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REllABlEf LOWER SEEDS 



HEI^IANTHUS (Sunflower) 



Remarkal -le for the stately growth, size and brilliancy of their flo 

 very good effect among shrubbery and for screens. 



SINGLE ANNITAI. SUNFLOWERS 



The single Sunflowers are indispensable for cutting. Sown on 

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

 mer, and keep up aconstant supply of flowers until cut down by frost. 



PER PKT. 



2696 Cucumerlfolius {Miniature ^Sunflotner). Small, 

 single, rich yellow flowers. An abundant bloomer; 4 

 feet. I oz. , 20 cts 5 



2697 — Orion, Artisticand effective new variety of "Stella." 

 The petals are twisted like a Catcus Dahlia. |^oz., 2octs. 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 oi 

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

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

 cut down by hard frost. ^ oz., 25 cts 10 



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 5 



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. ) J oz., 25 cts 10 



Helichrvsum (Straw Flower) 



New Miniature Sunflowbks 



Double Annual Sunflo^vers 



PER PKT. 



2705 Cucumerifolius Fl. PI. The double-flowering 

 form of the popular Miniature Sunflower. The 

 flowers; while double, are quite free and graceful; 

 of a bright golden yellow 10 



2703 Chrysantheniuni=fIowered. Rich golden-yel- 

 low flowers, perfectly double, resembling a Chry- 

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



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

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



2704 Qlobosus Fistulosus ( Globe or DaMia Sun- 

 flower). Flowers large, double, of a rich saffron 

 color; 6 feet. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



HELICHRYSUM (Straw Flower) 

 Monstrosum Fl. PI. Oue of the best of " Everlast- 

 ings." Exceedingly effective double flowers in rich 

 colors, making a fine display in beds or borders, 

 but especially grown to diy 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; 2i feet. We offer the following 

 choice colors: 



2721 Crimson, Very rich 10 



2722 Fireball. Bright red 10 



2723 Cioldenball. Golden yellow 10 



2724 Rose Carmine. Rich and glossy 10 



2725 Silverball. Glistening white 10 



2726 Violet. Very rich coFor 10 



2720 Mixed. All colors. |^ oz., 25 cts 5 



2719 Collection. A packet each ot the 6 colors ot) 



