1*0 all who want Selected Collections of Choice Flower and Vegetable Seeds 
we can recommend the following assortments. All of the seeds contained in 
them are our regular-sized packages, and first-class in every respect. They give 
to our customers a good assortment, best adapted to produce a continued suc¬ 
cession of the most useful kinds throughout the year. 
Several thousands of our Collections are sold annually, and to the same 
people, which shows that they are perfectly satisfactory. 
These Collections are put up ready for shipment before the busy season opens, 
or they could not be sold at these prices. 
FLOWER SEEDS 
No. 1. No. 2. 
20 Varieties Choice Annuals, 40 Varieties Choice Annuals, 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Antirrhinum, mixed . fo. ■°5 
Aster, Victoria.io 
Balsam, Camellia-flowered, mixed . .10 
Calliopsis, mixed.05 
Candytuft, White Rocket.05 
Cockscomb, Vick's New Japan . . .10 
Convolvulus major, mixed.05 
Dianthus, best double, mixed . . . .05 
Delphinium, Dwarf Rocket.05 
Eschscholtzia, mixed.05 
Pansy, extra choice mixed.15 
Petunia, fine mixed.10 
Phlox Drummondii, choice mixed. .10 
Poppy, The Shirley.05 
Portulaca, double.10 
Sweet Alyssum.05 
Sweet Mignonette.05 
Scabiosa, mixed.05 
Sweet Pea, fine mixed.05 
Zinnia, Curled and Crested,mixed . .10 
$ 2 . 00 . 
AH that are in No. 1 and the following: 
Acroclinium, mixed.£0.05 
Brachycome, mixed.05 
Calendula, Meteor.05 
Carnation, Marguerite, mixed. . . .10 
Chrysanthemum, annual.05 
Cosmos, Mammoth Perfection. . . .10 
Cypress Vine, mixed.05 
Euphorbia heterophylla.10 
Godetia, mixed. ..05 
Gypsophila muralis.05 
Gourds, mixed.05 
Helichrysum, mixed.05 
Marigold, French.05 
Maurandya, mixed.10 
Perennial Pea, mixed.10 
Salpiglossis, mixed..05 
Salvia splendens.10 
Schizanthus, mixed.05 
'Pen Weeks’ Stock,large-flowering 
dwarf, mixed.10 
Tropaeolum, Tom Thumb, mixed . .05 
Verbena, extra selected.10 
Value No. 1 Collection.1.45 
linking a Total of . . . $1.45 Making a Total of . . .$2.90 
FOR ONK DOLLAR. I FOR TWO DOLLARS. 
No. 3. “Beauteous” Collection of 60 Varieties of the Finest 
Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials.$3.00 
No. 4. “Perfection” Collection of 100 Varieties of the Finest 
Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials.. $5.00 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
No. 5. 
23 Varieties, for Small 
Family Garden. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
1 pkt. Beans, Currie’s Wax . . . $0.10 
Y oz. Beet, Dewing’s Turnip. . . .05 
1 pkt. Cabbage, Imp’d Early Sum’r .05 
Y oz. Carrot, Half Long Nantes . .05 
x pkt. Celery, White Plume . . . .05 
Y pint Corn, Perry’s Hybrid ... .10 
Y pint Corn, Stowell’s Evergreen. .10 
1 plct. Cucumber, White Spine . . .05 
Y oz. Lettuce. Grand Rapids . . . .05 
Y oz. Water Melon, Prize Jumbo. .05 
x pkt. Musk Melon, Cosmopolitan. .05 
y K oz. Onion, Danvers YellowGlobe .05 
1 pkt. Peas, Horsford's Market 
Garden.10 
1 pkt. Peas, Pride of the Market . .10 
Y oz. Parsnip, Hollow Crown . . .05 
1 pkt. Pepper, Sweet Mountain . . .05 
Y oz. Radish, Vick’s ScarlctGlobc .05 
Y oz. Spinach, I ong-Standing . . .05 
Y oz. Squash, Sibley,or Pike's Peak .05 
i pkt. Squash,MammothCrookneck .05 
Y oz. Salsify, Sandwich Island . . .05 
1 pkt. Tomato, Beauty.05 
1 oz. Turnip, P. T. Strap-Leaved . .05 
Making a total of,, . .$1,40 
X, 
Trial Garden. 
This Collection embraces 15 
Standard Favorites of the leading 
family garden vegetables, put up 
in packets for those who have 
only a small plot for a vegetable 
garden. One packet each of the 
following, only 50 cents : 
1 pkt. Beans,Prolific German Wax£o.io 
Y oz. Beet, Early Eclipse.05 
1 pkt. Cabbage, 20th Century ... .10 
Y 07 . Carrot. Danvers Orange . . .05 
Y pt. Corn, Kendel's Early Giant. .10 
1 pkt.Cucumber, Imp'd LongGreen .05 
Y oz.Lettuce,'Imp'l White Cabbage .05 
1 pkt. Musk Melon, Vick’s Ironde- 
quoit ..05 
1 pkt. Onion, Australian Brown , . .05 
Yi oz. Parsnip, Long Hollow Crown .05 
1 pkt. Peas, Vick’s King of the 
Dwarfs.10 
Y oz. Radish, Vick’s Early Scarlet 
Globe. 05 
Y\ 07. Salsify, Mammoth Sandwich 
Island . 05 
1 pkt. Squash, Mammoth Bush 
Summer Crookneck.05 
t pkt. Tomato, Earliana.10 
Y 07. Water Melon, Sweet Heart . .05 
Making a total of. . . $1.05 
GOLD MEDAL COLLECTION 
OF ASTERS 
Is not a collection of cheap, common varieties, but rather one composed of the 
best and most beautiful kinds — early, midsummer, and late-flowering sorts — 
rich in color, and of eight different styles of habit and bloom. If you want an 
up-to-date Aster bed next summer, sow seed of the Gold Medal Collection. 
A Handsome Picture in Colors. Illustrations of these eight varieties 
have been painted in water colors from the natural flowers, and are faithful rep¬ 
resentations. These have been reproduced in the same style, and to every pur¬ 
chase*- 0/ a Gold Medal Collection will be sent free a handsome colored 
plate 0/ these Jlowers. 'Flic plate is 10 by 15 inches, and when framed makes 
a handsome wall piece , alone worth the cost of the collection. 
Vick’s Branching . 
. . 10 
Vick’s Daybreak. 
. . 10 
Lady. 
• • 15 
Gloria. 
• • 25 
Vick’s Lavender Gem . . 
• • 25 
Vick’s Snowdrift . 
• • 25 
Vick’s Purity . 
• • 15 
Midsummer Triumph . . 
• • 25 
For descriptions, sec Asters, pages 46, 47, 48. 
This Collection, including Colored Plate, $1.00. 
“ Banner Collection ” 
0/ SWEET PEAS 
The grandest offer ever made. For full description and varieties, see page 67 
20 Varieties, 25 cents. 40 Varieties, 40 cents. 
VicK’s Complete Collection of 
Climbing Nasturtiums 
Nasturtiums are the favorite flowers of to-day, vicing in popularity with 
Sweet Peas. This is owing to their wonderful blooming qualities and great 
variety of colors. Vick’s Complete Collection of Climbing Nasturtiums has 
given such general satisfaction that we again offer the 16 numbered varieties 
In One Collection for 50 Cents 
For full description and names of varieties, sec page 60. 
COLLECTION OF ZINNIAS 
Attention is called to the magnificent colors of the flowers of the Large- 
Flowering Zinnias. It is not long since the Zinnia was considered a coarse 
plant, with muddy color effects in the flowers, and we must confess that we are 
surprised at the improvements made in the past few years. On our trial grounds 
Zinnias were grown beside Dahlias, and the remark was made by many that 
the solid colors equaled in brilliancy the more aristocratic flower, and we are 
sure that any who purchase the collection in separate colors will be more than 
pleased with the investment. 
Tall Double, Eight separate colors, in one collection for 30 cents. 
See Zinnias, page 69. 
Collection of 
Summer - Blooming Bulbs 
This collection embraces seven of the best varieties of Bulbs for summer 
flowering. The Gladioli, Montbretias, and Tigridias, should be planted in the 
open garden. Tuberous Begonias will make a brilliant show if planted in a par¬ 
tially shaded location ; or they may be grown in pots for the bouse or veranda. 
Spotted Calla, Amaryllis, and Fancy-leaved Caladium, succeed best with uot 
culture. All are of easy culture, and will give general satisfaction. 
12 Gladioli. 12 Montbretias. 5 Tuberous Begonias. 
6 Tigridias. 1 Spotted Calla. 1 Fancy Caladium. 
1 Amaryllis formosissima (Jacobean Lily). 
List price, $1.55. The collection, postpaid, for $1.00. 
Beauty Collection of Hardy Roses 
Alfred Colomb. 
Caroline Marniesse. 
Magna Charta. 
Paul Neyron. 
Eight strong 2-year plants, 
Francois Levet. 
Prince Camille de Rohan. 
La Reine. 
Victor Verdier. 
12.00. Regular price, $2.80, 
