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A. CURRIE & COl
130 Wisconsin St.Milwaukee.Wis.l^
NOVELTIES IN FLOWER
SEEDS FOR 1912.
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New Aster, "Charming Bride.*
NEWJ SNAPDRAGON
"VENUS"
A grand new Mammoth Flowering
Snapdragon with long stalks which are
thickly studded with large flowers of a
lovely pink shade on a white ground
and a pure white throat, a color hither-
to wanting in the tall growing larger
flowering varieties. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts.,
40c.
DOUBLE WHITE SNAPDRAGON.
A new departure. Out of the mouth-
like aperture between the upper and lowei
lips as shown in the illustration, double
curled formations are produced, making
them strikingly effective. The pure white
flowers are extra large, and are borne
profusely on long spikes, useful for cut-
ting. Pkt., 25c.
NEW ASTER "CHARMING BRIDE"
A magnificent Aster with long, gracefully reflexed petals curl-
ing across each other full to the center. It is a vigorous grower.
' bearing very large flowers profusely on long, stiff stems. Color
a beautiful shade of lavender-pink. Pkt., 15c.
IMPROVED GIANT COMET ASTER.
A selection from the finest type of the Giant Comet Aster, pro-
ducing immense double flowers with beautifully twisted petals,
full to the center. Shell Pink, Pure "White. Pkt., each, 15c: 2
pkts., 25c.
NEW GOLDEN SALVIA
Canary Bird — A new variety with long spikes of clear yellow
flowers which contrast splendidly with the dark green foliage.
A fine companion to the scarlet sorts. Pkt., 25c.
DOUBLE DWARF WHITE
PETUNIA.
A charming new pure white double flow-
ering Petunia, forming dwarf compact bushes,
about 8 inches high, which are thickly cov-
ered with Carnation-like flowers 1% to 2%
inches across, producing a very pleasing effect
either as a pot plant or in the open border.
This is a splendid addition to the list of
dwarf Petunias; its snowball-like flowers
producing a very pleasing effect. Pkt., 25c.
Double White Snapdragon.
KING EDWARD
King Edward Poppy.
POPPY.
A magnificent new Poppy, grow-
ing about 2y 2 feet high and bearing
a profusion of very large deep scar-
let single-waved flowers, shaded
crimson, with a large black blotch
on each petal, about half the length
from the base. From the center of
the flower yellow anthers stand out
in striking contrast with the bril-
liant colored flowers, producing a
gorgeous effect. For groups on the
lawn or border decoration its value
cannot be over estimated. Pkt.. 20c.