FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES. 
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Begonia. Grandiflora Erecta Cristata. 
BEGONIA. Vernon Compacta. Charming compact variety 
of the beautiful and admired Begonia Vernon, forming 
small, round, very compact bushes of about 4 to 5 inches 
in height and possessing the same good qualities as its 
taller growing parent. Pkt., 15 cts. 
— Hybrida. Hero. A result of crossing Baumann with 
Gigantea Alba ; this new, robust growing variety produces 
long flower stalks with large, well-formed, sweet-scented 
flowers, the color of La France Rose. Pkt., 15 cts. 
— Aurora Odorata. A new’ sweet-scented variety with 
coppery-crimson flowers. Pkt., 1 5 cts. 
— Mixture. We offer a fine mixture of bedding begonias, con¬ 
sisting of Semperflorens, Rosea Vernon, Atrosanguinea, 
Queen of Bedders, Duke of Edinburgh, etc. Pkt., 
10 cts. 
— Zulu King. A new seedling of the admired Semperflorens 
class. The form and coloring of the leaves is quite 
different, being round and a shining metallic red in color. 
It is compact in habit, and the flowers, which literally 
cover the plant from spring to fall, are brilliant red, which 
harmonizes in a striking degree with the dark glossy 
leaves. Pkt., 25 cts. 
BEGONIA. Grandiflora Erecta Cristata. (Tuberous- 
Rooted). Our illustration shows the style of this flower 
and how much it is a departure from the type. The seed 
we offer will produce thirty to forty per cent of the true 
variety ; the balance, however, are beautiful, large flowered 
Begonias, much varied in color. Pkt., 50 cts. 
CENTROSEMA. Virginica. Feathered Gem. A new 
elegant variegated form producing three distinct varieties 
from seed — pure white, white, variously margined and 
blue. This beautiful climber is worthy of a place in 
every garden, and those w'ho desire odd and charming flowers will 
plant it. Mixed. Pkt., 20 cts. 
CAMPANULA. Mirabilis. In form and size of bloom resembling the 
Canterbury Bell. Growing to a height of two feet, is of pyramidal out¬ 
line, each branch producing at the end a large number of light blue or 
violet flowers, the quaintly-toothed and leather-like leaves present a 
really beautiful appearance. Pkt., 25 cts. 
— Pyramidalis Compacta Alba. Dwarfer than the type, this forms a many 
branched bush, bearing freely large white flowers. Pkt. 25 cts. 
— Persicifolia. Grandiflora, Blue. Superb, large blue flowers, in every 
respect equal to the white sort and suitable for planting with it. Pkt., 
10 cts. 
— Japonica. A perennial variety from Japan. The plant is of branching 
habit, each stem bearing several flowers from 2)4 to 3 inches across, and 
of a deep blue color. It is perfectly hardy and if sown in summer will 
bloom from June until August of the following year. Pkt., 15 cts. 
CANDYTUFT. Giant Hyacinth Flowered. White. An improvement on 
Empress, with enormous spikes of bloom. Pkt., 15 cts. 
—Rose Cardinal. A very rich, striking and quite distinct color in Candy¬ 
tufts — deep rosy cardinal — it wijl prove a valuable addition to 
this popular flower. 
Pkt., 15 CtS. Centrosema, Feathered Gem. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM. Carinatum. Golden-leaved. Double- 
flowered. A notable addition to the new section of golden¬ 
leaved annual Chrysanthemums. The large, double flowers 
are of all colors, the red shades being especially strongly 
represented. Pkt., 10 cts. 
— Carinatum. Purple Crown. Similar in habit and foliage to 
the foregoing. The flowers are single, produced in great 
abundance, and are purple-scarlet with a bright golden-yellow 
ring. Pkt., 10 cts. 
—Maximum. Perfection (Leucanthemum). This novelty is a 
great improvement on one of the most useful hardy perennials. 
It is a grand white flower, many of the blooms measure five 
inches across, and for cutting is invaluable. Pkt., 10 cts. 
CALLIOPSIS. Tom Thumb. Crimson King. This new 
variety will be found more suitable for beds than any that has 
preceded it. The height is about six inches. The plants 
form perfect little bushes, and are covered with dark crimson 
flowers. The seed should be started in the house in March. 
When the plants are large enough transplant into small pots 
or boxes, and set out after middle of May. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Campanula Mirabilis 
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