152 — Flower Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1917 



SUNFLOWER (Helianthus) 



Hasdy Annual 



Of easy culture, and the newer sorts are among tlie most ornamental 

 and effective of all garden annuals. The single flowering sorts are In- 

 dispensable for cutting. They bloom early in the summer and con- 

 tinue until frost. Some sorts are tall, some are dwarf, some single and 

 some double. All are worthy of a place in every garden. See farm seeds 

 for the common types. 



Sunflower, Chrysanthemum- 

 fuowered. 



Sunflower, Globe of Gold 

 AND Stella. 



1762 CHRYSATVTHEMCM-PLOAVEREr). Fine, perfectly double 

 golden flowers, resembling Japanese chrysanthemums; 6 to 10 inches 

 in diameter. Plants grow to the height of 5 to 6 feet. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 35 cents; 2 oiutces, 60 cents. 



1763 GI,OBE OF GOLD. Dahlia Sunflower, Golden Quilled Sun- 

 flower. A double sunflower, attaining a height of but little over 3 feet. 

 Each branch carries a beautiful globe-shaped flower of richest golden 

 yellow. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 2 onnces, 4:0 cents. 



1770 STELLA. Height, 3 to 4 feet. Flowers star shaped, of brightest 

 golden yellow, with dark centres. They are borne on long stems, and 

 are suitable for cutting. Bloom continues from June until frost. 

 Packet, 5 cents; H ounce, 25 cents; onnce, 40 cents. 



1765 ORION. Height 4 feet. Flowers 3 inches across, of bright yel- 

 low color, resembling a single cactus dahlia. Packet, 5 cents. 



1766 PURPUREUS. (Xmo.) Red sunflower. The flowers are of a 

 chestnut-red color, which appears as a ribbon around the centre, while 

 the points of the petals are tipped yellow. In these new colors of sun- 

 flowers, which takes several years to get absolutely true, some varia- 

 tions may be expected, yet all will be showy and desirable. 



Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. 

 1769 ROSEUS. {yeu\) With the introduction of the new colored 

 sunflowers, a new variety with flowers of a nice pink color has been 

 developed which we consider lovely. As with the Purpureus, some vari- 

 ations may be expected, yet some of the "ofl' colors" may be very 

 beautiful and unique. The long stemmed flowers are fine for cutting. 

 Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. 



If You Love Flowers 



and want several varieties for 

 yonr garden next sammer, yon 

 should order now, before you 

 forget it, the coUection of 10 sorts offered below at the extremely low price of 25 cts. 



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Sunflower, Purpureus Hybrids. 



Sunflower, Miniature Mixed. 



J767 PURPUREUS HYBRIDS. (iVeiy.) In this class of stmflowers 

 the original yellow has almost completely disappeared. Purpureus re- 

 fers to purple-red shades, but all the flowers will not be of a brilliant 

 scarlet red color. Shades of the most delicate pink to the deepest pur- 

 ple are predominant. 3 to 4 feet high. Packet, 15 cents. 



1764 MINIATURE MIXED. (Cut and Come Again.) A single an- 

 nual sunflower, with finely formed flowers of graceful appearance, 

 many with petals beautifully twisted like those of a cactus dahlia. 

 Flowers are borne on long stems and are of many colors, pale yellow, 

 golden yellow and creamy white predominating. Packet, 10 cents. 

 1768 DWARF, PERKEO. This sunflower grows a foot high and 



forms a bush about a 

 foot in diameter. The 

 long -stemmed flowers 

 are 2 to 3 inches across. 

 They are bright yellow 

 in color, with dark cen- 

 tres, and make pretty 

 and durable cut flowers. 

 Packet, 10 cents. 



Heirdy Perennial 

 Sunflower 



Seed sown very early 

 will produce flowering 

 plants the first year. 

 These are indispensable 

 in the hardy border. 



1771 PERENBflAI, 



MIXTURE. Single 



flowered perennial sorts. 



Packet, 10 cents. 



(J\^ew.) New hy- 

 The golden- 



DwARF Sunflower, Perkeo. 

 1772 PERENNIAL, PYRAMIDAL HYBRIDS. 



brids of the perennial sunflower growing 6 to S feet high. 



yellow flowers, appearing close to the stems, form pyramids,3 to 4 feet 



high, opening from the base to the top. Packet, 15 cents. 



Maule's Old Fashioned Flower Garden Collection 



We are here offering a collection of 10 desirable hardy annuals for those who wish to have, at the least 

 possible cost, a bright flower garden and a supply of cut flowers from summer until frost. All varieties are , 

 regular size packets and described on the flower seed pages of this book. 



918 Alyssum, Sweet 1131 Balsam, IVew Goliath, Mixed Colors 

 1165 Calliopsis, Tall Mixed 1416 Kochia or Summer Cypress 

 1256 Cosmos, Giants of California, All Colors Mixed 

 1297 Dianthns, Chinensis, Finest Doable Mixed 

 1456 Marigold, African Mixed 1465 Mignonette, Red Goliatli 

 1634 Pansy, Extra Fine Mixed 2080 Zinnia, Double Mixed 



One packet each of the above W Desirable Flowers 



Only 25 Cents, Postpaid 



Balsam, New Goliath, Mixed. 



