. TRIUMPH ASTER. The individual flowers raeasure from 2J to 3 inches across aud are of tlie most faultless Pieony-form, all petals being beautifully incurved. The color is peculiarly rich and brilliant; when beginning to bloom it is a pure scar- let, but when in full bloom it changes to a magnificent satiny deep scarlet, presentinsr -with these two brilliant colors a lovely sight. Each jjlaut bears at least .30 to 40 flowers of e.'iquisite'beaufv. No. 5176. Perpkt., 25 cts. AIARANTHUS TRICOLOR SPLENDENS. (.New Joseph's Coat.) An improvement on the old Amaranthus tricolor, which will be found a
. TRIUMPH ASTER. The individual flowers raeasure from 2J to 3 inches across aud are of tlie most faultless Pieony-form, all petals being beautifully incurved. The color is peculiarly rich and brilliant; when beginning to bloom it is a pure scar- let, but when in full bloom it changes to a magnificent satiny deep scarlet, presentinsr -with these two brilliant colors a lovely sight. Each jjlaut bears at least .30 to 40 flowers of e.'iquisite'beaufv. No. 5176. Perpkt., 25 cts. AIARANTHUS TRICOLOR SPLENDENS. (.New Joseph's Coat.) An improvement on the old Amaranthus tricolor, which will be found a desirable acquisition to ornamental foli- aged plants. All who have grown the old "Joseph's- Coat" know its bright colors, which are far surpassed by the brilliant .shades displayed in this new sort. The seed offered was saved from specimens of remarkably brilliant coloring. No. 5093. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts. BEGONIA SCHARFFIANA. A new species from Brazil with large, thick, velvety leaves, of emerald green color on the surface and deep purplish red underneath. The flowers are large and pure white. Perfectly distinct from all other ornanieutal-leaved Begonias, and, being much hardier than any of the Eex varieties, it can be recommended as a fine plant for apart- ments. No. 5286. 25 cts. per
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