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Arthur T. Boddington. 342 West 14 th St.. New York City 



A Few English Favorite Sweet Peas 



Till- followiiit; varieties of Sweet Peas iiKu krd w itii a star f*) are orcliid-fldweriii? or Spencer type and are the best Fn;j;1isli novelties of 

 recent il.itc, and are highly reconnnendid to ii> a leatliiij; Sweet Tea spei ialist of ICn.:;land. 



N. B — THE PACKETS OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES ARE MUCH LARCER THAN THE PRECEDING NOVELTIES 



S MRS. BIEBERSTEDT. The largest of the lavender types ; color 

 a beautiful self; winjjs hooded; lar};e Howers, borne three or four 

 on a i5-inch stem. I'kt. 25 cts. , 5 pkts. $1. 

 SMRS. HARDCASTLE SYKES. A charming waved flower of 

 pink standard, Ihislied a beautilul shade; wings clear blush, 

 strong grower; fine stem. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 

 »MRS A. IRELAND. A large and exceedingly attractive flower. 

 The standard measures usually just over 2 inches by ih niches in 

 depth ; it is of the best form, circular, smooth-edged and nicely 

 waved. The color of the standard is very bright rose-pink with a 

 clear creamy base. The wings, large and well expanded, are 

 beautiful blush in color, but overlaid with rose on tlie exterior. 

 The llower in its entirety is one of the most pleasing ever sent out, 

 and for exhibition and all kinds of decorative work it will take a 

 first place. It lias been described as a Spencer Jeannie Gordon, 

 uhicii conveys a fairly correct idea of the flower. First-class Cer- 

 litirate. National Sweet Pea Society, 1908. First-class Certificate, 

 Franco-British F.xhiljitioii, 1908. I'kt. 20 cts., oz. 75 cts., K lb. $2.75. 

 «NELL GWYNNE. A grand variety of the Spencer type. Lovely 



puik, v\ilh buff ground. I'kt. 25 cts., 5 pkls. J:. 

 SPHYLLIS UNWIN. (Unwin type.) The flowers are larger in 

 size than the original (>ladys I'nuin and similarly crinkled wavy 

 stanilard. with broad wings. The long, stout stems carry three 

 and four flowers each; of a beautiful rose color throughout. Come 

 perfectly true. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., K'b. 50 cts. 

 PRINCE OLAF. The bold effective flowers are striped and mot- 

 tled bright blue on white ground : of good size, with erect, ex- 

 panded standard ; the flowers are borne frequently four to the 

 stem. It is a very profuse bloomer Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts., 

 Klb. S2.50. 



SSUTTON'S QUEEN. The magnificent frilled flowers measure 

 over 2 inches across, and the unrivaled combination of pure pink 

 on deep cream ground gives the richest and most refined coloring 

 attained in Sweet Peas. This variety gained an award of merit 

 from the National .Sweet Pea Societvand a first-class certificate at 

 Wolverhampton Floral Fete. 1907. Pkt. i5cts.,oz. 35c., K lb. $1.25. 



The above collection of 14 varieties, English Favorites, for $2. 

 For a general list of Sweet Peas, classified to color, see pages 52 to 57 



If you desire very early Sweet Peas, either under glass or out-of- 

 doors, we suggest you use the Christmas-flowering types designated 

 and described upon pages 52 to 57. 



AGNES JOHNSTON. .\ bright rose -pink standard, shaded 

 cream: wmgs cream, slightlv flushed with the same bright rose- 

 pink as the standard. I'kt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Jilb. 50 cts. 



^■COUNTESS OF POWIS. For exquisite beauty and delicate fin- 

 ish, this lo\ely variety is uneiiualed, the color being a glowing 

 orange, sutTused with light purple, witli a beautiful satin polish, 

 novel in the extreme. In size and color this llower is really unique 

 I'kt. 5 cts , oz. 10 cts., Ulb- 35 cts., lb. S1.25. 



'DORA BREADMORE. Standard, buff and primrose; wings, 

 light primrose ; large size ; hoodetl form. I'Ut. 15 cts.. oz. 35 cts., 

 '/4II). Si. 25. 



SQEO. HERBERT. Certificate of Merit, Royal Botanical Society, 

 London. .\ reall\' splentiitl variety of great substance and huge 

 size. The standards of this flower measure 2h inches in diame- 

 ter. The color is most charming, the standards being rose, with 

 deep scarlet wings. The gn at projiortion of spikes bear four flow- 

 ers. I'kt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., KIb. 50 cts. 



*HER MAJESTY. Rose-crimson, practically self-colored ; the 

 wiiig^ are frecpuntly somewhat lighter: large size; hooded form. 

 A very vigorous grower and generally bears four blossoms to the 

 stem. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., }<;lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 HENRY ECKFORD. This is an extremely handsome and dis- 

 tinct llower, and h.is causeii great excitement amongst lovers and 

 admirers of the Sweet Pea. Perfect in shape and size, and 

 uniiiue in color, it is needless to say that it has received recogni- 

 tion wherever shown, also first-class certificate and medal from 

 the National Sweet Pea Society. Color an intense bright, shining 

 orange self, quite unique and absolutely distinct. Its three flowers 

 are borne on long, stout stems, and beautifully placed. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., ;4'lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.=o. 



"JAMES GRIEVE. This is announced the nearest approach to 

 yellow, and while we would not like to ask the public to accept it 

 as a yellow, it is certainly another step in that direction, and will 

 be in much demand. It is best described as a fine three-flowered 

 sulphur self, with a bold upright standard. It is a strong grower 

 and gives plenty of stem. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 



Dimorphotheca aurantiaca 



(NOVELTY -09.) H.A. 



ORANGE 

 DAISY 



Dimorphotheca aurantiaca (The Orange Daisy) see cover 



This is the best annual novelty of last season, and gave great 

 satisfaction wherever grown. It is very easy of culture and it 

 must be considered an amateur's favorite. The conventional 

 cover of the catalogue will give a fair idea as to the color and 

 general effectiveness. No one with a garden, no matter how 

 small, should be without this lovely, useful and rare and 

 extremely showy annual from Namaqualand, South Africa, 

 which will soon become a great favorite in all countries on ac- 

 count of its easy culture and beautifully colored flowers. The 

 plants, of very branchy habit, grow about 12 to 15 inches high 

 and are exceedingly profuse in flowering. Its Marguerite-like 

 blossoms, 2}i to 2^^ inches in diameter, show a unique glossy, 

 rich orange-gold, which brilliant coloring is rendered the more 

 conspicuous by the dark-colored disc surrounded by a black 

 zone. This splendid annual is well adapted for groups or bor- 

 ders; it produces its pretty flowers very early after being 

 planted out in the open ground in sunny situations and will 

 continue to flower during the summer months. A bed in full 

 bloom is a magnificent sight (see illustration). Pkt. 20 cts., 

 3 for 50 cts., rsoz. $1. 



