SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 45 
VERBENA (A) 
One of the finest bedding plants and also suitable for borders, 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 indoors and transplanted to the 
beds in April or May. They succeed in almost any good garden 
soil. 
DEFIANCE. Deep scarlet, large attractive blooms. 
VY oz., 75c. 
HYBRID MIXED. Extra large flowered, brilliant colors and 
vigorous. Pkt., 5c and 10c; 144 oz., 50c. 
HYBRID COMPACTA MIXED. Very compact and erect in its 
habit of growth; excellent border variety. Pky., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. 
STOKESIA CYANEA (Cornflower Aster) 
A lovely hardy plant producing an abundance of handsome 
lavender flowers, blooming all summer. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
VERONICA SPICATA (Speedwell) 
Bright blue, pink and white flower-spikes, borne most profusely 
during August. 18 inches tall. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 
Pkt., 10c; 
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 abundance and the flowering 
season so much longer that they are superior to pansies for some 
purposes. Seed sown in April produces powering plants by June 
and from then on until frost they are a sheet of bloom. 
PURPLE QUEEN. Clear distinct blue. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 35c. 
VIOLET-ODORATA (P) 
This beautiful, sweet-scented hardy perennial can be easily 
grown from seed, thriving best in a partially shaded, moist situa- 
tion. Pkt.,10c; "4 oz., $1.50. 
WALLFLOWER (P) 
These deliciously fragrant half-hardy perennials should be 
better known. Their beautiful spikes of double flowers in their 
rich Oriental shades of red, yellow and purple are very effective 
in beds or potted. 14 feet high. 
GIANT GOLIATH. The earliest and best single variety; large 
flowered, extra dark blood red. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 20c. 
SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c. 
BRANCHING-TALL. Double mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $2.00. 
ZINNIAS-DOUBLE (A) 
We have given particular attention to these annuals, developing 
them into perfection unsurpassed. 
GIANT WHITE. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 
GIANT BUTTERCUP. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 
GIANT PINK. Pkt. ,10c; 0z., 50c. 
GIANT DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 
DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c. 
CURLED AND CRESTED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 
Dahlia Flowered Zinia 
VINES 
(Cardiospermum). 
inconspicuous flowers, 
BALLOON VINE. 
grower, producing 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
BALSAM PEAR. (Momordica Charantia). Fine for trellises or 
low fences. Rapid growing vines with lobed light green leaves and 
beautiful fruits of a rich golden yellow color. which when ripe, 
open up, disclosing abe seeds enclosed in a carmine covering. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 
CARDINAL ' CLIMBER. (Ipomae Cardinalis). An easily grown 
climber developing to perfection in sandy loam soil. The bril- 
liant scarlet flowers are borne profusely. The leaves resemble 
those of a fine Japanese Mahle. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 35c. 
CANARY BIRD FLOWER (Nasturtium peregrinum). A most 
beautiful climber of rapid growth with handsome fringed, rich 
yellow flowers and fine delicate toliage. Pkt., 5c; 4 oz., 15c. 
CLIMBING FOXGLOVE. (Lophosper mum Scandens). Start 
the seed indoors during March, cover thinly with fine soil. A 
graceful annual climber from Mexico. The beautiful flowers are 
of large size and resemble Foxgloves in shape. They are of a rich 
purple color. The foliage is of a velvety texture Blooms continu- 
ously from July until frost. Under favorable conditions the vines 
grow 10 ft. tall. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 50c. 
COBAEA SCANDENS. Of rapid growth, with fine foliage and 
Very graceful, rapid 
foliage light green. 
large bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful violet blue color. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz., 25c. 
WILD. CUCUMBER VINE. (Echinocystis lobata). A quick- 
Towing and attractive climber, will grow 20 feet in six weeks, the 
large foliage affording plenty of shade.. Covered during the summer 
fall with sprays of small white flowers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. 
CYRPESS VINE. (Ipomoea quamoclit). Beautiull and very 
popular, slender vine, with fern-like foliage and a mass of small 
star-shaped flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 15c. 
GOURDS. A large and interesting class producing a great variety 
of curious fruits, many of which are peculiarly marked. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c. 
NEST EGG. _ This is a small white-fruited variety, resembling 
hens’ eggs. When properly dried will make the best nest-eggs. 
Pkt., 5c: 0z., 25c. 
DIPPER. A well known variety. When grown on the ground the 
stems or necks are curved, but when climbing, they grow straight, 
If hollowed out when ripe the bowl will hold 2 to 3 pints of water. 
Pkt., 5c; 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 re- 
moved 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; oz. 25c. : 
KUDZU VINE. (Pueraria thumbergiana). One of the most 
rapid growing of all climbers, providing a dense screen of large rich 
green leaves. The purple flowers are borne in clusters and resemble 
Wisteria. Well grown vines attain a height of 40 to 50 ft. This is 
a perrenial climber. The seed should be started indoors in March 
and the young plants set out earlyin May. Protect the roots with 
straw during severe freezing. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c; oz., 7c. 
HYACINTH BEAN. (Dolichos). ” OF extra rapid growth, intro- 
duced from Japan and very much superior to the old-fashioned 
flowering bean. Darkness, purple flowers; daylight, white flowers; 
or mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. 
JAPANESE HOP VINE. (Humulus Japonicus). Where an at- 
tractive climber is desired that will stand rough usage there is 
nothing better. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c. 
MOON FLOWER. (Ipomoea mexicana), 
nee vine, with handsome trumpet-shaped flowers. 
Oz 
MORNING GLORY. (Convolvulus). This splendid and very 
popular climber needs no introduction. Our Giant Japanese 
Imperial Mixture is unsurpassed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 
CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. Flower and foliage similar to 
dwart Nasturtiums; the growth, however, being much more vigor- 
ous. 65to7 ft. They may be used for porches or urns or left to 
nan se over the ground. Choicest Mixture, oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 
Ic; 
PASSION FLOWER. (Passiflora). 
known climber, bearing singularly beautiful flowers. 
14 oz., $1.00. 
(Medeola). This popular Boston Smilax is a most 
desirable window vine, on account of its charming, glossy green, 
graceful foliage. Perennial, splendid for greenhouse or conserva- 
tory. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 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 
oz., 35c 
SGARLET RUNNER. Of very rapid growth, proucing clusters of 
showy bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms, followed by edible beans 
of very fine quality. Pkt., 5c; lb., 50c 
TROPAEOLUM CANARIENSE. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 15c. 
Very pretty, rapid 
Pkt., 5c; 
A most interesting and well 
Pkt., 10c; 
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. 25c and 35c 
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