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C. A. (keeser, Seedsman and Florist, 
NEW ASTOR, COMET. 
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• NEW ASTER, COMET. 
A new and extremely beautiful class, forming fine regular pyramids, 12 to 15 inches 
high, and profusely covered with large double flowers, the shape of the flowers re¬ 
sembles quite closely a large Japanese Chrysanthemum. The petals are long, and 
somewhat twisted, waxy like, curled and re-curved. When plants are well grown 
they produce 20 to 30 perfectly double flowers, measuring from three to four inches i:i 
diameter. Mixed colors. Per packet, 20 cents, 3 packets 50 cents. 
NEW DWARF PvEONY PERFECTION ASTERS. 
The New Dwarf Perfection 
Asters grow only 12 inches in 
height, of very neat, ct)mpact 
habit, and flower most pro¬ 
fusely, the flowers are of very 
large size and fine form, per¬ 
fectly double, the petals beau¬ 
tifully incurved. The colors 
are peculiarly rich and bril¬ 
liant, and the refined form of 
the flowers attract much at¬ 
tention wherever grown. The 
small illustration given here is 
only designed to represent 
the neat, upright habit of 
growth. This class will not 
only be found valuable for 
ordinary garden culture, but 
as well for bedding, edgings, 
and for culture in pots. 
Fine mixed colors. 
SWEET PEAS—Violet Queen. 
ITiis new variety Is of dwarf habit, but very free flowering, the flowers, range in 
color from deep mauve of the standard to light violet of the wings. Per packet 10 
cents. 
SWEET PEAS—Vesuvius. 
While, ]>crhaps not quite so brilliant as its name indicate, this is unlike any Sweet 
IVa hitherto introduced to my notice. The upper petals arc distinctly spotted on a 
rosy ground c<»l<»r, shading into purple at the throat, the lower petals on standard, are 
of a velvety violet, sliading off into lilac toward the edge. Per packet, 10 cents. 
SWEET PEAS—Splendid Lilac. 
This new Sweet Pea aflfords a distinct and charming shade, the flowers are «>fa 
very pretty, clear lilac, gradually shading lighter, sure to please. Per packet, 10 
• enls. 
NEW DWARF PAiONY PERFECTION ASTERS. 
Per packet 15 cents, two 
packets for 25 cents. 
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL SWEET PEAS. 
SWEET PEA VESUVIUS. 
The Sweet Pea is the perfumer of our garden. It learned the fade in the Island 
of Sicily long ago, and went from there to England and thence to this counti'y, 
where it pursue: its most delicate of arts to the delight of innumerable flower lovers. 
'J'he pretty, winged blossoms, looking like a flock of butterflies alighting on the vine, 
by the labor o the florists have been converted to all varieties of gay, clear colors. 
Well treated, the vine is an excellent grower. It likes a good stiff loam, and if this 
is moist the plant will continue blooming all summer. They should he sown four 
inches deep and cultivated like common peas. May be sown very early. Cut the 
flowers freely and pick off the seed pods as fast as they appear. 
SWEET PEAS—Bronze Prince. 
A magnificent variety, with large, well formed flowers, the upper petals being of a 
rich, shining, bronzing maroon, and the flower of a deep, bright purple color. Per 
packet, 10 cents. 
SWEET PEAS-Adonis. 
A charming rose pink Sweet Pea, this new variety affords a very pleasing color 
hitherto unknown in Sweet Peas, the bright, rosy carmine or pink blossoms make a 
fine contrast with the pure white, scarlet and other decided colors. Per packet, 10 
cents. 
SWEET PEAS—Fairy Queen. 
.Appropriately named, on account of the delicate appearance of the flowers, the 
lower petals are a milky white, while the upper petals are tinted with pink, a splendid 
variety. Per packet, lo cents. 
SWEET PEAS—Invincible Carmine. 
The brightest colored of all Sweet Peas, being of a bnlliant, glowing carmine, a 
groupe of this variety presents a gorgeous sight, one that should be in every collection. 
Per packet, 10 cents. 
SWEET PEAS—The Princess Louise. 
One of the most distinct and lovely varieties, the upper petals are a rich, rosy pink, 
while the lower petals are a deep, lilac blue, making a very delightful contrast. Per 
packet, 10 cents. 
SWEET PEAS—New Sweet Peas Mixed. 
I offer mixed seed of all the above eight distinct varieties at the following very 
moderate price. Per packet, 15 cents; two packets, for 25 cents; 5 for 50 cents. 
SPECIAL OFFER — The above varieties oj Sweet Teas, with their 
large, beautiful flowers of distinct colors, are so very effective when planted 
in rossjs, each color by itself, that our customers wilt, doubtless, be eager 
to have the entire collection. I therefore offer to send one regular size 
packet 0/ each of the EIGHT VARIETIES, and one packet of the mixed 
seed for 7 y cents; or A MV SIX NAMED VARIETIES, purchaser's 
choice, for jo cents. 
NOTE — To have a grand display of long-continued bloom, the flowers 
must be plucked as soon as they begin lo fade. If allowed to go to seed the 
plants will not pro luce nearly so many flowers mr for so long a season. 
Sweet Teas are especially valuable for bouquets, and the more they are 
cut, the more flowers they will produce. 
