PATALOnUE OF FLOWER SEEDS. 
01 
Breck^s Special Asiersm 
These rank among the most popular and satisfactorj^ flowers that are suitable alike for the amateur and profes¬ 
sional gardener to raise from seed, and a very long season of bloom may be had — from July until end of September — 
by successive sowings. When the Aster was introduced from China, about the year 1730, it was of the single flowered 
tvpe and there were only three colors. Now there are nearly 300 varieties to choose from. The most desirable sorts 
are Comet, Branc/n'n,^, Truffaut's Perfection^ Victoria, IVashin^i^ton, Milton, Jewel and Triumph, I'liere is a very great 
difference in the quality of the flowers and most of the cheap Aster seed offered is sure to disappoint those who sow it. 
The seed we sell is in every instance raised especially for us by the leading Aster specialists and has been brought to 
the highest possible state of perfection by selection and breeding. 
The demand for Ereck’s Asters from the leading commercial and private growers all over tl^e United States, how¬ 
ever, warrants the labor and expense incurred, and is a sufficient recommendation of their superiority. We welcome a 
comi)arison of the product of Ereck’s seeds with that of the most highly lauded. Our prices speak for themselves. 
Cultivation. — Those who wish ^\sters in flower throughout the season should make the first sowing about the 
middle of February and every two weeks thereafter until the middle of June. Sow’in fine soil, and cover lightly in 
shallow boxes, which should be set in the greenhouse or a sunny window. Keep moderately moist until the plants are 
well up, then transplant, either into other shallow boxes three inches apart or into small pots. 
Breck's International Prize (hh A). Breck’s 
International I’ri/e represents all the best 
cla>ses and colors of large flowering As¬ 
ters. Thosewhocan devote only a limited 
space to their cultivation wiW be delighted 
witli this selection, which embraces the 
cream of the most desirable races to 
date . per o/.. S3.50 
Betteridge’s Quilled. Mix’d, 2 ft. “ 2.00 
—collection. 10 distinct colors, .40. 
—collection, 6 “ “ -25. 
pkt. 
—collection 6 distinct colors, .50. 
Branching Japanese. A superior class. 
The flowers are very large and resemble 
the Japanese Chrysai themum in their 
graceful form and wavy petals, 3 ft. 
—pure white...per o/. $1.75 
—shell pnk. “ >-75 
—lavender. “ ^-75 
—purple. “ *-75 
—crimson. “ i -75 
—mixed. “ 
—Semple’s, mixed. “ i 
—Vick’s, mixed.. “ i-S® 
$0.10 
.05 
Boitze's Dwarf 
Bouquet. Mixed, 
Hit . 
t{ 
.10 
—collection, 6 distinct 
colors, .^0. 
Boston Florists*, 
A beautiful and much 
grown sort of the Pmony-flowered Per- 
fection tvpe, 2 ft. 
—dark blue.. 
ii 
.10 
—light blue . 
. “ 1-75 
K 
.10 
—bright rose. 
. “ 1-75 
li 
.10 
—peach blossom.... 
. “ 1-75 
.10 
—scarlet. 
.10 
—white. 
.10 
—mixture. 
.10 
Cactus Flowered, Snow White, A new 
and perfectly distinct type that comes true 
from seed. The size is a little over 4 in. 
in diameter.per oz. $2.50 pkt. $O.IO 
Chrysanthemum Flowered Dwarf, Per¬ 
fection, 
- finest mixed. Many shades, 
ft.per oz. ^'1-75 “ .10 
—collection, 12 distinct colors, .60. 
—collection, 6 “ “ .35. 
Chrysanthemum Flowered Tall. Finest 
mixed, 2 ft.per oz. $1.75 “ 10 
— collection, 6 distinct colors, .35. 
Christmas Tree, New' and of distinct habit 
of growth. The plants are tree like in 
form and bear a Mignofi-like flower i 
to 2 inches in diameter, i ^ ft. 
—dark scarlet . per oz. $2.50 “ .10 
—blood red . “ 2.50 “ .10 
— pink . “ 2.50 “ .10 
— white . “ 2.50 “ .10 
—light blue . “ 2.50 “ .10 
—carmine . “ 2.50 “ .10 
—dark blue . “ 2.50 “ .10 
—mixed. “ 2.00 “ .10 
Comet, Giant, A much improved form of 
the Comet Aster. The large chrysanthe¬ 
mum-like flowers are borne on long stems, 
in the greatest profusion, 2 ft. 
—The Eride. 
$2.50 
(t 
. 10 
— light blue. 
(( 
2.50 
(< 
. 10 
.10 
— lilac. 
«( 
2.50 
(( 
. 10 
.10 
•—crimson. 
(< 
2.50 
(( 
. 10 
.10 
— peach blossom. 
ti 
2.50 
it 
.10 
.10 
— rose.. 
(( 
2.50 
i< 
.10 
.10 
— sulphur yellow. 
(< 
2.50 
it 
. 10 
.10 
— white. 
ti 
2.50 
(i 
. 10 
.10 
— rose and white. 
(< 
2.50 
. 10 
.10 
— finest mixed. 
(< 
2.00 
.10 
— collection, 10 distinct colors, .60. 
'—collection, 6 “ “ .40. 
' See Special Offers on third page of cover 
