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Di discus (Blue Lace Flower) 



PER PKT. 



2351 Coeruleus. This pretty and interesting annual blooms most profusely from 

 Jidy till November; also used extensively for early spring flowering in a cool 

 greenhouse; their exquisite pale lavender blossoms are excellent for cutting; 

 plants grow about 18 inches high, and have as many as 50 flowers open at one 

 time. (See cut.) 2 pkts., 25 cts SO 



DimOrphotheCa (African Colden Daisy) 



2375 Aiirantiaca. An extremely sho\yy annual daisy from South 

 Africa, which suits otu: climatic conditions perfectly. The 

 bushy plants grow 12 to 15 inches high. The flowers, which 

 are 2\ 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. They 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 varjdng in 

 color from the purest white through the various shade of yellow and orange to 

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

 black disc. \ oz., 50 cts 



Dracaena (Dragon Plant) 



,, ' "■' ■' ' 2386 Indivisa. Beautiful ornamental-leaved 



plants; long, narrow, green foliage; 

 indispensable as centre plants for vases 

 and for house decorations. \ oz., 25 cts. 



10 



D IMORPHOTHECA 



EchinOCyStiS (Wlld cucumber Vine) 



PER PKT. 



2401 Lobata. One of the quickest growing annual vines we 

 know of; splendid for covering trellises, old trees, fences, etc. 

 Clean, bright green foliage and sprays of wliite flowers in 

 July and August. (Illustrated on page 87.) Per oz., 30 cts.. . SO 10 



KchinopS (Clobe ThisUe) 



2404 Ritro. Striking hardy perennial plants, with handsome 

 silvery thistle-like foliage and fine steel-blue flowers in round 

 heafda, which can be used for cutting. Excellent for the back 

 of the hardy border among other tall plants; 3 to 5 feet 



Erysimum (Fairy Wallflower) 



2411 Perofskianum. .\ pretty annual, growing about 18 inches 

 high, bearing throughout the summer dense racemes of brilliant 

 orange-yeUow Wallflower-like flowers, a rather unusual color 

 in annuals. It is of the simplest culture. Sow the seed in the 

 open ground in spring and give it a sunny position. Oz., 30 cts. 



10 



10 



Eupatorium (Thorough Wort) 



Strong-growing hardy perennials, well suited for naturalizing, 

 and deserve a place in every hardy border; they will grow and 

 thrive in almost any situation. 



2442 Ageratoides. A very useful variety, growing 3 to 

 4 feet high, with dense heads of minute white flowers 

 from August to October 



Fraseri. A very pretty dwarf variety, producing 

 clusters of snow-white flowers; fine for cutting and 

 bouquets; li feet ,. 



2441 



10 



10 



Dmiscus (Blue Lace Flower) 



Everlasting Flowers 



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. 



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



