SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 41 
SWEET WILLIAM 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS (P) 
A universally admired perennial flower, which, when once started, 
will last for years. Free-flowering and attractive, producing a splendid 
effect in beds and borders. It is preferable to sow the seed very early 
in the spring every year and have vigorous young plants coming into 
bloom the same season. They may be sown, however, in August 
to bloom the following spring. Very satisfactory results are also ob- 
tained by dividing the roots of old plants. 
SINGLE MIXED. All shades of white, pink and red. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 60c. 
DOUBLE MIXED. Very fine; all colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 80c. 
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. Pkt., 10c; 14 
oz., 40c. 
HYBRID MIXED. Extra large flowered, brilliant colors and vig- 
orous. Pkt., 5c and 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 
HYBRID COMPACTA MIXED. Very compact and erect in its 
habit of growth; excellent border variety. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. 
VIOLAS or TUFTED PANSIES (P) 
Well known, free-flowering hardy perennials, easily grown from 
seed. While the 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 flowering plants by June and trom then 
on until frost they are a sheet of bloom. 
PURPLE QUEEN. Clear distinct blue. Pkt., 10c; 14 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; 14 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. 
DOUBLE GENERAL MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 
DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c. 
CURLED AND CRESTED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 
Dahlia Flowered Zinia 
Sweet William 
VINES 
BALLOON VINE. (Cardiospermum). Very graceful, rapid 
grower, producing inconspicuous flowers, foliage light green. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
BALSAM. Beautiful foliage with apple or pear-shaped fruits of 
a rich golden yellow color. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 25c. 
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. 
COBAEA SCANDENS. Of rapid growth, with fine foliage and 
large bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful violet blue color. Pkt., 
5c; 14 oz., 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 flowers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
CYRPESS VINE. (Ipomoea quamoclit). Beautiiul and very 
popular, slender vine, with fern-like foliage and a mass of small 
star-shaped flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 15c. 
GOURDS. A large and interesting class producing a great variety 
of curious fruits, many of which are peculiarly marked. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 25c. 
HYACINTH BEAN. (Dolichos). Of extra rapid growth, introduced 
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 attractive 
climber 1s desired that will stand rough usage. there is nothing better 
Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c. 
MOON FLOWER. (Ipomoea mexicana). Very. pretty, rapid grow- 
ing vine, with handsome white trumpet-shaped flowers. Pkt., 5c; 
Y oz., 20c. 
MORNING GLORY. (Ipomoea purpurea). This splendid and very 
popular climber needs no introduction. Our Giant Japanese Im- 
perial Mixture is unsurpassed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 
PASSION FLOWER. (Passiflora). A most interesting and well 
known climber, bearing singularly beautiful flowers. Pkt., 10c; 
1 oz., $1.00. 
SMILAX. (Medeola). This popular Boston Smilax is a most desir- 
able window vine, on account of its charming, glossy green, graceful 
foliage. Perennial, splendid for greenhouse or conservatory. Pkt., 
5c; 14 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 0z., 35c. 
CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. Flower and foliage similar to dwart 
Nasturtiums; the growth, however, being much more vigorous. 5 
to 7 ft. They may be used for porches or urns or left to run freely 
over the ground. Choicest Mixture, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 
30c; Ib., 75c. 
SCARLET RUNNER. Of very rapid growth, producing clusters ot 
showy bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms, followed by edible beans 
of very fine quality. Pkt., 5c; Ib., 50c. 
