SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 41 



GLOBE AMARANTH - GOMPHRENA (A) 



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

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



HILICHRYSUM -EVERLASTING FLOWER 



Also called Immortelles and Strawflowers. The Helichrysum 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 vaiietyof brilliant colors. 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; M 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; M oz., 75c. 



HESPERIS MATRONALIS-SWEET 

 ROCKET (P) 



Old fashioned garden plants growing 2 to 3 feet_ high, bearing spikes 

 of white or purple flowers. Excellent for planting in a border or among 

 shrubbery. Pkt., 10c; M oz., 15c. 



HOLLYHOCK (P) 



Tall old-fashioned garden perennial of great beauty, very useful as 

 a background to a flower-garden. The large, richly colored blossoms 

 are crowded around the strong flowering stalks. Seed planted in open 

 ground in June or July will furnish blooms the following summer. 

 DOUBLE MIXED. Extra fine quality. Pkt., 10c; J^oz., 40c. 

 SINGLE MIXED. Large very artistic blooms. Pkt., 10c; Moz., 20c. 



Double Hollyhock 



Helichrysums 



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 flower- 

 ing plants by the first of July and continue to bloom until frost. 

 IMPERIAL DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; Ji oz., 15c. 



For Perennial Larkspur see Delphinium. 



LANTANA (P— Half Hardy) 



One of the most desirable greenhouse or bedding plants, constantly in bloom, some- 

 what resembling Verbenas; 2 to 3 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 15c. 



LINARIA 



CYMBALARIA. (KenilworthTvy). Lavender and purple, charming perennial trail- 

 ing plant, suitable for baskets, rock work, etc. Pkt., 10c; M oz., SI. 00. 



LOBELIA (P) 



ERINUS COMPACTA. This charming variety forms conpact 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., SI. 00. 



CARDINALIS. (Indian Pink) The flowers are rich crimson, borne on fine long stems. 

 The foliage is bright green. Height 2 to 4 ft. Thrives best in moist and slightly shaded 

 position. Pkt., 10c; yi oz., $1.25. 



LYTHRUM ROSEUM SUPERBRUM (P) 



Fine long heads of rich purplish red flowers from early July until late. September. 2 to 

 4 ft. tall. Pkt., 10c; A oz., 40c. 



LUPINUS (Lupines) (P) 



These are very beautiful and thrive in any good garden soil and make a wonderful 

 display of white, rose, and blue long graceful spikes of 15 inches tall. Free blooming, 

 lasting long after cutting. Pkt., 10c; ]4, oz., 25c. 



LUPINUS (A) 



Free-flowering, easily grown annuals with long graceful spikes of richly colored 

 pea-shaped flowers Prefers a little shade. 2 feet high. 

 DWARF ANNUAL MIXED. All colors. Pkt., 10c; M oz., 15c. 

 TALL MIXED. Blooms in May and June. 3 feet high. Pkt., 10c; oz.,25c. 



LYCHNIS (P) 



Handsome hardy perennial plants of easy culture, for massing in beds and borders; 

 blooming the first year if sown early. Very popular by reason of their beauty and ease 

 of culture. Also called Maltese Cross, Jerusalem Cross, Lamp Flower and Burning 

 Star. 1 foot high.- 



CHALCEDONICA. Scarlet or white. Pkt., 10c; M oz., 35c. 

 HAAGEANA HYBRIDA. Brilliant colors mixed. Pkt., 10c; H oz., 75c. 

 VISCARIA SPLENDENS (Ragged Robin). Bright rose-red, very showy. Pkt., 

 10c; \i oz., 25c. 



