Improved California Sunshine—Tops in Asters 
ASTERS —Continued 
SUPER-GIANTS 
Of the general habit of the Giants of Cali¬ 
fornia, but earlier and much larger. Very 
artistic due to the unusual curling and inter¬ 
lacing of the petals. 
El Monte. Deep glowing crimson. 
Los Angeles. Pure self pink. 
Each, pkt. 25c., y oz. $1.00 
PEERLESS YELLOW 
Of branching habit; height about 2feet; 
flowers of good size and form, petals slightly 
incurved. Pkt. 25c., y oz. $1.00. 
SINGLE SOUTHCOTE BEAUTY 
Very early, free flowering strain of branch¬ 
ing habit. The flowers have long, perfectly 
formed petals carried on long, stiff stems, 
12 to 18 inches in length; excellent for cut¬ 
ting. Height 2y feet. 
Dark Blue Light Blue Rose 
Scarlet White Mixed 
Each, pkt. 20c., y oz. 75c. 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 5 colors, 75c. 
PERENNIAL ASTERS 
Alpinus. A charming little Alpine. Dainty 
lilac flowers with golden centers. 6 in. 
Pkt. 25c. 
Alba. A white variety of the above. 6 in. 
Pkt. 25c. 
Wargrave Pink. Lilac-pink, large flowers. 
9 in. Pkt. 25c. 
Farreri. Violet-mauve. 2-3 ft. Pkt. 25c. 
Subcaeruleus. A Himalayan species of com¬ 
pact habit, bearing deep blue flowers. 
Pkt. 25c. 
Subcaeruleus, “Wartburg Star.” Rich 
lavender blue in color. 24 in. Pkt. 25c. 
Hardy Mixed ( Michaelmas Daisy). Fall¬ 
flowering, splendid for cutting. Pkt. 25c., 
y oz. $1.00. 
BALSAM, h.h.a. 
C Lady Slipper) 
Very showy and easily grown, succeeding 
best in sunny situations. 1 to \y feet. 
Double Camellia-flowered. 
Pure White, Crimson, Rose, Lilac, 
Primrose, Scarlet. Each, pkt. 15c., 
y oz. 50c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c., y oz. 60c. 
Torch, Double Bush-flowered. Little 
bushy plants, 10 in. high, flowers bril¬ 
liant vermilion. Excellent for rock- 
garden, window boxes, pots, or edging. 
Pkt. 25c., y oz. $1.50. 
BEGONIA Semperflorens, Salmon Queen 
BALLOON VINE, h.h.a. 
A rapid growing climber, with small, white 
flowers. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 
BAPTISIA. h.p. 
( False-indigo) 
Spikes of Pea-shaped flowers. 2 y feet. 
June-July. 
Australis. Dark blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Tinctoria. Bright golden yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
BEGONIA, h.h.p. 
(TUBEROUS-ROOTED) 
Blackmore & Langdon’s Superb Strain. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. $1.00. 
Single Mixed. Pkt. 75c. 
Lloydi ( Basket Begonia). Double-flowering, 
of a pendulous or drooping habit. Excel¬ 
lent for pots, hanging baskets or porch 
boxes. Pkt. 75c. 
(FIBROUS-ROOTED) 
Gracilis, Indian Maid. Bright, deep scar¬ 
let buds and flowers, deep bronze foliage. 
Pkt. $1.00. 
Luminosa compacta. Dark scarlet, 
foliage reddish-brown. Fine for pots. 
Pkt. 50c. 
Prima Donna. Carmine-rose, bronze foli¬ 
age. Pkt. 25c. 
Semperflorens, Christmas Cheer. Bright 
cherry crimson. Pkt. 50c. 
Christmas Pink. Beautiful shade of pink. 
Pkt. 50c. 
Darling. Bright clear pink, compact habit. 
Green foliage. Pkt. $1.00. 
Erfordi. Rosy-carmine, dark foliage. 
Pkt. 50c. 
Gustav Knaake. Large carmine red flow¬ 
ers; excellent for pots. Pkt. 50c. 
Mont Blanc. Large pure white flowers. 
Pkt. 50c. 
Salmon Queen. Brilliant salmon-red, 
foliage russet-brown. Pkt. 25c. 
Vernon. Red flowers, bronze foliage. 
Pkt. 25c. 
BELLIS. h.p. 
(Double Daisy) 
Beautiful Spring flowers, suitable for 
edging, y foot. 
Monstrosa, Giant White. Pkt. 25c., 
y oz. $i.oo. 
Giant Rose. Pkt. 25c., y oz. $1.00. 
Giant Red. Pkt. 25c., y oz. $1.00. 
Giant Mixed. Pkt. 25c., y oz. $1.00. 
Rob Roy. Small-flowered, fully double, 
tightly-petaled, deep scarlet. Pkt. 25c. 
BIDENS 
Humilis. Easily grown annual, flowering a 
few weeks after sowing, small yellow flow¬ 
ers good for cutting. Pkt. 15c., y oz. 75c. 
BLUE LACE FLOWER 
(See Didiscus) 
BOCCONIA. h.p. 
(Plume Poppy) 
Japonica. Flowers creamy white. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15c. 
BELLIS perennis, Monstrosa 
BOLTONIA. h.p, 
(False Slarwort) 
Showy perennials, closely resembling hardy 
Asters, July to September. 6 feet. 
Asteroides. Pure white. Pkt. 15c. 
Latisquama. Flowers pink, tinged lavender. 
Pkt. 15c. 
BRACHYCOME. h.h.a. 
(S wan-river-daisy) 
For baskets and edging. 8 inches. 
Little Blue Star. Star-shaped flowers. 
Pkt. 15c., y oz. 75c. 
Little White Star. Pure white. Pkt. 15c., 
y oz. 75c. 
Summer Beauty. Soft mauve, dark center. 
Pkt. 25c. 
BROWALLIA. h.h.a. 
Profuse blooming plants, growing freely in 
any rich soil. 1 y feet. 
Elata alba. White. Pkt. 10c., y oz. 50c. 
Elata grandiflora. Sky-blue. Pkt. 10c., 
y oz. 5Cc. 
Speciosa major. Clear blue. Pkt. 25c. 
Viscosa compacta, “Sapphire.” Dark 
blue, white eye. Pkt. 50c. 
CACALIA. h.a. 
Aurea. Small, tassel-like blooms of golden 
yellow. Pkt. 15c., y oz. 50c. 
Coccinea. Dense heads of scarlet flowers. 
Pkt. 15c., y oz. 50c. 
CALCEOLARIA G . P . 
Universally admired for greenhouse or con¬ 
servatory decoration. 
Burnett's Superb Strain. Can be relied 
upon to produce flowers of the largest size 
and most brilliant colors. Choice mixed. 
Pkt. $1.00. 
Rugosa Mixed. Well-known bedding vari¬ 
ety. Pkt. 50c. 
Albert Kent Hybrids. Many vivid color¬ 
ings. Pkt. 50c. 
Multiflora Nana, Golden Tiger. Masses 
of bright golden yellow flowers, spotted 
brownish red. Pkt. 50c. 
Reliable Flower Seeds 
92 Chambers Street, New York City 
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