stocks 



ScMzantlius 



Salplgrlossls 



PHLOX 



Phlox makes a magnificent show in beds and masses 

 where their brilliant and varied colors produce a gor- 

 geous effect. "Very easily raised and afford a bright dis- 

 play of flowers all through the summer. 



^DRUMMONSII. Choice mixture, first quality. Height 

 15 in. Pkt., 10c; M 02., $1.85. 



*STAB PHXiOZ. (Caspidata.) With star-shaped flowers, 

 dwarf growth. Height 12 in. Pkt., 10c; H oz., S2.50. 



POPPIES 



TTJIiIP POPPV. One of the most brilliant annuals, the 



flowers are 3 inches in diameter and of a scarlet color, 



greatly resembling tulips. Height 20 in. 



Pkt., 10c; 14 02., 60c. 



THE SHIKIiEY. Special strain mixed; fine for bedding 



or cutting; single annual. Height 20 in. 



Pkt., 10c; Vt 02., 25c. 



ESCHSCHOIiTZIA. (California Poppy.) Spreading plants 



1 foot high, suitable for beds ami borders, blooming from 



June until frost. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; ^4 02., 25c. 



PORTULACA— Mexican Rose 



Very showy annual, easily grown, and very effective 

 when massed in beds or edgings. A profusion of bril- 

 liantly colored flowers are produced throughout the sum- 

 mer. They thrive best in rather rich soil In a sunny 

 situation. Height 6 in. 



*iuA.Bai:-FiiOWEBiiTa extra doubiiE mixed. 



Pkt., 10c; 1/4 02., $1.10. 



*I.ABOE-FZ.OWEBINO SINOI.E MIXED. All colors. 



Pkt., 10c; V4 02., 55c. 



RICINUS— CASTOR OIL BEAN 



Ornamental plants of strong, stately growth, the foliage 

 having the appearance of a tropical plant, very effective 

 when planted in masses or as centers of Canna or Dahlia 

 beds. Height 6-8 ft. 

 ZANZIBAR. Extra mixed. Pkt., 10c; 02., 40c. 



SALPIGLOSSIS 



Petunia-like flower borne on bushy stem, about 24 

 inches tall, various shades, which flower profusely during 

 the summer. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; Va 02., 90c. 



SCABIOSA OR MOURNING BRIDE 



Fine free-flowering plants for mixed borders and highly 

 esteemed for cut flowers. The blooms are borne on long, 

 erect stems in globular heads in colors ranging from 

 white to dark maroon. From midsummer until frost. 

 Height 3 feet. 



DOVBI.E MIXED. Pkt., lOc; l^ oz., 75c. 

 IMPERIAIi GIANT. Deep lavender blue. 

 Pkt., 10c; V4 02., 45c. 



SALVIA SPLENDENS OR 

 SCARLET SAGE 



Very popular bedding plant, extensively used for lawn 

 and conservatory decoration, bearing long spikes of bril- 

 liant flowers from July to frost. 



BONFIRE. Very dense flowering 2% foot plants, excel- 

 lent for beds or massing for color effect. 

 Pkt., 10c; 14 02., $1.25. 



BIiAZE OF FIRE. Begins blooming 10 days earlier than 

 any other early flowering Salvia. Dwarf type. Height 

 12 in. Pkt., 10c; Ve oz., $2.75. 



HARBINQ-ER. Dwarf compact plants with bluish green 

 foliage and a profusion of scarlet flowers. Height 16 in. 

 Pkt., lOc; Va oz., $1.50. 



SCHIZANTHUS 



^MONARCH HYBRID MIXED. A plant noted for its won- 

 derful variety of coloring and butterfly-like blossoms, 

 fine for cutting, graceful fern-like foliage, height about 

 18 inches. Blooms May and June. Pkt., 10c; Va 02., $1.00. 



SNAPDRAGON 



See Antirrhinum, page 43. 



STATICE (Annual) 



Suitable for growing in rock gardens and when dried 

 used for winter bouquets. Splendid clusters of colorful, 

 strawy blooms on stiff stems. Blooms all summer. 

 Height 2 ft. 

 *SINUATA CHOICE MIXED. Fkt., 10c; V4 02., 25c. 



STEVIA 



SERRATA. Clrown outdoors or as a home plant for its 

 dainty, fragrant, tiny white, star-shaped flowers pro- 

 duced profuselv. Excellent cut flower for combining with 

 other varieties". Height 2% ft. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 65c. 



STOCKS-10-WEEKS 



Deliciously-scented flowers like small rosettes are pro- 

 duced in a wide range of soft and distinct shades. Fine 

 for bedding, borders and cutting. Blooms May to July. 

 DOUBIiE EARItV GIANT IMPERIAIi. (Improved Bis- 

 marck.) Height 26 in. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; Va 02., 75c. 

 DRESDEN PERPETITAIi. These fine stocks will live out- 

 doors for several years if protected with a fairly thick 

 layer of straw, which must be lifted early in the spring. 

 Height 20 in. Pkt., 10c; V4 02., 85c. 



DWARF DOX7BI.E IiARGE FIiOWERED MIXED. Height 

 12 in. Pkt., 10c; 14 02., 75c. 



•VIRGINIA. Very early bedding variety. Bearing a pro- 

 fusion of small flowers continuously during cool weather. 

 Height 6 in. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; Yz 02., 75c. 



Varieties m.arked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 



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



Annual Flower Seeds 



