LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1927. 



45 



ALYSSUM. 



The delicate, honey-like fragrance of 

 the flowers of this little plant so much 

 prized in bouquets and baskets, renders it 

 most unlikely that this old favorite will 

 ever be cast aside. Useful for vases, beds 

 and hanging baskets. H. A. 



Pkt. 

 Carpet of Snoiv — A very dwarf and 

 compact growing Alyssum, the 

 plants forming a solid mass of 

 white throughout the season, be- 

 ginning to bloom when quite small. 

 Oz. 50c 10 



S-»veet — Flowers white; per oz. 25c.... 10 



Little Gem or Tom Thumb — Dwarf, 



"svhite; per oz. 50c » 10 



Lilacinam — Dwarf variety with lovely 



lilac flowers. % oz. 45c 10 



HARDY PERENNIAL, ALYSSUM. 



Excellent plants for rock w^ork. Bloom 

 the first year from Seed if sown early in- 

 doors. 



Saxatile Compactuni — -Golden yellow^ 



flowers. H. P. 10 in 10 



Asrostemma. 



Alyssum, Carpet of Snoir. 



Pkt. 

 AGROSTEMaiA. 

 Coeli Rosea (Rose of Heaven) — A free-flower- 

 ing hardy annual of easy culture, flowers on 

 long slender stems, like a single pink; 

 blooms the first season. 1 ft. H. A 10 



AMARANTHUS. 



A class of highly ornamental plants, related to 

 Cockscomb, many of which are grown exclusively 

 for their handsome foliage, while others are 

 equally desirable for their beautiful clusters of 

 brilliant colored flowers, which are very effective 

 for Autumn decoration. H. H. A. 

 Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding) — Long drooping 



sprays of red flowers 10 



Cruentus (Prince's Feather) — A showy plant 



with erect masses of red flowers 10 



Salicifolius (Fountain Plant) — This magniflcent 

 variety attains a height of from 4 to 6 feet, 

 ■w^ith gracefully drooping willcw-shaped 

 leaves, banded and tipped orange, carmine 



and bronze 10 



Tricolor (Joseph's Coat) — Leaves red, yellow 

 and green 10 



Antirrhinum — Giant FloTverinj?. 



ANTIRRHINUM. 



SNAPDRAGON. 



One of the most showy and useful border plants of the easiest culture, and un- 

 surpassed for summer and fall flowering. They succeed in any good garden soil 

 and are very effective in beds or borders, blooming the first year from Seed. For 

 early flowering sow in hot-bed or indoors in early spring, or outdoors in May for 

 later flo'wering. They are excellent as cut flowers. H. H. P. 



Pkt. 



Majus Tall — Choice Mixed. 14 oz. 35c If 



Tom Thumb — Dwarf, growing 1 foot. Mixed colors. % oz. 30c ... 10 



HALF-DAVARF LARGE-FLOTVERING SNAPDRAGON — A beautiful class, very 



valuable for bedding. Plants compact, 18 to 20 inches high. 

 Amber Q,ueen — Canary yellow overlaid chamois pink, golden lip. 

 Black Prince — Nearly black, dark foliage. 

 Bonfire — A lovely orange and flame color. 

 Golden Queen — Finest yellow. 

 Mauve Beauty — Lovely rose mauve. 

 Nelrose — Rich coral pink. 

 Pink Empress — Charming dark rose. 

 Queen of the North — "V\''hite. 

 Rose Dor6 — Pretty self-salmon rose. 

 Half-D«arf MLved— % oz 50c. 



Each, per packet. 10c; any six packets, 45c. 



HALP-DAVARF LARGE-FLOWERING "FLAMINGO" — Flowers deep terra 



cotta with orange-yellow center and white throat; delightfully fragrant 15 



SILVER PINK — A lovely shade of pink; a color particularly beautiful under 

 artificial light. By sowing under glass in August a beautiful show of 

 bloom may be had by Easter, lasting well into July 15 



TALL GIANT FLOWERING SNAPDRAGON. 



The plants of this class are vigorous growers, reaching a height of from 2 



to 3 feet. 



Giant Pink. Giant Scarlet. Giant Striped. Giant "WTiite. 



Giant Yello^v. Giant Rose. Giant Garnet. Giant Mixed. 



Each, per packet, 10c; % oz.. 40c. Collection of 7 colors, 50c. 



Giant Venus— A new tall growing variety; color, pink shade, on a white 



ground 10 



GIANT FLOWERING, "FELTHAM BEAUTY" — A new variety claimed by the 

 introducer as producing a greater quantity of bloom and larger flowers 

 than any other snapdragon. Color deep rose pink with pure white center 15 



NEW GIANT FLOWERING "FIRE KING" — A striking variety of the Half- 

 Dwarf class bearing great quantities of scarlet and white flowers in 

 stunning combination 15 



Giant Double "WTiite — Pure white flowers in continuous profusion; very strik- 

 ing, bearded effect produced by projection of abnormal petals between 

 upper and lower lips of the flower; height 3 feet ,,., 15 



