SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 



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



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AQUILEGIA OR COLUMBINE 



(P) 



As a cut flower the long spurred Aquilegias are 

 the dantiest of our outdoor grown flowers. Very 

 hardy, blooming profusely early in the season and 

 remaining in bloom for a considerable period. 

 Pkt., 10c; M oz., 35c. 



ASTERS (A) 



Very popular because of their beauty and ease 

 of culture. The varieties listed represent the 

 finest Asters of the early, midseason and late types 

 and will give a profusion of bloom from July to 

 late October. Asters require good rich soil and 

 during the growing period should be well supplied 

 with water. 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Branching habit, 

 1 ft. high, large flowers borne on long stems, bloom- 

 ing in July. Mixed colors, pkt., 10c; M oz., 

 25c; oz., 75c. 



GIANT COMET. Very distinctive, the outer 

 petals being broad, flat and reflexed, while the 

 center of the flower has a feathery appearance. 

 Follows Queen of the Market in season and grows 

 12 to 24 inches high. Deep scarlet, dark blue, 

 light blue, delicate yellow, snow white and rose. 

 Pkt., 10c; M oz., 35c; oz., $1.25. Mixed, M- 

 oz., 20c; oz., 65c. 



CREGO. Flowers of immense size, 4 to 5 inches 

 in diameter borne on very long stems. Plants 

 are of strong branching growth, 2 to 2J^ feet high 

 Separate colors, pkt., 10c; \4, oz., 40c; Mixed 

 pkt., 10c; M oz., 35c. 



AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING. A handsome 



and very distinct variety resembling Japanese 



Chrysanthemums. The plants grow 1^ feet in 



height and width and the large full petaled blossoms are borne on long stems or branches. 



other asters. Separate color, pkt., 10c; M oz., 35c; Mixture, pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 30c. 



Giant Comet Aster 



Comes into flower ten days later than 



BELLIS PERENNIS-DOUBLE DAISY (P) 



Favorite perennials producing their handsome double flowers 

 in the spring. Rich soil and a cool situation suit them best. 

 MONSTROSA. Extra double giant flowered red, pink or white- 

 Pkt., 10c; M oz., $2.00. 



LONGFELLOW. Red, large flowered. Pkt., 10c; M oz., $1.25 





Marguerite Carnations 



BALSAM or LADY SLIPPER (A) 



An easy growing annual of quick growth, producing numerous- 

 flowers resembling tiny roses. Splendid double mixed, pkt., 

 5c and 10c; oz., 25c. 



COREOPSIS - CALLIOPSIS (A) 



Very handsome and showy plants with numerous flowers of 

 brilliant colors excellent for bouquets. Thrive well in any soil.. 

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



CALENDULA— POT MARIGOLD (A) 



effective in beds or potted; showy, free-flowering, hardy 



annuals. Extra Double Orange Giant. Pkt., 10c; oz.,. 

 40c. Finest mixed, pkt., 10c; oz., 15c. 



Campanula- Canterbury Bells (B) 



An old-fashioned favorite, stately, showy, and easily 

 grown, hardy biennial. Single pkt., 10c; M oz., 15c. 

 Double Pkt., 10c; M oz., 30c. 



CANDYTUFT (A) 



This hardy annual is universally known and its clusters 

 of small flowers are very beautiful and useful for cutting 

 and borders. 



EMPRESS. Large spikes of the purest white, erect 

 growth. Pkt., 5c and 10c; oz., 25c. 

 FINEST MIXTURE OF ALL COLORS. Pkt., 5c and 

 10c; oz., 20c. 



CARNATIONS (P) 



With protection these well known half-hardy perennials 

 can be wintered over outdoors. When planted early they 

 will begin to bloom in about four months and continue 

 until late in the fall. For winter blooming they should be 

 cut back by removing the flower shoots early in the fall 

 and transplanted to pots and kept in a cool room. 

 AMERICAN GIANT HYBRIDS. Finest quality mixed. 

 Pkt. 10c; 100 seeds, 75c. 



BORDER or GARDEN Carnations. Extra Double- 



Flowered. Pkt., 10c; Moz., 50. 



VIENNA. Early flowering, extra double dwarf mixed. 

 Pkt., 10c, Moz., 60c. 



PERPETUAL (Famous Chabaud type). Choicest mix- ■ 

 ture. Pkt., 10c; Ji oz., 75c. 



PERPETUAL. (Very popular Marguerite type) Half 

 dwarf mixed. Pkt., 10c; M oz., 45c. 

 Pure White or Pure Pink. Pkt., 10c; \i oz., 75c. 



CELOSIA or COCKSCOMB (A) 



PLUMOSA. Feathered varieties mixed. Pkt., 5c; \i 



oz., 20c. 



EMPRESS. Dark-leaved, bright crimson. Pkt., 10c;. 



M, oz., $1.00. 



GLASGOW PRIZE. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00. 



CHILDSII. (Chinese Woolflower). Pkt., 10c. 



