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26 CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, ETC.

ASTERS

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A. BLANC
ASTER.

THE numerous forms of the aster, and the now great variety of rich colors of its perfectly double flowers make it a leading favorite. For a late summer and fall display it has no equal. Sow seed early and give deep, rich soil, with plenty of mulching.
GIANT COMET MIXED.-In its peculiarity of shape this new variety differs from all others, resembling closely the large-flowered Japanese chrysanthemums. The flowers are from 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches in diameter, perfectly double, many handsome colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.
CHRISTMAS TREE.-One of the most popular European novelties; of pyramidal shape, usually covered with 70 to 100 flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.
HOHENZOLLERN.-A [?] and new pure white variety from Germany. Plant is of bushy habit, nice for beds; flowers are borne on very long stems, frequently 15 to 18 inches in length. Pkt. 10c.
PERENNIAL MIXED.-Single flowering, hardy, herbaceus plants, thriving in any good garden soil. If sown early in the spring they will flower first season. Pkt. 5c.
ALL KINDS MIXED.-Seeds of most of above kinds. Pkt. 5c.
ROYAL MIXED.-A very choice selection of all the best sorts. No second grades. Pkt. 10c.

ALYSSUM.
SWEET.-Has pretty little white flowers, useful for making up in all kinds of small bouquets. The most popular. Packet 3 cents.
LITTLE GEM.-The plants are very dwarf and remarkably uniform in growth, grows only 3 or 4 inches high. Packet 5 cents.

[image] GOOD VENTURE GERANIUM.

JONAH'S GOURD.
"And the Lord prepared a gourd and made it to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head.' Jonah 4:6.
Two years ago one of our friends was traveling through Asia and the Holy Land. He noticed a peculiar vine which he was interested in, and on making inquiry found that in that country it went by the name of Jonah's Gourd, and is probably the variety which sheltered the prophet. It grows with wonderful rapidity and will quickly climb to the top of tall trees and therefore will be useful for covering old trees, walls, outbuildings, etc. Leaves are quite large, flowers are pure white, two or three inches in diameter, and the fruits are of great length and make a curious ornament. Packets of 6 seeds for 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c.
$20 Prize. We offer a cash prize of $20.00 in gold for the the longest gourd grown this year from this seed. Any one purchasing direct from us may compete.

CHINESE HORN NUTS.
A large and most singular appearing nut, resembling buffalo horns. It is a swamp plant, and will grow well in a jar of water. The nuts sprout in about ten days. Can be grown in an aquarium. We offer them in pkts. of 4 for 15c.

[image] JONAH'S GOURD.

GOOD VENTURE GERANIUM.
Yes, you can grow good Geraniums from seed, and as they sport, the gardener is frequently rewarded by charming new varieties, and may obtain a novelty of much value, especially if this new strain of seed is used. The colors are all shades of crimson, scarlet, salmon, pink, rose, snowy white, and the new aureole types with beautiful veilings, shadings, edgings and clear eyes. Per pkt. 15c.

BALSAM.
One of the most beautiful of our annuals, and under the old names, Lady Slipper and Touch-Me-Not, has always been popular. The packets contain about 50 seeds.
CAMELIA-FLOWERED MIXED-Very double, resembling the camelia in form, of unusual size, perfect shape. Pkt. 5c.
PEERLESS MIXED.-The flowers are double and of all known colors, plants are loaded with hundreds of flowers. Pkt. 10c.
All Varieties Mixed.-A nice mixture of the older sorts. Pkt. 4c; oz. 25c.

BLUE BELLS.
Who has not heard of the "Bonnie Blue Bells of Scotland," renowned in poetry? Perennial. Pkt. 10c.

MORNING GLORIES.
These "glories" of the old home gardens are again coming into popular favor, and the improved sorts are so bright, fresh and beautiful that we cannot help loving them.
IMPROVED CLIMBING.-Flowers of large size, and plants climb to a height of twenty to forty feet in one season from seed, producing thousands of flowers. Packet 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c.
IMPERIAL JAPANESE.-Choice magnificent large flowers of exquisite new colors which are rich and velvety; single and double mixed. Packet 8c, oz. 25c.
NEW DOUBLE FLOWERING.-They are white, with a slight spot of red or blue at the base of the larger petals. About 80 per cent of the seedlings will reproduce themselves true from seed; when sown early in the spring, a long season of beautiful double flowers will repay you. Pkt. 10c.
Fine Mixed.-A mixture of the old varieties. Pkt. 2c; oz; 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

DOUBLE CENTAUREA CYANUS.
The National Flower of Germany and celebrated as the late Emperor William's favorite flower. Who does not know and love the old-fashioned Ragged Sailor or Bluets. This is a new double flowering variety of it. We offer the seed in mixed colors. Pkt. 8c.

GILIA.
Gilias are free-flowering hardy annuals, one foot to eighteen inches high; with finely cut foliage and clusters of small, delicate flowers, white, blue, lilac, and rose-color. Suitable for beds. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.

STRIPED JAPANESE MAIZE.
An ornamental foliage plant of rapid growth, giving immediate effect and one which would be attractive in any garden. Packet 5c, oz. 15c.

[image] MEXICAN BURNING BUSH.

GOLDEN ROD.
Has been adopted by New York as the state flower. Greatly admired. Easily grown from seed. Pkt. 5c.

MEXICAN BURNING BUSH.
This is one of the most ornamental border or hedge plants which has ever been brought out and is sure to attract great attention. It grows quickly from seed sown in the open ground. Early in the fall the ends of the shoots are thickly set with small bright scarlet flowers, the bushy plants resembling balls of fire. See illustration. Per packet 10c.

CHINESE LANTERN PLANT.
(OR THE GIANT SCARLET GROUND CHERRY.)
A remarkable plant which is being widely advertised under various names, but its botanical name is Physalis Francheti. The plant grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches, of sturdy, upright growth, and is loaded with balloon-like husks 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. These husks are at first light green; gradually turning to bright yellow and then to the most intense orange scarlet. Pkt. 10c. Strong plants 10c each, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.

[image] CHINESE LANTERN PLANT

BE THE FIRST IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO GROW THESE NEW VARIETIES OF FLOWERS.

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