NEW FLORAL GUIDE, SPRING 1911. 
PLANTS SUITABLE for BEDDING 
SALVIAS OR SCARLET SAGES 
The Salvias or Flowering Sages are well known among the bright- 
est and most brilliant colored Autymn flowers we have, and highly 
valued for Deine, in garden or lawn. Unequaled for a dazzling 
show of fiery scarlet. Plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, branch freely, 
begin to bloom in July or August, and make a perfect blaze of 
fiery scarlet color, lasting till long after other flowers are gone. 
SALVIA SPLENDENS—The finest scarlet bedder, grows 2 to 3 feet 
high, begins to bloom in July or August, makes a perfect blaze of 
fiery scarlet.color long after other flowers are gone. Makes an 
excellent border plant for a bed of Cannas. Price, 10c each. 
GOLDEN-LEAVED SALVIA—Flowers bright fiery crimson, and 
leaves rich, golden yellow, shining as if varnished. This variety 
shows up well when planted with others. Price, 10c. each. 
BONFIRE (CLARA BEDMAN)—Neat, compact grower, intense 
fiery crimson flowers, making a sheet of brilliant bloom for many 
weeks. Price, 10c. each. 
MOTTLED GEM—tThe distinctive feature of this variety is its 
strikingly handsome spotted foliage. The leaves are soft green, 
liberally sprinkled with light colored spots of various sizes; also 
bears large bright scarlet dowes. Price, 10c. each. 
ZURICH (THE DWARF SALVIA)—Grows only 18 to 24 inches. 
Produces its scarlet flowers while quite small. Price, 15c. each. 
For brilliant, dazzling effect, plant Salvias in a border, a row or bed. 
OFFER No. 95—Set of 5 for 45c.; 10 for 80c., post= 
pad. Any (except Zurich), $6.00 per 100, by exp. 
COLEUS — EEG 
| Dr Ross (BRILLIANCY)—One of the brightest and richest colored Pome 
° varieties ever sent out; enormous leaves, rich dark velvety 
crimson, shaded and marbled with black and showing a broad wedge of creamy 
_ white and green in the center; elegantly fringed and bordered with green and 
gold. Price, 15c. each, 4 for 50c., $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
9 BEAUTIFUL FANCY VARIETIES 
ATTRACTION—Green and red with | HIAWATHA—Mottled bronze, yellow 
2 Salvia 
' Splendens 
elder yellow maHORES, an ereol and green; lovely. Price, 10c. each. 
ushy grower. Tice, 10c. each. RITA KIRKPATRICK—Dee ll 
; Y p yellow 
| BUTTERFLY—Bright canary yellow with red and green markings. 
with red markings. Price, 10c. each. Price, 10c. each. 
| FAIRY GEM—Round leaf, with green, te . is 
red and yellow markings. 10c. each. Sate R. OV RENS ae sauetal aes 
_ FIREBRAND—Brilliant flashing red; maroon, base of leaf marked and 
_ extra fine. Price, 10c. each. veined golden yellow. Price, 10c. 
| GOLDEN BEDDER—Solid bright | ©2¢h- : 
golden yellow, distinct and fine for | VERSCHAFFELTI — The standard 
bedding. Price, 10c. each. crimson variety. Price,.10c. each. 
VERBENAS FOR BEDDING 
MAYFLOWER VERBENA—This charming Verbena was named May= 
flower—because of its close resemblance to the lovely Mayflower or 
Trailing Arbutus, so universally admired; it also has the same 
delicious fragrance. The flowers are large, and in delicate coloring 
and rich perfume, it is almost unequaled; it is of trailing habit” 
and will quickly cover the ground with green leaves and exquisite 
clusters of lovely fragrant flowers. Price, strong plants, 15c. each; 
2 for 25c.; $1.25 per doz., postpaid. 
_MAMMOTH VERBENAS—We offer twelve of the best and most 
distinet colors of Mammoth Verbenas, so indispensable for bedding; 
all are of the true large flowering type and sure to give the greatest 
satisfaction. The colors range through the brightest and most beauti- 
ful shades of scarlet, purple, crimson, pink, blue, white, etc. Price, 
10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 75c. per doz., postpaid. Ready April Ist. 
LEMON VERBENA—Highly prized for the spicy and delicious fra- 
grance of its leaves; entirely different from anything else; nice for 
Verbena pots and bedding. Price, 10c. each, postpaid. ' 
i SPECIAL PRICES FOR BEDDING PLANTS 
_ These are the plants best suited for making your Summer flower beds. They are easy to grow and sure to make a pleas- 
' ing color display all Summer and until frost. We grow them in large quantities and would be pleased to have your orders 
in early, so we can book them for shipment at proper time, which is usually about May Ist in this latitude. 
Sweet Scented 
Mayflower 
F See Per 100 - See Per 100 
page by exp. page by exp. 
Mee inorarths.,- (G08 ~.03. 1. SS IS BO $4.00 Coleus (Anv kind except Dr. Ross) . See above $4.00 
\ Aerva SHBUGIMNCAS 40 p «cg cia by ae eee oe. SO 7.00 % Geraniums, red, white orpink ..... 88 7.50 
MPESHLIS Ss ees ee SRG 4.00 | Lantanas, separate colors ........ 91 5.00 
feeerianinceras “O°. 5 7 eb WA Bei tien 4.00 Pansies, assorted . 2.0. 2. ee ee 72 5.06 
MESES IOR-o10. | Sagi gt 9G SePorgy 6.00 | -SalviagOy/e9 2299, o:t:apeo spose. ?1 See above 6.00 
Canna Roots, Dormant ...... . 51 to 57 Verbenas, Mammoth .. . i 4.00 
PNOTE—If you want the express prepaid, add $1.00 per 100 extra to the above prices for anything named except 
%* Geraniums, for which add $1.50 per 100 extra. 
