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One oi the most colorful of all annual flowers. 



These are the varieties of Nemesia which 

 caused quite a sensation when exhibited by .us 

 at the International Flower Show held at Grand 

 Central Palace. New York. 



Nemesias can be grown at various seasons of 

 the year; in the spring and winter for green- 

 house decoration and pot plants, and for sum- 

 mer beds and borders outdoors. For this purpose, 

 seed must be sown in cold frames in March and 

 transplanted to the open ground in May. Height, 

 8 inches. 



3022A Dwarf Compact Blue Gem. 

 3026A Dwarf Compact White Gem. 

 3028 Dwarf Compact Mixed. 



Price of any of the above, pkt., 15c 



3030 Triumph Hybrids. The plants grow 6 to 8 

 inches high, in bushy form, and bear myriads of 

 brilliantly colored flowers; cream, orange, yel- 

 low, crimson, rose, scarlet, etc., lipped with other 

 colors. Mixed Colors Pkt.. 15c 



NEMOPHLLA,CaliforniaBlue-Bell(A) 



3040 Splendid annuals, about 1 foot high, for 

 garden decoration; clusters of bright-colored 

 blue flowers. Borne freely all summer long if 

 grown in a rather cool, partially shaded situa- 

 tion. Per 1000 seeds, 25c: pkt., 10c 



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3045 Affinis. The popular, free-flowering variety; 

 fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers; annual; 3 

 feet high Per 1000 seeds. 25c; pkt., 10c 



3046 "Crimson Bedder." The Nicotiana affinis 

 has not been found suitable for bedding pur- 

 poses. This novelty being of dwarf habit, not 

 exceeding 15 inches in height, is very suitable 

 for bedding. The flowers are a rich, deep crim- 

 son and freely produced. 



Per 1000 seeds, 50c; pkt., 15c 



3047 Crimson King. Dark, velvety crimson red. 



Per 1000 seeds, 25c; pkt., 10c 

 3050 Affinis Hybrids. Provide continuous display 

 through summer and autumn, flowering in a few 

 weeks from seed sowing. The plants, of branch- 

 ing, bushy habit. 2 to 3 feet high, carry the 

 flowers in clusters, measuring 1 > A to 2 inches 

 across, and are very fragrant. Purple, white, 

 dark red, light red, salmon, violet, rose and pink. 

 Mixed Colors Per 1000 seeds, 25c; pkt.. 10c 



NIEREMBERGIA (A) 



3054 Hippomanica. We can cordially recom- 

 mend this beautiful little plant. Not more than 

 4 to 6 inches high, it forms a cushion of elegant 

 light green foliage from which emerge single 

 saucer shaped flowers of a delicate lavender 

 hue, 1 to 1 1,4 inches across, adorned with a clear 

 yellow eye. Of highly ornamental effect, we are 

 sure that it will prove a gem as a pot plant and 

 also suitable for borders and edgings; the bloom 

 is very profuse and of a long-lasting character. 



Per 1000 seeds, 75c; pkt., 25c 



3055 Purple Robe — Bronze Medal. All America 

 Award. A new and welcome addition which 

 bids fair to achieve great popularity for its rich 

 violet-blue, dainty cup-shaped flowers. The 

 plant develops into a small mound, about 6 

 inches high Per 1000 seeds, $1.00; pkt., 35c 



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To raise spring-sown Pansies, sow seed thinly 

 in cold frame in March, transplant when the 

 weather is favorable and the plants are of suffi- 

 cient she. 



Or, sow in February in window box at tempera- 

 ture of 65 degrees. When large enough, trans- 

 plant 2 inches apart, and to open ground later. 



"How to Grow Pansies," our booklet on cul- 

 ture, is sent free to all applicants. 



HENDERSON'S 

 MAMMOTH BUTTERFLY 



3120 We recommend this superior strain, se- 

 lected from giant flowering varieties of fine 

 substance and form. It contains an excellent 

 range of color, including carmine, ruby, rose, 

 bronze, blue, purple and yellow, all beauti- 

 fully blotched and marked. A wonderful 

 blend of the choicest colors. 



Per 1000 seeds, $1.25; pkt., 25c 



SWISS GIANT or Roggli's Hybrids 



(See Color Plate, Page 64) 

 These varieties were raised by a Pansy Spe- 

 cialist in Switzerland and have created a de- 

 cided sensation in floricultural circles. 



The plants are very robust, and the very large 

 flowers of heavy texture are carried on strong 

 stems well above the leaves. 



3172 Mixed Colors. 



3 172 A Berna. Velvety dark blue. 



3173 Cardinal Shades. A selection of many rea 

 and crimson sorts. 



3174 Lake of Thun. Exquisite in color; rich ul- 

 tramarine blue, having a darker blue blotch on 

 the petals. 



3175 Rheingold. The most intense yellow evolved 

 so far. The three lower petals carry a brown 

 blotch. 



3175A Silver Bride. Silver- white with large 



blotches. 



Price of above, per 1000 seeds, $1.50; pkt., 25c 



TRIMARDEAU, Henderson's Giant 



The popular variety for beds and borders. 



Years of selection have evolved this superior 

 type. The plants are of robust growth, deep- 

 rooting, and drought-withstanding. The flowers 

 have size, substance, form and a large range 

 of color. 

 3240 Mixed Colors. 



Per oi.. $6.00; 1000 seeds. 75c; pkt., 15c 



PENTSTEMON (P) 



This should be grown as an annual, as they 

 are then a valuable addition to beds and bor- 

 ders in summer. 



3285 "Sensation." A Giant Gloxinia-flowered 

 type. The graceful spikes, about 2 feet high, 

 carry flowers 2 inches across from July until 

 frost. The colors and markings are varied from 

 pink to scarlet and maroon, all blotched and 

 veined with other colors. 

 Mixed Colors Pkt., 25e 



PENTSTEMON SENSATION 



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