CATAJUOOVB Of SBEOS, PLANTS, BVLBS AND FRUITS. 
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The First Thirty- two Pages ofthi* CateUoQut) Contain our Twentieth Century JfoveUieB and Specialty TA»U 
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FLOWER 5EEDS— Continued. ANNUALS. 
FOUNTAIN AMARANTHUS— This Is a gracefnl vrnplng or droop- 
ing bn«h, with leaves of brilliant orange, carmine and bronze. For orna- 
ment on the ]awu it is certainly very desirable, a» lio other plant can equaj 
it in its oddly shaped willow lilie leaves and rich coloring. Fkt. 6c 
AMABANTHXTS— Very stately, upright (trowing ornamental plants 
that are particularly desirable for growing on the edges of large flower 
beds. They succeed best on rather sandy soil. 
Tricolor — A popular variety, with leaves of a yellowish red and green, 
and are often known as "Joaeph'a Ooat." This grows about two leet in 
height. Pkt. 60. 
Oandatua— Commonly called "Love Lies Bleeding, " on account of the 
lonj^, dark red drooping spikes, Pkt. 5c, 
Splendens — This is also known as the "Rainbow Plant." Grows to a 
heiEht of three feet, and rather pyraraidal in form, with immense thick foli- 
age, which is;composed of two colors, at'd Inte in the stjmnjer they 
bfgin to turn'to the most beautiful shades imaginable, reminding 
on e of g rainbow. Pkt, 60, 
THE ARABIAN PRIMROS'E— \ grand flowering annnal, 
^rowin;? in iiprieht bn^hy form, abont two feet high. Blossoms 
xreely from seed the first season, an'1 it is no nsKrommon occur- 
rence for a single plant to produce from 150 to 200 spikes of beau- 
tiful primrose yellow shaded flowers, all of which are handsomely 
marked at the opening of the flower with five black spots that change to maroon on the second 
dav, and on the third day they disappear entirely, leaving the flower a clear, bright yellow. Iti» 
undoubtedly one of the grandest introductions of late years, and a plant that shoold be in every 
flower garden, Pkt, SOc, 3 pkts. 6O0, 
ASPBRULA AZITREA 8ET0SA— A profuse flowering, dwarf annual, growing 12 inches high, 
and bearmg an abundance of sweet scented, lavender-blue blossom."!. The plants are of strong 
growth, and bloom frcelv fmni JuW until killed bv the severe frosts. Pkt. 6c. 
ARISTOLOOHIA fiPIiENDENS — One of the most beantifhl and showy climbers in onr entire 
Hst. The flowers are richly colored and have a distinct golden eye. It grows to a height of 20 or 3e 
f(ert in a season. Pkt. I60, 
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Primrose Pink— One of the most beantlful varieties we know of. 
The flowers are deeply cut and have lonij petals like a Japanese Chrysan- 
themum. Color, delicate pink. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25o, 
Harlequin— A gaily colored variety with blotched and marked blos- 
soms that are exceedingly bright and showy. Pkt. lOo. 
Crown— A brilliant and showy class of Asters, each flower of which 
M.8 a distinct white center. Wonderfully free blooming. Pkt. 10c, 
Blue Danube — Lovely flowers of a light blue shade. The plants 
are strong growers and produce their flowers in the greatest abundance. 
Pkt, 16e, 2 pkts, 26e. 
New Victoria, Mixed— The colors include many extremely delicate 
and gorgeous shades. Flowers double and about 4 inches across. 
Pkt. lOo. 
, Victoria. Peach Blossom— A most beautiful shade of pink. Large- 
ly grown by florists for cut flowers. Pkt. lOo. 
Victoria, Iiight Blue — Flowers extra large often measuring over 
fotir Inches In diameter. Color, clear light blue. Pkt, lOo. 
Victoria, White— Grows to a height of fifteen or eighteen inches 
and Is one of the standard white sort. Pkt. lOc. 
Migxon, Mixed— Rather dwarf in habit. Plants bear an Immense 
onmber of blooms. Flowers simi.ar to Victoria class but smaller, 
Pkt. lOo. 
„ T*¥ Q«rman, Uixed — A large growing class producing flowers of 
all shades and colors. Pkt. 5o. 
DwarfPvramidal Bouquet, Mixed— Grows abont twelve inches 
nigh and produces its flowers very freely. Pkt. lOe. 
Tall Obrysantbemum White- Fine large blooms of a pure white 
Splendid for cutting to be used in bouquets or in vases. Pkt. lOo. 
Kay'aBoyalMixed Asters— Many of our friends desire a bed of 
Asters which Includes the various classes and colors of this popular 
flower, and for such we have made up a mixtnreinclnding abont twenty 
the best flowering varieties. Our Royal Mixed will make amagnifi- 
eent display and furnish an endless assortment of shades And types. It 
ie withotit doubt the finest mlxtore <^ Asters offered by any seed 
firm in America. Pkt. I5o, 
St. Paul Beauty — A rery distinct class, with beantifnl quilteit 
flowers. Habit compact and pyramidal. Height 12 to XH inches, 
Pkt.lOc. 
May's Miniature — A profuse flowering variety, of dwarf, com- 
pact habit. Pkt. 10c. 
Qlobe Paeony Flowered— Earliest of tbe Asters; flowers of 
enormous sixe. M ixed. Pkt- lOc. 
Oerman Olobe Asters— A beautiful class with large globe- 
shapedbloesonis of various ehadei. De>irablc for amateurs, Oer- 
man Globe Pink, pkt. 6c; OA-man Olobe Blue, pkt, 5c; Oermaa 
aiobe White, pkt. 60; German Olobe Mixed, pkt. 60. 
Imbrique Pompon — Perfect in form of flowers, and flnelv Im- 
bricated. They are of bushy dwarf habit and free flowering. Mixed 
colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Snow White— Pure white; height about 9 inches. Pkt. lOc. 
TrufTant's Pssony-Flowered Perfbction— Beautl'nl flowers, 
petals long; brilliant 111 color and tmsurpassed in habit of plant.. 
MUed. Pkt. lOo, 
Triumph — Of a peculiar brilliant scarlet shade, changing when 
in fnll bloom to a deep satiny blood scarlet. Pkt> lOo. 
Oomet, Mixed — A giant flowering class of Asters with long 
gracefully twisted petals, similar to the Ja. anese Crysanthemum' 
The seed we ofler will produce almost every shade known. Pkt, lOo" 
Aster, White Beauty — A mammoth flowering dwarf white va- 
riety from Germany. The plant is a strong, vigorous, bushy grower, 
and produces its beautiful pure white blossomn in the greatest pro- 
fnsion. Valuable for pot culture as well as bedding. We cannot say 
too much in praise of this charming Aster, Onr advice to ereryone 
who has a flower garden is to be sure to include White Beauty when 
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