SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
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AMARANTHUS (A) 
Very useful in borders of tall plants, among shrubs, or in centers of large beds. 
One type has large feathery plumes or sprays of rich crimson coloring while the 
other is grown exclusively for the brilliant-colored leaves. 
CAUDATUS. 
high producing numerous feather sprays of rich crimson color. 
Grows two to three feet 
SALICIFOLIUS. (Willow-Leaved or Fountain Plant.) , 
high, with long hanging flower heads and foliage of a deep purple coloring. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 40c. 
SPLENDENS. (Rainbow Plant.) Beautiful variegated foliage with large crimson 
flower heads. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25c. 
TRICOLOR. (Joseph’s Coat.) 
of brilliantly colored foliage. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 
; ANCHUSA ITALICA (P) 
One of the finest blue flowered plants growing 4 feet tall. 
An excellent plant for the background to hide walls or fences. 
June until frost. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c. 
ANEMONE (P) 
CORONARIA ST. BRIGID. Blooms early in the spring, grows about 10 inches 
tall, and has a variety of colors. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.25. 
ANTIRRHINUM OR SNAPDRAGON (P) 
This border and bedding plant of long blooming season is now one of the best 
The long showy spikes of curiously- 
shaped tubular flowers with spreading lobes and finely marked throats are fragrant as 
They are very desirable for cutting as the blooms are 
borne well above the dark glossy leaves and keep fresh for a long time. 
For flowers the first season outdoors, sow seed very early under glass and trans- 
plant to open border as soon as the ground is warm and dry, in rich loamy soil in a 
sunny situation, setting one foot apart each way and giving them plenty of water; or 
perennials suitable for flowering as an annual. 
well as brilliantly-colored. 
(Love Lies Bleeding.) Plants of erect growth three to four feet 
Similar to Splendens, having a single erect stalk 
Magnificent spikes from 
Pkt., 10c; %4 Ib., 35c. 
sow the seed in August or September and cover the plants with a mulch on approach 
of cold weather. 
carnations. Tender perennials, often treated as an annual or 
biennial, attains a growth of one and one-half to two feet 
high. Special mixtures of the very best delicate colors. 
Giant Mixed, pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c; oz., $2.00. Tall Mixed 
and Semi-Dwarfed Mixed, pkt., 10c; 14 0oz., 50c; oz., $1.50. 
SEPARATE COLORS: Giant Type, pkt., 10c; oz., $3.00. 
AQUILEGIA OR COLUMBINE (P) 
As a cut flower the long spurred Aquilegias are the 
dantiest of our outdoor grown flowers. Very hardy, bloom- 
ing profusely early in the season and remaining in bloom 
for a considerable period. LONG SPURRED GIANT HY- 
BRIDS. Pkt., 25c; %4 0oz., $2.00. 
ASTERS (A) 
Very popular because of their beauty and ease of culture. 
The varieties listed represent the finest Asters of the early, 
midseason and late types and will give a profusion of bloom 
from July to late October. Asters require good rich soil 
and during the growing period should be well supplied with 
water. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Branching habit, 1 foot high, 
large flowers borne on long stems, blooming in July. Mixed 
colors, pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c; 0z., 75c. 
GIANT COMET. Very distinctive, the outer petals being 
broad, flat and reflexed, while the center of the flower has 
a feathery appearance. Follows Queen of the Market in 
season and grows 12 to 24 inches high. Deep scarlet, dark 
blue, light blue, delicate yellow, snow white and rose. Pkt., 
10c; %4 0z., 35c; oz., $1.25. Mixed, % oz., 20c; oz., 65c. 
CREGO. Flowers of immense size, 4 to 5 inches in diam- 
eter borne on very long stems. Plants are of strong branch- 
ing growth, 2 to 2% feet high. Separate colors, pkt., 10c; 
Y% oz., 40c. Mixed, pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 
LATE BRANCHING. A handsome and very distinct va- 
riety resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums. The plants 
grow 1% feet in height and width and the large full petaled 
blossoms are borne on long stems or branches. Comes into 
flower ten days later than other asters. Separate colors, 
pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 35c. Mixture, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY, Giants of California. Mixed, pkt., 
10c; 4% 0z., 50c. 
BALSAM OR LADY SLIPPER (A) 
An easy growing annual of quick growth, producing 
numerous flowers resembling tiny roses. Splendid double 
mixed, pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c. 
BELLIS PERENNIS-DOUBLE DAISY (P) 
Favorite perennials producing their handsome double flow- 
ers in the spring. Rich soil and a cool situation suit them 
best. 
MONSTROSA. Extra double giant flowered red, pink or 
white. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.50, 
These fall-sown plants may be transplanted into pots and flowered, 
and in this case give them the same temperature and treatment as geraniums and 
Antirrhinum 
BOSTON IVY (P) 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCH. Popular wall ivory with three 
lobed leaves which turn to a bright red color late in the 
fall. Pkt., 10c; o0z., 50c. 
COREOPSIS-CALLIOPSIS (A) 
Very handsome and showy plants with numerous flowers 
of brilliant colors, excellent for bouquets. Thrive well in 
any soil. 
TINCTORIA-MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c. 
LANCEOLATA (Grandiflora). Semi-double perennial. Pkt. 
10c; % oz., $1.00. 
CALENDULA—POT MARIGOLD (A) 
Effective in beds or potted; showy, free-flowering, hardy 
annuals. Extra Double Orange Giant. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. 
Finest mixed, pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c. 
THE BALL. Pkt., 10c; 0z., $1.25. 
CAMPANULA-CANTERBURY BELLS (B) 
An old-fashioned favorite, stately, showy, and easily grown, 
hardy biennial. Single and Double Mixed, pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
CANDYTUFT (A-P) 
This hardy annual is universally known and its clusters 
of small flowers are very beautiful and useful for cutting 
and borders. 
EMPRESS. Large spikes 
growth. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. 
EINES HYBRID MIXTURE OF ALL COLORS. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 40c. 
SEMPERVIRENS. Perennial, 
$1.25. 
9 
of the purest white, erect 
white. Pkt., 
CARNATIONS (P) 
With protection these well known half-hardy perennials 
can be wintered over outdoors. When planted early they 
will begin to bloom in about four months and continue until 
late in the fall. For winter blooming they should be cut 
back by removing the flower shoots early in the fall and 
transplanted to pots and kept in a cool room. 
BORDER OR GARDEN CARNATIONS. 
Flowered. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 50c. 
PERPETUAL (Famous Chaubaud type). 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 70c. 
PERPETUAL (Very popular Marguerite type). Half dwarf 
mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 45c. 
Pure White or Pure Pink. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 75c. 
Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
10c; % oz., 
Extra Double 
Choicest mixture. 
