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Radio Calendula 

 CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS [3£t.j 



This aristocrat of late-tlowering Asters 

 produces giant blooms rivaling chrysanthe- 

 mums in size. The remarkably curled flowers, 

 often measuring 5 to 6 inches across, are 

 borne on stems about 2 feet long. This is a 

 valuable variety for both florists and private 

 gardeners who want the best. 



671 White. Exceptionally large. 



672 Peach Blossom. Opens almost white but 

 blushes when in full bloom. 



673 Light Blue. Clear sky-blue. 



674 Deep Rose. Similar in color to the well- 

 known American Beauty rose. 



675 Dark Purple. Rich and vivid. 

 680 Mixture of the above 5 colors. 



Any of the above: Pkt. 20 cts.; Vsoz. 50 cts.; 

 V4OZ. 85 cts.; oz. $2.50 



COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the 5 

 separaft colors for 65 cts. 



LMPROVED NEW GIANT 

 CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS 



This new Aster is dstinctly unique and is 

 bound to command attention everywhere. 

 Lacy petals in lovely clear shades of pink, 

 rose, blue, and lavender are loosely placed 

 about a cushion-like, quilled center, some- 

 times yellow, sometimes white. It is difficult 

 to describe the loveliness of this dual-tone 

 effect. The enormous blooms, 4 to 5 inches 

 across, are borne on long stems, making this 

 new race valuable for cutting. The type is not 

 yet set and will come about 50 per cent 

 variable, with the best blooms coming late. 

 687 Mixed. Pkt. 25 cts.; ^oz. 40 cts.; 



J^oz. 75 cts. 



Balsam • Lady-Slipper 



India 



695 Double Camellia-flowered, Mixed. 



[hA-18in.] This lovely old-fashioned 

 garden flower produces a gorgeous 

 mass of brilliant colors from early 

 summer until fall. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 J^oz. 25 cts. ; oz. 75 cts. 



Begonia 



[tP-lft.] South America 

 Everblooming Bedding Varieties 



These varieties are fine bedding 

 plants, and, while preferring rich soil 

 in the sun, they w'ill do well in shady 

 spots. In the North, start indoors and 

 transplant after danger of frost. They 

 flower profusely over a long season and 

 if taken up will continue to bloom 

 indoors. These varieties are also ex- 

 cellent for pot-culture. 



7()() Gustav Knaake. L;irge pink 

 llowers, shaded salnion. Attractive 

 bronze-green leaves. Pkt. 20 cts.; 

 -Aoz. S1.75. 



701 Albert Martin. Huge brilliant 

 scarlet flowers with dark foliage. 

 Pkt. 25 cts.; 5V0Z. S2. 



702 Semperflorens, Mixed. AH colors. 

 Pkt. 15 cts.; I'soz. 35 cts.; Hoz. SI. 



703 Christmas Cheer. New. This 

 variety bears enormous glowing 

 cherry-red blossoms. Fine for 

 Christmas forcing. Pkt. 35 cts.; 

 jijoz. S2.50. 



Blue Lace Flower 



Didiscus caerulea 

 [hA-ZVzft.] Australia 

 Gardeners and florists everywhere appre- 

 ciate the charm of the lovely airy clusters of 

 lavender-blue florets. Their long stems and 

 fine keeping qualities make them invaluable 

 for cutting. Sow the seed outdoors in a bed 

 after the ground warms. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 

 50 cts. 



Bellis Perennis 



English Daisy England 

 710 Giant Double, Mixed. [hhP-8in.] These 

 now rank among the most valuable plants 

 for edging, bedding, or rock-gardens. The 

 button-like flowers, in shades of red, rose, 

 and white, are very attractive. This plant 

 prefers a moist location, and, if given pro- 

 tection in winter, will bloom for many 

 seasons. Pkt. 10 cts.; }^oz. 45 cts. 



Brachycome 



Swan River Daisy AustraUa 



720 Mixed. [hA-lOin.] Dainty, cineraria- 

 like flowers of rose, mauve, and white are 

 borne in profusion from early spring well 

 into summer. Excellent for small beds, 

 edging, or pot-culture, and may be used to 

 great advantage in the rock-garden. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; Koz- 25 cts.; Hoz. 40 cts. 



Buddleia 



Butterfly Bush or Summer Lilac 



China 



721 Variabilis Veitchiana. [hP-3to8ft.] A 

 shrub bearing long tapering lavender 

 spikes similar to lilac. Very fragrant and 

 blooms continuously from midsummer un- 

 til frost. Protection should be given in the 

 winter. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Calceolaria 



Peru and Chile 

 722 Hybrida grandiflora. [tA-18in.] A lovely 

 selection of the best self-colored and 

 spotted varieties, producing a mass of 

 pocket-like flowers. A favorite for the 

 greenhouse or conservatory. Pkt. 35 cts.; 

 special pkt. $1.25. 



Calendula 



[hA-18in.] Canary Islands to Persia 



The showiness of this old favorite has few 

 rivals in the garden or as a cut-flower. 

 Besides its popularity in the open garden. 

 Calendula is of great importance to florists 

 for winter forcing. 



In Calendula the plant-breeders have glori- 

 fied the old-fashioned pot marigold by enlarg- 

 ing its size and form, and by purifying and 

 brightening its colors. The vigor of the origi- 

 nal has not been lost in this transition. The 

 new varieties we offer will bloom from early 

 summer until frost, with constantly improv- 

 ing size and color. 



725 Ball's Orange. Giant orange-yellow 

 blooms coming uniformly double. Much 

 prized by florists as well as for growing 

 outdoors. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 50 cts.; 

 oz. SI. 50. 



727 Lemon Queen. Fine double flowers of 

 rich lemon- vellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; }4oz. 

 35 cts.; oz. 90 cts. 



728 BaU's Gold. Deep golden yellow. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; I40Z. 50 cts.; oz. $1.50. 



729 Campfire (Sensation). Brilliant orange 

 flowers with a scarlet sheen. Pkt. 15 cts.; 

 I40Z. 50 cts.; oz. $1.50. 



726 Radio. A distinct globular variety with 

 beautifully quilled petals of rich orange. 

 Pkt. 15 cts.; Moz. 50 cts.; oz. $1.50. 



731 Golden Radio. A new development with 

 all the characteristics of Orange Radio 

 except the color is a deep gold. We belie\ e 

 this will be a welcome addition. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; I40Z. 75 cts.; oz. $2.50. 



730 Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 20 cts.; 141b. 60 cts. 



Calliopsis 



Eastern United States 

 738 Finest Mixed. [hA-2i^ft.] An easily 

 grown graceful border plant producing a 

 wealth of brilliant flowers in combinations 

 of yellow and maroon throughout the sum- 

 mer. The single petals are slightly toothed. 

 Seed should be sown where they are to 

 bloom and thinned to stand 9 to 12 inches 

 apart. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 55 cts. 



Candytuft • Iberis 



Spain 



Umbellata. [hA-lft.] This old-fashioned 

 favorite furnishes very attractive beds 

 and borders and is excellent for rock- 

 eries. Very easily grown and will succeed 

 in any good garden soil. Plants should 

 be thinned to stand not less than 6 inches 

 apart. 



747 White 749 Rose 



748 Crimson 750 LUac 



755 Mixed 

 Any of above: Pkt. 10 cts.; i^oz. 20 cts.; 

 oz. 50 cts. 



745 Giant Hyacinth-flowered. Large, hya- 

 cinth-shaped trusses of white flowers on 

 stems 18 inches long. This variety is used 

 very extensively, and the massed efiect of 

 the pure white flowers makes a very de- 

 sirable white bed or border. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 i^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 



