Cactus Dahlia 
CYPERUS 
ALTERNIFOLIUS 
(Umbrella Plant) 
A half-hardy perennial, fine for 
table decorations. Pkt., 10c. 
CYPRESS VINE 
A pretty annual climber, with 
feathery dark green foliage and 
star-shaped flowers. 20 feet. 
Finest Mixed—1/, oz., 20c; Pkt., 
10c. 
CUPHEA 
(Cigar Plant) 
MINIATA NEW HYBRIDS—Pret- 
ty annuals about | foot high, 
bearing a profusion of small tu- 
bular flowers of various colors. 
Pkt., 10c. 
FIREFLY—Every modern garden- 
er will delight in the discovery of 
this dwarf, compact, showy plant. 
Small, delicately formed fiery 
red flowers, for border, edging, 
pots or window boxes. Pkt., 25c. 
CYCLAMEN 
GIANT PRIZE SPECIAL MIX- 
TURE — An exceptionally fine 
strain of this lovely pot plant 
so highly valued for winter and 
spring blooming in the house. 
Includes many choice colors. 
Pkt., 35c; Special Pkt. (100 
seeds), $2.00. 
CYCLANTHERA 
EXPLODENS 
An interesting annual climber, 
bearing oval-shaped fruit, which 
explode with a loud noise when 
ripe. The flowers are small and 
white. Pkt., 10c. 
Every garden should include 
some of these Japanese or 
Chinese Pinks because they 
are so easily grown and make 
such a wonderful display with 
their brightly colored flowers. 
DAISY, TAHOKA 
Bushy, fairly compact plants 
with deeply laciniated or fern- 
like foliage. Flowers are some- 
what like a Hardy Aster, 2” 
or more across, composed of 
a single row of narrow, pointed, 
lilac-blue petals surrounding a 
deep golden yellow disc-like cen- 
ter. Blooms early and profusely 
throughout the summer and fall. 
Desirable for cutting. 20’. 1/16 
oz., 35c; Vg oz., 60c; Pkt., 15c. 
DATURA 
{Angel’s Trumpet Flower) 
Showy, hardy annuals, 3 to 4 feet 
high, bearing very large, trum- 
pet-shaped fragrant flowers in 
various colors. Finest double 
mixed. VY oz., 30c; Pkt., 10c. 
AFRICAN DAISIES 
DIMORPHOTHECA — Showy an- 
nuals from South Africa, about 
1 foot tall with gorgeous, daisy- 
like blooms during summer and 
fall. The rich orange of the type 
has become very popular wher- 
ever grown and so have the 
salmon and golden. Easy culture 
in ordinary well-drained soil 
and sunny exposure. 
AURANTIACA (African Orange 
Daisy) —One of the showiest 
garden annuals; bushy plants 
with orange- gold daisy - like 
blooms on long stems. VY oz., 
40c; Pkt., 10c. 
AURANTIACA HYBRIDA -— A 
splendid mixture of colors and 
shades. 1% oz., 50c; Pkt., 10c. 
EKLONIS — White flowers, 37’ 
across, with dark blue-spotted 
center, reverse of petals blue to 
mauve; in bloom from spring to 
autumn. Pkt., 15c. 
SALMON BEAUTY—Soft sa'mon- 
pink. Pkt., 10c. 
SPECTABLIS — The color is a 
deep pink with a shining black 
center. The daisy-like flowers 
ore about 2” in diameter on 
stems 12” to 14” long. Fine for 
hot, dry places. Pkt., 20c. 
Grow Dahlias from Seed 
Growing Dahlias from seed is not only interesting but the thrill of 
creating new varieties of one’s own has a special appeal to many 
gardeners. All types of Dahlias can be grown from seed and bloom 
the same year. 
of frost are over. 
Seeds should not be sown outdoors until all dangers 
COLTNESS HYBRIDS — A new 
form of the dwarf single type 
which will bloom in 4 months 
after planting. Splendid for bed- 
ding. Includes many fine colors 
Pkt., 15c. 
UNWIN’S DWARF HYBRIDS — 
Graceful semi-double flowers in 
many colors. Sow in March in- 
doors and they will bloom by the 
end of June. Fine for bedding 
and cutting. Pkt., 20c 
DOBBIE’S NEW ORCHID FLOW- 
ERED—A new type of Dahlia, 
flowers are of a distinctive char- 
acter and coloring and provide 
a wonderful range of color. The 
form of the flower is graceful, 
the stems are good and the 
plants are very free flowering. 
Pkt., 25c. 
Dianthus 
GARDEN PINKS 
For beauty and profusion of 
bloom, few plants equal the 
Pinks. The plants flower contin- 
uously all summer. Sow in the 
open ground early in spring. 
SWEET WIVELSFIELD —A new, 
hardy annual, good for borders, 
as a cut flower and especially 
adapted for rock gardens. Pkt., 
15c. 
DIANTHUS DOUBLE 
ANNUAL VARIETIES 
CHINENSIS (Double Chinese 
Pink) —Double choice mixed. V4 
Oz., 2ac. Pkt, 10c: 
DOUBLE DIADEM PINK—Flow- 
ers large and very bright fring- 
ed, edged white. %4 oz., 40c; 
Pkt., 10c. 
AU are itely blood red. V5 
oz., 40c; Pkt., 10c. 
SNOWBALL — Large double 
white. Pkt., 10c. 
CHOICE DOUBLE MIXED — A 
grand mixture of the best vari- 
eties. V4 oz., 35c; Pkt., 10c. 
PERENNIAL DIANTHUS— 
See Page 21. 
CACTUS DAHLIA—Extra Choice 
Mixed from handsome varieties. 
Pkt., 15c. 
ZULU STRAIN—A hybrid strain 
cf dork leaved varieties, the 
.flowers are double in shades of 
“crimson and scarlet. Pkt., 20c. 
DOUBLE—Showy and decorative, 
extra choice mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
SINGLE — Extra choice mixed. 
Pkt., 10c. 
LILLIPUT—-Small flowered single 
flowers, grow about | foot high, 
very pretty for beds or borders, 
splendid assortment of colors. 
Pkt., 15c. 
DAHLIA BULBS—See Page 58. 
DIANTHUS SINGLE 
ANNUAL PINKS 
CRIMSON BELLE — Rich velvety 
crimson. V4 oz., 40c; Pkt., 10c. 
ROYAL PINKS—Very large flow- 
ers, remarkable for their great 
range of exceedingly brilliant 
colors. The flowers frequently 
measure 4” across and are beau- 
tifully fringed. V4 oz., 40c; Pkt., 
10c. 
SPLENDENS — The flowers are 
very large, over 2’’ across, in a 
brilliant shade of crimson, with 
a large, boldly contrasting, glist- 
ening white eye. Pkt., 15c. 
THE BRIDE — Beautiful white 
flowers, with a rosy-purple eye. 
Vy oz., 40c; Pkt., 10c. 
CHOICE SINGLE MIXED — A 
grand mixture of the best sorts, 
embracing the richest and most 
varied colors. V4 oz., 25¢; Pkt. 
10c. 
African Golden Daisy (Dimorphoteca) 
CURRIE BROTHERS CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
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