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Arthur T. Boddingt • )n_, 342 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



Aster Ladv Roosevelt ^A. A chrysantlu mum-flow- 



strain. The llowers resemble tlie incurving chrysanthemum; the 

 color is a KorKcous pink, of marvelous beauty. The mammoth 

 growth of plant insures extra-lonj; stems: we have grown stems 40 

 inches long; 20 to 30 inches long is very ordinary for Aster I.ady 

 Roosevelt, and the" (lowers are very large. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 for 25 

 cts., Hoz Si. 



Aster. Hercules Brilliant Rose. ^t^^Jl^'y"^^ 



resents the highest achievement of horticultural endeavor in this 

 ever-popular (lower. \'ar\ing in height from 16 to 20 inches, the 

 plant throws up sturdy, thick stalks, crowned with gigantic flowers 

 of the most perfect curled and waved chrysanthemum type, measur- 

 ing often 6 inches or more in diameter, a size attained by no other 

 Aster ill cultivation. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 for $1. 



Antirrhinum majus grandiflofum album flore 



oleno (Double White Snapdragon.) HHP. A new depart- 

 *- ure in the class of tall larj;e-flowering Snapdragons is 



offered. Out of the mouth-like aperture in the flowers, between the 

 upper and lower lips, as shown in the illustration, emerge abnormal 

 fantastic petals, which give a tiouble and beard-like aspect to the 

 very large bloom. In sixty to seventy ner cent of the seedlings this 

 phenomenon is more or less in evidence, the remainder producing 

 perfect flowers of extra size, such as are otherwise seen only in the 

 Queen V'ictoria and other grandiflorum varieties. A striking effect 

 is produced by the long spikes covered with these beautiful white 

 flowers when used for bedding, and they will be of great value as 

 cut-flowers for vases. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 for $1. 



Apera arundinacea. Jl^^ Pheasant's Tail or silver 



- — Fountain Grass from New Zealaiul. 



A very beautiful grass and a valuable border plant; hardy perennial 

 height 2 feet. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 for $1.25. 



Aquilegia coerulea candidissima. a charming 



;± " new Columbine, 



which differs from the existing whitish long-spurred kinds with 

 colored spurs, by the uniform pure snowy whiteness of the entire 

 bloom. The latter is just as large and as long-spurred as that of 

 the type-form Ccerulea, and is further distinguished by beautiful 

 and characteristic light-green foliage. Being a smaller plant of more 

 graceful habit than the other Cu-rulea varieties, it presents an un- 

 commonly taking appearance and will assuredly give great pleasure 

 to all lovers of Acjuilegias. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 for $1. 



Aquilegia, Rose Shades, ^-^r Long-spurred exhibition 

 - ^ " . strain, very beautiful. Pkt. 



75 cts., 3 for $2. 



Balsam Improved Camellia-flowered Primrose. 



HA. Among our (iiiest class of Balsams, the Improved Camellia- 

 flowered Primrose is especially prominent by reason of its large and 

 very double flowers. It forms strong plants about 2 feet in lieight, 

 thickly studded with large flowers of a clear yellow, a much superior 

 tint to that already offered as "light yellow." The individual flowers 

 are extra-double, compact, of a pleasing rosette-like shape and 

 measure over two inches across. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 for $1. 



Cineraria grandiflora nana "Stella" ^^^^r'^ p"*^ 



all other va- 

 rieties with twisted and fluted petals far into the shade. The plant 

 is of fine compact habit of growth, and covered with splendid large 

 and substantial flowers, with ray-like, very large petals, beautifully 

 <iuilled and fluted in cactus-dahlia fashion. The coloring surpasses 

 anything ever seen in Cinerarias; there are the lovely and rare corn- 

 flower blue tints in profusion, rich crimson and blood-red in dazzling 

 variety, deep rose and shell pink, most delicate peach-blossom and 

 cream-colored shades tiuite new to Cinerarias. About 250 seeds in 

 a packet. Pkt. $1, J^pkt. 60 cts. 



Cleome pungens grandiflora alba, i^**'*? Spider 



Plant.) HA. 



This beautiful novelty we are sure will become a most popular gar- 

 <Ien plant. It is graceful, showy, and flowers from June until frost. 

 The plant grows fully 4 feet in height, branches freely and bears 

 splendid white flowers of a pearly white. The best effect is produced 

 when planted between scarlet or pink zinnias. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Calceolaria ^exicana. HHA. a charming annual, pro- 



ducing an abundance of bright 

 yellow flowers. Pkt. 15 cts., 4 for 50 cts. 



Dianthus Caesius. (The Cheddar Pink.) A beautiful little 



species with bright rosy pink (lowers. 



i'kl. 75 cts., 3 for «2. 



Digitalis laevigata. ^P. A handsome Foxglove, flowers 



2 E bronzy yellow, with whitish lip ; height 



.3 feet. Pkt. 15 cts., 4 for 50 cts. 



Dimorphotheca ecklonis. A most beautiful Mar- 



— guerite. On long stems, the 

 ivory-white flowers often measure 3 inches in diameter. A beautiful 

 contrast is the steel blue color of the central disk and the same shade 

 on the reverse side of the flower petals, which gives the entire flower 

 a most refined appearance. Toward evening the flower closes, 

 showing a most beautiful violet shade. This plant is absolutely 

 hardy if wintered in coldframes. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Freesia hybrida nova. These new hybrids are the 



result of crossing the Fi eesxa re- 

 fracla alba with Freesia Armslrougi, Ra^ionieriy Tiibergenii, 

 Amcthisl and others. These hybrids contain pink, red, lilac, violet, 

 yellow and orange. The plants will flower from seed about eight 

 months from time of sowing. As a novelty, these will have a great 

 future, and no doubt the raising of these hybrids will be very inter- 

 esting. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 for Ji. 25. 



Helianthus cucumerifolius purpureus. ^^".Rg^ 



Sunflower." This variety is not a Echinacea or Rudbeckia. but a 

 Helianthus. The flowers of this novelty vary from light pink to 

 deepest purple. The form of the flower is the same as the variety 

 Cucumerifolius. This cannot be recommended too highly for cutting. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., 5 for $1. 



Lupinus annUUS. (Annual Lupins.) HA. The popularity of 

 ^ Annual Lupins is responsible forthe intro- 

 duction of the following six new shades, which should be grown in 

 every up-to-date garden. 



Lupin, Boddington's Blue Bird. Celestial-blue. Pkt. 20c., oz. 75c. 

 Lupin, Boddington's Paraquette. Bright scarlet, white tip. 



Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 75 cts. 

 Lupin, Boddington's Oriole. Combined yellow and blue. Pkt. 



20 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



Lupin, Boddington's Flamingo. Giant pink; tall, showy. Pkt. 



20 cts., oz. 7.S cts. 



Lupin, Boddington's Snowbird. Pure white. Pkt. soc, oz. 75c. 

 Lupin, Boddington's Cockatoo. Dwarf; salmon-pink. Pkt. 20 



cts., oz. 75 cts. 



Pepper, "Bird's-Eye." ^S^- This is a miniature Pep- 



=-£ per, bearing a great profusion of 



scarlet berries, borne well above the foliage. This will prove an 

 invaluable plant for Christmas, and is easily grown. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 2 for 25 cts., oz. $1. 



Poppy King Edward. '^^ith this beautiful novelty 

 ^ £ we have aiK^her splendid addi- 

 tion to the rich collection of single annual Poppies. The plants of 

 this new variety attain 2K feet in height, and bring forth in great 

 profusion large flowers of a deep scarlet, shaded crimson-red, of 

 gorgeous effect, which is heightened by the large black blotch adorn- 

 ing each petal for half its length from the base. Pkt. 20 cts., 5 for $1. 



PRIMROSES AND POLYANTHUSES 



Polyanthus, Barr's Exhibition. Highly colored strain, the re- 

 sult of many years' selection, saved only from richest reds and 

 dark crimsons. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 for $1. 



Polyanthus, Barr's Exhibition. Yellow varieties, saved from 

 rich yellow flowers of finest form. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 for $1. 



Polyanthus, Barr's Exhibition. White varieties, saved from 

 large-flowered whites of finest form. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 for $1. 



Primrose-Polyanthus, Munstead Giant Strain. A grand new 

 strain of Primrose-Polyanthus, bearing large trussesof well-formed 

 flowers, ranging in color from soft, pale yellow to the richest and 

 deepest orange, also pure whites with dark orange or pale lemon 

 centers. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 for $1. 



Primrose *'Inglecombe." Highly selected strain; a fine strain of 

 true primrose. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 for jfi.25. 



Primula, New Hybrid. "Queen of Roses." 



A lovely new hybrid of P. obconica and P. stellata, producing 

 shapely heads of large and beautiful bright rose-colored flowers, re- 

 maining decorative for a long time, i foot. Pkt. JSi, Kpkt. 60 cts 



Salvia splendens aurea, "Canary-bird."' ^^^^ 



Scarlet-Sage or Salvia, all the colors are represented with the ex- 

 ception of yellow. In this novelty we have a true Salvia aurea. 

 The flowers are borne on slender stalks and the habit is similar to 

 the variety Splendens. This novelty should become very popular 

 to all lovers of this useful plant. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 for %\. 



Verbena hybrida gigantea. V^'eXn^a^T H^'The's? 



are a new class of Ginnt-flowered Verbenas that cxci l all other va- 

 rieties hitherto known, by the size and color of flower and the rich 

 display of colors and sli.ides which come true from seed. This nov- 

 elty contains a large percentage of red colors of various shades, such 

 as rose, purple, turkey-red, geranium-red, rosy-scarlet, etc. The 

 florets are very large, with brilliant white eye. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 for $1. 



