MANNS’ SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 
Our constant aim is to supply our customers with the very best Biennials attain full growth, bloom and die the second year 
domestic and imported strains obtainable. We spare no expense from the planting of seed. 
in our efforts to maintain the highest standard of quality. Our Perennials produce plants the first year, which with a few ex- 
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st contains those varieties which are most popular because of ceptions do not flower until the seco nd year from planting of seed 
their beauty, usefulness, and ease of cultivation. after which they bloom every year and last several years. 
Annuals are those which attain full growth, bloom and die the The class to which each variety belongs is indicated as follows: 
same year, and are raised from seed exclusively. (A) for Annuals; (B) for Biennials; (P) for Perennials. 
AGERATUM (A) 
Splendid for bedding or pot culture, covered from June until frost with a mass of 
very attractive flowers of a tufted appearance. Very effective when contrasted with 
geraniums. Large-flowered White, large-flowered Blue or Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 
14 02z., 25c. 
ALYSSUM (A) 
Sweet Alyssum. Little Gem. Very popular border flower, coming into bloom six 
weeks after planting seed and requiring the least attention of all flowers. Very erect 
and dwarf, its white flowers greatly enhancing the beauty of any bed or border. Height 
4 inches. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 15c; oz., 45c. 
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., 5c; oz., 15c. 
_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; 14 oz., 40c. 
SPLENDENS. (Rainbow Plant). Beautiful variegated foliage with large crimson 
flower heads. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 25c. 
-TRICOLOR. (Joseph’s Coat). Similar to Splendens, having a single erect stalk of 
brilliantly colored foliage. Pkt., 5-c; 14 oz., 15c. 
ANTIRRHINUM or Snapdragon (P) 
This border and bedding plant of long blooming season is now one of the best per- 
ennials 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 transplant 
to open border as soon as the ground is warm and dry, inrich loamy soil in a sunny situ- 
ation, setting one foot apart each way and giving them plenty of water: or sow the 
Antirrhinum 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 perennial, otten treated as an annu- 
al 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; 14 oz., 35c; oz., $1.25. Semi-dwarf mixed, pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 15c; oz., 40c. Separate colors, pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. 
