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CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS 



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STOKESIA CYANEA. 



New Dwarf Star Phlox " Radiata " 



No. 2368. The petals unite in the form of a small five or 

 six-pointed star, quite unique in its appearance and of a pe- 

 culiar charm. The plants are distinct in growth, being even 

 dwarfer and more floriferous than any of the dwarf varieties; 

 they form sturdy miniature bushes literally covered with 

 blooms which retain their beauty for a very long period. 

 The flowers are carmine red with two white stripes on each 

 petal, a very pleasing tint which shows off their novel shape 

 to particular advantage. Price, per pkt., 10c. 



STOKESIA CYANEA 



(The Cornflower or Stokes' Aster) 



No. 2655. This is one of our most charming and beau- 

 tiful native hardy plants. The plant grows from 18 to 

 24 inches high, bearing freely, from early July until frost, 

 its handsome lavender'blue Centaurea-like blossoms each 

 measuring from 4 to 5 inches across. It is one of the 

 easiest culture, succeeding in any open sunny position, and 

 is not only desirable as a single plant in the mixed hardy 

 border, but can be used with fine effect in masses or beds 

 of any size. Like many other native plants which are 

 neglected at home, this is grown in considerable quantities 

 in Europe to supply the demand for blue cut flowers in the 

 Autumn. 



We have no hesitation in saying that Stokesia is one 

 of the most valuable and desirable hardy plants offered. 

 Seed: per pkt., 10c. Plants: each, 15c; per doz., 81.50. 



New Ipomoea "Heavenly Blue" 



No. 1665. This beautiful Ipomoea is of Mexican origin, 

 and it is difficult to exaggerate its beauty. Its numerous 

 flowers are three inches or more across, of a very bril- 

 liant azure blue, passing insensibly to a rosy violet, with a 

 light-colored throat. Price, per pkt., 10c. 



NEW PINKS 



PRIMULA OBCONICA "VESUVIUS." 



Primula Obconica "Vesuvius" 



No. 2422. The beautiful Primula Obconica have been en- 

 riched with a new variety, " Vesuvius," which is a fine true 

 bright carmine color. The Obconica Primulas are all very 

 desirable, being very floriferous and having a much longer 

 blooming season than the P. Sinensis section. For other va- 

 rieties see page 82. Price, per pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c 



DIANTHUS "ROYAL PINK.' 



"ROYAL PINK." {Dianthus Heddewigi Nobilis.) 



No. 1095. This is a great improvement on the old-fash- 

 ioned Indian Pink, which has been a favorite for many years. 

 They are of easiest culture and constant and graceful bloom- 

 ers. The flowers are very large and the petals are frilled and 

 fringed, giving the large flower a graceful and light appear- 

 ance. The colors are, first of all, of a deep yet very bright 

 blood red, then shade to carmine and pink and even white. 

 The foliage is grayish blue, sometimes darker. The plant 

 grows vigorously and tall, and gives lots of first-class cut 

 flowers with long stalks, and keeping a full week in water. 

 The more the blooms are cut, the more the plant will pro- 

 duce. Per pkt., 10c 



"STAR PINK." (Dianthus Slellaris.) 



No. 1096. This novelty represents a new class of the 

 Chinese Pink. Each single flower has the form of a 5 or 6 

 rayed star, hence the name, " Star Pink." They bloom 

 continuously from June to October with a matchless display 

 of color and variety of markings. Pkt., 10c. 



DOUBLE DIANTHUS "SALMON QUEEN." 



No. 1097. This beautiful double annual pink has finely 

 fringed flowers of a fiery salmon red, turning to a charming 

 salmon pink as they get older. Plants are 10 to 12 inches 

 high, and bloom profuselv throughout the whole season. 

 Pkt., 10c 



"PINK COIXECTION* 

 3 choice Pinks for '45c. 



-One pkt. each of above 



