MISS C. H. LIPPINCOTT 



NOVELTIES FOR 1918 



NEW ASTER, AMERICAN BEAUTY 



Similar in type of flower and growth to the well-known Late Branching Asters, 

 but differs in that all the large blossoms are produced on much longer and heavier 

 stems. It is the first of a new strain of late branching habit, and of robust growth. 

 Plants will average two and one-half to three feet in height, according to location, 

 while the immense flowers, usually four to five inches in diameter, are often borne on 

 heavy stems which may be cut two feet in length. The flowers are fully double to 

 the last and are a most lovely shade of bright caruiine-rose, almost identical with the 

 American Beauty Rose. Pkt., 100 seeds, 10 cts. 



CHINESE WOOLFLOWER 



Plants grow two to three feet high, the blooms starting early with a central 

 globular head which often reaches the immense size of two feet in circumference. 

 Scores of branches are thrown out, each bearing a ball of scarlet wool. All these 

 branches support numerous laterals with small heads of bloom mixed with fre.^h 

 green foliage so that a plant looks like an immense bouquet splendidly arranged and 

 set in the ground. None of the blooms fade in any way until hit by frost, but all 

 continue to expand and glow with a deepening richness of color, a deep crimson- 

 scarlet. Flowers when cut in a fresh state and carefully dried retain their shape 

 and brilliant color and are useful for winter decorating, like everlastings. 



Start seed if convenient under glass about four weeks before time to transplant 

 to the garden. If the little plants remain too long in pots or seed beds they will 

 begin to set bloom, which is not desirable. Transplant to the garden as soon as 

 danger of frost is passed. Seed — Per pkt., 75 seed.s, 10 cts; 3 for 25 cts, 



SALPIGLOSSIS, NEW EMPEROR 



Magnificent large blossoms, borne in graceful tall panicles, rich and varied 

 coloring. For rich and charming penciling, no flower can excel it. Its velvety 

 texture, with deeply sunken veins, penciled and shaded with the richest tracings 

 on a ground-work of the most pleasing colors. Mixed colors. Per pkt., 10 cts. 



THE CARDINAL CLIMBER 



A graceful annual climber growing readily from seed. The flowers are star- 

 shaped in tube form, and a fiery scarlet borne in clusters. The foliage is deeply 

 lacinated, heavier than those of the Cypress Vine, to which it is related. Should be 

 sown in a warm, sunny situation and in good soil. May be started indoors and 

 planted outside after all danger of frost is over. Pkt., 20 seeds, 10 cts. 



RAINBOW HIBISCUS GRANDIFLORA 



One of the greatest novelties of recent production comprises scores of shades 

 from pure White through Pink and Rose, some with dark centers and others with 

 solid colors. Flowers 8 to 12 inches in diameter which remain open practically all 

 day, whereas Mallow Marvels often close by noon.^height 4 to 6 ft. This wonderful 

 strain of many shades is the results of crossing two colors, a White and a Pink var- 

 iety, and continual breeding up from the product. 



Every garden should have a row of these plants. Easily grown from seed, live 

 and bloom for years. Pkt. 25 seeds 10 cts. 



RAINBOW HYBRID SUNFLOWERS 



It caused quite a sensation when the first Red Hybrid Sunflowers were intro- 

 duced, but they were but the first step toward an entirely new race of this beautiful 

 flower. 



Our wonderful Rainbow Hybrids are the results of bringing together the blood 

 of three distinct types of Hybrids and amalgamating the good points of all. 



The combination of colors runs from all shades of yellow through many com- 

 binations of yellow with brilliant reds and bronzes, and some solid reds. These 

 grow o to 8 ft. high, branch profusely and each plant bears several dozen beautiful 

 flowers 5 to 8 inches in diameter on lone stems. Pkt. 50 se<'ds 10 cts. 



IMPROVED RAINBOW CORN 



This is of dwarf growth with long, wide foliage which recurves in a graceful 

 and beautiful way. This foliage is abundant and is striped and variegated with white, 

 crimson, yellow, bronze, pink, green, etc.. in a way that makes it as showy and 

 attractive as a fine Dracaena. It grows well in any climate and makes a beautiful 

 object, either as single hill or in mass. Do not confuse this superb, improved strain 

 with anv other so-called striped or variegated Corn. It is greatly superior. 

 Pkt.. 10 cts. 



