SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 



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



SWEET WILLIAM 

 DIANTHUS BARBATUS (P) 



A universally admired perennial flower, which, when once started, 

 will last for years. Free-flowering and attractive, producing a splendid 

 effect in beds and borders. It is preferable to sow the seed very early 

 in the spring every year and have vigorous young plants coming into 

 bloom the same season. They may be sown, however, in August 

 to bloom the following spring. Very satisfactory results are also ob- 

 tained by dividing the roots of old plants. 



SINGLE MIXED. All shades of white, pink and red. Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 60c. 

 DOUBLE MIXED. Very fine; all colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 80c. 



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; \4, 

 oz., 40c. 



HYBRID MIXED. Extra large flowered, brilliant colors and vig- 

 orous. Pkt., 5c and 10c; M oz., 25c. 



HYBRID COMPACTA MIXED. Very compact and erect in its 

 habit of growth; excellent border variety. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 



VIOLAS or TUFTED PANSIES (P) 



Well known, free-flowering hardy perennials, easily grown from 

 seed. While the 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; % oz., 35c. 





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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; H 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. \\% feet high. 



GIANT GOLIATH. The earliest and best single variety; large 

 flowered, extra dark blood red. Pkt., 10c; J£ oz., 20c. 

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

 BRANCHING-TALL. Double mixed. Pkt.,' 10c; J4 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. 



Dahlia Flowered Zinia 



Sweet William 



VINES 



BALLOON VINE. _ (Cardiospermum). Very graceful, rapid 

 grower, producing inconspicuous flowers, foliage light green. 

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



BALSAM. Beautiful foliage with apple or pear-shaped fruits of 

 a rich golden yellow color. Pkt., 5c; l /i oz., 25c. 



CANARY BIRD FLOWER (Nasturtium peregrinum). A most 

 beautiful climber of rapid growth with handsome fringed, rich 

 yellow flowers and fine delicate toliage. Pkt., 5c; }£ oz., 15c. 



COBAEA SCANDENS. Of rapid growth, with fine foliage and 

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

 5c; J4 oz., 25c. 



WILD CUCUMBER VINE. (Echinocystis lobata). 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., 5c; oz., 20c. 



CYRPESS VINE. (Ipomoea quamoclit). Beautnul and very 

 popular, slender vine, with fern-like foliage and a mass of small 

 star-shaped flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c; M oz., 15c. 



GOURDS. A^ large and interesting class producing a great variety 

 of curious fruits, many of which are' peculiarly marked. Pkt., 

 5c; oz., 25c. 



HYACINTH BEAN. (Dolichos). Of extra rapid growth, introduced 

 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 attractive 

 climber is desired that will stand rough usage, there is nothing better 

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



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

 ing vine, with handsome white trumpet-shaped floweps. Pkt., 5c; 

 M oz., 20c. 



MORNING GLORY. (Ipomoea purpurea). This splendid and very 

 popular climber needs no introduction. Our Giant Japanese Im- 

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



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

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

 \i oz.. $1.00. 



SMILAX. (Medeola). This popular Boston Smilax is a most desir- 

 able window vine, on account of its charming, glossy green, graceful 

 foliage. Perennial, splendid for greenhouse or conservatory. Pkt., 

 5c; \4, 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. 

 CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. Flowerand foliage similar to dwarf 

 Nasturtiums; the growth, however, being much more vigorous. 5 

 to 7 ft. They may be used for porches or urns or left to run freely- 

 over the ground. Choicest Mixture, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 

 30c; lb., 75c. 



SCARLET RUNNER. Of very rapid growth, producing clusters of 

 showy bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms, followed by edible beans 

 of very fine quality. Pkt., 5c; lb., 50c. 



