DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



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SWEET PEAS 



The varieties listed below are the Cream of the newer Giant Spencer varieties of 

 Sweet Peas and represent every color and shade. Both in colors and size they are the 

 latest triumphs of the plant breeder's skill. In these will be found the richest shades 

 from apricot pink to silvery blue and purest white to royal purple. 



We trust all our customers will try a few at least of these beautiful selections 

 this year. 



For supports use poultry wire or brush. For a long season of bloom, mulch and 

 water in dry weather and pluck flowers freely, as they soon stop blooming if you let 

 seed form. Sow early. 



MARGARET ATLEE. The largest and finest 

 variety yet introduced. It is a rosy salmon 

 pink on a cream buff ground; a rich soft col- 

 or. The standard is large and wavy, often 

 four blossoms to a stem. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 25 cts. 



COUNTESS SPENCER. A grand large flower 

 of finest form, of lovely shell pink, shading 

 to deeper rose pink at the edges. In size, 

 form and coloring. Countess Spencer is sim- 

 ply exquisite. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



DOBBIE'S CREAM. Flowers a deep cream of 

 primrose, distinctly waved and ' crimped. One 

 of the best of the primrose class. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



FIERY CROSS. The standards are fiery red 

 with wings of cherry red, very large, one of 

 the best of its color. Does not burn even 

 in the hottest weather. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 25 cts. 



FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. The best and 

 largest of its color. A beautiful clear rich 

 lavender with a faint pinkish sheen. Robust 

 in growth, flowering most profusely, with 

 long stems and large flowers. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



ILLUMINATOR. A rich, glowing cerise sal- 

 mon, with an indication of bright orange suf- 

 fusion, which glisten under bright sunlight. 

 Flowers of perfect form on long stems fre- 

 quently in "fours." Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 25 

 cts. 



KING WHITE. The grandest of all white sweet 

 peas. The buds are of exceptional size before 

 opening. The stems are long and stout and 

 bear mostly four blossoms. King White has 

 created a sensation wherever shown. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oze. 25 cts. 



KING EDWARD VII. Large, brilliant colored 

 flowers, of a bright red or crimson scarlet. 

 This is the very best of the dark, rich red 

 sorts. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



OTHELLO. The flowers are beautifully waved 

 both in standards and wings, of immense size. 

 Long stems, carry three to four blossoms, of 

 a rich deep maroon, the best of the dark col- 

 ors. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



ELFRIDA PEARSON. Huge flowers, of great 

 substance, long stiff stems with mostly four 

 blossoms. The vines bloom in wonderful pro- 

 fusion. The color is a lovely pink, tinted with 

 salmon. It is one of the best in cultivation 

 today. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



THOMAS STEVENSON. Large and brilliant 

 flowers of fiery red-orange. The plants are 

 vigorous in growth, the flowers are borne 

 mostly in fours on long strong stems. It is 

 certainly the finest of all the orange scarlets 

 yet developed. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



STIRLING STENT. A glorious salmon colored \ 

 flower. This is the richest and brightest of j 

 its color in cultivation. The color is a rich ! 

 glowing deep salmon self, suffused with or- 1 

 ange. Of large size, the flowers are produced ' 

 three and four on long stems. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



VERMILLION BRILLIANT. The wings are of 

 intense pure scarlet. The standard is very 

 bold and beautifully waved. The is by far 

 the most intense self-scarlet in existence and 

 should be in every collection. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



WEDGEWOOD. A clear light silvery blue; an 

 improved large flowering strain and best of 

 its color. The flowers are of good substance, 

 are well waved ,borne in four flowered sprays, 

 upon long stems. A color long sought for in 

 Sweet Peas. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Cole's Giant Superb 

 Mixture 



MIXED SWEET PEAS 



This mixture contains the cream of the new- 

 est Giant Flowering and beautiful named sorts. 

 Great care has been taken in making this mix- 

 ture to equal anything offered. It will give the 

 flowers of the most delicate colors, varying 

 from pearly white to richest red and purple. It 

 has a good proportion of all the latest introduc- 

 tions and high priced scarce varieties. We know 

 it will please the most exacting, and cannot fail 

 to give satisfaction, as there is no better mix- 

 ture in existence. 



Price per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i/4 lb. 40 

 cts., lb. $1.50. 



GIANT SPENCER MIXED. Composed exclus- 

 ively of the large Orchid Flowered Type, of 

 named varieties and many seedlings of new 

 exquisite shades and colors. A grand mixture. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V4, lb. 40 cts. 



LARGE FLOWERING MIXED. This mixture 

 contains all the best varieties introduced by 

 Mr. Eckford, flower large and of rich colors. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i/4 lb. 30 cts., 

 lb. $1.00. 



CUPID SWEET PEAS 

 MIXED CUPID. Many varieties mixed. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



PERENNIAL SWEET PEAS 



These hardy Everlasting Peas grow about 6 

 feet high ; the flowers are borne in large clus- 

 ters, from pure white to dark red in color. They 

 are beautiful, and are very valuable from the 

 fact that they are in bloom early and bloom till 

 late in fall. They are perfectly hardy and willl 

 start up every spring; showy and freely flower- 

 ing plants, growing in any common garden soik 

 Per pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 14 lb. $1.75. 



