gre GONARD & JONES GOMPANY — WEST GROVE, Pa. 
FLOWER SEED DEPARTMENT 
E make a special business of flower seeds, and-gather them from all parts of the world, 
wherever the different varieties reach greatest perfection. We import from Europe, from 
Japan, and a large number from California, where both the climate and soil are especially 
favorable for flower culture. 
Premiums Our prices are low, but we wish to be as liberal as possible, and persons sending 50 cents 
or more for seeds in packets or ounces, may select to the value of 10 cents extra. Dollar 
orders, 20 cents extra, and larger orders in same proportion, but no premiums can be allowed on seeds 
ordered by the ¥% lb. or upwards, or on lawn grass, or any special collection of seeds; and these cannot 
be given as premiums. These premiums cannot be allowed when advantage is taken of the discounts offered 
on page 8. 
For the convenience of our customers we have adopted a new and improved classification and 
offer our Flower Seeds, as foliows: 
Annuals and such perennials as flower AnnualClinbers=-2:5- 2. ee pages 112 to 115 
freely the first year from seed, ... pages 96 té III House: Plants 306 ee ee a 116 
Biennials and Perennials,........ ss 117 Complete: Index, «s |. 2276 3 synthases 6 5 
- Buy C. & J. Surpassing Flower Seeds; there are no better to be had, and 
Hints on Growing they will make a grand display of beautiful flowers the whole growing season. 
Any ordinary soil will grow beautiful flowers if you make it fine and mel- 
Flowers from Seeds low, and plant about the time the fruit trees are coming in bloom. Keep 
clear of weeds, and nature will do the rest. 
Very fine seeds should he merely pressed in with the hand, therefore do not cover too deeply and do 
not plant when ground is wet and soggy. 
Do not allow plants to stand too thickly; transplant if necessary. If crowded they cannot grow or 
bloom satisfactorily. 
Nearly all flowers are improved by transplanting except sweet peas, poppies, 
Transplanting nasturtiums, etc., which are usually sown where they are to grow. By starting 
tender seeds in window boxes, hot beds or cold frames, and transplanting at proper time when ready, 
you escape danger from frost. 
C. & J. ‘* Velvet Green’’ Lawn Grass Seed 
FOR SEEDING DOWN NEW LAWNS AND RENOVATING OLD ONES 
green sward that will withstand drought and hard usage. 
In seeding down a lawn or grass plot, three things are necessary to 
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insure success: First, to prepare the groaned SO as i save a A smooth 
seed bed; second, to put on plenty of seed—never less, but rather more 
‘than the directions ail for; third, to start the lawn mower as soon as the 1 Ib. ee 350 square ft. 
weeds (which are always in the ground and sure to start first) are tall) 5 Ibs. ‘‘ 1750 square ft. 
enough to catch the machine, and keep them mowed off close till the grass! 10 lbs. “ 3500 square ft. 
has time to start and become well established. The seed should be} 95 Jpg. “ one-fourth acre 
lightly raked in and finished with a roller. Fertilize when needed. 
PRICE—By mail, postpaid, 25c. per quart; two quarts for 45c.; in bulk, purchaser paying express 
charges, $1.50 per peck of 5 Ibs.; $5.00 per bushel of 20 lbs. 
Our Velvet Green Lawn Grass Seed is not excelled by any for producing a smooth, even, velvety-|- 
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