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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(CORPORATI ON) _ 
ASTER—JEWEL or BALL. As an addition to the existing colors of this desirable, tall-growing class, we offer the 
following acquisitions. Azure-blue, Red-Violet, Pure White. Separate or mixed. Pkt., 25 cts^ 
GIANT COMET. The flowers of this class are of immense size (much larger than the ordinary Comet), very 
double, and composed of long, wavy, twisted petals, borne on long stems. 
The Bride. White, passing into rose. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Light Blue. A new and pleasing shade. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Lilac. Very delicate. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Crimson. A decided acquisition. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Above colors mixed. Pkt., 10 cts. . . 
DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM. Terra-Cotta. The color of this new variety, when opening its blossoms, 
is bright salmon-red; when in full bloom it changes to terra-cotta biown. Pkt., 15 cts. 
“ I have again filed an application at your Bureau of Registry and Information for a similar situation 
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Irvine, 11 Baker Bark, Roxbury. 
DOBBIE’S GLOBE QUILLED. This strain has been grown and selected for over thirty years. It has 
been twice commended by the Royal Horticultural Society of England, after trial in their gardens. The 
blooms are large and of very beautiful colors. Assorted colors, pkt., 10 cts.; collection six distinct colors, 50 cts. 
DWARF P^ONY, Perfection. Dark Purple. This is the true pxony form, the color is entirely new amongst 
asters, being a very deep, velvety purple. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Blackish-Violet. This is the darkest colored aster yet produced; seen from a little distance it seems quite 
black. Pkt., 10 cts. 
MIGNON. Rosa Alba. The value of this class is enhanced by the addition of this new shade, rose, with an 
under-glaze of white. Pkt., 15 cts. 
PRINCESS ROSE. This is the favorite “ Snowball” type. The color of this new claimant for favor is bright 
rose; it is an acquisition. Pkt., 15 cts. 
BEGONIA. Fibrous, “ New Giant.” Saved from grand new 
Begonias, and from hybiidized flowers of many of the best- 
named new varieties. They will be sure to bring some beauti¬ 
ful new sorts. The plants are of very strong, robust growth 
with beautiful foliage and splendid large flowers. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Vernon Compacta. Charming new compact variety of the 
beautiful and universally 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, namely, the brilliant red flowers and the deep 
brownish red foliage. Blooming in the greatest profusion 
throughout the summer and autumn, this new variety may be 
considered one of the best bedding plants for dwarf groups or 
ribboning. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Hybrida. Hero. A result of crossing Baumanii with Gigantea 
Alba; this new, robust growing variety produces long flower 
stalks with large, well-formed, sweet-scented flowers,^he color 
of La France Rose. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Aurora Odorata. A new sweet-scented variety with coppery- 
crimson flowers. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Tuberous-Rooted. Breck’s International Prize. Single- 
flowered. This strain is saved from selected flowers of the 
Begonia Vernon Compacta. largest and best collection in the world. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Double-flowered. Equal to the preceding. Pkt., 25 cts. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM. Carinatum. Golden-leaved. Double-flowered. 
A notable addition to the new section of golden-leaved annual Chrysan¬ 
themums. The large and very double flowers are of all colors, the red 
shades being especially strongly represented. The plants will prove very 
suitable for borders, etc., and for cutting. Pkt., 15 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 improve¬ 
ment 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. 
It comes true from seed and is sure to find a place in every garden when 
knowui. Pkt., 15 cts. 
“ Buring the time I have had dealings with you I always found your 
Blower Seeds to he satisfactory — J. A. Fitzgerald, Betcrboro, N.II. 
“ We were very r much pleased with the Blower and Vegetable Seeds 
we bought of y’ou last year. The Nasturtiums were the finest ever 
grown here and were very* generally’ admired.”—Mrs. M. J. Corille, 
Laconia, N. If. 
