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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. 



Annual Sunflowers 



The annual Sunflowers 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 05 



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

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



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 10 



2699 — Stella. (Improved Minialiire Simflower). Differs from the type 

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

 with black disc, j oz., 25 cts 5 



2 700 — 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 they are indispensable. (See cut.) j oz., 30 cts. 



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

 ature Sunflower. The flowers, while double, are quite free and graceful; 

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



2703 Double Chrysanthemum-flowered. Rich golden-yellow flowers, 

 perfectly double, resembling a Chrysanthemum or Dahlia; 7 feet. 

 Per oz., 30 cts 



Helichrysum (Straw Flowerj 



PER PKl. 



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



yellow flowers; 4 feet. Per oz., 30 cts $0 05 



2704 Globosus Fistulosus (Globe or Dahlia Sun- 

 flower). 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 



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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; 21 feet. 

 We offer the following choice colors: 



■z., 30 cts 



New Miniature Sunflowers 



2721 Buttercup. Rich buttercup yellow. I 



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



2723 Goldenball. Golden yeUow. J oz., 30 cto 



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

 2 725 Silver Ball. Glistening white, i oz., 30 cts.. . . 

 2727 Salmon. Effective, rosy-salmon, joz., 30cts.. 



2719 Collection. A packet each of the 6 colors 



2720 Mixed. All colors. 1 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts.. . . 



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



