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HEI^IANTHUS (Sunflower) 



Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brilliancy of their 

 flowers, making a very good eflTect among shrubbery and for screens. 



ANNUAI. SUNFLOWERS 



The annual 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 a constant supply of flowers until cut down by frost. 



PER PKT. 



2696 CucumerlfolJus {Miniature Sunflower). Small, 

 single, rich yellow flowers. An abundant bloomer; 4 

 feet. J^ oz. , 20 cts 5 



2697 — Orion. Artistic and eflfective new variety of "Stella." 

 The petals are twisted like a Cactus Dahlia. \ oz., 30 cts. 10 



£698 — Perkeo. A charming dwarf variety of the Minia- 

 ture Sunflower. The plants form, compact bushes about 

 12 inches high by 14 inches through. There iire many 

 positions, such as the front of borders or beds of plants of 

 medium height, where this can be used to good advantage, 

 flowering, as it does, from the end of June until cut down 

 by hard frost. J oz., 30 cts 10 



2699 — Stella [Improved Miniature Sunfl,ower) . Differs 

 from the type by its larger and better formed flowers of the 

 purest golden-yellow, with black disc. |^ 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 diflfer from the parent, mos^ of them 

 being larger, and many with curiously twisted petals. The pre- 

 vailing colors are pale yellow, golden yellow and creamy white, 

 some with black centres, and all beautiful; for cutting they are 

 indispensable. (See cut. ) \ oz., 30 cts 10 



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

 popular Miniature Sunflower. The flowers, while double, are 

 quite free and graceful; of a bright golden yellow. \ oz., 

 30 cts 10 



Helichrysum (Straw Flower) 



PER PKT. 



New Miniature Sunflowers 



2703 Double Chrysanthemum^flowered. Rich 

 golden-yellow flowers, perfectly double, resemb- 

 ling a Chrysanthemum or Dahlia; 7 feet. Per oz., 

 30 cts 6 



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



yellow flower; 4 feet. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



2704 Ulobosus Fistulosus (Globe or Dahlia 

 Sunflower). Flowers large, double, of a rich 

 safFron color; 6 feet. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



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 15 



HELICHRYSUM (Straw Flower) 



Monstrosum Fl. PI. One 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 gaiden 

 soil; give them plenty of room to develop, planting not 

 closer than 12 inches apart; hardy annuals; 2h feet. We 

 offer the following choice colors: 



2721 Crimson, Very rich. J oz., 30 cts 10 



2722 Fireball. Bright red. | oz., 30 cts 10 



2723 Goldenball. Golden yellow. \ oz., 30 cts 10 



2724 Rose Carmine. Rich and glossy. \ oz., 30 cts.. 10 



2725 Silver Ball. Glistening white. |^ oz., 30 cts 10 



2726 Violet. Very rich color. J oz., 30 cts 10 



2720 Mixed. All colors. J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts 10 



2719 Collection. A packet each of the 6 colors 50 



Try Helichrysum or Straw Flowers for Winter Bouquets. Offered on this page 



