C. C. MORSE & CO.— SEEDS— SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 
ASTERS— Continued 
FINK ROCHESTER. This variety is the first to bloom 
of the very large asters. The plants are strong and 
vigorous, with many branches. Flowers vary in size, 
from medium to very large, often 4% inches across, 
and are borne on long, graceful stems. The flowers 
are white when first open, changing to a soft pink 
with a shade of lavender. Its profusion of bloom and 
the light, airy effect of the flowers are very charming. 
The petals are slender and very much twisted, giving 
the (lower the appearance of a great shaggy chrys- 
anthemum. Asters are fine flowers for mid-summer 
gardens, and Mikado Pink Rochester is a new and 
rare sort. Fkt. 20c. 
ASTER, New England Perennial (Michaelmas Daisies). In 
splendid assortment, four to five feet. Very handsome, 
hardy wild flowers of New England; fall blooming. 
Blue, lilac and pinkish. Mixed, Fkt. 15c. 
SEMFZ.ES, or GIANT 
BRANCHING. 
MORSE'S STRAIN. 
The plant grows 18 
inches high and 
about 18 inches in 
width, and the blos- 
soms, which are 
large and full-pet- 
aled, are borne on 
long stems or 
branches. Comes in- 
to flower late In the 
autumn. Best colors. 
Any color, pkt. 10c; 
y 4 oz. 50c. 
ASPARAGUS. Seeds start slowly and should be soaked in 
good warm water before sowing. 
Plumosus Robustus. The tall asparagus fern with 
delicate feathery foliage. Fit. 10c; 100 seeds 75c. 
Plumosiis Nanus. A dwarf variety and sometimes pre- 
ferred on account of its beautiful dense sprays of 
feathery green. Pkt. 10c; 100 seeds 75c. 
Sprengeri (Emerald Feather). An early, easily grown, 
feathery-leaved variety, with drooping branches. 
The variety for hanging baskets. Pkt. 10c; 100 
seeds 50c. 
ASFERULA ODOBATA (Sweet Woodruff). An old-fash- 
ioned favorite, grown for its fragrant leaves and 
stems, which, when dried, have an odor not unlike 
new-mown hay, and are used for putting among 
clothes, etc. Used in Germany to flavor the "Maitrank," 
or May wine. Best grown in semi-shaded positions. 
Flowers white; perennial. Fkt. 5c; Vi oz. 25c. 
AURICULA (Primula auricula). A great favorite in Eng- 
land, where flower shows are held of this plant alone. 
Extra choice mixed from a prize collection. Pkt. 15c. 
AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE (Dolichos Iiig-nosus). A rapid 
growing evergreen climbing perennial, flowering freely 
in clusters of rose pea-shaped flowers. For covering 
arbors, trellises, etc., they have no superior; h. h. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 60c. 
Bachelor's Button. See Centaurea Cyanus. 
BALLOON VINE, or LOVE-IN-A-PUFF. Climbing annual, 
with small inferior flowers. The seed pods are curi- 
ously swelled or puffed, and are quite attractive. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 25c. 
BALSAM, or LADY'S SLIPPER. A tender annual, with 
brittle stems and foliage. Grows about 12 inches high. 
Flowers both single and double, in bright colors and 
variations; are wax-like and very attractive. The 
individual blossoms floating in a dish of water exhihit 
their beauty to the best advantage. 
Camellia Flowered. Mixed. The largest double variety. 
Pkt. 5c; y 2 oz. 50c. 
Camellia Flowered. White. Pkt. 10c. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES, AS BELOW, ALL Pkt. 10c. 
Lavender. Red and White Spotted. 
Peach Blossom (Shell Pink). Snowball. 
Collection of five varieties, 35c. 
Mixed Tall Doubles. Pkt. 5c; y z oz. 50c. 
Dwarf Double. Fkt. 5c. 
BARTONIA AUREA (Golden Bartonia). A hardy annual, 
growing about two feet high and bearing golden-yellow 
flowers, which have a metallic luster when the sun 
shines on them. Is a native of California. Sow the 
seed where the plants are to remain, since it does not 
transplant easily. Pkt. 5c. 
BELLIS PERENNIS (Double Daisy). The little daisy we 
all like growing in lawns; used also for borders; h. p. ; 
six inches. 
Extra Double White, or Snowball. A clear white vari- 
ety. Pkt. 10c; y a oz. 75c. 
Long-fellow. Double dark rose. Pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 75c. 
Extra Double. Mixed. Fkt. 10c; y B oz. 65c. 
Giant Ranunculus Flowered. A new and giant-flowered 
daisy which is quite distinct from the little lawn 
daisy. The flowers are two to three inches across, 
of a pretty red shade and may be used as cut 
flowers. Fkt. 25c. 
Aster, Violet King 
Carmine Fink or Rose 
Lavender White 
Violet King Light Blue 
Crimson Purple 
Mary Semple (very light pink). 
Collection nine varieties, 70c. 
Mixture of above colors, pkt. 
10c; oz. $1.75. 
BEAN, Scarlet Runner. A popular climber; the seed is edi- 
ble and much esteemed. Flowers scarlet; beans black 
and lake splashed. Pkt. 10c. 
BEGONIA 
BEGONIA. Tender perennial usually grown in the green- 
house. Some varieties are especially attractive on 
account of their foliage, but most varieties have ex- 
quisitely beautiful wax-like flowers, both single and 
double. The seed is very small and rather difficult to 
germinate. It is also very expensive, some strains 
being worth far more than their weight in gold. 
FIBROUS ROOTED VARIETIES 
For outdoor culture, having beautiful leaves and bearing 
clusters of small, waxy flowers. 
Vernon. Deep-red flowers and dark-purple foliage, often 
used for borders and for bedding; half-hardy. Pkt. 
10c. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED VARIETIES 
For greenhouse and pot culture, having large, waxy flowers 
in brilliant colors. Many prefer to start bulbs in De- 
cember and January. 
Double Varieties. Mixed. Pkt. 25c. 
International Prize. The finest large flowered single 
mixture. Pkt. 35c. 
Single Varieties. Mixed. Fkt. 25c. 
BIGNONIA (Trumpet Vine). Magnificent, hardy perennial 
climber, with brilliant scarlet or yellow flowers; a 
most ornamental and effective covering for walls, 
houses, etc. The scarlet comes in plants only. 
Tweediana. Yellow. Fkt. 10c. 
Border Finks. See Dianthus Plumarius. 
BOSTON IVV OR JAPANESE IVY (Ampelopsis Veitchi). 
The popular ivy which covers so many buildings. It 
clings to brick and wood without support. The leaves 
are heart-shaped and are off the vine for only two 
months in the winter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
BBACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy). A hardy annual, 
growing from G to 10 inches high and producing an 
abundance of prettv blue and white flowers. Fkt. 5c. 
