SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 



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



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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; 

 Yi oz., 75c. 



HYBRID MIXED. Extra large flowered, brilliant colors and 

 vigorous. Pkt., 5c and 10c; hi oz., 50c. 



HYBRID COMPACTA MIXED. Very compact and erect in its 

 habit of growth; excellent border variety. Pky., 10c; '4 oz., 50c. 



STOKES IA CYANEA (Cornflower Aster) 



A lovely hardy plant producing an abundance of handsome 

 lavender flowers, blooming all summer. Pkt., 10c; H oz., 25c. 



VERONICA SPICATA (Speedwell) 



Bright blue, pink and white flower-spikes, borne most profusely 

 during August. 18 inches tall. Pkt., 10c; }4 oz., 35c. 



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 flowering plants by June 

 and from then on until frost they are a sheet of bloom. 

 PURPLE QUEEN. Clear distinct blue. Pkt., 10c; M 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; M 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. IVi feet high. 



GIANT GOLIATH. The earliest and best single variety; large 

 flowered, extra dark blood red. Pkt.. 10c; \i oz., 20c. 

 SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 

 BRANCHING-TALL. Double mixed. Pkt., 10c; M oz., $2.00 



ZINNIAS-DOUBLE (A) 



We have given particular attention to these annuals, developing 

 them into perfection unsurpassed. 

 GIANT WHITE. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 

 GIANT BUTTERCUP. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 

 GIANT PINK. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 50c. 

 DOUBLE GENERAL MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 

 DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. 

 CURLED AND CRESTED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 



VINES 



Dahlia Flowered Zinia 



BALLOON VINE. (Cardiospermum). Very graceful, rapid 

 grower, producing inconspicuous flowers, foliage .light green. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz.. 20c. 



BALSAM PEAR. (Mqmordica 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 the seeds enclosed in a carmine covering. 

 Pkt., 10c; M oz., 25c. 



CARDINAL CLIMBER. (Ipomae Cardinalis). An easiky 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; J^ oz., 35c. 

 CANARY BIRD FLOWER (Nasturtium peregrinum). A most 

 beautiful climber of rapid growth with handsome fringed, rich 

 yellow flowers and fine delicate foliage. Pkt., 5c; J4 oz., 15c. 

 CLIMBING FOXGLOVE. (Lophospermum 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 testure. Blooms continu- 

 ously from July until frost. Under favorable conditions the vines 

 grow 10 ft. tall. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 



COBAEA SCANDENS. Of rapid growth, with fine foliage and 

 large bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful violet blue color. Pkt., 

 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 



WILD CUCUMBER VINE. (Echinocysiis Iobata). 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., 10c; oz., 20c. 

 CYRPESS VINE. (Ipomoea quamoclit). Beauti.ul 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. 



CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. Flower and foliage similar to 

 dwari Nasturtiums; the growth, however, being much more vigor- 

 jus. 5to 7 ft. They may be used for porches or urns or left to 

 run freely over the ground. Choicest Mixture, Oz., 10c; }4 lb.. 

 30c; lb.. 75c. 



NEST EGG. This is a small white-fruited variety, resembling 

 hens' eggs. When properly dried will make the best nest-eggs. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 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 sreen 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 strted indoors in March 

 and the young plants set out early in May. Protect the roots with 

 strawduring severe freezing. Pkt., 10c; \'i oz., 25c; oz., 7 c. - 

 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; % oz., 20c. 



MOON FLOWER. (Ipomoea mexicana). Very pretty, rapid 

 growing vine, with handsome trumpet-shaped flower;. Pkt., 5c; 

 M oz., 20c. 



MORNING GLORY. (Convolvulus). This splendid and very 

 popular climber needs no introduction. Our Giant Japanese 

 Imprial Mixture is unsurpassed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 

 PASSION FLOWER. (Passiflora). A most interesting and well 

 known climber, bearing singularly beautiful flowers. Pkt., 10c; 

 M oz., $1.00. 



SMILAX. (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; \'i 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; J4 

 oz., 35c. 



SCARLET 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; }-i oz., 15c. 



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 se most beautiful hardy climbers; of strong rapid growth 

 producing a profusion of deliciously fragrant flowers. 25c and 35c 

 each. 



