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- 

 list contains those varieties which are most popular because of ceptions do not fl owe r until the seco nd year from planting of seed 

 their beauty, usefulness, and ease of cultivation. after which they bloom every year and last severa] years . 



Annuals are those which attain full growth, bloom and die the The cIass 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) 



Splendidjfor 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; 

 )i oz., 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., 5c; H oz., 10c; oz., 30c. 



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-coiored 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; Yi oz., 40c. 



SPLENDENS. (Rainbow Plant). Beautiful variegated foliage with large crimson 

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



TRICOLOR. (Joseph's Coat). Similar to Splendens, having a single erect stalk of 

 brilliantly colored foliage. Pkt., 5-c; \i ox., 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, in rich 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, oiten 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; M oz., 35c; oz., $1.25. Semi-dwarf mixed, pkt., 5c; M oz., 15c; oz., 40c. Separate colors, pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. 



