Arthur T.Boddington, 342 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



Aconitum Wilsoni. Tliis recent introduction from China, with 

 ' lar^e pale bine trusses, is the latest flow- 

 ering of all the Monkshoods. It attains a lK i;,dit of 4 to 5 feet and 

 after the terminal liower truss is over lateial sIdhIs .in- produced 

 which continue its liovveriuij season into Xcjveiubei . I'kl. 50 cts. 



Anchusa Italica, Dropmore var. (H P.) We are pleased 



be to able to offer a few 

 packets of s.-eds of this splendid border plant. It is much superior to 

 the type which has long been a favorite in our gardens. The plant is 

 of strong, vigorous an(l brandling habit, producing very large, bril- 

 liant blue flowers in aljnnd.mce in June and July. We consider this 

 the finest blue herbaceous i)laiit of recent introducticjn. Pkt. 50 cts., 

 3 pkts. for $1.25. 



Anchusa Capensis alba, ^^^ l P"''^ white- flowering va- 



— riety of this very pretty hardy an- 

 nual, with large forget-me-not-like flowers. Of 18 to 20 inches in 

 height, it is ecjually as free-blooming as the deep blue-flowering type. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for ^i. 



Aster, Early Wonder. white. This is the earliest 



Aster in cultivation, blooming several 



days before Queen of the Market, with pure white flowers doulile the 

 size ; nice shajie and stands well. It is after the style of Giant Comet, 

 and is destined to become the leading early variety, and will prove a 

 great acc|uisition to growers requiring large, early blooms. Pkt. 25 

 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Early Wonder Pink. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Aster, Giant Comet, Queen of Spain. (H A.) Prim- 



L. rose turning 



to blush. Among the Asters of recent introduction, none has created 

 so much sensation as Aster Victoria, Miss Roosevelt, by its delicate 

 and unique color. We have now in the Giant Comet the same shade, 

 which is greatly valued for cutting pur|)cises, and is now proved 

 quite true. We have pleasure in introduc ini; this as a novelty of 

 great beauty and importance. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



(H.A.) A lovely Aster of strikingly attractive 

 appearance and the latest flowering variety. 



Aster, Diadem. 



The plant grows about 10 inches high, is of pyramidal ancT compact 

 habit, much branched, and bears a profusion of double flowers of 

 rather small size, measuring i K to i '4 inches in diameter ; these are 

 ciuite unique in color, two or three outer rows of petals being pure 

 white, and forming a distinctly defined band or margin, in charming 

 contrast to the inner petals, which are bright rosy crimson, deepening 

 to rich purple-crimson toward the center. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 

 For other Asters, see pages 8 to 1 1 



NEW CENTAUREAS (h.a.) 



Magnificent flowers of brilliant color, most useful for table 

 decoration. 



THE BRIDESMAID. Lemon-yellow. Pkt. 35c., 5 pkts. for |i. 50. 

 HONEYMOON. Golden yellow. Pkt. 35 cts., 5 pkts. for $1.50. 

 THE BRIDE. Pure white. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 

 THE BRIDEGROOM. Heliotrope. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 



Collection of above 4 varieties for $ 1 

 Columbine, Long-spurred, Rose Queen, freely 



— — : _ branching 



(Jquilegia cwrulea fl. roseo) H.P. and with the 



° ' character- 



istic elegant Columbine foliage, the plants produce.on long and slen- 

 fli-r stalks a great profusion of graceful long-spurred flowers of light 

 to dark rose, with white center and yellow anthers; a most delicate 

 and beautiful combination of cf)lor. I'kt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Chrysanthemum coronarium, Tom Thumb, Prim- 



rose 



Gem. (H.A.) The habit of the plant is very dwarf and com- 

 pact, 1 5 inches in height, covered with beautiful double 



Chrysanthemum carinatum. Northern Star. 



well formed flowers of a rich primrose-color well adapted either for 

 borders or pot culture. A great advance on anything yet introduced 

 in this class of Chrysanthemums. Pkt. 25 cts., '5 pkts. for $i. 



(H.A.) 



T h e 



flowers of this giant-flowi ring Cln ysaii/hr>iniiii carinatum album 

 measure nearly 3!^ inches across. The robust plants an- i S inches in 

 height and make a grand dis])lay, by reason of the great size of the 

 bloom. The glowing white of the petals, changing to the center into 

 a soft yellow, shf)ws uj) strikingly against the black disc. We recom- 

 mend this (■|irys.-iiitliemum which will prove invaluable to the growe r 

 of flowers for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., 4 ])kts. 50 cts. 



Chrysanthemum carinatum, Silver Queen. ^; ) 



ri' ty has been obl.iini d fioin llic well known Hurridgeaniim and is 

 now (luite fixed ; it is (luite distinct, being of dwarf habit, height about 

 12 to 15 inches. The flowers are well formed and well lasting, pure 



white, with a zone of clear bright yellow overlaid with silver, giving 

 the whole a very pretty appearance. As a bedding plant it will be 

 found very useful on account of its dwarf habit, but sufficient space 

 must be given to allow the plants to develop the true character. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Eschscholtzia erecta compacta, Dainty Q ueen . 



(H.A.) We have the greatest pleasure in being able to introduce this 

 e.\<|uisite new color in P^schscholtzias. It is so delicate and striking 

 that we are certain it will excite universal admiration, especially 

 with the ladies, and become one of the greatest favorites of this 

 charnnng race of our new improved compact Californian pojjpies. 

 It is almost impossible to describe its soft and delicate shades of 

 color. The color is a tender blush or pale coral-pink, slightly deeper 

 tow.ird the edges, with a ground work of delicate cream. (See ilhis- 

 traticjii.) Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Eschscholtzia Californica Caniculata. i?-.^ ' Sulphur 



_ Yellow, Pure 



White. After several years of careful selection, we have at last suc- 

 ceeded in obtaining two new colors in Caniculata variety, the petals 

 of which are most delicately fluted. Will give general satisfaction 

 whenever cultivated. Each, pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Francoa glabrata. (H H.f".) A new half-hardy Francoa from 



Chili, forming dense tufts'of broad, light 



green, entirely smooth leaves. Tlie flowers are of the purest snow- 

 white, are very freely produced on large-branched spikes, and will be 

 found invaluable for bouquets. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. for $1.25. 



Gloxinia regina hybrida erecta. ' The flowers ap- 



pear mostly m blue and 



lilac, but rose and red shades are also found among then). The char- 

 acteristic feature of the Gloxinia retina consists of its incomparable 

 beautiful foliage ; the very large velvety leaves are rich dark green, 

 traversed witli silvery veins, on the upper surface and purple-red 

 underneath. Handsome ornamental foliage plants, which bloom 

 freely and longer than other varieties. >2pkt. 60 cts., pkt. $1. 



Larkspur, Boddington's Giant Hyacinth-Flowered 



Navy Blue. 



( H. A. ) A grand variety for cutting purposes ; 

 intense blue. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



color 



Eschscholtzia, Dainty Queen 



