PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 



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



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DAHLIA (Half Hardy) 



Seed should be planted very early indoors and the plants 

 transplanted in May or June. Most of the plants will bloom 

 the same year. The roots should be dug before freezing 

 weather and stored in sand in a cool place. 

 CACTUS HYBRIDS. Extra double mixed. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 

 §3.50. 

 SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 90c. 



DELPHINIUM (Hardy Perennial Larkspur) 



One of the finest hardy perennials. Very effective in beds, 

 masses or borders. To prolong the season of bloom cut 

 the old flower stems off after they have faded and new shoots 

 will produce flower heads successively. Sow Delphinium seed 

 as soon as it is received to insure strong germination. 

 GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS. A selected English variety, pro- 

 ducing long spikes, completely covered with large blooms. 

 The colors range from sky-blue to a deep pansy violet. Pkt., 

 10c; >8 oz., 50c. 



NUDICAULE. Deep scarlet. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., $1.25. 

 WREXHAM HOLLYHOCK STRAIN. Light and deep blue 

 shades. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.00. 



DIANTHUS— Hardy Pinks 



FLORISTS PERPETUAL. Large clusters, fragrant, very 

 useful for cut flowers. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. 

 ♦PLUMARIUS — Single Mixed. Large showy single flowers in 

 wide range of colors during May'and June. 1 foot tall. Pkt., 

 10c; 14 oz., 35c. 



*PLUMARIUS — Double Mixed. Of very compact growth, 

 double flowers in many colors, during May and June. 1 foot 

 tall. Pkt., 10c; ]i oz., 85c. 



FEVERFEW (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. 



FORGET-ME-NOT— Myosotis 



*BIENNIAL ALPESTRIS. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 25c. 

 *PALUSTRIS. Perennial. This is the Marsh Forget-Me-Not 

 with its attractive heavy dark green foliage and bright blue 

 flowers. Plant in the shade. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 

 HYBRIDA, Ruth Fisher. Biennial. Large flowered, dwarf. 

 Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.50. 



FOXGLOVE OR DIGITALIS 



In stately appearance the Foxgloves occupy a prominent 

 place among our hardy plants. They succeed well in an 

 average garden soil. Early summer sowings do best. 

 MONSTROSA FINE MIXED. This mixture of the Giant Fox- 

 gloves is sure to please every gardener. It contains a wide 

 range of rich colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. 



THE SHIRLEY. This is a really beautiful new strain of 

 Foxglove, bearing long, stately spikes closely set with large 

 open bells of many bright colors. Spotted, especially showy 

 and strong growing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. 



GAILLARDIA 



GRANDIFLORA (Blanket Flower). Beautiful large crimson 

 flowers with contrasting yellow tips; 2 feet tall. Blooms 

 from late spring until frost. Easily grown. Pkt., 10c; 54 oz.. 

 20c; oz., 60c. 



PORTOLA HYBRIDS. A new strain of Gaillardia of strong 

 growth. The long stemmed, well-shaped flowers are golden 

 yellow, marked with rich scarlet. Most outstanding. Pkt., 

 10c; % oz., 40c. 



GERBERA (Jamesoni Hybrids) 



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 — Coccineum 



♦MRS. BRADSHAW. Graceful, double orange-scarlet flowers 

 produced during the summer on plants 2 feet tall. Pkt^ 10c; 

 % oz., 50c. 



♦LADY STRATHEDEN. Fine, double, golden yellow flowers 

 borne on graceful stems. Blooms during the summer; 2 feet. 

 Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c. 



Delphinium 



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