Novelties and Specialties 
We offer on the following six pages what we consider the best of a long 
list of new and rare varieties of Flower Seeds, and we feel sure that a 
trial of any of them will more than repay the grower for his time and 
money put into them. We know from our own experience that the public 
is always interested in the newer varieties, and every progressive florist 
should make it a point to grow at least a few of the following novelties. 
Wik-Resistant Asters 
In somd localities success with Asters has been rendered doubtful through 
attacks of the Fusarium Wilt, but we now offer a wide range of colors and 
types of Asters that are almost immune. If Wilt has attacked your Asters in 
previous seasons, sow the following: 
WR AURORA GOLDEN SHEAF. The deepest yellow Aster yet offered, 
and thefonly yellow we list that has been bred to resist the Fusarium disease. 
The flowers are perfectly double, with a full, crest-like center, of good sub¬ 
stance and fine depth of floret. Trade Pkt. 35 cts., Vi 02 * $1, oz. $3. 
Aster, Late Branching Wilt-resistant 
New Rustproof Antirrhinums (Snapdragons) 
After years of effort, a strain of Antirrhinums has been produced 
that is strongly resistant to rust. More than 75 per cent of the plants^ 
resulting from seed of the following three varieties may be relied on 
to be absolutely rustproof, with clean, healthy foliage entirely free 
from this trouble. . - 
Shasta. The pure white, very large flowers are produced early. 
Shasta has a distinct basal branching habit, producing from six 
to eight perfect large spikes to the plant. Grows 2V2 to 3 feet high. 
Trade Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
Maximum Crimson. Huge individual flowers and flower-spikes. 
The color is deep crimson, overlaying a ground of orange, giving 
the effect of a striking, fire-like hue. The foliage is very dark green. 
Grows 2 l / 2 to 3 feet high. Trade Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
University Mixture. An excellent mixture, containing a wonderful 
color-range, and a bed or border will have an effect of great bril¬ 
liance. Height to 3 feet. Trade Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
WR IMPERIAL RED. A wonderful new giant single Aster, with 
juried and interlaced outer florets, so bright in color that they 
instantly catch the eye. Their intense brilliant red is emphasized 
by the bright yellow center. Growing 18 inches high, each plant 
produces many flowers on good, long stems, hence it is valuable 
as a cut-flower. Trade Pkt. 25 cts., Vi° z - 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
WR BLUE FLAME. Bright navy-blue, distinct from any other 
a dark blue or purple Aster now offered. Large, Comet-like flowers, 
fully double, on branching plants. Trade Pkt. 25 cts., V4OZ. 
75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
WR HEART OF FRANCE. This recent introduction is the largest 
flowering of the very dark red sorts. The plants grow about 2 feet 
high, are nicely branched, and bear their long, rich, deep ruby-red 
flowers on long, strong stems. A late-blooming sort. Trade Pkt. 
25 cts., V 4 OZ. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
WR BALL’S WHITE. Finest midseason white Aster. The flowers 
are 4 inches in di ameter and exquisite in form. When first open the 
entire flower is whorled; the broad florets are slightly folded length¬ 
wise, making them appear rather narrow. The plants are extremely 
vigorous, and they carry about twelve large flowers on strong stems. 
Trade Pkt. 25 cts., Vi oz - 60 cts., oz. $2. 
Super-Giant Snapdragons 
We have given trial to many of the recent introductions and find 
the following six varieties of excellent merit. Grow 3 feet high and 
the individual flowers are very large and the colors distinct. 
Apple Blossom. Apple-blossom-pink. 
Canary Bird. Canary-yellow with deeper yellow lip. 
Copper King. Bronzy copper color. 
Old-Gold. Rich old-gold. 
Ruby. Rich velvety red. 
Snowflake. Dazzling white. 
Mixed. All shades. 
Any of the above, Trade Pkt. 25 cts., Vioz. 60 cts., oz. $2 
SPECIAL FORCING VARIETIES 
We offer below a selection of the best forcing varieties in this 
popular florists’ flower. We have listed only the best of a large list, 
those which have proved to be the best sellers on the wholesale 
marKet - Trade Pkt. 3 Pkts. 
Afterglow. Large-flowering bronze. $0 75 $2 00 
Bertha Baur. New. Lavender-orchid. 2 00 5 00 
Ceylon Court. Best early yellow. 50 1 25 
Cheviot Maid Supreme. Dark rose-pink. 75 2 00 
Emily. “Golden Sunshine”. 1 00 2 50 
Geneva Pink. Bright pink. 50 1 25 
Happiness. Light pink.. 75 2 00 
Helen. Salmon-pink. 75 2 00 
Jennie Schne'der. Soft rose-pink. 75 2 00 
Judd’s Dark Pink. 50 1 25 
Judd’s Light Pmk. 50 1 25 
Laura. Dark rose. 1 00 2 50 
Lucky Strike. New. Large-flowering white. 2 00 5 00 
Penn Orange. 1 00 2 50 
Philadelphia Pink. Good pink. 50 1 25 
Roman Gold. Deep yellow, suffused copper and pink. 75 2 00 
Rose Queen. Dark pink. 75 2 00 
Sun Tan. Tan, with yellow tip. 75 2 00 
Terry’s Surprise. Bronzy pink. 1 00 2 50 
White Rock. 50 1 25 
Winter Helen. Delightful shade of salmon. 1 50 4 00 
PLANTS of Snapdragons, leading varieties, in 2 ) 4 -in. pots, 
$3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. 
General List of Wilt-Resistant Asters 
Be sure to include the letters WR when ordering 
Queen of the Market. WR White, WR Crimson, WR Flesh-Pink, 
WR Light Blue, WR Dark Blue, WR Mixed. 
Early Royal. WR White, WR Lavender, WR Rose-Pink, WR 
Purple, WR Shell-Pink, WR Mixed. 
Improved Crego. WR Orchid. WR Dark Blue, WR Crimson, 
WR White, WR Deep Rose, WR Shell-Pink, WR Mixed. 
King. WR Crimson, WR Peach Blossom, WR White, WR Blackish 
Blue, WR Mixed. 
Astermums. WR White, WR Rose-Pink, WR Lavender, WR Mixed. 
Late Branching. WR Rose-Pink, WR Lavender, WR Sensation 
(red), WR Crimson, WR Purple, WR Shell-Pink, WR Pure White, 
WR Mixed. 
Beauty. WR Flesh-Pink, WR Carmine-Rose, WR Crimson, WR 
Purple, WR Mixed. 
Any of the Wilt-Resistant Asters in the above General List, 
Trade Pkt. 25 cts., x /\OZ. 60 cts., oz. $2 
Super-Giant Aster, Los Angeles 
This new Aster is of the same general habit as our Midseason Giants* 
but earlier and much larger than any of that type yet introduced, 
hence the name, Super-Giant Los Angeles. While the flowers are 
large, they are most artistic, due to the unusual curling and inter¬ 
lacing of the petals, giving a light feathery effect. They are pure 
shell-pink, a color that has been lacking in the Midseason Giants. 
This type is not wilt-resistant so we would recommend planting on 
ground where Asters have not been grown before. Trade Pkt. 
25 cts., V 4 oz - $1? oz - $3. 
Giant Peony-flowered Aster 
This magnificent strain is exceptionally good for cutting; the stems 
are exceedingly upright, non-lateral branching. Flowers are splendid 
keepers, good shippers, and often exceed 6 inches in diameter. We 
offer this magnificent strain in the following six colors: 
Apple Blossom Peach Blossom Rose 
Azure-Blue White Purple 
Any of above colors, Trade Pkt. 25 cts., x /\OZ. 75 cts., oz. $ 2.50 
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