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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



Choice Flower Seeds. 



3 cents a paper. 



TESTED AND RELIABLE 



Free by mail. 



10 papers, 25 cents. 



Ageratum 



Sweet Alyssum 



After years of careful study and large experience we are in a posi- 

 tion 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 of 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 satisfac- 

 tion. 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 voung growth. 



AGERATUM MEXICANUM. Fine mixed, used especially for bor- 

 ders, it is easily grown and is abundant in flowers. No garden is quite 

 complete without this plant having a prominent place. Packet, 3 cents. 

 ALYSSUM SWEET SCENTED. Of all small white flowers this 

 one is one of the best and most useful. Florists would be at 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. 



AMARANTHUS 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 Asters. 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). An old favorite; a mass of beautiful 

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



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

 .grown, hardy, annual, producing a profusion o^ blooms; excellent for cutting and massmg m 

 beds. Packet, 3 cents. 



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

 Rocky Mountains. They bloom freelv 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 m 

 beds. Sow in open garden in early spring- in partial shade. Packet, 3 cents. 



CONVOLVULUS MINOR OR DWARF MORNING GLORY. This plant needs no fur- 

 ther description than to say it is the dwarf variety of the well-known tall or running 

 Morning" Glory. Packet, ^ 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 m 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 bouse and church decoi-ation. Packet. 3 cents. 

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

 Half hardv 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 m 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 Lannas 

 in full bloom is not surpassed. Everv garden should grow them. Packet,_3 cents. _ 



CANDYTUFT (IBERIS). Few flowers have withstood the test of time as this old time 

 flower. Fine for borders and cutting. Blooms continually from July to September. Packet, 



^ 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 As- 

 sortment, constant bloom. Packet, 3 cents. . , 



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

 shaped flowers; extremely graceful. Packet, 3 cents. 



