Cosmos, in its different forms, (see opposite page) makes a wonderful display in mid-summer and fall 



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1268 Cyclamen, Giganteum. 



1276 Dahua Double Fine Mixed. 



COSMIDIUM 



Hardy Annual 



1241 ORANGE CROWN. Handsome annual, growing about 2 feet 

 high, and producing throughout the summer golden-yellow flowers 

 with a broad circle of rich orange around the disc; a pleasing combina- 

 tion. Recommended for cutting. Packet, 10 cents. 



CYCLAMEN (Alpine Violet) 

 Half Hardy Perennial 



One of the choicest of all the greenhouse or window plants. Root bul- 

 bous In shape; foliage rich and beautiful; flowers bird-like and fragrant. 

 Colors white, pink, crimson, etc. Should be sown In light soil, con- 

 taining leaf mould. 



1267 PBUSICUM. Choice mixed. All the best colors are Included. 

 Packet, 20 cents; 2 packets, 35 cents; 100 seeds, $1.00. 



1268 GIGANTEUM. The leaves beautifully marked with showy 

 silvery blotches make the plants with their large flowers very attractive. 

 All the most desirable colors. Packet, 25 cents; 100 seeds, $2.00. 



CYPRESS VINE 



Hardy Annual Climber 



One of the very desirable and most handsome climbers. Fern-like 

 foliage; 15 feet. Vine bears masses ot beautiful star-shaped flowers 

 which, with Its finely cut foliage, makes It particularly desirable for 

 training upon a light, ornamental trellis. 



1271 SCARIiET. Packet, 10 cts.; ^ ounce, 30 cts.; ounce, 50 cts. 



1272 WHITE. Packet, 10 cts.; ^ ounce, 30 cts.; ounce, 50 cts. 



1273 MIXED. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 85 cts.; ounce, 40 cts. 



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DAHLIA 



Half Hardy 

 Perennial 



Dahlia plants, 

 from seed sown 

 indoors in a shal- 

 low box in March 

 or April and transplanted as 

 soon as danger of frost is 

 past, win bloom abundantly 

 the first summer and give 

 a magnificent display ol 

 bright colors late In the sea- 

 son. Seed olTered below is 

 saved from large flowering 

 double dahlias. As these 



1274 



Dahlia, Extra Choice Large 

 Flowering Double Mixed. 

 flowers are hybrids, we cannot guarantee type; no two flowers will be 

 exactly alike and some are likely to be single-flowering. Roots ol any 

 favorites may be saved, storing them In the house during the winter. 



1274 EXTRA CHOICE LARGE FLOWERING, DOUBLE 

 MIXED. This seed Is saved from choice specimens of the standard 

 sorts, as well as the leading and best Introductions that make their 

 appeai'ance each year. A choice mixture of show, cactus, decorative, 

 peony and pompon varieties. It must be remembered, that seed pro- 

 cured from double dahlias Is certain to produce some singles, many of 

 which are very beautiful. 

 Packet, 15 cts.; ]/g ounce, 50 cts.; 14 ounce, 85 cts.; ounce, $3.25. 



1275 DOUBLE CAC- 

 TUS, MIXED. Most 

 popular dahlia grown, 

 petals pointed (see il- 

 lustration), distinct 

 and elegant. Seed 

 Is saved from the most 

 select and perfectly 

 double blooms and 

 many double flowers 

 may be expected, be- 

 sides there Is always the 

 chance of some hand- 

 some new varieties be- 

 ing obtained. 



Packet, 15 cents; 



% ounce, 50 cents; 



14 ounce, 90 cents. 



1276 DOUBLE EX- 

 TRA FINE MIXED. 

 This splendid assort- 

 ment embraces many 

 varieties of the double 1275 Dahlia, Double Cactus Mixed. 



flowering types in a great variety of charming colors. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; % ounce, 40 cts.; ounce, 75 cts.; ounce, $2.50. 



For roots of Dahlias, see bulb pages of this Book. 



1283 DAISY. THE SHASTA 



Hardy Perennial 



Is a perfectly hardy 

 perennial, bearing 

 flowers averaging 4 

 inches in diameter, on 

 long, stilf stems. It 

 blooms freely for sev- 

 eral months, and the 

 flowers remain fresh 

 for two weeks or more 

 after cutting. The pet- 

 als or rays are pure 

 ■glistening white, with 

 small golden yellow 

 centres. If sown early. 

 It will flower the same 

 season. Height 23^ £t. 

 Packet, 15 cents; 

 }/g ounce, 50 cents. 



