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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation.) 
CLARKIA ELEGANS NANA ROSEA. New dwarf compact 
growing variety of this free-flowering hardy annual. The bushy 
plants, attaining only ten to twelve inches in height, pro¬ 
duce their large, pink flowers on short upright branches and 
form thus intermixed with the dark green foliage a pretty sight. 
Recommended for groups or for ribboning. Pkt., 15 cents. 
CAMPANULA PE RSICI FOLIA BACKHOUSII. The flowers 
of this splendid and thoroughly hardy perennial are of the pur¬ 
est white and almost twice the size of the type C. persicifolia, 
which is recognized as one of our best perennials tor groups, 
being noted for its free and long-lasting bloom. 
The plants grow about 3 feet high and throw up 6 to 8 
strong flower-stalks, each covered with 15 to 20 magnificent 
blossoms. They are quite as valuable for cut flowers as for 
the border. Pkt., 25 cents. 
CENTAUREA CYANUS NANA COMPACTA. New varieties 
of the popular and charming miniature blue corn flower will 
be welcomed everywhere. They are exactly similar in habit 
and height but the colors are white, lilac, rose , light-blue and 
brozvti-red tints. These corn flowers are easily grown, bloom 
ciarkia Eiegans Nana Rosea. early, and bear transplanting well. Pkt., 15 cents. 
CINERARIA GRANDIFLORA. “Columbia.” A new American strain that surpasses any yet introduced 
from Europe, in size of flowers, variety of colors, and habit of growth. We hope all who grow Cinerarias 
will try a packet of the Columbia, in order to contrast its value with other much lauded selections. 
Pkt., 25 cents. 
CINERARIA. James and Wetherell’s superb strain. The 
plants are sturdy and compact in growth, and the 
flowers of the finest shape and substance; they em¬ 
brace the richest and brighest colored seifs, also the 
most varied, showy, and attractive varieties, with 
clearly defined, and ‘elegant margins and rings of vari¬ 
ous shades. Pkt., 25 cents. 
CINERARIA. Convent Garden Strain. Pkt., 25 cents. 
CARNATION. Double Perpetual. This new sort is highly 
recommended. The plants grow about 18 inches high, 
are densely branched and carry their blooms well. I he 
flower stems are straight, strong and well covered with 
handsome, very double flowers in every variety of color. 
Florists will find this a valuable acquisition as it begins 
to bloom in about seven months from time of sowing 
and continues to flower in the greatest profusion indefi¬ 
nitely. The seed we offer is from the originator’s stock 
and likely to give 80 to 90 per cent, of double flowers. 
It may be sown either spring or fall. Pkt., 50 cents. 
Carnation. Marguerite. These bloom in about four months 
after being sown, and produce about 80 per cent, double 
flowers. 
Snowflake, pure white. Pkt., 25 cents. 
Shades of white. Pkt , 15 cents. 
Shades of rose and pink. Pkt., 15 cents. 
Shades of scarlet. Pkt., 15 cents. 
Striped and variously marked. Pkt., 15 cents. 
Tom Thumb, new Dwarf, mixed colors. Pkt., 20 cents. Carnation. Marguerite. 
Tall Mixed. Pkt., 10 cents. . 
CANDYTUFT. Iberis. Breck’s Improved White Spiral, a very 
choice strain, valuable for its earliness, substance, and duration 
of bloom. The pure white flowers, usually 5 to 6 inches in length 
and 2 inches in diameter, are borne on strong spikes that make 
them suitable for florist’s work. Pkt., 10 cents. 
CANDYTUFT. Zirngibel’s Giant Spiral, an improved form of 
Rocket Candytuft, with large spikes of pure white flowers. Pkt., 
10 cents. 
CALCEOLARIA. Thompson’s “Dalkeith Park” Strain. The 
flowers are rich and beautifully spotted and marbled, and of 
remarkably fine form and substance; habit dwarf and compact. 
Pkt., 25 and 50 cents. 
COBjEA, Scandens Alba, (White 
Coba'a), the new, white-flower¬ 
ing variety of this charming, 
well-known climbing vine. 
Seeds received all right, 
many thanks for “extras.” 
W. A., 
Peterboro, N. II. 
Calllop8is. Golden Wave. 
Pkt., 10 cents. 
CALLIOPSIS. Golden Wave. For a mass of bright, golden color, 
this is one of the most effective of hardy annuals. Plants grow 
about two feet in height, bushy and compact, and are covered 
from July to October, with hundreds of beautiful golden blossoms. 
Pkt., 10 cents. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover- 
