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RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. 



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Gkoup of Single and Double Annual Gaili.akijias 



EVERI^ASTING FLOIVERS 



GAIL.L,ARDIA (Blanket Flower) 



Annual Varieties 



Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the profusion, 

 size and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in bloom 

 from early summer till November; excellent for beds, 



borders, or for cutting; should be sown where they 



are to bloom; IJ feet. 



PER PKT. 



2496 Picta, Crimson and orange. J oz., 25 cts. 5 

 2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; fine colors. 



I oz., 25 cts 5 



2498 The Bride. This new double-flowering 

 creamy-white sort is particularly desirable 

 for cutting, the flowers being of good size 

 and borne on very long stems 10 



2497 DoubIe=fIowering Mixed. A charming, 

 profuse, double-flowering strain; beautiful 

 mixed colors. J oz., 40 cts 10 



Hardy Perennial Varieties 



The following are among the showiest and most 

 effective hardy perennial plants, and should find a 

 place in every hardy border. They thrive in almost 

 any position or soil, require little or no protection and 

 take care of themselves. If sown early they begin 

 flowering in July, continuing a mass of bloom until 

 frost; fine for cutting; 2 feet. 

 2503 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich 



criisson, narrow canary-yellow border.... 15 

 2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A compact va- 

 riety, forming bushy plants 12 to 15 inches 

 high, and bearing its long-stemmed flowers well above 

 the foliage. In coloring the flowers are as rich and 

 varied as those of the tall-growing sort. J oz., 40 cts.. 15 

 Grandiflora Copper-red. A striking new color in 



this popular perennial. 3 pkt.=., 50 cts 20 



2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving; splen- 

 did combinations of crimson and gold in great variety. 

 J oz., 30 cts 10 



2469 To meet the growing demand for these for use in winter bouquets 

 we have made up a collection containing a packet each of the best 

 eight varieties. Price 50 cts. 



EER.NS PEE PKT. 



2470 Mixed. Should be grown in a peaty, sandy soil, and moist, 

 shady position in the garden during summer. Sow on the sur- 

 face in seed pans or pots, keep moist, and in a temperature of 

 60 degrees 15 



GERANIUM (Pelargonium) 



2530 Zonale, Mixed. A superb strain of the largest and finest varie- 

 ties. Very interesting to grow from seed, which should be started 

 indoors and transferred to the open in May or June 15 



GEUM (Avens) 



2541 Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, bear- 

 ing profusely large, showy double dark-crimson flowers all through 

 the summer; an elegant flower for bouquets. J oz., 40 cts 10 



2542 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant orange scarlet; in 

 flower throughout the entire summer 15 



GI^OBE AMARANTH (Gomphrena) 



Popularly known as "Bachelor's Button," a first-rate bedding plant; 

 the flowers resemble clover heads and can be dried and used in winter 

 bouquets. Cornflowers and a number of other flowers are also known 

 as Bachelor's Buttons, and in ordering it is well to order by number to 

 prevent mistakes. 

 2570 nixed. 2 feet. J- oz., 25 cts 5 



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For Winter Bouquets the Everlasting Helichrysums are splendid. See page 91 



