| NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES j 
I FLOWER SEEDS AND BULBS ! 
Single Japanese Aster 
n 4 - 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 bioom a tiny Candytuft. Equally as 
useful for carpet-bedding or ribboning as the other white 
flowering dwarf varieties. Per pkt. 25 cts. 
1 99 • A quiiegia 
Spurless on Anemone-Flowered 
This is a novelty of great merit, especially in the perennial 
class; it is perfectly hardy and will blossom by Memorial Day. 
The color is a beautiful light blue. Per pkt. 50 cts. 
Single Japanese Aster 
A new sort, reminding one of the single blooming Japanese 
Chrysanthemum; flowers in two colors, white and delicate rose, 
both having yellow central disks, encircled by long quilled 
petals, giving the bloom an unusually graceful and uncommon 
aspect. Plants make a large number of strong side stalks, 
right from the base of the main stem, making it a good sort for 
cut flowers, or for a late summer bedding variety. 
263. White, pkt. 25 cts. 
264. Delicate rose, pkt. 25 cts. 
287. Aster 9 Giant White Empress 
1 his excellent variety D of very strong and sturdy growth. 
1 he flow'ers are of the purest white and very double, measuring 
five to six inches across. Per pkt. 25 cts. 
286. Aster 9 Maiden’s Blush 
A beautiful, extra large, light salmon pink, of branching 
habit; very free flowering. Per Pkt. 25 cts. 
Aster, Maiden’s Blush 
474 Begonia Hybrid a Penduia 
One of the new drooping tuberous rooted Begonias ; may be 
used in the same way as the Ivy Leaved Geranium. The pretty 
hanging shoots are tightly covered with strangely formed, 
loosely double flow'ers, giving a very striking effect w-hen used 
in hanging baskets; is of rapid growth ; grows well either in a 
half shaded or wholly shaded place, but plenty of air is required. 
The flower petals are very long and narrow, somewhat turned 
and waved, giving the flower a pleasing effect; range in color 
from light rose to carmine, and sometimes a salmon shade. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
S5S. Calendula 
Brock’s New Giant Orange 
This is a very choice strain, grow'n specially for us. It is 
quite distinct from any other variety. The color is a very deep 
orange. The flowers are extra large and are borne on good 
stout stems. Per pkt. 25 cts. 
884. Calliopsis Compacta 
Fire King 
The flow-ers are of a deep bright scarlet. It is very free 
flowering, the plant being a mass of blooms. As many as 700 
blooms have been counted on one plant. 18 in. high. Pkt. 25 cts. 
1 5 8 1. Cardinal Climber 
(Ipomea Hyhrida) 
Considered the most beautiful and distinct type of annual 
climber introduced in many years. It is the result of a cross 
between Ipomea Quamoclit and Ipomea Coccinea. Strong and 
rapid grow’er, attaining the height of 30 feet or more with 
attractive foliage covered with a blaze of bright cardinal red 
flow'ers from July till frost, which are 1 % inches in diameter, 
borne in clusters of 7 or 8. It delights in a warm sunny loca¬ 
tion and good soil. Sow seed indoors in April and transplant 
outdoors when danger from frost is past, or sow seed outdoors 
about May i 5th where plants are wanted to bloom. Pkt. 1 5 cts. 
