J. MANNS & CO.'S CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. 



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^ianthus. 



-( Ohinese and Japanese Pinks.) 



These popular 

 biennials flower 

 freely the first 

 5'ear from seed- 

 In most localities 

 the plants are 

 quite hardy and 

 produce even 

 larger and finer 

 flowers the sec- 

 ond year. Seed 

 should be sown 

 'thinly in shallow 

 drills when trees 

 are starting out 

 in leaf. When 

 well started, 

 lyoung plants 

 should be thin- 

 ned out or transplanted, so that dwarf varieties may stand 

 six inches apart and the larger ones eight inches apart in 

 the row. Plants begin to bloom early in summer and con- 

 tinue until destroyed by hard frost. 



Chinensis. — (Double Chinese Pinks.) — Compact 

 plants, with large clusters of small double flowers in a wide 

 'ange of colorings. Per oz , 25c.; pkt., fie. 



Heddewiegii. — Finest single mixed. Very large 

 fringed single flowers, frequently two to three inches in 

 diameter, a very fine garden annual. Pkt., Be; oz., 60c. 



New L.arffe-Flo wering Dwarf Donblo Hybrid 

 Pinks. — The dwarf plants are heavily laden with large 

 double flowers of perfect form and most brilliant colors, — 

 frequently three inches across. They embrace all colors 

 from pure white to deep crimson, and are mostly variegated 

 in fantastic markings. Pkt., 5c. 



Plumarius. — (Olove Pink). — Finely fringed silvery- 

 white flowers, beautifully shaded with light lavender-pur- 

 ple; strong clove fragrance; blooming in clusters on a long 

 stiff stem. Per pkt., 5c. 



Semperflorens. — Florists' Perpetual Pink. Large 

 clusters of very double finely fringed snowy-white flowers, 

 on a tall, stiff stem. Strong clove fragrance, desirable for 

 cut flowers. Pkt., 5c. 



^aist/. 



-{Bellis Perennis.) 



This is the beautiful little double Daisy of which the 

 poets have sung so sweetly. It grows but three inches 

 high, and bears a profusion of beautiful red and white 

 flowers. Makes a splendid edging, and is an early and 

 persistent bloomer. Pkt , 5c. 



Sternal f loiter,- 



{Helichrysum.) 



These are very popular and desirable for winter decorations' 

 bouquets, wreaths, etc. They should be cut when they come into 

 full Dloom, tied into bunches and dried in the shade with their 

 heads downward. 



Bractectum. — Double mixed. Pkt., 5c. 



Bractectiini.— Double red. Pkt , 5c. 



J^ei}pHpiA9 -^"^^^"^ Feather. 



^ ^y^l J^yv,_(^PyretJium Auranum.) 

 A highly ornamental golden yellow foliage plant, un- 

 excelled for bedding, one and a-half feet. Pkt., 6c. 



forget' Jtie- If ot.-{ Myosous. ) 



Neat and beautiful little plants with star-like flowers, 

 succeeding best in a shady, moist situation; half-hardy pe- 

 rennials, blooming the first year from seed if sown earlv. 

 Pkt, 5c. 



P'OX Cjl09eS,- ( Digitalis. ) 

 A handsome and highly ornamental hardy perennial 

 plant of stately growth, fine for shrubberies and other half- 

 shady places; three feet Pkt., 5c. 



Cjilia. 



Mixed, — Very dwarf plants of compact growth and 

 great freedom of flower which are produced in close heads; 

 small saucer like flowers in a wide range of coloring. Seed 

 should be sown thinly in open ground early in spring when 

 the trees are starting out in leaf. Pkt., 5c. 



/heliotrope. 



These are deliciously fragrant flowers, remaining in 

 bloom a long time, fine for pot culture or bedding; one and 

 a-half foot. Half-hardy annuals. Large flowering hybrid. 

 Mixed Pkt., 5c. 



Hesperis.— (See Sweet Rocket.) 

 Iponioea Moonflower.— (See Climbers.) 

 Josepll's Coat.— (See Amaranthus Tricolor.) 

 Lathyrus Perenuial Peas.— (See Climbers.) 



j4ollt/hock. 



Splendid tree flowering peren- 

 nials, producing beautiful double 

 flowers on grand spikes four to six 

 feet in height the second spring 

 from seed. Seed may be sown 

 thinly in shallow drills at any time 

 during spring, but germinates best 

 while the ground is cool and moist. 

 When young plants are well start- 

 ed transplant to beds or borders, 

 setting them one to two feet apart. 

 Beds or borders in which they are 

 to grow should be of light rich soil, 

 slightly raised or rounded to insure 

 good drainage during the winter. Plants will continue to 

 grow and blossom for several years if the flower spikes are 

 cut off as soon as they are done blooming. Double 

 finest mixed. Pkt. , 5c.; oz , 75c. 



Aorkspur, 



-{DelpMnum. 



One of the most showy and useful plants, possessing nearly 

 all requisites for adornment of the garden. 



Dwarf Kocket. — Double extra fine, mixed. Pkt., '5c. 



Aobelia, 



A beautiful and popular tiower, very desirablelfor'pot culture, 

 beds or hanging baskets because of its trailing habits. Grows 

 easily and does well in beds and rockeries. Bears^ a profusion of 

 blue and white flowers. 



iEriuus. — Mixed Trailer. Pkg., 5c. 



Crystal Blue.— Pkg., 5c. 



J^upins, 



-{Lupinus.) 



Large showy plants for beds and borders. Should be 

 sown where they are to bloom, as they do not transplant 

 well. Flowers in long, graceful spikes of rich [and varied 

 colors. Large rose. Pkt., 5c. 



JYHgnonette. 



A well-known plant producing semi- 

 globular heads of very fragrant flowers 

 on spikes 3 to 10 inches long. Sown at 

 intervals during the spring and early 

 summer it will bloom until killed by 

 frost; sown In autumn will bloom early 

 in spring. Hardy annual; perennial if 

 protected. 



Reseda Odorata (Sweet nig= 

 nonette. ) — A well known fragrant 

 hardy annual. Pkt , 5c.; oz , 15c. 



riachet Extra. — Finest for pod 

 cultivation, with fine reddish erect 

 thick spikes, exclusively grown from 

 selected stock. Foliage somewhat 

 darker than other Mignonettes. 

 Pkg., 5c.; oz., 30c. 



Gabrielle. — New red flowering, 

 very sweet, spikes very thick , one of the best. Pkt. ,5c.; oz. ,20c 



Morning (glories.- 



( Dwarf. 



These are of low-spreading growth, 10 to 12 inches high and 2 

 feet across, bearing a profusion of delicate bell- shaped flowers ik 

 inch in diameter, which resemble the tall varieties. They remain 

 open, however, much later in the day than flowers of the tall climb- 

 ing varieties. Seed should be sown thinly in shallow drills when 

 trees are starting out in leaf. When well started thin out or trans- 

 plant to stand 10 Inches or more apart. All colors mixed. 



Pkg., 5c.; oz., 10c. 



Tall Morning Glories.— (See Climbers.) 



Memordica. ( Balsampear).— (See Climbers. ) 



