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J. M. Thorburn & Co., 15 John St., New York. 



New, Rare and Valuable Flower Seeds. 



Alyssum maritimum, Thorburn Bouquet. 



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



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



Aster, Giant Comet, "The Bride." 



White, changing to rose, is the nearest description one can 

 give of the very lovely coloring of this new variety of the Giant 

 Comet Aster, the flowers being first pure white, then white 

 changing to rose, and finally of a beautiful rose tint. It need . 

 hardly be said that this color is most effective in the Giant 

 Comet Aster, with its long, wavy petals, like those of the Jap- 

 anese chrysanthemum. Per packet, 25 cts. 



Aster, Princess, "Rosalind." 



This is a rose-colored variety of the well-known Snowball 

 or Princess Aster. It has the same round, short-petalled Lilliput 

 dahlia-like flowers, and is as floriferous and continues as long in 

 bloom as the Snowball. The blossoms are of a most charming 

 bright rose color, and the whole plant possesses a beauty and 

 elegance which few other Asters can rival. Per packet, 20 cts. 



Begonia odorata, "Aurora." 



The flowers of this new tuberous-rooted Begonia are remark- 

 able for their delicious fragrance, which resembles that of the 

 Tea rose. The plants are healthy and of vigorous growth, and 

 of very compact form, with thick, waxy dark green leaves, 

 copper-red on the back. The flowers measure about three 

 inches across, are of a very brilliant copper-crimson color, and 

 produced in great profusion. Excellent for pot-culture. Per 

 packet, 25 cts. 



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 

 introductions, and this alone is a sufficient guarantee of its 

 excellence to all who are familiar with the work of this distin- 

 guished 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 ot the 

 best Tree Carnations, together with theearliness 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 packet, 50 cts. 



New Celosia, "Ostrich Feather." 



This new Feathered Celosia produces very large plumes, which 

 are exquisitely curved and curled in exact resemblance of an ostrich 

 feather. The plant grows about 3 feet high, is of handsome pyra- 

 midal form, and the numerous massive plumes, waving gracefully 

 above the foliage, make it one of the most effective ornamental 

 plants for either pot or outdoor culture. It is of easy cultivation, 

 requiring the same treatment as the ordinary cockscomb. 



Perpkt. 



Crimson $0 10 



Orange , 10 



Chrysanthemum maximum, " Perfection." 



The " Perfection " is the result of many years' labor in improv- 

 ing the Chrysanthemum maximum. The originator aimed espe- 

 cially at large flowers and abundant blooming plants, and in both 

 he has been most successful. This seed produces only the very 

 largest flowers, some of them measuring 6 inches in diameter. It 

 is decidedly one of the best white cut-flowers in cultivation, and 

 the plant itself is also most effective. Per packet, 25 cts. 



CARNATION, DOUBLE PERPETUAL. 



NEW CELOSIA, OSTRICH FEATHER 



