M. Thorburn & Co., 15 John St.. Nkw York. 



New, Rare and Valuable Flower Seeds 



Alyssun) maritimum, Thorburn Bouquet. 



This new improved Sweet Alvssum is exceedingly dwarf and compact, and of the neatest possible habit. 



It is very suitable for borders or pots. Per packet, 10 cts. 



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Aster, M Lady in Wh)ite." 



This new variety has been obtained from the now 

 well known Mignon Aster, which it resembles in its free- 

 branching habit, and in the graceful semi-globular form 

 of the flowers. Each plant produces from 40 to 70 buds, 

 which come into flower gradually, and so prolong the 

 blooming period into the late autumn. The foliage is per- 

 fectly distinct, being of a long and very narrow shape, and 

 a striking light green color. The plants have an extremely 

 graceful appearance, quite free from the stiffness common 

 to most other classes of Aster. Valuable for bedding, or 

 for pots, and especially for cut-flowers, the flowers being 

 borne in great profusion. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Begonia odorata, "Pioneer." 



The flowers of this new tuberous-rooted Begonia are 

 remarkable for their delicious fragrance. In color they are 

 very rich rose-carmine, and measure 3 to 4 inches in diam- 

 eter. Grown in the open ground, the plants form nice round 

 bushes about 4 inches high, above which the straight, up- 

 right flower-stems stand about 8 inches. Valuable for pot 

 culture or for bedding. Per packet, 25 cents. 



Cosmos, New Mammoth Perfection. 



An improved strain of this favorite hardy annual. The 

 flowers measure 13 to 15 inches in circumference, with 'broad, deeply 

 lined petals. Pkt. 



Erlinda. White So 25 



Rosetta. Pink 25, 



Campanula persicifolia Bac^housei. 



The plants grow about 3 feet high, and produce 6 to 8 strong flower 

 stalks, each of which bears 15 to 20 magnificent blossoms. These are of 

 the purest white, and almost twice the size of the ordinary C. persici- 

 folia. The plant is perfectly hardy, free flowering and long lasting in 

 bloom, and is one of the best 

 perennials for groups and borders, and equally valuable for cut- 

 flowers. Per packet, 20 cts. 



Centaurea Cyanus nana cornpacta, 

 New Varieties. 



These new varieties are obtained from the Centaurea Cyanus 

 " Victoria," the charming miniature blue Cornflower, already well- 

 known and appreciated. In height and habit they are similar to the 

 parent form, and comprise flowers of white, lilac, rose, light blue 

 and brown-red tints. A bed of them will thus present a lively and 

 gay appearance. These little Cornflowers make a fine show in 

 spring, and as they are very hardy the seed may be sown in the 

 autumn. Per packet, 20 cents. 



Carnation, Double Perpetual. (New.) 



This new Carnation was raised by Mr. Chabaud, the foremost 

 Carnation grower of Europe. It is the most valuable of his intro- 

 ductions, and this alone is a sufficient guarantee of its excellence to 

 all who are familiar with the work of this distinguished specialist. 

 The plant grows from 16 to 20 inches high, is closely branched, and 

 carries its blooms well. The straight, vertical flower-stems are 

 covered with large, handsome, very double flowers in every variety 

 of color. It will be found invaluable for florists. It blooms in about 

 •seven months after being sown, and continues to flower in the great- 

 est profusion indefinitely. It possesses all the good qualities of the 

 best Tree Carnations, together with the earliness of the Margaret 

 Carnation, and produces double flowers at the rate of 80 to 90 per 

 cent. In view of its earliness, hardiness, robust growth, perfect 

 bearing, variety of color of the flowers, and the long continued time 

 in which they are produced, it is likely to supersede all varieties 

 hitherto grown. The seed we offer was saved exclusively in the 

 Garden of Carnations of Provence, by Mr. Chabaud himself. It may 

 be sown either in autumn or early spring. Per pkt., 50 cents. 



CARNATION, DOUBLE PEKPETUAI-. 



NEW CELOSIA, "OSTRICH FEATHER 



