cAnnual It lower Seed J 



The ease of cultivation and the quickly effective results 

 obtained from Annuals make them indispensable, as they are 

 adaptable to an almost endless variety of arrangement. 



Even in perennial borders, beds and rock gardens, annuals 

 are very essential to bridge the span between periods of bloom 

 of the perennials and to give desired color effects which are 

 possible only with annuals. Many varieties can be started in- 

 doors early and transplanted giving continuous bloom from 

 early summer until frost. Some sorts are very easily grown in 

 late summer to produce plants for the sun-parlor or conserva- 

 tory where they will blossom during the winter. 



For very vigorous young plants in early spring the following 

 may be sown outdoors in November: Ageratiim, Alyssum, 

 Baby's Breath, Calendula, Calliopsis, Candytuft, Clarkia, Corn- 

 flower, Cosmos, Cynoglossum, Dianthus, Larkspur, Nigelia, 

 Shirley Poppies, Snapdragons and Sweet Peas. 



Annuals bloom more profusely than biennials or perennials, 

 but it is advisable to cut the flowers before going to seed so 

 that the plants continue to bloom freely. 



For Variety, Color, Fragrance, Economy Sow Annuals 



POTTED PLANTS 



The following 



varieties are usually 



available at om 



r store after May 10th. 



Regret we cannot mail, deliver or 



ship potted plants. 



Ageratum 



Pansy 



Alyssum 



Petunia 



Aster 



Phlox 



Calendula 



Scarlet Sage 



Cannas 



Snapdragon 



Coleus 



Stock 



Coreopsis 



Summer Poinsettia 



Dianthus 



Verbena 



Geranium 



Vinca 



Heliotrope 



Wallflower 



Lantana 



Zinnid 



Lobelia 





Chrysanthemums — See page 52 



AGERATUM 



Splendid for bedding or pot culture, covered from June 

 until frost with a mass of very attractive flowers of a 

 tufted appearance. Very effective when contrasted with 

 fferaniums. Larffe-flowered Mixed. Height 1% feet. 

 Pkt., 10c; ^2 oz., SI. 00. Dwarf Mixed. Height 6-8 inches. 

 Pkt., 10c; I4 oz., 82.00. 



DWARF COMPACTUM BZiUE CAP. 



Miniature. Pkt., 10c; ^a oz., 85c. 



DWABP COMPACTUM MIDGET EI.Ui:. 



Rich blue. Pkt., 10c; ig oz., S1.70. 



DWABP COMPACTUM PURPLE PERFECTION. 



Deepest l.lue. Pkt., 10c; I4 oz., $1.00. 



SEMI-DWARF BZiUE PERFECTION. 



Medium blue. Pkt., 10c; I4 oz., Sl.OO. 



ALYSSUM 



ZiITTIiE OEM. Very popular border flower, coming into 

 bloom six weeks after sowing seed and requiring the least 

 attention of all flowers. Very erect and dwarf, its white 

 flowers greatly enhancing the beauty of any bed or bor- 

 der. Height 4 inches. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.50. 



Creg'o Aster 



FBOCUMBENS SNOW-CZiOTH. Compact mass of pure 

 white flowers. 3-4 inches high by 8 inches wide. 

 Pkt. lOc; 1/4 oz., 40c 



TIOZiET QUEEN. Dwarf compact free flowering rich 

 violet ; does not fade in hot weather. Height 4 inches. 

 fkt.^^lOc; 1/4 oz., 55c 



ANTIRRHINUM OR SNAPDRAGON 



(Rustproof) 



This border and bedding plant of long blooming season 

 is one of the best perennials suitable for flowering as an 

 annual. Very desirable for cutting as the blooms are 

 borne well above the dark glossy leaves and keep fresh 

 for a long time. 



TALL MIXED. 2% to 4 ft. Pkt,, lOc; 1/4 OZ., $1.00. 



TETBAPLOID MIXED. 2% to 4 ft. Commercial florist 

 strain. Vigorous grower. Florets huge, mostly ruffled, 

 twelve inch flower spikes are usual. Full range of colors, 

 majority of flowers richly veined. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $2.50. 



SEMI-DWABFED MIXED. 1 to li^ ft. 

 Pkt., 10c; I4 oz., $1.00. 



ASTERS (Wilt Resistant) 



Very popular because of their beauty and ease of cul- 

 ture. The varieties listed represent the flnest Asters of 

 the early, midseason and late types and will give a pro- 

 fusion of bloom from July to late October. Asters require 

 good rich soil and during the growing period should be 

 well supplied with water. 



AMEBICAN BEAUTY. Plants grow nearly 3 feet tall, 

 coming into bloom in September and lasting into October. 

 Mixed, pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 75c. 



AMERICAN BRANCHING. A handsome and very distinct 

 variety resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums. The plants 

 grow 2 feet in height and width and the large full petaled 

 blossoms are borne on long stems or branches. Comes 

 into flower in July or early August. 

 Mixed, pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. 



CREGO. Flowers of immense size, 4 to 5 inches in diam- 

 eter with very long stems during late summer and fall. 

 Plants are of strong branching growth, 2 to 2% feet high. 

 Separate colors, Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. 

 Mixed, Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. 



CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. Flowers measure 4 to 5 

 inches in diameter, are half double and exhibit all the 

 grace and beauty of the single Aster. The golden yellow 

 ground tone of the quilled petals contrasts wonderfully 

 with the outer petals. Fine for cutting midseason, height 

 3 ft. Mixed, pkt., 10c; V4 oz., $1.25. 



Varieties marked * soltable for Rock Gardens. 



Annual Floiver Seeds 



J. MANNS & CO.. BALTIMORE 2, MD. 



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