

 Siti shows a flower accurately drawn from nature.) 



Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 



DOUBLE ORANGE DAISY. Erigeron Aurantiacas. 



The Double Orange Daisy is quite a novelty in this country, although 

 highly prized in Europe. Its growth is somewhat similar to the old- 

 fashi med Daisy, yet it is more robust, easier to bloom and perfectly 

 hardy. They are sure to become the greatest attraction in any garden, 

 the flowers, which arc fully two inches a. toss being of the most dazzling 

 orange, d color which lias never before been found among Daisies. The 

 (lowers are produced in the greatest profusion during the entire sum- 

 mer and until late in the autumn, brightening the garden more than 

 any dower known, as the plants increase in size and number from year 

 to "year, blooming early and continuously, they become a lasting orna- 

 ment, and cannot be too highly recommended. See colored plate oppo- 

 site. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 35 cents. 



CENTAUREA RUTHENICA. 



One of the most beautiful of hardy foliage plants, the leaves resem- 

 bling those of the Oocos Weddelliana, being finely cut and of a deep green 

 color. The (lowers are pale yellow, and plants bloom continuously dur- 

 ing Julv and August. Below I give a detailed description of this dis- 

 tinct hardy perennial taken from The Garden, October 21st, 18 l J3, 

 "Speaking of t his grand old-fashioned flower only as a garden or decora- 

 tive plant, much need not be said of its beauty and noble character, 

 when so faithful a color plate is given. (See color plate opposite.) This 

 species is not old-fashioned in the sense of being an old denizen of our 

 gardens, but rather that it belongs to an old favorite type of flowers. 

 Not that, it has its genus for, either, because many of its big sisters are 

 coarse and ragged and have a most ungainly habit. I refer to these fea- 

 tures of other Centaureas because I wish to strongly recommend this 

 Russian species. It is well known that some genera, which are mainly 

 composed of coarse species, often divert our notice from really good 

 ones. I fear it has been so in the present case, though the plant is in 

 everyway vastly and distinctly superior to most, if not all, of the other 

 Centaureas. With me the plant grows 4 to 5 feet high; foliage of thick 

 texture and dark glossy green, and nothing can be nobler or more beau- 

 tiful than its big, feathery flowers of pale yellow on the dark stalks, and 

 contrasted with the almost palm-like foliage. The plant is a reliable 

 perennial and perfectly hardy, and is without the bad manners of most 

 other Cantaureas, of running at the root. Lovers of hardy plants may 

 safely take a note of this for roomy and conspicuous positions. It is one 

 of those garden subjects which we have been slow to appreciate, but it 

 is a plant which sooner or later, must meet with acceptation in all gar- 

 dens of carefully selected things. 



Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 



SWEET PEA. Blushing Bride. \ 



Undoubtedly the grandest of all the Miss Blanche Ferry types of jj 

 Sweet Peas yet introduced, differing from other strains from the fact 

 that it is of a dwarfer compact growth, (lowers larger, of more perfect 

 form, produced in greater profusion on long and stiff stems, and in ad- J 

 dition begin to bloom a few days earlier. The standards are of a rich, | 

 crimson pink, wings bluish white, often prettily striped with rose. They ; 

 are largely grown by Boston florists, who consider that the Blushing S 

 Bride surpasses every known variety of Sweet Peas yet offered, in vigor S 

 of growth, length of spike, profusion of flowers, freshness of color and de- S 

 licious fragrance. In our trials the past summer, planted side by side i 

 with Painted Lady, Miss Blanche Ferry and American Belle, Blushing ; 

 Bride was the first to bloom; its compact sturdy growth was remarkable. ; 

 Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 30 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., §1.50, postpaid. Z 



SWEET PEA. Butterfly. 



One of the handsomest of Mr. Eckford's late introductions, and one* 

 that will always remain a favorite with lovers of Sweet Peas. Standards 

 and wings are a clear, satiny white, faintly though distinctly suffused 

 With lavender, the entire flower edged with blue. The flowers are of im- 

 mense size, three on a stem, standing gracefully above the dense, com- 

 pact foliage. For cutting is unsurpassed, as flowers grow on long stems. J 

 Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 1 , lb., 50 cts.; lb., SI. 50, postpaid. ■■ 



All the Best of Eckford's New Large? 



- Flowering Sweet Peas 1 



ARK ILLUSTRATE]) AND DESCRIBED OX PA GE 75. 9 



Rose 



White and Lilac 



Carmine 



Datura 

 Cornucopia 



HORN OF 

 PLENTY 



COMET ASTERS. 



This beautiful early new class of the ever popular Aster is quite dis- 

 tinct from all other sorts in shape of flowers. Grows from twelve to fif- 

 teen inches high, and covered with large double flowers three to four 

 inches across, their long wavy and twisted petals forming a loose yet 

 dense half globe, resembling a large-flowered Japanese Chrysanthemum. 

 Only a few years ago, the Rose and White was the only known variety 

 of Comet Aster, but with the utmost skill and attention many new col- 

 ors and markings have been introduced, which for profusion of bloom 

 and thrifty upright growth, stand to-day without an equal among Asters. 



NEW GIANT VVHITE A decided improvement over the ordi- » 



nary White Comet, so much so that I have discarded the old one alto- J 

 get her. The flower illustrated on colored plate opposite is no exaggera- n 

 tion, but shows accurately the immense size of flower and perfection of j> 

 form. Packet, 15 cents ; 2 packets, 25 cents. 



Rose and White . . Pkt., 10 cts. Reddish Lilac . . . Pkt., lOcts. > 

 Pkt.,10cts. Light Blue .... Pkt., lOcts. ft 

 Pkt., 10 cts. Light Bine and White Pkt., lUcts. f 



Packet, 15 cents. 2 



SPECIAL OFFER.— One Packet of each of the above eight I 

 named Comet Asters, only 50 cents, postpaid. ~ 

 COMET ASTERS, ALL COLORS, Finest Mixed, all the above in B 

 one grand mixture. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. S 



GLORIOUS NEW POPPIES. Double Dwarf Pteony Flowered. | 



Many new and over-exaggerated Poppies have been lately intro- j< 

 duced, but I think that these New Double Dwarf I'aony Flowered varie- 

 ties will be pronounced most distinct and handsome. The flowers are of cb 

 enormous size, perfectly double, resembling a Paony, and ranging ' 

 through many shades of purple, red, pink, yellow and white, some 

 gracefully variegated in a manner impossible to describe. The 

 plants stand up strong and luxuriant, 2 to 2% feet high, each pro- 

 ducing an abundance of full and double flowers measuring 3 to 4 

 inches across, with buds still to develop, thus keeping up a succes- 

 sion of flowers for several weeks. Unlike oilier poppies they are de- 

 sirable for cutting, a vase of their beautiful blooms being extremely 

 gorgeous and showy. They are of the easiest cult ure; seeds sown in 

 the open ground in May will produce flowering plants in July. 

 Brilliant Rose. (See colored plate opposite.) . . Packet, 15 cents. 



The Bride. Pure Satiny White Packet, 10 cents. 



Ponceau. Rich Crimson Packet, 10 cents. 



Chumois. Bright Salmon Rose Packet, 10 cents. 



Packet, IS cents. 

 Packet, 10 cents. 

 Packet, 10 cents. 

 Packet, 10 cents. 

 Packet, 10 cents. 

 Packet, 10 cents. 

 Packet, 1") cents. 



Uncle Tom. Almost [Slack. 



Fireball. Shining Dark Scarlet 



Miss Kitty. Soft Delicate Rose 



Grand Manarque. White Striped with Red. 

 La Vlrglnlte. White Suffused Light Purple. 



Cleopatra. Soft Lilac 



Flamingo. Dazzling Rose and Crimson. . . 



Grenadier. Scarlet and White Packet! 10 cents. » j 



One packet ok each or the a BOVE 13 New Poppies, 7."» eta., postpaid. * I 

 NEW DWARF DOUBLE P.EOXV-FLOH'ERED POPPIES, * ' 



Finest Mixed, embracing all the above and many otlu-rs in one 3 1 

 grand mixture. Packet, 15 cents; 2 p a ckets, 25 ce nts. > • 



^"Special Offer ~ 0n i§*& ket_ I 



SWEET PEAS, Blushing Bride. SWEET PEAS, Butterfly. Jj 

 DAHLIA, New Single Margined and Mottled. ? 

 POPPY, Brilliant Rose. ASTER, New Giant White Comet. A 

 Double Orange DAISY. CENTAl'REA Rl'Tll KN If A. 2 



7 IN ALL, ONLY 50 CENTS, POSTPAID. 



DATURA CORNUCOPIA. "Horn of Plenty." 



In the wilds of South America a collector of Orchids came upon | 

 this floral gem; impressed with its beauty, magnificence and £ 

 striking appearance, lie secured all the obtainable stock and sent it r 

 for Introduction in this country. The singular form, gigantic size, » 

 striking colors and pleasant odor of the flower, make this novelty ? 

 most conspicuous. The plant is of a \ ery robust habit. The stem % 

 is thick, dark brown purple, shining as if varnished. The brandies - 

 are very numerous, spreading symmetrically three or four feet in *j 

 every direction. The leaves arc large, of a dark green color. The S" 

 flowers are trumpet shaped, measuring eight to ten inches in 2 

 length, and live to seven inches across the mouth, and form three 2 

 distinct flowers, growing each within the other; the throat and* 

 mouth of corolla, a most delicate French white, beautifully con- 3k% 

 trasted and marbled with royal purple on the outside. They are • 

 produced in grcal abundance, a single plant giving easily from 200 ■* 

 to MOO fragrant blooms during the season, followed by a large, J* 

 thorny seed vessel, which adds to the beauty of the plant. This m 

 novelty is of easiest culture, requiring only to he planted in the house s 

 In February or March, and planted out in May, in a warm, rich soil. - 



Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. - ' 



Datura Cornucopia. Good Strong Plants, 20 1 

 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. 1 



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