c atalogue of flower novelties. 
So 
Sweet William, Breck^s Improved Auricula Eyedm 
T h e old-fash' 
ioaed garden Jiow- 
er of which it is 
difficult to pro¬ 
cure a really good 
strain. 
We feel confi¬ 
dent that our im¬ 
proved variety is 
the finest on the 
market; it is 
single, and pro- 
duces good 
trusses of large, 
round individual 
blooms, with 
smooth edges and 
rich, well defined 
markings, and 
embraces a wide 
range of color. 
Sow seed i n 
early spring in 
a prepared bed in 
asunny position ; 
thin out the 
young plants and 
transplant in 
.S e p t e m b e r to 
their blooming 
quarters. Per 
pkt. lO; oz. $1.00. 
Brack’s Improved Auricula Eyed Sweet William. 
Stokesia Cyaneam 
{Corn Flower Aster.) 
A beautiful hardy perennial easily grown from seed. The plant grows from i8 to 24 inches high and produces 
the Centaurea-like 4 to 5 inch in diameter lavender blue flowers from early in July until late in October, even after 
frost has destroyed nearly all other out-door flowers. It is of easiest culture, succeeding in any open, sunny position ; 
not onlv is it desirable as a single plant in the mixed border, but it can also be used with good effect in large, solid 
masses,^and at the same time is invaluable as one of the finest cut flowers. We have no hesitancy in saying that 
the Stokesia is the one most desirable hardy plant in our list.” Pkt. 15 cts. 
Herbaceous Pseoniesm 
The most popular hardy plants of the day. We are only beginning to get acquainted with them and realize 
their possibilities. They surpass the rose in size, equal it in range of color and fragrance, are not trouliled with 
insect pest-require no particular care to carry them through the winter and have beautiful and attractive foliage 
throuehout the growing season. They do well in any good, rich, deep soil, and prefer a sunny situation, although 
they thrive almost equally well in a partially shaded location. A liberal supply of water should be given them 
during the growing .season. They are perfectly hardy, requiring no protection whatever even in the most severe 
climate. following 25 fine double sorts 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
tiumel. Pink, one of the best late pinks. 
Francis OrtegaL Purplish crimson, fine. 
Mme. Breon, Dark, brilliant purple. 
Mme, Lebon. Deep cherry, flowers in clusters. 
Officinalis Rubra, 
Officinalis Rosea, 
PottsI, Purple crimson, very showy. 
Perfection, Rose lilac, inside salmon, sweet. 
Jules Lebon, Bright crimson. 
Caroline Mather, Dark crimson, rose scented. 
Centifollo Rosea, Cherry rose. 
Triumph du Nord. Rose shaded crimson, large, fine 
flower. 
J^osea Magna, Ro.se and white. 
Amabalis Qrandlflora, White, large fringed petals; 
fine, sweet. 
Amabalis Speclosa, Rose shading to pink ; large, sweet. 
Artemise, Soft rose pink ; fine. 
Baron J, Rothschild, Pink, semi-double, sweet. 
Baron T, Rothschild, Rose outside,centre salmon,sweet. 
Duchess de Nemour*s, Rose pink, large, sweet. 
Duchess d'Orleans, Salmon pink. 
J. Descalne, White, yellow centre. 
Fulgida, Dark crimson, showing golden anthers. 
Prince de Talyndike, Dark purple, good form ; dis¬ 
tinct and choice. 
Delachell, Dark crimson, late. 
Lamartine, Bright crimson. 
The following 12 double sorts, 75 cts. each; $8.00 per doz 
Alba Sulphurea, Creamy white, sulphur centre, sweet. 
Auguste Lemonler, Deep purplish red. 
Ceres, Flesh, yellow centre. 
Don Juan, Deep purple. 
Elegans Superbissima, Outside petals dark pink, 
salmon centre, fine and sweet. 
Henry Demay, Brilliant crimson. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
Jeanne d*Arc, Rose pink, white centre, fine. 
Magnifica, Flesh white. 
Madame Chaumy, Bright pink, tinged flesh ; large. 
Nivea Plenissima, Pure white. 
Pearl, White, shaded flesh, fine flower. 
Whitleylc Plena, Light blush white with cream centre, 
fine. 
