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W. E. MARSHALL & CO. NOVELTIES. 
Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds 
ANTIRRHINIUM. Silver Pink. 
This large flowering variety has been admired by all who have seen it at the various 
exhibitions. It is the best variety for greenhouse planting in its color, which its name describes. 
For cut flowers it has no equal, its long racimes of flowers being especially adapted for deeoratine' 
Pkt., $1.00. 
ALYSSUM Bethanii compactum lilacinum, 
A distinct new variety of the annual Sweet Alyssum with pure lilac flowers. The plants are 
dwarf and compact and upright in growth. Fine for carpet bedding or borders. Pkt., 25 cts. 
ASTERMUM. 
The plant itself grows 
straight up with very strong, 
sturdy stems, starting near the 
base and reaching from 18 to 
24 inches. Each plant yields 
from 10 to 15 blooms and ow¬ 
ing to the symmetry of the 
plant, they may be set only 
nine inches apart. 
We offer the following col¬ 
ors: Lavender, Pink, Royal 
Purple and White. Each, per 
pkt., 25 cts. 
ASTER. Triumph Comet. 
A. magnificent new class of 
mid-season Asters, with extra 
long stems, and large fluffy, 
full double flowers of the fin¬ 
est type. A great improve¬ 
ment over any Upright Comet 
heretofore offered, in size or 
plant, length of stem, and size 
and perfection of flower. 
Separate colors: White, Shell 
Pink, Lavender, Rose and Pur¬ 
ple. Each, per pkt., 25 cts. 
Aster. Triumph Comet. 
ASTER. Improved Branching. 
This superb strain is of American origin, and is es^iccially adapted to our climatic condi¬ 
tions. The flowers are very large in size and borne on long, stiff stems, 2 to 2% feet high. 
The petals are long, giving a Chrysanthemum-like apx:)earance to the flower. They flower two 
or three weeks later than the average type. 
We offer the following colors separate: Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Pure White, Rose, 
Shell Pink, Pkt., 10 cts.; % oz., 60 cts. Collection of six varieties, 50 cts. 
Pinest Mixed, All colors. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., $1.50. 
ASTER. Single Japanese. 
Two new single Asters which have large star-shaped flowers, resembling those of the single 
Japjanese Chrysanthemum. Of branching habit, and very free flowering. Useful as a cut flower 
and can be used to advantage for late summer bedding. 
Separate colors. Delicate Rose and White. Each per Pkt., 25 cts. 
BEGrONIA. Gracilis Rotlinda. 
This new variety distinguishes itself from other dwarf Begonias by its branching from the 
base of the stem, forming a handsome, round, loose bush. Poliage reddish brown with lovely 
carmine-scarlet flowers. Pkt., 25 cts. 
