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RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. 



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DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 



Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately growth, succeeding under almost 

 all conditions, and with but Httle attention will give a wealth of flowers during June and 

 July. The}- are now used extensively with good effect for naturalizing in shrubberies, the 

 edge of woods and other half shady places; 3 to 5 feet. 

 Gloxiniaeflora. This is a fine strain of the ordinary Foxglove D. purpurea, with handsome 



spotted Gloxinia-Uke flowers on long spikes. 



PER PKT. 



2356 - Purple, i oz., 40 cts SO 10 ^-^ 



2357 -Rose, i oz., 40 cts 10 



2358 - White, i oz., 40 cts 10 



2360 - Mixed. All colors, i oz., 30 cts 10 



2361 Giant Shirley. The flnest strain of Foxgloves yet introduced, < 

 for description, see Specialties, pages 52 to 62. 2 pkts., 25 cts. 15 



2366 Grandiflora. Spikes of light yellow flowers, i oz., 40 cts. . . 10 



2367 Maculata Superba. An extra choice strain of beautifully / 

 spotted sorts. \ oz., 30 cts 10 """ 



2370 Monstrosa (.l/(7Hz»;o//j Fo.vg/ope). Long spikes surmounted by 

 one enormous flower; all colors mixed. J oz., 40 cts 10 . ^ 



2371 Lanata. A distinct species, producing dense spikes, 2 to 3 feet 

 high, of odd looking flowers, the corolla being gray, the lip . 

 creamy white. \ oz., 30 cts 10 



DIMORPHOTHECA (African Golden Daisy 



2375 Aurantiaca. An extremely showy annual daisy from South Africa, which 

 suits our climatic conditions perfectly. The bushy plants grow 12 to 15 inches 

 high. The flowers, which are 2J inches and over across, are a unique, rich, 

 glossy orange-gold, with dark disc and halo. These glitter in the sunshine and 

 present a magnificent sight when in full bloom. Seed may be sown in the same way 

 as Asters or Petunias, and should have a dry, sunny position. Thej' bloom the 

 greater part of the summer and fall. \ oz., 40 cts 10 



2374 Aurantiaca Hybrida. Beautiful new hybrids of the African Golden Daisy, 

 and similar in habit to the parent; flowers equally as large, but varying in color 

 from the purest white through the various shades of yellow and orange to rich 

 salmon shades, many being zoned with several of these colors around the black 

 disc. J oz., 50 cts 15 



Digitalis Gloxiki.\j;flora 



DOLICHOS 



(Hyacinth Bean) 



A rapid growing annual climber, flowering 

 freely in erect racemes, followed bj- ornamental 

 seed-pods; for covering arbors, trellises, etc. 

 Sow the seed in the garden in ^lay where they 

 are to remain; 10 feet. (See cut.) 



PER PKT. 



2377 "Daylight." This grand Hya- 

 cinth Bean comes from Japan. In 

 our trial ground seed sown late in 

 May had by the middle of Jidy at- 

 tained a height of over 10 feet, and 

 was covered with spikes of snow- 

 white pea-shaped blossoms from then 

 until late fall. The heart-shaped 

 foliage is bright green and not 

 affected by insect pests. Per oz., 

 30 cts SO 10 



2376 "Darkness." Identical in every- 

 way to the above except in color, 

 which is rich purple violet. Per oz., 

 30 cts 10 



2380 Lablab, Mixed. Purple and white. . 



Per oz.. 20 cts 5 



ECHINOPS 



(Globe Thistle) 



2404 Ritro. Striking hardy perennial 

 plants, with handsome silver}- this- 

 tle-Hke foliage and fine steel-blue 

 flowers in round heads, which can 

 be used for cutting. Excellent for 

 the back of the hardy border among 

 other tall plants; 3 to 5 feet 10 



DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean) 



Asters are one of our leading specialties. See Specialties, pages 52 to 62; also pages 67 to 70. 



