ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL 
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King Aster 
Sunshine Aster 
Aster This magnificent class of Asters is distinct from all 
** others in the character of the flower. The petals are 
long narrow and folded lengthwise, as if quilled, giving a very graceful 
and charming effect. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Daybreak (Improved American Vic- 
1 Aster The Daybreak class forms strong 
' bushy plants of very even growth. 
The full round flowers grow on strong, stiff upright stems. 
Extremely valuable for bedding. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Qnnckine Aster You will be impressed and delight- 
ounsnine rt » ler ed with the striking beauty of 
this new Aster. The flowers, which measure from 4 to 
6 inches in diameter, are half-double and exhibit all the 
grace and beauty of the single Aster, greatly enhanced by 
a cushion center of tiny quills of a contrasting color. 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. . 
Hardy Aster 
Michaelmas Daisy Tall-Flowering Mixture The 
•' tall growing, late fall flower¬ 
ing kinds in blue and mauve shades. If sown early they 
often flower the first season. Pkt. 10c. 
The Cresro Asters The very best late flowering Asters in 
5 existence; enormous flowers of the Hohen- 
zollern type, borne on good stems. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Balsam 
Lady’s Slipper 
BEGONIA The Semperflor- 
ens varieties of 
fibrous rooted Begonias are ex¬ 
ceptionally desirable for edgings 
or border plants. They succeed 
equally well in either sunny or 
partly shaded locations and flower 
continuously from early summer 
until fall. They are also very at¬ 
tractive as pot plants for winter 
flowering indoors. Pkt. 15c. 
Bird of Paradise (Poinciana Gil- 
I es i) The color of the flower is a golden yel- 
' low, measuring 2 % inches across, and 
are produced in very large trusses. The most 
beautiful part of the flower is the large pestils, 
which are spread out in fan-like form, and are of 
bright crimson color. If the seeds are started 
early it will produce blooms in great profusion 
the first year. Pkt. 10c. 
Brachycome (Swan River Daisy) 
Free flowering, dwarf growing annual, covered 
during. the greater part of the summer with a 
profusion of pretty blue or white flowers ; suit¬ 
able for edgings, small beds or pot culture. 
Pkt. 5c. 
Gvpsophila Baby’s Breath, 
CHOICE Double Mixed BALSAM 
Balsam (Lady’s Slipper, Touch-Me- 
Not'i An °' d favorite, producing gorgeous masses of 
* beautiful brilliant colored flowers in the great¬ 
est profusion, double as roses and in every shade of 
color. Sow in house in April, transplant in open 
ground in May. 
Double Camelia-Flowered ^ t n * c s 4 mixed - 
Choicest Double Mixed Colors 14 *• 
35c, oz. 60c. 
Baby’s Breath (Gypsoph- 
j| a ) The flowers are small, star- 
' like, and borne in feathery 
sprays which are highly esteemed for 
cut flowers, as they lend a most 
graceful effect when combined in 
bouquets with Sweet Peas. Succes¬ 
sive plantings of seed should be made 
a few weeks apart to furnish a con¬ 
tinuous supply of flowers. Pkt. 5c. 
oz. 25c. 
Paniculata White flowers, fine 
for bouquets; one of 
the favorite hardy perennials. Blooms 
first year if sown early; 3 feet. Pkt. 
10c, Vi oz. 25c, Vi oz. 40c. 
New Dwarf Buttebplz Flower 
Butterfly Flower, or Poor 
Man’s Orchid A . dwar . f > ™ ost 
valuable schizanthus, 
forming pyramidal plants only about a foot 
high, bearing countless butterfly-like flowers 
in a bewildering range of color. Flowers 
larger than in the ordinary type of schiz¬ 
anthus. The schizanthus has been called 
“the poor man’s orchid,” on account of its 
graceful and attractive shape. It is of 
easy culture. Pkt. 5c. 
