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j Seventieth Annual Catalogue j 
| NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1915 | 
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ALYSSUM BENTHAMII COMPACTUM LILACINUM 
SWEET ALYSSUM “LILAC QUEEN” 
Distinct, new variety of the annual Sweet Alyssum, with pure lilac 
flowers. The plants are of dwarf, compact, upright growth and resemble, 
when in full bloom, a tiny Candytuft. Equally as useful for carpet¬ 
bedding. Pkt. 20c. 
ARTEMISIA SACCORUM VIRIDIS 
New annual species introduced from China. Of extremely vigorous 
growth, this new plant forms elegant and very regularly branched pyra¬ 
mids 3^ to 5 feet in height, resembling in aspect a small Fir tree. The 
color of the fine foliage is a rich, dark green; flowers inconspicuous. To 
be recommended as single specimens on lawns or for groups of foliage 
plants. Pkt. 20c. 
ASTER INVINCIBLE 
A beautiful type of American origin. The plants are of branching 
habit, grow about 3 feet high and bear their huge, well-formed, mag¬ 
nificent flowers on extra long stiff stems, often 2 to 2^ feet long. 
Unexcelled for cut flowers. Pkt. 10c., 3 for 25c. 
ASTER 
PERFECTION 
WHITE 
We consider this the finest midseason upright Aster in cultivation. 
The plants are extremely vigorous, with unusually broad, dark green 
leaves and stout stems. They carry about twelve large flowers on long 
stems free from side branches. Pkt. 25c., 2 for 40c. 
AQTFPS VICK’S LAVENDER ROCHESTER 
/iOlCIVO AND PURPLE ROCHESTER 
These magnificent flowers are more double and more Chrysanthemum¬ 
like than those of the original Lavender Pink Rochester. The long, 
narrow petals fall over one another in a charming cascade of color, 
forming a wonderfully shaggy mass that cannot be equalled for richness 
of effect. In addition to their great diameter they have a most remark¬ 
able thickness, making them truly massive. Vick’s Lavender Rochester 
is an exquisite shade of clear light lavender. Vick’s Purple Rochester 
is a rich shade of deep purple. Pkts., either color, each 20c., 2 for 
35c. 
VICK’S LAVENDER KING 
BRANCHING PLANTS 
Identical with the well-known Violet King in every respect except the 
color, which is a pleasing shade of deep lavender. Pkt. 25c., 2 for 40c. 
CENTAUREA MOSCHATA ROSEA 
(’harming new variety of the hardy annual Sweet Sultan, about 
to 3 feet in height. The color of the flowers is in opening a very delicate 
rosy white, with light pink stamens and style, changing into a tender 
rosy pink later on. Excellent for cutting. Pkt. 15c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, SINGLE JMing 
A remarkable new race of single Chrysanthemums, flowering abun¬ 
dantly the first year from seed; equal to the best named sorts. Sow 
early in March in a box in the house or hotbed and plant out early in 
May, 18 inches apart. These plants will flower from July till frost. 
Pkt. 20c. 
ASTER 
CLARKIA ELEGANS FL. PL. APPLEBLOSSOM 
Very delicate tint of this favorite hardy annual so useful either for 
cutting purposes or for pot culture. Flowers perfectly double. Pkt. 
25c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM LEUCANTHEMUM 
SECUNDUM 
“JUNE MARGUERITE” 
The plant of this new introduction reaches the height of about 3 feet, 
profusely producing its pretty, long-stemmed flowers. The latter are 
much larger and more elegant than those of the Spring Marguerite. Its 
flowerets being loose and somewhat ray-like and not so closely set, give 
the whole flower a most graceful and winning appearance. Pkt. 20c. 
CYPERUS ADENOPHORUS 
Extremely ornamental Cyperus from Brazil. When sown early, the 
seedlings will form well garnished plants with gracefully bent, linear- 
lanceolate, dark green foliage, above which the elegant panicles of light 
green flower spikes appear. The latter are composed of a great number of 
spikelets. Effective and very decorative plant for the greenhouse or 
conservatory or for the open ground during Summer time. Pkt. 25c. 
DIMORPHOTHECA SINUATA 
Equally useful and of the same easy culture as the Dimorphotheca 
aurantiaca, this new South African species distinguishes itself essentially 
by the singularly pretty color of its flowers. They are 2^ to 2% inches 
across and show a uniform, clear, satiny buff or light chamois coloring 
with a bluish disk, when fully open in sunshine; the reverse of the petals 
is purplish red. This rare coloring is quite distinct and new. The 
plants are 12 to 15 inches high and form regularly branched bushes, 
densely covered with numerous flowers. Novelty of great merit. Pkt. 
25c. 
Artemisia saccorum viridis 
