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W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



"Choice flower deeds 



TESTED AND RELIABLE 



3 cents a paper 10 papers, 25 cents 



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After years of careful study and large experience we are in a position to 

 offer to our trade Flower Seeds that have few equals and no superiors. Our 

 selections have been made from the best American and European growers. 

 The character and preparation of the soil is of vast importance with flower 

 seeds, and provided there has been care taken in these respects we feel assured 

 that our seed will give entire satisfaction. Much care must be used in sowing 

 fine Flower Seed; so many times they are buried instead of planted. Most 

 Flower Seeds do best if sown in boxes and transplanted. Care should always 

 be taken not to plant too deep, and at the same time see that the soil may 

 come in contact with the seed. It is well to cover the soil with moss or new 

 grass to keep the soil moist and in condition until the germination of the seed 

 is assured, then remove the covering with care, and not during the sunny part 

 of the day, but in the afternoon, so as not to sunburn the tender young 

 growth. 



AGERATUM MEXICANUM. Fine mixed, used especially for borders, it is 

 easily grown and is abundant in flowers. No garden is quite complete without 

 this plant having a prominent place. Packet, 3 cents. 



ALLYSSUM, SWEET SCENTED. Of all small white flowers this one is one 

 of the best and most useful. Florists would beat a loss to find anything to take 

 its place, and a garden would miss it always. In bouquets it gives a finish that 

 is to a bouquet what lace is to a dress. Packet, 3 cents. 



AMORANTHUS, TRICOLOR, or JOSEPH'S COAT. The foliage of this 

 plant is brilliant and pleasing. Should be used in masses to get the effect of 

 the contrasting colors. Packet, 3 cents. 



ANTIRRHINUM (SNAP DRAGON.) Succeeds best in light, rich soil; used 

 very largely in Europe and the famous gardens of England. Packet, 3 cents. 



ASTERS. Of all garden flowers from seed there is none that gives more satisfaction than the 

 Aster. There is an early, medium and late sort now of rare beauty, so that you can have flowers from 

 June until frost. Our sorts are the best. Packet, 3 cents. 



BACHELOR'S BUTTON (CENTAUREA CYANUS.) These bright flowered plants of hardy nature 

 and easy culture, yet esteemed by all, the most attractive and graceful of all old-fashioned flowers. 

 Sometimes called Corn Flowers. Packet, 3 cents. 



BALSAM, DOUBLE MIXED (LADY SLIPPER.) 



liant double flowers of easy culture. Packet, 3 cents. 



An old favorite; a mass of beautiful, bril- 



iweet Alyssum 



CALLIOPSIS OR COREOPSIS. Finest mixed double and single. Fine, showy, easily grown, hardy, 

 annual, producing a profusion of blooms; excellent for cutting and massing in beds. Packet, 3 cents. 



CLARKIA. Among the prettiest native hardy annuals that come to us from beyond the Rocky Moun- 

 tains. They bloom freely and have flowers of such variety of bright colors that a bed of them is a beautiful 

 sight. Used in hanging baskets and vases, also for borders in beds. Sow in open garden in early spring 

 in partial shade. Packet, 3 cents. 



CONVOLVULUS MINOR OR DWARF MORNING GLORY. This plant needs no further description 

 than to say it is the dwarf variety of the well-known tall or running Morning Glory. Packet, 3 cents. 



COSMOS. Of all fall flowers there is none that has become so popular as Cosmos. Sow the seed in 

 March, April and May, and will bloom in September. Does best in light, rich soil, in sunny places; 

 grows about 7 feet high. Flowers are borne on long stems in clusters of pink, dark pink, and white colors. 

 Fine for house and church decorations. Packet, 3 cents. 



COXCOMB (CELASIA.) For brilliant effect and rare beauty this plant deserves a place Half hardy 

 annual. Choice mixed; many beautiful colors. Packet, 3 cents. 



CYCLEMEN. Charming plants, with beautiful foliage and rich colored, fragrant flowers; a great favorite 

 for winter and spring blooming. Seed should be sown in very early spring in boxes or in late fall for 

 winter bloom. Packet, 3 cents. 



CANNA. For producing that tropical effect so beautiful in large lawns, a bed of Cannas in full bloom is 

 not surpassed. Every garden should grow them. Packet, 3 cents. 



CANDYTUFT (IBERIS.) Few flowers have withstood the test of time as this oldtime flower. Fine 

 for borders and cutting. Blooms continually from July to September. Packet, 3 cents. 



CANTERBURY BELLS (CAMPANULA.) Well known beautiful herbaceous perennial, bearing a great 

 proportion of attractive Bell Flowers; thriving best in light, rich soil, some of the varieties flower the first 

 season if planted early. Canterbury, Single Mixed, Fine Assortment, constant bloom. Packet, 3 cents. 



COLUMBINE. One of the best hardy perennials, for early summer bloom; curiously shaped flowers; 

 extremely graceful. Packet, 3 cents. 



