SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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EUPHORBIA (P) 



VARIEGATA. A very showy plant, growing about 18 

 inches high and bearing umbels of pure white flowers with 

 a small green eye during June to August. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 



FEVERFEW (P) (Matricaria) 



Beautiful, small, white button-like double flower heads. 

 Plants of husky growth with very finely cut dark green foli- 

 age; desirable for bedding. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. 



GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA (P) 



A very showy flower easily raised from seed. Should be 

 sown early to produce large plants which will bloom pro- 

 fusely the first year. Very beautiful in beds or borders and 

 very useful for cutting. Extra fine mixed. Pkt., 10c; *4 

 oz., 20c. 



GERBERA (Jamesoni Hybrids) (A) 



NEW AFRICAN TRANSVAL DAISY, producing wonderfully 

 beautiful daisy-like blooms of large size, in a wide range of 

 colors. Grown either as a greenhouse plant or propagated 

 in hot-beds and set out early in May. Very profitable cut 

 flower for florists. Pkt., 10 seeds, 10c; 100 seeds, 75c; 1,000 

 seeds, $5.00. 



GEUM (P) 



COCCINEUM. A well known plant noted for its rich color- 

 ing and freedom of flowering. Very fine for cutting. Mixed 

 colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 



GILIA (A) 



Exceedingly graceful and attractive, with tiny ball-shaped 

 flowers, borne profusely on plants 15 to 24 inches tall; espe- 

 cially valuable for bees. Charming in flower border; a good 

 cut flower. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 



GYPSOPHILA (Paniculata) (A-P) 



Single — (A) Graceful plants with light fairy-like growth. 

 A quick growing annual with myriads of small open bell- 

 shaped flowers. These fine mist-like flowers are excellent 

 for their delicate effect in bouquets. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 



Double — (P) An improved strain with densely double 

 snow-white flowers. Pkt., 25c; *4 oz., $2.50. 



GLOBE AMARANTH-GOMPHRENA (A) 



Similar in type to Bachelor's Button but having flowers of 

 perfect globe shape. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 



HELICHRYSUM-EVERLASTING FLOWER 



Also called Immortelles and Strawflowers. The Helichry- 

 sum is the most beautiful of all the everlastings. The plants 

 grow from two to three feet high and are literally covered 

 with fine, large, double flowers in a variety of brilliant col- 

 ors. The blooms should be cut as soon as they are open, 

 tied in small bunches and dried slowly in a dark, cool place, 

 hanging the flowers downward to keep the stems straight. 



Monstrosum. Double, first quality, mixed. Pkt., 10c; ^4 

 oz., 20c; oz., 60c. 



HELIOTROPE (P— Half Hardy) 



The delightful fragrance and duration of bloom of this 

 flower make it a garden favorite. Can be grown from seed 

 as easily as Verbenas, and should be started early so that 

 large plants may be had for bedding out. The colors of the 

 blossoms range from white through all shades of violet to 

 the deepest purple. 



GIANT LEMOINI, mixed. Pkt., 10c; & oz., 75c. 



HESPERIS MATRONALIS (P) 



(SWEET ROCKET) 



Old fashioned garden plants growing 2 to 3 feet high, bear- 

 ing spikes of white or purple flowers. Excellent for planting 

 in a border or among shrubbery. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 



HIBISCUS (Mallow) (P) 



MOSCHATA. An easily grown garden variety, growing 

 about S feet tall, producing flowers of large size and a 

 variety of colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 



Helichrysums 



HOLLYHOCK (P) 



measuring 5 to 6 

 Pkt., 10c; M oz., 

 Pkt., 10c; 



IMPERATOR. Giant double flowers 

 inches in diameter. Pkt., 35c. 



DOUBLE MIXED. Extra fine quality. 

 40c. 



SINGLE MIXED. Large, very artistic blooms. 

 y± oz., 20c. 



KOCHIA-SUMMER CYPRESS (A) 



Quick growing hedge plant about two and one-half feet 

 high. Very symmetrical and attractive, the bushes taking 

 on a distinctive red tinge late in the summer; for this 

 reason often called Mexican Fire Bush. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 



LARKSPUR (A) 



One of the best known of garden flowers and if planted in 

 April will produce flowering plants by the first of July and 

 continue to bloom until frost. 



IMPERIAL DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 



GIANT HYACINTH FLOWERED. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. 



For Perennial Larkspur see Delphinium. 



LANTANA (P— Half Hardy) 



One of the most desirable greenhouse or bedding plants, 

 constantly in bloom, somewhat resembling Verbenas; 2 to 3 

 feet. Hybrid Mixed and Dwarf Hybrid Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 50c. 



LINARIA 



CYMBALARIA. (Kenilworth Ivy.) Lavender and purple, 

 charming perennial trailing plant, suitable for baskets, rock 

 work, etc. Pkt., 10c; M oz., $1.00. 



LINUM (Flax) (P) 



PERENNE. Rock garden or border plants, 18 inches tall, 

 large blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 



LOBELIA (P) 



ERINUS COMPACTA. This charming variety forms com- 

 pact bushes about 6 inches high and are covered with bloom 

 throughout the season. Highly desirable for edging and 

 garden decoration as well as for pot culture. They flower 

 the first season from seed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00. 



CARDINALIS. (Indian Pink.) The flowers are rich crim- 

 son, borne on fine long stems. The foliage is bright green. 

 Height 2 to 4 feet. Thrives best in moist and slightly 

 shaded position. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.25. 



