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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. (Love Lies Bleeding.) Plants of erect growth three to four feet 

 high producing numerous feather sprays of rich crimson color. Pkt., 10c; V 4 oz., 35c. 



SALICIFOLIUS. (Willow-Leaved or Fountain Plant.) Grows two to three feet 

 high, with long hanging flower heads and foliage of a deep purple coloring. Pkt., 10c; 

 y± oz., 40c. 



SPLENDENS. (Rainbow Plant.) Beautiful variegated foliage with large crimson 

 flower heads. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 



TRICOLOR. (Joseph's Coat.) Similar to Splendens, having a single erect stalk 

 of brilliantly colored foliage. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 



ANCHUSA ITALICA (P) 



One of the finest blue flowered plants growing 4 feet tall. Magnificent spikes from 

 June until frost. An excellent plant for the background to hide walls or fences. 

 Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. 



ANEMONE (P) 



CORONARIA ST. BRIGID. Blooms early in the spring, grows about 10 inches 

 tall, and has a variety of colors. Pkt., 10c; V± oz., $1.25. 



ANTIRRHINUM OR SNAPDRAGON (P) 



This border and bedding plant of long blooming season is now one of the best 

 perennials suitable for flowering as an annual. The long showy spikes of curiously- 

 shaped tubular flowers with spreading lobes and finely marked throats are fragrant as 

 well as brilliantly-colored. 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 

 sow the seed in August or September and cover the plants with a mulch on approach 

 of cold weather. 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 

 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; % oz., 50c; oz., $1.50. 

 SEPARATE COLORS: Giant Type, pkt., 10c; oz., $3.00. 



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Antirrhinum 



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; % oz., $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; % oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 



GIANT COMET. Very distinctive, the outer petals being 

 broad, flat and refiexed, 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; y 4 oz., 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; 

 % oz., 40c. Mixed, pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 35c. 



LATE BRANCHING. A handsome and very distinct va- 

 riety resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums. The plants 

 grow XV2 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; 14 oz., 35c. Mixture, pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 30c. 



AMERICAN BEAUTY, Giants of California. Mixed, pkt., 

 10c; J4 oz., 50c. 



BALSAM OR LADY SLIPPER (A) 



An easy growing annual of quick growth, producing 

 numerous flowers resembling tiny roses. Splendid double 

 mixed, pkt., 10c; oz., 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; % oz., $1,50. 



BOSTON IVY (P) 



AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. Popular wall ivory with three 

 lobed leaves which turn to a bright red color late in the 

 fall. Pkt., 10c; oz., 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; oz., 35c. 

 LANCEOLATA (Grandiflora). Semi-double perennial. Pkt., 

 10c; M 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; oz., 25c. 



THE BALL. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.25. 



CAMPANULA-CANTERBURY BELLS (B-P) 



An old-fashioned favorite, stately, showy, and easily grown, 

 hardy biennial. Single and Double Mixed, pkt., 10c; oz., 50c' 

 PERENNIAL, Double. Blue. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.25. 



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 spike 

 growth. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c, 



FINEST HYBRID MIXTURE OF ALL COLORS. Pkt., 10 

 oz., 40c. 



SEMPER VIRENS. Perennial, white. Pkt., 10c; M 



of the purest white, erect 



$1.25. 



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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. Extra Double 

 Flowered. Pkt., 10c; »4 oz., 50c. 



PERPETUAL (Famous Chaubaud type). Choicest mixture. 

 Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 70c. 



PERPETUAL (Very popular Marguerite type). Half dwarf 

 mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 45c. 



Pure White or Pure Pink. Pkt., 10c; y 4 oz., 75c. 



Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 



