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HELIANTHUS (Sunflower) 
Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brilliancy of their flowers, making a 
very good effect among shrubbery and for screens. j 
SINGLE ANNUAL SUNFLOWERS 
The single Sunflowers are indispensable for cutting. Sown on 
a sunny spot in April or May they come into bloom early in sum- 
mer, and keep up 4 constant supply of flowers until cut down by frost. 
PER PKT. 
2696 Cucumerifolius (Miniature Sunflower). Small, 
single, rich yellow flowers. An abundant bloomer; 4 
feetin Pez 220 ctsc eine eeesnsie le = rte reteicin iereraaeee 5 
2697 — Orion, Artisticand effective new variety of ‘‘Stella.’” 
The petals are twisted like a Catcus Dahlia. }0o0z., 25cts. 10 
2698 — Perkeo. A charming dwarf variety of the Minia- 
ture Sunflower. The plants form compact bushes 
about 12 inches high by 14 inches through. There are 
many positions, such as the front of borders or beds 
plants of medium height, where this can be used to good 
advantage, flowering, as it does, from the end of June until 
cutidown\byshard frosts) 10224020) ClS:eieels ii ee eee eee 
2699 — Stella (Improved Miniature Sunflower). Differs from 
the type by its larger and better formed flowers of the purest 
golden yellow, with black disc. 40z., 20 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, some with black centres, and all beautiful; for cutting Heticunysem (Straw Flower) 
they are indispensable. (See cut.) }07z., 25 cts........... 10 i 
Double Annual Sunflowers 
PER PKT. 
2705 Cucumerifolius Fl. Pl. The double-flowering 
form of the popular Miniature Sunflower. The 
flowers; while double, are quite free and graceful; 
of a bright golden yellow...............ccecce 10 
2703 Chrysanthemum-=ilowered. Rich golden-yel- 
low flowers, perfectly double, resembling a Chry- 
santhemum or Dahlia; 7 feet. Per oz., 30 cts.... 5 
2706 Nanus FI. Pl. (Globe of Goid). Dwarf, dou- 
ble yellow flowers; 4 feet. Per oz., 30 cts...... 5 
2704 Globosus Fistulosus ( Globe or Dahlia Sun- 
flower). Flowers large, double, of a rich saffron 
color;\6, feet. [Per-0z:, a0icis) = ee eRe eee 5 
HELICHRYSUM (8traw Flower) 
Monstrosum FI. PI. Oue of the best of ‘ Everlast- 
ings.’”’ Exceedingly effective double flowers in rich 
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} feet. We offer the following 
choice colors: 
2721: Crimson.) Very rich. i. <0 2. deus cess See oe OS 10 — 
9722" Fireballii-Bueht reds: so. ee cee eee ames 
2723 Goldenball. Golden yellow. .................-2. 10 
2724 Rose Carmine. Rich and glossy.................- 10 9 
2725 Silverball. Glistening white..................... 104 
2726. Violet.) “Very: richi colon. es.... oes e See eee 10 
2720" Mixed: All‘colors 407.5, 25: cls. Sons eee 5 
New Miniature SunrFrowens 2719 Collection. A packet each of the 6 colors..... ... 50 
The Cardinal Climber is a most attractive Annual Vine. See specialties, pages 52 to 62 
