=> ILLARDIA (Blanket Fieve 
Annual Varieties 
Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the profusion, 
size and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in bloom 
,, from early summer till November; excellent for beds, bor- 
ders, or for cutting; should be sown where they are 
to bloom; 13 feet. (See cut. ) PER PKT. 
2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. }o2z., 25cts. . 5 
2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; fine colors. 
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2498 The Bride. This new double-flowering, 
' creamy-white sort is particularly desirable 
for cutting, the flowers being of good size 
and borne on very long stems. 2 pkts. for 
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2497 Double=flowering Mixed. A charming, 
profuse, double-flowering strain; beautiful 
mixed colors. 4 0z., 30 cts............. 5 
= Hardy Perennial Varieties 
The following are among the showiest and most 
effective hardy perennial plants, and should find a 
place in every hardy border. They thrive in almost 
‘any position or soil, require little or no protection and 
take care of themselves. If sown early they begin 
flowering in July, continuing a mass of bloom until 
frost; fine for cutting; 2 feet. 
2503 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich 
crimson, narrow canary-yellow border..... 15 
2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A compact va- 
riety, forming bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and 
bearing ifs long-stemmed flowers well above the foliage. 
Tn coloring the flowers are as richand varied as those of 
the tall-growing sort. }400z., 50 cts.........-....... 15 
2505 Grandiflora Copper-red. A striking new color in 
this popular perennial. 3 pkts., 50 cts.......-..... 20 
3 2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving; 
Group oF Since AND Dousre ANNUAL GAILLARDIAS splendid combinations of crimson and gold in great variety. 
¥ 0Z., 80! Cts... esc wccenesvcss tec cccrses néesaose J) 
EUPHORBIA 
Strong growing annuals, suitable for beds of tall-growing plants or mixed 
borders; the flowers are incons ot ous; the foliage, however, is exceedingly 
Gene 
: PER PKT. 
2452, Variegata (Snow on he Mountain). Attractive foltace veined and 
margined with white; 2 feet. (See cut.) Peroz., 40 cts............ 10 
2451 Heterophylia (Annual Poinsettia, Mexican Fire Plant, Painted 
Leaf). Anannual resembling in habit and color the beautiful hothouse 
Poinsettia. The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, of branching, bush-like 
form, with smooth, glossy-green leaves which, about mid-summer, become 
a beautiful orange-scarlet, presenting a striking and brilliant appa ance 15 
‘GERANIUM (Pelargonium) 
2530 Zonale, Mixed. A superb strain of the largest and finest varieties. 
Very interesting to grow from seed, which should be started indoors and 
transferred to the open in May or june. . Pei Gee eae Biot Sandee ce . 10 
GEUM (Avens) 
2541 ‘Astrosanguineum Fi. Pl. Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing { pro- 
fusely large, showy double dark-crimson flowers all through ue sum- 
mer; an elegant flower for bouquets. }oz., 40 cts...........0..-- .. 10 
GLOBE AMARANTH (Gamphrens) 
are ypularly known as ‘‘ Bachelor’s Buttons,’’ a first-rate bedding plant, the 
“flowers resemble clover heads and can be dried and used in winter bouquets. 
_ Cornflowers and a number of other flowers are also known as Bachelor’s Buttons, 
and in ordering it is well to order by number to. prevent mistakes. 
2570 Mixed. 2 feet. } OZ., DEC EST tee ee ae ee Re See Ona ee '5) HEHORETA VARIEGATA (Snow on the Mountain) 
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