BODDINGTONS ^A44XJt4/(/l/ SEEDS 



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Aster, Hercules. 



Aster, Cardinal. 



ASTERS, continued 



Of imposing beauty, tlie plants tlirow up a 

 very strong stem, 15 to 20 inches liinh, wliich 

 begins to branch about four inches from the ground, and bears at its 

 summit the main central flower, while on the side shoots appear 

 four to six secondary blooms. The latter, borne on remarkably 

 strong stalks, are all the purest white, of the genuine Hohenzollern 

 form, with very long petals, and attains the enormous diameter of 

 7 inches. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 50 cts. 



The color is, as its name implies, a beautiful 

 shade of cardinal. The growth is similar to 

 the Branching Asters, but somewhat dwarfer, but not so dwarf as to 

 prevent its being one of the very best varieties for cutting purposes. 

 Begin to bloom about the middle of August and retain their brilliant 

 coloring for many weeks. Pkt. 15 cts., V»oz. $1. 



» . Q * A novelty of sterling merit, and a variety that 



ASter, JUnsei. piease all ; a seedling from Daybreak. The 



habit of the plant is the same as the well-known varieties Daybreak 

 and Purity. The color of the flowers is a delicate shade of light pink, 

 shading to a deep, rich pink in the center, making a beautiful com- 

 bination of colors in one flower. The flowers are globe-shaped and 

 are borne on long stems in profusion. Pkt. 15c., 5 pkts. 60c., y»oi. $1. 



Boddington^s Single Comet Asters 



These are becoming very popular with those of esthetic tastes, and 

 where pretty decorative effects are desired. Flowers measure 4 to 

 6 inches across. 



Pkt. 54oz. 



White $0 10 $0 50 



Light Rose 10 50 



Brilliant Rose 10 50 



Collection of above 



Pkt. '/4oz. 



Light Blue $0 10 jfo 50 



Violet 10 50 



Mixed 10 50 



varieties for 40 cts. 



HARDY ASTERS (Michaelmas Daisies) H.P. 



Very beautiful autumn-flowering perennials, highly prized for 

 their beautiful colors and lateness of flowering — when the Indian 

 Summer is at its height. 



ASTER. SUB-CAERULEUS 



A new hardy species from Northwest India. Handsome bright 

 mauve Marguerite flowers, 3 inches across, each one having the con- 

 trast of a bold orange-yellow center; borne on long, straight stems, 

 and invaluable for cutting. The 

 plant forms a neat tuft of foliage 

 close to the ground, from which 

 the flower-stems are thrown up. 

 Easily raised from seed. Not 

 least among its merits is the fact 

 that the plants bloom profusely, 

 in early June. Height, 2 ft. Pkt. 

 25 cts. 



ASTER. TOWNSHENDI 



A magnificent hardy perennial, 

 growing about 2 feet in height, 

 and bearing from July to October 

 a profusion of pinkish lilac flow- 

 ers from about 2 '2 inches in diam- 

 eter. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for jfi. 



Alpinns speclosns. 1 ft. Dark 



blue. Pkt. 10 cts., Aoz. $1. 

 Alpinas superbus. i ft. Blue. 



Pkt. 10 cts., ViOZ. 50 cts. 

 Bessarabicas. 3 ft. Pink. Pkt. 



10 cts., J^oz. 75 cts. 

 Nivens. 3 ft. White. Pkt. 15c., 



Koz. 75 cts. 

 Novae-Angliae. 4 ft. Violet- 

 purple. Pkt. 10 cts., ViOx. 75c. 

 Novi-Belgii. 4 ft. Blue. Pkt. 



15 cts., lioz. 75 cts. 

 Novi-Belgii, J. Wood. 4 ft. 



Dark blue. Pkt. 15c., Koz. %\. 

 Novi-Belgii, Purity. 4 ft. 



White. Pkt. 15 cts., 'Aoz. $1. 

 Pyramidalis hybridns. 4 ft. 



Blue. Pkt. 15 cts., Koz. 75 ct^. 

 Shortli. 3 ft. Lavender-blue. 



Pkt. 15 cts. 



H P. 3 ft. Pink. August 

 very pretty. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 ft. Sweet-scented 



Early summer. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



A rapid-growing 



Astilbe Davidii (H.P.) 



This is a strong-growing perennial, with elegant tufted leafage and 

 graceful spikes of deep rose-violet or mauve-colored flowers, borne 

 on stems 6 or more feet high. The leaves are bronzy green when 

 young, becoming bright green when mature, in which state they re- 

 semble, on a larger scale, those of Aslilbe Japonica. The flowering 

 rachis is 2 to 3 feet in length, covered with a dense reddish tomen- 

 tum, the stem below being glabrous. Pkt 15 cts., y%oz. 50 cts. 



ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. G.C. Beautiful fern-like foliage, 

 extensively used for cutting purposes. Pkt. 25c., 100 seeds for $1. 

 Sprengeri. G.P. Used for hanging baskets, and also for cutting. 



Pkt. 10 cts., 100 seeds for 50 cts. 

 Oecumbens. G.P. Long tremulous branches of dark green deli- 

 cate foliage. The drooping habit is very attractive in hanging 

 baskets. Pkt. 50 cts. 

 ASCLEPIAS Hallii (Butterfly Weed), 

 and September. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 Curassavica. H H P. Bright orange 

 Tuberosa. 4 ft. Orange. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 ASPERDLA odorata (Woodruff). H.P 



white flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 ASPHODELUS (King's Spear). H.P. Summer 

 Albus. White. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. Si. 50. 

 Luteus. Yellow. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 50 cts. 

 AUBRIETIA (False Wall Cress). H.P. 6 in 

 Deltoidea grandiflora (trailing). Purple. 

 Graeea (trailing). Purple. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Leichtlinii. Rosy carmine. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Moerheimi. Rose. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 AURICULA. See Primula. 

 BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermnm) . H.A 

 climber with small white flowers. 

 C. Halicacabum. White. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 BAPTISIA aastralis. H.P. 2'/^ ft. A fine, hardy perennial, pro- 

 ducing spikes of pea-shaped blue flowers, 6 inches long. Pkt. 10 

 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



BELLIS (Double Daisy). H.H.P. 5i ft. One of the most charming 

 of spring flowers, for edgings or pot culture. 



GIANT ENGLISH DAISIES 



BODDINGTON'S GIANT WHITE AND BODDING- 



TON'S GIANT ROSE 



For strength, robust growth 

 and size of flowers these two 

 Giant English Daisies excel all 

 varieties hitherto disseminated. 

 Each plant produces from 12 to 

 15 flowers, 2 to 3 inches in diam- 

 eter. Each color, pkt. 15 cts., 2 

 pkts. 25 cts. 

 Boddington's Crimson 

 King. Extra-large crimson 

 variety. Pkt. 25c., 5 pkts. $1. 

 Delicata fl. pi. White, with 

 red center. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 

 pkts. $1. 

 The Bride. The finest double 

 pure white. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 

 pkts. $1. 

 LongfeUow. Double rose. 



Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. f I. 

 Snowball. Double white. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. Si. 

 BOLTONIA asteroides 

 (False Chamomile). HP. 

 Pure white. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Koz. 50 cts. 

 Latlsquama. H.P. Pink, 

 .slightly tinged with laven- 

 der. Pkt. 25 cts., ;4'oz. 75 cts. 



Boddington's Giant English Daisies 



Boddington's qual- 

 ity Flower Seeds help 

 to make the gardens 

 of America famous. 



