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RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 



HEI^IANTHUS (Sunflower) 



Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brilliancy of their flowers, making a 

 very good effect among shrubbery and for screens. 



SINGLE ANIVUAI^ SUNFI.OWERS 



The single Sunflowers are indispensable for cutting. Sown on 

 a sunny spot in April or May they come into bloom early in sum- 

 mer, and keep upaconstant 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 02. , 20 cts 5 



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

 The petals are twisted like a Catcus Dahlia. J oz., 25 cts. 10 



2698 — Perkeo. A charming dwarf variety of the Minia- 

 ture Sunflower. The plants form compact bushes 

 about 12 inches high by 14 inches through. There are 

 many positions, such as the front of borders or beds of 

 plants of medium height, where this can be used to good 

 advantage, flowering, as it does, from the end of June until 

 cut down by hard frost. J oz., 25 cts 



2699 — Stella [Improved Miniature Sunflower) . Differs from 

 the type by its larger and better formed flowers of the purest 

 golden yellow, with black disc. J- oz., 20 cts 



2700 — 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.) \ oz., 25 cts. 10 



Helichrysum (Straw Flower) 





New Miniature Sunflowers 



Double Annual Sunflowers 



PER PKT. 



2705 Cucumerifolius FI. PI. The double-flowering 

 form of the popular Miniature Sunflower. The 

 flowers, while double, are quite free and graceful; 

 of a bright golden yellow. | oz., 30 cts 10 



2703 Chrysanthenium=flowered. Rich golden-yel- 

 low flowers, perfectly double, resembling a Chry- 

 santhemum or Dahlia; 7 feet. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



2706 Nanus FI. PI. {Glohe of Gold). Dwarf, dou- 

 ble yellow flower; 4 feet. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



2704 Qlobosus Fistulosus (GZo&e 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 pro- 

 duce flowering plants the first year; as subjects for 

 the hardy border as well as for cutting they are of 

 great value 15 



HELICHRYStJI»I (straw nower) 

 Monstrosum FI. PI. The great demand for this popular 

 Everlasting has induced us to show them in colors this 

 season. (See plate and page 56. ) 



2721 Crimson. Very rich, J oz., 30 cts 10 



2722 Fireball. Bright red, \ oz., 30 cts 10 



2723 Goldenball, Golden yellow. \ oz., 30 cts 10 



2724 Rose Carmine. Rich and glossy. J^ oz., 30 cts 10 



2725 Silver Ball. Glistening white. J oz., 30 cts 10 



2726 Violet. Very rich color. \ oz., 30 cts 10 



2720 Mixed. All colors. ^ oz., 25 cts.; 1 oz., 75 cts 10 



2719 Collection. A packet each of the 6 colors 50 



The Cardinal Climber is a most attractive Annual Vine. See specialties, page* 52 to 62 



