SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 37 



DIGITALIS or FOXGLOVE (P) 



Handsome and highly ornamental hardy perennial plant of stately 

 growth, very effective among shrubbery, thriving best in half-shady 

 places. Three feet high. Finest mixed. Pkt., 10c; ]4, oz., 20c. 



GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA (P) 



A very showy flower easily^ raised from seed. Should be sown early 

 to produce large plants which will bloom profusely the first year. 

 Very beautiful in beds or borders and very useful for cutting. Extra 

 fine mixed. Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 25c. 



GLOBE AMARANTH - GOMPHRENA (A) 



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

 globe shape. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c. 



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 vaiiety of 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., 5c and 10c; 

 \i 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., 85c. 



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., 5c; 34 oz., 15c. 



Double Hollyhock 



HOLLYHOCK 



(P) 



Tall old-fashioned 



garden perennial of Helichrysums 



great beauty, veryuse- 



ful 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; Moz., 45c. 



SINGLE MIXED. Large very artistic blooms. Pkt., 10c; Moz., 35c 



KOCHIA - SUMMER CYPRESS (A) 



Quick growing hedge plant about two and one-half feet high. Very symmetrica 1 

 and attractive, the bushes taking on a distinctive red tinge late in the summer; for 

 this reason often called Mexican Fire Bush. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 



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., 5c; M oz., 15c. 



For Perennial Larkspur see Delphinium. 



LANTANA (P— Half Hardy) 



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

 what resembling Verbenas; 2 to 3 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c; M oz., 15c. 



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; M oz., 75c. 



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., 5c; 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., 15c. 

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

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

 5c; \i oz., 15c. 



