IVIaule's Improved Larkspur 



Groivs as Easily as a Weed — Makes a Wonaerful Show 

 Is Fine to Cut 



These Larkspurs are vastly improved — long spikes, very double flowers, colors superbly rich and 

 lovely. Few flowers are more effective in the garden especially when several colors arc planted close 

 together. Larkspur, though not very long-lasting, is one of our prettiest cut flowers and a favorite 

 with the florist. It grows quickly from seed sown outdoors in early spring, or the seed may be fall- 

 sown. Larkspur does well in a sunny place, and in almost any soil that is fairly dry. The plants 

 bloom for a long time if the faded blooms are kept cut. Blue Bell is a new Larkspur of especial beauty. 



Tall Branching 

 Double Stock- Flowered 



Long spikes thickly set with double flowers, and branch- 

 ing off the main stem. The plants grow 3 or 4 ft. tall in a 

 favorable location, and bloom freely. 



1495 Azure-Blue Soft ageratum blue. Plant this variety 

 with a pink like La France for contrast. 



1421 Carmine {Newport Pink) A warm, and brilliant 

 color — ricli carmine, handsome and showy in the garden 

 or when cut. 



1496 Dark Blue (Piirple) Deep, very rich color. 



1497 Lilac Improved Tall thick spikes of double, soft 

 pinkish lilac flowers. This color is a favorite. 



1426 Rose Massive spikes of rich rose. 



1422 Sky Blue Large, double, pale blue flowers in per- 

 fect long spikes. An unusual variety. 



1415 White, Striped Light Blue Unique and pretty. 



The above, each: Pkt. 10c; Vt oz. 25c. 

 1428 La France Dainty, double salmon-pink flowers. 

 \'ery free blooming. Pkt. 15c; Vi oz. 35c. 



1498 Rosamond A new Larkspur, bright rose that shows 

 no shading. Pkt. 25c; V4 oz. 60c; V2 oz. SI. 00. 



1424 IVIixed Colors All the above colors in very pretty 

 blend. Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 20c; V2 oz. 30c. 



Giant Imperial 



Base branching, upright plants like Delphinium. 3 to 4 ft. 

 1499 Blue Bell New, light true blue. 



1437 Carmine King Carmine-rose with deeper shadings. 



1433 Gloria Rose color, rich and deep. 



1434 Peach Blossom Large blooms of delicate pink. 

 The. above, each: Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; V2 oz. 65c. 



1419 Dark Blue Spire Deep, rich Oxford blue. 



1420 Exquisite Pink improved Pink shaded salmon. 



1438 Lilac Spire Pleasing soft light lilac. 



1439 Miss California Big double blooms of deep pink, 

 with shading of salmon. 



1435 White Spire Dazzling, pure snow white. 



The above, each: Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 30c. 

 1441 Giant Imperial Mixed Many fine colors — the 

 above and others. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 30c; V2 oz. 50c. 



4150 

 Four Beautiful Larkspurs 

 Tall Branching Double Stock- 

 Flowered Varieties 



In this collection there are four packets, one each of 

 Carmine, Sky Blue, White Striped Light Blue, and 

 Rose. This collection is a real value as the 4 packets 

 are worth 40c. tt « 



4150—4 Pkts., for only J.VC 



4155 

 Giant Imperial Larkspur 



A collection containing one packet each of Dark 

 Blue Spire, Exquisite Pink Improved, Gloria, Lilac 

 Spire, and White Spire. Mg\ 



4155—5 Pkts. (value 55c) 40C 



Early Giant 

 Hyacinth-Flowered 



1423 IVIixed Colors Because the big spikes are very 

 thick through and are so closely set with the perfect^ 

 double flowers, this new, early-flowering Larkspur, is 

 known as Hyacinth-Flowered. Massive spikes often 18 

 to 20 in. long on plants 3 to 4 ft. tall. Many pretty colors. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 35c. 



IViomordica- 



1481 Balsam Apple (Balsamina) A 

 smooth-foliaged annual climber with 

 creamy white flowers spotted brown, 

 followed by round, golden yellow 

 fruits with red pulp. Pkt. 5c; 

 Vi oz. 20c. 



IVioonflower 



Ipomoea Quick-climbing, vigorous, 

 dense-foliaged annual vines prized for 

 their large, freely-borne flowers. These 

 flowers open in the afternoon to fade 

 late the next morning unless the day 

 is cloudy. Soak the seeds in warm 

 water overnight to assist germination. 

 20 ft. 



1406 Giant Pink Hybrids Enormous 

 blooms of lavender-pink. The large 

 green leaves are tropical in appear- 

 ance. Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 20c. 



1404 Grandiflora Giant white blooms 

 6 in. across. Fragrant. Start seeds 

 early inside. Pkt. 10c; V2 oz. 30c. 



1405 Heavenly Blue (The Heavenly 

 Blue "Morning Glory") Sky-blue, 

 white-throated flowers often 4 in. 

 across. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 45c. 



1409 IVioonflower, IVIixed Many 

 colors. Pkt. 5c; '/2 oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 



15 to 20 ft. 



1482 Balsam Pear (Charantia) An 

 annual climber with light foliage and 

 oblong golden yellow fruits with black 

 seeds surrounded by a carmine pulp. 

 Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c. 



IVSorning Glory 



Ipomoea Blooms open all day, closing 

 at night. 15 ft. 



1483 Rochester Light blue flowers 

 exquisitely edged in silver. Pkt. 10c; 

 1/2 oz. 20c. 



1403 Setosa Rose colored flowers. 

 Large dark leaves and stems. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 25c. 



14SS Imperial Japanese, Single 

 IVIixed Rich colors, large flowers. 

 Pkt. 5c; 1/2 oz. 20c. 



1484 IVIixed Rich and soft shades. 

 Pkt. 10c; '/2OZ. 20c. 



Nigella- 



■Love-in-a-Mist 



Attractive double flowers set in finely- 

 cut foliage. 12 to 15 ft. tall. 



1577 Miss Jekyll Sky-blue. Pkt. 10c; 



V4 oz. 25c. 



1576 Damascena, IVIixed White and 

 blue. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 20c. 



Useful IViixtures of Annual Flowers 



1505 Bedding Mixture Dwarf, free- 

 blooming flowers to make showy beds 

 and borders. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c; 

 Vi oz. 40c. 



1506 Cutting Mixture Many long- 

 stemmed flowers which are especially 

 good for cutting. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c; 

 Vz oz. 40c. 



Nicotiana 



Flowering Tobacco. Plants of excellent 

 growth habit and stately appearance 

 with Petunia-like, long-trumpeted, 

 fragrant flowers from midsummer to 

 frost. They open wide about dusk. 

 Easily grown. 



1573 Crimson Bedder Dwarf plants, 

 15 in. tall and fine for beds and 

 borders. Great trusses of rich, deep 

 crimson blooms. Pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 35c. 



1572 Affinis Large, pure white flow- 

 ers. Their wonderful fragrance fills 

 the garden in evening. 2 J^i ft. Pkt. 5c; 

 1/4 oz. 20c. 



1574 Sanderae Hybrids Well- 

 branched plants, heavy with blooms. 

 There are pink and red shades. 3 ft. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 



Ornamental Grasses 



1582 Mixed Annual Varieties A 



very decorative mixture, it contains 

 the finest annual grasses for cutting. 

 Sow early in the spring for best re- 

 sults. Useful to dry for making winter 

 bouquets. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c. 



riv 



Larkspur, Carmine King 



Ornithogalum 



1581 Thrysoides (Cape Chincheri- 

 chee) Bulbous plant. Dense spikes of 

 30 to 40 white, star-like flowers. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/32 oz. 25c. 



Five Beautiful 

 Annual Climbers 



One Pkt. each of the following: 

 1243 Cobaea scandens 

 1409 IVJoonf lower, IVIixed 

 1175 Canary Bird Flower 

 1273 Cypress Vine, Mixed 

 1483 Rochester Morning 



4145 (value 3Sc) ^5C 



Annual Climbing Vines 



Because annual vines are so useful, Maule lists many of them. 

 There are quick-growing vines useful to make shade, provide screen, 

 or cover a wall, and there are small, decorative ones like the pretty 

 little Canary Bird Flower. These vines are described on: 



Balloon Vine Page 70 



Balsam Apple and Pear. . .81 



Canary Bird Flower 71 



Cardinal Climber 72 



Cobaea 74 



Cypress Vine . 



Gourds 



Moonflower .... 

 Morning Glory. 

 Thunbergia. . . . 



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