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Seeds Are Standard 



Annual Larkspur 



Ornamental Grasses 



Heliotrope 



[hhP] Europe 

 985 Lemoine's Giant Hybrids. 



Deliciously scented lilac and 

 white flowers borne on large 

 heads. May be started indoors 

 for early blooming or may be 

 sown outdoors in May. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; J soz. 50 cts. 

 986 Regale, Mixed. A dwarf, 

 compact variety with the same 

 large heads as the giant types. 

 Fine in rockeries. Pkt. 15 cts.; 



YeOZ. 35 cts. 



Helichrysum 



Straw Flower 

 [hA-2V2ft.] Africa, Australia 

 This is the finest of the Ever- 

 lastings for the home-garden, and 

 the large, double flowers, in bright 

 glittering colors, are very attrac- 

 tive in beds or borders. They are 

 especially grown to dry for winter 

 use, and for this purpose they 

 should be cut with the stems as 

 long as possible and when the 

 flower is about one-third open; 

 strip off leaves and hang head 

 down in a dark place until cured. 



970 Fireball. Brilliant crimson. 



971 Golden Ball. Rich golden 

 vellow. 



972 Rose Queen. Deep old-rose. 

 975 Violet Queen. Intense pur- 

 plish violet. 



975 Mixed. 

 Any of the above : Pkt. 10 cts. ; V^oz. 30 cts. 



South America 



These are very useful in winter bouquets 

 1 1 1 in- \i.rv attractive in a mixed flower-bed 

 ■ ' i.'.i.Ur during the summer. 



'"it Fountain Grass f Ptnnisetum Ruppeli- 

 unum). [hA-3ft.] Feathery, purplish plumes. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 30 cts.; i $oz. 50 cts. 



966 Pampas Grass iCinerium argenteum). 

 [hP-Sft.] Silvcrv white plumes. Pkt. 

 10 cts.: I40Z. 50 cts. 



967 Cloud Grass. [hA-18in.] Reddish green 

 flower-heads on airy foliage, resembling a 

 mist when in bloom. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 

 50 cts. 



Helianthemum • Sun Rose 



Mediterranean Region 

 9%2 Mutabile. [hP-12in.) Low-growing ever- 

 L"-CLn plants with masses of bright flowers 

 fnjm June to September. Suitable for the 

 rockery. Pkt. 10 cts.; '4OZ. 40 cts. 



Helianthus • Sunflower 



North America 

 984 Double Chrysanthemum-flowered. [hA- 

 7ft.] Large, double, golden yellow, ball- 

 shaped flowers resembling chrysanthe- 

 mums. Extra-fine seed produced on our 

 own grounds. Sunflowers thrive best in 

 strong sunlight and are excellent for back- 

 grounds among shrubberies or for di- 

 visions. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 



COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the 4 

 separate colors for 35 cts. 



Heuchera • Coral Bells 



Southwestern United States 



983 Sanguinea rosea. [hP-12in.] The plants 

 of this attractive little flower make com- 

 pact, low-growing mats of deep green 

 leaves from wliich rise graceful, slender 

 spikes adorned with tinv, bell-like florets 

 in shades of coral. Excellent for the rock- 

 garden. Pkt. 15 cts.; jy)z. 50 cts. 



Hollyhock 



[hP-7ft.i China 



The majestic elegance of the Hollyhock as 

 a background in the border, as a row against 

 a garden wall or a cottage, has few rivals. 

 During early summer, the stately stalks are 

 heavily set with attractive blooms in a com- 

 plete range of colors varying from white to 

 darkest red and including many lovely 

 yellows. 



990 Double, Mixed. Choice selection of the 

 best colors in large, completely double 

 flowers, closely set on very sturdy stalks. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; }4oz. 45 cts. 



991 Imperator. New. A distinct type with 

 large, frilled and fringed petals crested with 

 a 3-inch rosette. The flowers measure 

 about 6 inches across and are produced in a 

 delightful array of colors. Pkt. 25 cts.; 

 ^oz. 45 cts. 



Hunnemannia 



Santa Barbara Poppy 

 [hA-18in.] California 

 1237 Fumarisefolia. A clear lemon-yellow 

 Poppy that is delightful in the border, 

 massed in beds, or as a cut-flower. The 

 flowers are borne on strong stems with 

 fine, feathery, grayish green foliage. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; 14 oz. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 



Impatiens 



Zanzibar Balsam 



South Africa 



1000 Holstii Hybrids. [tP-20in.] Bright, 

 waxy flow-ers for decorative purposes. Ex- 

 cellent for pot-culture. Our mixture con- 

 tains all colors. Pkt. 20 cts.; 3 pkts. 50 cts. 



Kochia 



Summer Cypress; Mexican Fire Bush 



China 



1005 Childsii. [hA-2i4ft.] Planted in rows, 

 these ornamental plants form a cypress- 

 like green hedge which turns deep red in 

 late summer. Sow thinly early in the 

 spring where the plants are to bloom. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 20 cts. 



Lantana Brazil 



1007 Fine Mixed. [tP-2ft.] Shrubby bedding 

 plants that bloom all summer until late 

 autumn. In the verbena-like clusters all 

 shades of crimson, rose, yellow, and orange 

 appear. Pkt. 10 cts.; i^oz. 25 cts. 



Larkspur 



[hA-3ft.] Europe, Asia 

 Giant Imperial. Many improvements have 

 been made on this old favorite in color 

 and growth of the plant. This new type 

 is of particular value for cutting because 

 of its upright, base-branching habit. In 

 the bftrder or in shrubbery it will produce 

 a striking effect. 

 1010 Blue Spire. Deep Oxford-blue. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; J40Z. 60 cts.; oz. S2. 



1012 Carmine King. Carmine-rose. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; 1 ,o/_. 60 cts.; oz. S2. 



1016 Exquisite Pink Improved. Pink, 



shaded salmon. Pkt. 15 cts.; J4oz- 



60 cts. ; oz. S2. 

 1018 Exquisite Rose. Deep rose. Pkt. 



15 cts.; Hoz. 60 cts.; oz. $2. 

 1020 White Spire. Pure white. Pkt. 



15 cts.; 14 oz. 60 cts.; oz. $2. 



1013 Miss California. New. Deep pink 

 on salmon. Pkt. 20 cts.; Moz. 75 cts.; 

 oz. S2.50. 



1025 Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 25 cts.; 

 oz. 75 cts. 



Lathyrus 



Everlasting Sweet Pea 

 World-wide 



1030 Mixed. [hP-7ft.] This very showy, free- 

 flowering climber is excellent for covering 

 stumps, fences, and the like. Our mixture 

 contains shades of pink, white, and red. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 25 cts. 



