SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
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STATICE (P) 
LATIFOLIA (Sea Lavender). Dark blue flowers, fine for 
cutting, easily dried for winter bouquets, 1 to 2 feet. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 75c. 
STOCKS-10-WEEKS (A) 
One of the most popular annuals, either for potting or 
bedding. For brilliancy and diversity of color, fragrance, 
profusion and duration of bloom it is unsurpassed. 
DWARF GERMAN DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 80c. 
MAMMOTH BEAUTY OF NICE. Choice mixture. Pkt., 
10c; 44 oz., $1.00. ; 
EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL. (Bismarck.) Mixed. Pkt., 
10c; %4 oz., $1.25. 
EMPEROR OR PERPETUAL. These fine stocks will live 
outdoors for several years if protected with a fairly thick 
layer of straw, which must be lifted early in the spring 
before it gets warm. If sown any time before July will 
bloom the following spring. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $1.25. 
VIRGINIA. Very early bedding variety. Six inch plants 
bearing a profusion of small flowers continuously during cool 
weather. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c. 
TRITOMA (P) 
UVARIA GRANDIFLORA. (Poker Plant or Flame Flow- 
er.) Large spikes of orange-scarlet flowers, height about 
3 feet tall. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.50. 
VERBENA (A) 
One of the finest bedding plants and also suitable for bor- 
ders, with its heads of brilliantly colored flowers, producing 
one mass of bloom throughout the summer. Seeds may be 
planted as soon as the ground can be worked or earlier in- 
doors and transplanted to the beds in April or May. They 
succeed in almost any good garden soil. 
DEFIANCE. Deep scarlet, large attractive blooms. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 75c. 
HYBRID MIXED. Extra large flowered, brilliant colors 
and vigorous. Pkt., 5c and 10c; %4 oz., 50c. 
HYBRID COMPACTA MIXED. Very compact and erect in 
its habit of growth; excellent border variety. Pkt., 10c; 4% 
0z., 50c. . 
ROYAL BOUQUET. Special quality. Mixed. Pkt., 25c; 
Y% oz., $2.50. 
VINCA (A) 
Very attractive bushy plants with luxuriant glossy green 
foliage, producing in abundance handsome flowers that bloom 
freely all summer. Excellent for borders, summer bedding 
and window boxes. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. 
STOKESIA CYANEA (Cornflower Aster) 
A lovely hardy plant producing an abundance of handsome 
lavender flowers, blooming all summer. Pkt., 10c; 1% 02z., 25c. 
VERONICA SPICATA (Speedwell) 
Bright blue, pink and white flower-spikes, borne most pro- 
fusely during August. 18 inches tall. Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 35c. 
VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES (P) 
Well-known, free-flowering hardy perennials, easily grown 
from seed. While flowers are not so large as the regular 
type of Pansy, the blooms are produced in such an abun- 
dance and the flowering season so much longer that they 
are superior to pansies for some purposes. Seed sown in 
April produces flowering plants by June and from then on 
until frost they are a sheet of bloom. 
PURPLE QUEEN. Clear distinct blue. 
35c. 
VIOLET-ODORATA (P) 
This beautiful, sweet-scented hardy- perennial can be easily 
grown from seed, thriving best in a partially shaded, moist 
situation. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $1.50. 
WALLFLOWER (P) 
These deliciously fragrant half-hardy perennials should be 
better known. Their beautiful svikes of double flowers in 
their rich Oriental shades of red, yellow and purple are very 
effective in beds or potted. 1% feet high. 
GIANT GOLIATH. The earliest and best single variety; 
large flowered, extra dark blood red. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 20c. 
SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
BRANCHING-TALL. Double mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., $2.00. 
ZINNIAS-DOUBLE (A) 
We have given particular attention to these annuals, devel- 
oping them into perfection unsurpassed. 
GIANT DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 
DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c. 
CURLED AND CRESTED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 
SEPARATE COLORS. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 
Pkt., 10¢; 1% 0z., 
.variety of curious fruits, 
VINES 
BALLOON VINE. (Cardiospermum.) Very graceful, rapid 
grower, producing inconspicuous flowers, foliage light green. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c. 
BALSAM PEAR. (Momordica Charantia.) Fine for trel- 
lises or low fences. Ranid growing vines with lobed light 
green leaves and beautiful fruits of a rich golden yellow 
color, which when ripe, open up, disclosing the seeds enclosed 
in a carmine covering. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c. 
CARDINAL CLIMBER. (Ipomae Cardinalis.) An easily 
grown climber developing to perfection in sandy loam soil. 
The brilliant scarlet flowers are borne profusely. The leaves 
resemble those of a fine Japanese Mahle. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 
CANARY BIRD FLOWER. (Nasturtium peregrinum.) <A 
most beautiful climber of rapid growth with handsome 
fringed, rich yellow flowers and fine delicate foliage. Pkt., 
5c; %4 oz., 15c. 
CLIMBING FOXGLOVE. (Lophospermum Scandens.) Start 
the seed indoors during March, cover thinly with fine soil. 
A graceful annual climber from Mexico. The beautiful fow- 
ers are of large size and resemble Foxgloves in shape. They 
are of a rich purple color. The foliage is of a velvety tex- 
ture. Blooms continuously from July until frost. Under 
favorable conditions the vines grow 10 feet tall. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 50c. 
COBAEA SCANDENS. Of rapid growth, with fine foliage 
and large bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful violet blue color. 
Pkt., 10c; 44 0z., 25c. 
WILD CUCUMBER VINE. (Echinocystis lobata.) A quick- 
growing and attractive climber, will grow 20 feet in six 
weeks, the large foliage affording plenty of shade. Covered 
during the summer and fall with sprays of small white flow- 
ers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. 
CYPRESS VINE. (Ipomoea quamoclit.) Beautiful and 
very popular, slender vine, with fern-like foliage and a mass 
of small star-shaped flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 14 
0z., 15¢. 
GOURDS. A large and interesting class producing a great 
many of which are peculiarly 
marked. Pkt., 10c¢; oz., 25c. 
DISHCLOTH OR LUFFA. It is easily grown and climbs 
readily, giving fine shade for garden houses. The fruits 
should be allowed to hang on the vines until well ripened, 
when the skin can be removed and the fibrous or sponge-like 
interior taken out, cleaned and dried, this makes a fine dish 
cloth or can be used in place of a sponge. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c. 
KUDZU VINE. (Pueraria thumbergiana.) One of the 
most rapid growing of all climbers, providing a dense screen 
of large rich green leaves. Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 25c; oz., 75c. 
HYACINTH BEAN. (Dolichos.) Of extra rapid growth, 
introduced from Japan and very much superior to the old- 
fashioned flowering bean. Darkness, purple flower; daylight, 
white flowers; or mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. 
JAPANESE HOP VINE. (Humulus Japonicus.) Where an 
attractive climber is desired that. will stand rough usage 
there is nothing better. Pkt., 5c; 144 0z., 20e. 
MOON FLOWER. (Ipomoea mexicana.) Very pretty, 
rapid growing vine, with handsome trumpet-shaped flowers. 
Pkt., 5c; 1% 0z., 20c. 
MORNING GLORY. (Convolvulus.) This splendid and 
very popular climber needs no introduction. Our Giant 
Japanese Imperial Mixture is unsurpassed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15e. 
CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. Flower and foliage similar to 
dwarf Nasturtiums; the growth, however, being much more 
vigorous. 5 to 7 feet. They may be used for porches or 
urns or left to run freely over the ground. Choicest Mix- 
ture, oz., 10c; % Ib., 30c; Ib., 75c. 
PASSION FLOWER. (Passiflora.) 
well known climber, bearing singularly 
Pkt., 10c; 144 oz., $1.00. 
SMILAX. (Medeola.) 
A most interesting and 
beautiful flowers. 
This popular Boston Smilax is a 
‘most desirable window vine, on account of its charming, 
glossy green, graceful foliage. Perennial, splendid for green- 
house or conservatory. Pkt., 5c; 4 0z., 25c. 
THUNBERGIA. (Black-eyed Susan.) Free-flowering and 
of rapid growth. May be trained on a slender trellis or 
allowed to run freely over the ground to cover bare spaces. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 02., 35c. 
SCARLET RUNNER. Of very rapid growth, proucing 
clusters of showy bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms, fol- 
lowed by edible beans of very fine quality. Pkt., 5¢; lb., 59c. 
TROPAEOLUM CANARIENSE. Pkt., 10c; 1% 02z., 15c. 
CINNAMON VINE. Hardy climber, small white flowers. 
Strong tubers, 15c each. 
MADEIRA VINE. Rapid growing climber. 15c each. $1.50 
per doz. 
HARDY CLEMATIS. One of the most beautiful hardy 
climbers; of strong rapid growth, producing a profusion of 
deliciously fragrant flowers. 50c each. 
