C, C. WATSON, PHILADELPHIA, TRADE LIST, SPRING, 1902. 
Watson’s Reliable Flower Seeds— Continued. 
SMII.AX. 
Tr. Pkt. <)z. 
Smilax, lb, $3.50 « 
Tliunbergia Alata, fine mixed .30 
Torenla Fouruieri, finest mixed .25 2 .so 
Verbena, Mammoth./ww/ mixed 25 1.00 
Vinca Rosea, finest mixed 15 so 
Wallflower, Double German,. finest mixed, .25 3 .oo 
Single “ “ “ .05 \ I5 
Zinnia Elegans Graudiflora, extra choice 
DESIRABLE NOVELTY FOR 1902. 
“Collaret” Dahlia. This new type of 
Dahlia possesses round its disc a series of flor- 
ets producing a highly ornamental effect, 
hence the name “Collaret.” There are two 
varieties already introduced, 
President Vigor and Joseph 
Goujon, and these are the pre- 
cursors of a new race absolutely 
distinct from any other. We 
are pleased to be able to offer 
for the first time seeds gath- 
ered from these two varieties, 
which will produce flowers of 
various and unexpected colors. 
The proportion coming true 
from seed is very good. First 
pri/.e Paris Exhibiton, 1900. 
Packet, .35. 
SOMETHING EVERYONE 
SHOULD HAVE. 
Japanese Fern Balls.— These are 
known also as the “Mikado Fern 
Balls,” and have been truly described 
as the best house plant novelty in ten 
years. Every florist and store man 
ought to have a supply. Sell on sight. 
Soak the ball fifteen minutes in 
water and suspeud in any desirable 
position; repeat every two days until 
growth is started, after whic h 
sprinkle occasionally. Dormant 
Balls, 7 to 9 in. diameter $25.00 per 
100, $3.00 per io, 35c. each 
COLL A R KT DAHLIA. yNoVSjJy ig02.) 
J. WM. COLFLESH, 
Florist, 
53 d St. and Woodland Ave. 
Philadelphia, December 14, 1901. 
George C. Watson, Phila.: 
Dear Sir:— -T he “Dittle Gem Sweet Alyssnm” 
seed which I purchased of you last January was the 
best dwarf strain I ever saw grown iu pots. The 
Plants were very short and compact with perfect 
flowers. Kindly send me same quantity again this 
season. Yours very truly, 
[Signed] J. Wm. Colplesh. 
See page 10 for seeds of this and other .varieties of 
Sweet A lyss u m . 
Springfield, Mass., May 16, 1901. 
George C. Watson, Phila., Pa. 
Dear Sir:— T he bulbs ordered of you were first- 
class. Every bulb is sold to date, and could have 
sold more. I thought it a big stock of Tube Roses 
for me; but 95 per cent, of those bought last year 
[1900] bloomed aud customers bought in larger 
quantities this year [1901]. 
No one can sell me bulbs but Watson hereafter. 
Yours with best wishes, 
[Signed] Charles I,. Burr. 
For particulars of our offerings of Tuberoses this 
season see page 20. 
