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Dahlias 



One of the best late summer and autumn flowering plants, and now enjoying a 



wide popularity; as easy to grow from seed as Nasturtiums; the double sorts will 



bloom the first season if the seed is sown before the beginning of April; the single 



sorts will bloom from seed sown in the open ground as late as June, 



although an earlier start is better. 



PER PKT. 



' 2181 Colossal Peony-flowered. French strain, producing 

 mammoth semi-double Peony-like flowers in a bewildering 

 range of colors; 2 pkts. for 25 cts $0 15 



2182 Giant Perfection. This strain produces single flowers of 

 immense size, averaging 6 inches across, in a great variety of 

 coloring. { oz., 50 cts 



2185 Collerette. A novel type, having a row of petals around the 

 disc like a frill or collar, and which is of a digerent color to the 

 regular petals; mixed colors 



2190 Single Choice Mixed. All colors. J oz., 30 cts 



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2196 Double Cactus. This type is very desirable. Many 

 colors. 2 pkts., 25 cts 



2197 Double Decorative. Saved from a superb collection 

 containing a very varied range of colors, with flowers 

 frequently 8 inches across. 2 pkts., 25 cts 



2200 Double Large-flowering. 



show sorts. 2 pkts., 25 cts. . . 



Saved from fine double 



Cynoglossum Ajilvbile 



DoIichoS (Hyacinth Bean) 



A rapid growing annual climber, flowering freely in erect racemes, 

 followed by ornamental seed-pods; for covering arbors, trellises, 

 etc. Sow the seed in the garden in May where they are to remain; 

 10 feet. 



2377 "Daylight." Attain a height of over 10 feet, and covered 

 with spikes of snow-white pea-shaped blossoms from July until 

 late faU. The heart-shaped foliage is bright green and not 



affected by insect pests. Per oz., 30 cts 



2376 "Darkness." Identical in every way to the above except 



in color, which is rich purple violet. Per oz., 30 cts 



2380 Lablab, Mixed. Purple and white. Per oz., 20 cts.. . 



Cynoglossum (Chinese Forget-me-not) 



PER PKT. 



2148 Amabile. An annual recently introduced from 

 China; of the easiest culture, forming strong plants 

 about 18 inches high and producing through the — 



summer months sprays of intense blue Forget-me-not- 

 like flowers. A splendid addition to the comparatively 

 ' short list of real blue flowers. We sent out a quantity 

 of packets for trial last spring and received numerous { 



favorable reports. 2 pkts., 25 cts $0 15 -> 



Cypress Vine (Iponioea Quamoclit) ^ 



One of the most popular vines, with very delicate fern-like 

 foliage, and masses of beautiful, small, star-shaped flowers. 

 Sow in May, first soaking the seeds in warm water for a few ' 

 hours; 15 feet. 



2156 Scarlet. 



2157 White. 

 2160 Mixed. 



oz., so cts 



2158 Quamoclit Hybrida {The Cardinal Climber). 

 The best annual climber introduced in many years; 

 beautiful fern-like foliage and brilliant cardinal 



flowers. 2 pkts., 25 cts IS '. 



DictamnUS (Gas Plant) 



2348 Fraxinella Alba. A very showy hardy border perennial, forming a 

 bush about 21 feet in height, having fragrant foliage and spikes of curious 

 flowers during June and July, one of the most permanent of hardy plants. 

 Instances are known where this plant has outlived father, son and grand- 

 son in the same spot. Seed somewhat slow in germinating, 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



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White and scarlet. 



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20 cts.; 



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Colossal Peony-flowered Dahlia 



We grow Dahlias by the acre and offer a very extensive collection. See Plant Department 



