Helianthus, Annual Sunflowers 



Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brilliancy of their flowers, 

 making a very good effect among shrubbery and for screens. The annual 

 sorts are indispensable for cutting. Sown on a sunny spot in April or May they 

 come into bloom early in summer, and keep up a constant supply of flowers 

 until cut down by frost. per pkt. 



2696 Cucumerifolius (Miniature Sunflower). Small, single, rich 

 yellow flowers. An abundant bloomer; 4 feet. J oz., 20 cts.. . .$0 10 



2697 — Orion. Artistic and effective new variety of "Stella." The 

 petals are twisted like a Cactus Dahlia. J oz., 30 cts 



2698 — Perkeo. A charming dwarf variety forming compact bushes 

 about 12 inches high by 14 inches through. There are many 

 positions, such as the front of borders or beds, where this can be 

 used to good advantage, j oz., 30 cts 



2699 — SteWa. {Improved Miniature Sunflower). Differs from the type 

 by its larger and better formed_flowers of the purest golden-yellow, 

 with black disc, j oz., 25 cts 



2700 — New Miniature Mixed. A multitude of new varieties have 

 been raised from the popular Miniature Sunflower, which we offer 

 in mixture. They all differ from the parent, most of them being 

 larger, and many with curiously twisted petals. The prevailing 

 colors are pale yellow, golden yellow and creamy white, seme with 

 black centres, and all beautiful; for cutting they are indispensable. 

 (See cut.) i oz., 30 cts 



2705 Cucumerifolius Fl. PI. The double-flowering form of the 

 Miniature Sunflower. The flowers, while double, are quite free and 

 graceful; of a bright golden yellow. J oz., 30 cts 



2702 Red Hybrids. The nearest approach to a real red yet intro- 

 duced, the flowers vary in size and in color, running through 

 several shades of tawny yellow to rich brownish red. 4 to 6 feet, 

 i oz., 20 cts 



2703 Double Chrysanthemum-flowered. Rich golden-yellow 

 flowers, perfectly double, resembling a Chrysanthemum or Dahlia; 

 7 feet. Per oz., 40 cts 



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2706 Nanus Fl. PI. (Globe of Gold). Dwarf, double 

 yellow flowers; 4 feet. Per oz., 30 cts $0 



2704 Globosus Fistulosus (Globe or Dahlia Sun- 

 flower). Flowers large, double, of a rich saffron 

 color; 6 feet. Per oz., 30 cts 



Hardy Perennial Sunflowers 



2710 Mixed. Contains the finest single-flowering hardy 

 perennial sorts. Seeds sown early will produce 

 flowering plants the first year; as subjects for the 

 hardy border as well as for cutting they are of great 

 value 



HelichrySUm (straw Flower) 



Monstrosum Fl. PI. One of the best of "Everlast- 

 ings." Exceedingly effective double flowers in rich 

 glittering colors, making a fine display in beds or 

 borders, but especially grown to dry and use in 

 baskets and vases through the winter; when wanted 

 for this purpose they should be cut with as long 

 stems as possible, and when the blooms are about 

 one-third open, take off all foliage, tie in bunches 

 and hang head downwards in some dark, dry place 

 until cured; they succeed in any good garden soil; 

 give them plenty of room to develop, planting not 

 closer than 12 inches apart; hardy annuals; 2 j feet. 

 We offer the following choice colors: 



2721 Buttercup. Rich buttercup yellow. | oz., 30 cts. 



2722 Fireball. Bright red. \ oz., 30 cts 



2723 Goldenball. Golden yellow, i oz., 30 cts 



2724 Rose Carmine. Rich and glossy, l oz., 30 cts 



2725 Silver Ball. Glistening white. \ oz., 30 cts 



2727 Salmon. Effective, rosy-salmon. J oz., 30 cts 



2719 Collection. A packet each of the 6 colors, 50 cts. 



2720 Mixed. All colors. \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts 



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