
F. H. EBELING 
Armeria 


77th Annual Catalog 1868-1945 
Argemone 
Hybrida Grandiflora (Mexican ‘Prickly 
Poppy’’). (Annual.) These new, large- 
flowering ‘Prickly Poppies’ form 
branching plants about 3 feet high and 
18 inches across. The large, single, 
poppy-like flowers are white, cream, 
primrose and yellow, and are borne 
freely and continuously all summer 
long. The thistle-like foliage is of a 
grayish green with silvery ribs. Grows 
quickly and easily from seed. Thrives 
in any sunny situation; particularly 
effective in the mixed flower border, 
Pkt., 10c. ; 
Armeria 
(Sea Pink or Cushion Pink) 
Very pretty edging plant, bearing large 
tufts with rosy pink flowers; hardy per- 
ennial. Pkt., 10c. 
Formosa. A hybrid. Pkt., 10c. 
Asparagus 
Plumosus Nanus. Graceful climber, finer 
than most delicate Ferns. Will last for 
weeks after being cut, easily cultivated. 
Pkt.) 15¢: 
Sprengeri. One of the best for hanging 
baskets or general purposes. Fronds 4 
feet long. Pkt., 15c. 
Aubrietia 
(Rainbow Rock Cress) 
Perennial. Large flowering hybrids 
mixed. A fine hardy perennial plant suit- 
able for rock gardens and edgings. Flow- 
ers mauve, rose, etc. Height 6 inches. 
PKtipe acs 
Baby’s Breath 
(See Gypsophila.) 
Bachelor's Button 
(See Centaurea Cyanus.) 
Mixed colors, pkt., 10c. Double blue, 
pkt., 10c. 
Balloon Vine 
(Love-in-a-Puff) 
Rapid growing annual climber, white 
flowers, seed vessels look like miniature 
balloons. Pkt., 10c. 
Balsams (Lady Slipper) 
Double, Camellia-flowered type, an old 
favorite. Gorgeous brilliant colored, dou- 
ble flowers in great profusion, easily cul- 
uvated: 2 ft. high. Double mixed, pkt., 
Ge 
Bush Balsam 
‘New double flowering. Pkt., 15c. 

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Asters 
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SYRACUSE, N. Y. 
Asters—Wilt-Resistant 
Branching Varieties 
Super Giant Ef Monte. Pkt., 15c. 
Super Giant Los Angeles. Pkt., 15c. 
Royal or Early Branching Asters 
These are dwarf branching, about 2 
feet high, flowers of the branching type; 
coming into bloom in July. or early Au- 
gust. 
Golden Sheaf. Pkt., 10c. 
Sunshine Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 25c. 
American or Late Branching Asters 
Blackish Purple. Deep dark blue. Pkt., 10c. 
Deep Crimson. Rich and glowing. Pkt., 10c. 
Peach Blossom. Pkt., 10c. 
Pale Lavender. Exquisite grayish blue. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Deep Purple. A rich royal shade. Pkt., 10c. 
Rose-Pink. A lovely shade. Pkt., 10c. 
Shell-Pink. Soft and dainty. Pkt., 10c. 
Pure White. Perfect in its purity. Pkt., 10c. 
Finest Mixed. All colors mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
Crego’s Giant Comet Asters 
We consider this the finest and largest 
of all Comet Asters, bearing - immense 
fluffy flowers five inches and over in 
diameter, as fine as any Chrysanthemum, 
and when cut keep in good condition 
longer than any other of this type. We 
offer six colors, viz.: White, Shell-Pink, 
Purple, Deep Rose, Crimson, Lavender, 
pkt., 10c. Mixed, pkt., 10c.  - 
Improved Giants of California Asters 
The flowers are large and full, of the 
well known Crego type, with broad graceful 
petals, borne on long heavy non-lateral 
stems. The plants reach a height of 3 
feet, blooming from midsummer __ until 
frost. Florists are demanding the Giants 
of California for their discriminating 
trade, while those who demand the finest 
for their gardens also choose the Giants. 
Pkt., 15c. Mixed or separate colors. 
Queen of the Market Asters 
A first-class early-flowering Aster, com- 
ing into flower in July, of branching habit. 
Flowers of good size and borne on long 
stems, making them exceedingly valuable 
for cutting. ‘ft. Bright Rose, Crimson, 
Lavender, Pink, Purple, White, pkt., 10c. 
Mixed colors, pkt., 10c. . 
American Beauty Asters 
A late flowering strain coming into 
bloom in late September, and being at 
their best through October. The plants 
grow nearly 3 feet high, and bear their 
very large, densely double flowers on long 
strong stems. We offer six beautiful 
colors: Azure Fairy, Dark Lavender, Sep- 
tember Beauty, Shell-Pink, White, Mixed 
‘colors. Any of above., pkt. 10c. 
Heart of France Aster 
This recent introduction is the largest 
flowering of the very dark red sorts; 
plants grow about 24 inches high, nicely 
branched, bearing in September their 
large, rich, deep ruby-red flowers on long, 
io stems. A fine, dark variety. Pkt., 
Gz 
King Asters 
The ‘’King’” Aster forms a distinct class 
or type. They are of strong, sturdy habit, 
growing fully 18 inches high, and bear 
from August to October very large double 
blossoms, the petals of which are more 
or less quilled, forming a very attractive 
flower. Mixed colors, pkt., 10c. 
Imbricated or Pompon Asters 
Mixed, pkt., 15c. 
Aster Alpinus 
Perennial. Mixed. Dwarf. Fine for rock 
garter 15 inches high. May-June. Pkt., : 
Oc. 
Perennial Michaelmas Daisy 
Single, hardy. Does well in any garden 
soil. !f sown early will flower in early sea- 
son. Pkt., 10c. 


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