For Profits Grow Asters, Zinnias, Calendulas, and Larkspur 



Early Double Cosmos 



COSMOS 



Beautiful for summer and autumn flowers and 

 easily grown outdoors. Plants should be thinned 

 to set at least 18 inches apart each way. Seed 

 should be sown early in the spring when there is 

 little danger of frost. This new, early-flowering, 

 double strain produces about 75 per cent double 

 flowers and blooms from early summer until frost. 

 835 Early-flowering Double, Mixed. In Pink, 



Crimson, and White. Pkt. 20 cts.; Hoz. 60 cts. 

 830 Late-flowering Giant Single, Mixed. 



Pkt. 10 cts.; ijoz. 25 cts. 



ANNUAL 

 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



810 Single, Mixed. This single-nowcring annual, 

 often referred to as "Painted Daisy," is a very 

 effective, showy variety grown for cut-flowers. 

 Plants grow 2 feet high and produce large 

 flowers on long stems. Entirely distinct from 

 the hardy autumn-flowering varieties. Mixture 

 includes shades of yellow, apricot, and white. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; lioz. 20 cts. 



CINERARIA HYBRIDA 



Beautiful, ornamental plants for conser\-atory 

 or house. Seed may be sown from early spring 

 until late fall for a succession of flowers. A very 

 important point in the culture is to secure hardy 

 plants with medium-sized leaves. After trans- 

 planting, place pots in coldframes, facing north, 

 and as the pots become full of roots, transplant 

 to slightly larger pots until flowering stage. 



81 5 Stokes Giant-flowering Exhibition, 

 Mixed. Flowers of this special strain often 

 measure 4 to 5 inches across and are borne in 

 immense, compact heads in a complete range 

 of beautiful colors. Pkt. 50 cts.; 3 pkts. S1.25. 



816 Multiflora Nana, Dwarf, Mixed. The best 

 dwarf strain, with large trusses of small flowers. 

 Our mixture contains a complete range of 

 colors. Pkt. 35 cts.; 3 pkts. 90 cts. 



CLARKIA 



820 Finest Double, Mixed. This easily grown 

 annual is gradually coming into pxjpularitv. 

 It is fine for cutting, and each flower will open 

 in water. Does well in full sun or partial shade, 

 often growing 2 }^ to 3 feet high. Shades of sal- 

 mon, scarlet, white, and orange-scarlet. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; Koz. 30 cts. 



COLEUS 



825 Large-leaved Bright-colored Varieties, 

 Mixed. Our strain produces the finest ranee of 

 colored foliage, attractive for borders or bed- 

 ding. Easy to start from seed if kept warm. 

 Plantings should be made indoors in the early 

 spring. Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. SI. 



CYNOGLOSSUM 



Chinese Forget-Me-Not 



840 Amabile. A recent introduction from China 

 that is of easy culture, forming strong plants 

 18 inches high. The blue, forget-me-not-like 

 flowers are sweet-scented and they literally 

 cover the plants during early summer. Worthy 

 of space in every garden. Pkt. 15 cts.; l^oz. 35c. 



DAHLIAS 



One of the most interesting flowers and easy 

 to grow from seed. Sow early in the spring, in 

 order to have blooms the first season. This strain 

 produces a very high percentage of doubles in a 

 good range of colors. 



860 Large-flowering Double, Mixed. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; f soz. 35 cts. 



861 Exhibition, Mixed. Our stock of this mix- 

 ture is saved for us by a Dahlia specialist, and 

 only seed from giant double flowers is used. 

 Pkt. 50 cts.; 5 pkts. S2. 



DIANTHUS (Pink) 



870 Single and Double, Mixed. An old 



favorite, easily raised from seed, and excellent 

 for cutting. Seed may be sown outdoors as 

 soon as danger of frost is past. Comes into 

 flower a few weeks after planted and continues 

 until frost. Where winters are not too severe, 

 they will surx'ive when given a little protection 

 and will be a mass of blooms the next spring. 

 Plants grow 12 inches high and can be used for 

 either beds or borders. Illustrated on page 30. 

 Pkt. 10 CIS.; 3joz. 30 cts. 



DIMORPHOTHECA 



African Daisy 



890 Aurantiaca Hybrids. An extr. mL-ly showy 

 annual Daisy originating in South Africa but 

 which suits our climatic conditions i>crfectly. 

 Plants grow 12 to 15 inches high and are a 

 mass of bloom during the greater part of the 

 sunimcr. Seed should be sown early in the 

 spring where the plants are to bloom. This 

 mixture includes white, golden yellow, salmon, 

 sulphur, rose, and apricot. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 lioz. 35 cts. 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA 



California Poppy 



900 Mixed. A charming annual suitable for 

 bedding or borders. Blooms continuously from 

 early summer until fall if planted in a sunny 

 place. The satiny, cup-like flowers, in shades of 

 yellow, orange, rose, salmon, and red, with 

 finely cut, bluish green foliage, are very at- 

 tractive. This easily grown annual may be 

 .sown any time during the spring and thinned 

 to 6 inches apart in the row. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 ,'4'oz. 20 cts. 



EUPHORBIA 



910 Heterophylla (Annual Poinsettia). This 

 attractive annual, with its ornamental foliage, 

 much resembles the hothouse poinsettia. The 

 bushy plants have glossy green foliage which 

 about the middle of summer turns to a beautiful 

 orange-scarlet, presenting a striking appear- 

 ance. Sow the seed, after danger of frost is 

 past, where plants are to bloom. Useful for 

 beds or borders, growing 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; Hoz. 30 cts. 



FORGET-ME-NOT 



Myosotis 



Greatly admired %vhen grown in masses. Sow 

 the seed any time during spring or early summer, 

 and keep plants protected in winter where weather 

 is se%'ere. Succeed best in a cool, moist soil and 

 flower profusely during the summer months. 



915 Robusta grandiflora. Clear light blue 

 i flowers on plants 10 inches high. Pkt. 15 cts.; 

 I Moz. 30 cts. 



916 Alpestris, Rose. Bright rose. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 ' s'oz. 25 cts. 



GAILLARDIA 



Blanket Flower 



920 Double Mixed. Yellow and crimson shades. 

 Splendid, showy, hardy annuals flowering from 

 early summer until frost. Excellent for beds, 

 borders, and cutting. Sow seed early in spring 

 where plants are to bloom. Illustrated on page 

 39. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 35 cts. 



GERANIUM 



935 Zonale. A mi.xture of the largest and finest 

 varieties, with individual flowers often measur- 

 ing 1 to 1 inches across. Very interesting to 

 grow from seed, and our mixture contains a 

 wide range of colors. Start seed indoors and 

 plant outside when weather is warm. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; 3soz. 40 cts. 



"'"^ GLOBE AMARANTH 



Gomphrena 



The clover-like flowers are often referred to as 

 "Bachelor's Buttons" and are unusually attrac- 

 tive everlastings. If cut when full size and dried, 

 will last all winter. Plant outdoors in early spring 

 and they will flower all summer. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 lioz. 25 cts. 



GLOXINIA 



945 Giant Mixed. Attractive pot plants easily 

 grown to pL-riection in a conscr\-atory where 

 heat and moisture may be regulated. Best 

 results are obtained when planted in a mixture 

 of peat, loam, and sand in equal proportions. 

 Mixture includes shades of white, rose, purple, 

 and red. Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. SI. 



GODETIA (Satin Flower) 



950 Mixed. A desirable, free-flowering annual 

 deserving more attention. Blooms all summer 

 in cool sections where the satiny, azalea-like 

 flowers mature to perfection. Sow outdoors 

 in the spring in rather poor soil. Attractive 

 in beds or borders. Grows 12 inches high. 

 Mixture includes white, pink, and crimson 

 shades. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 25 cts. 



GYPSOPHILA 



Baby's Breath 



955 Elegans alba grandiflora (Paris .Market). 

 An improved, large-flowering, pure white 

 Baby's Breath wanted by florists and gardeners. 

 Graceful, free-flowering plants doing well in 

 any garden soil in sunny locations. The white 

 panicles of bloom are almost indispensable in 

 making up bouquets. Make several sowings 

 during the season. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 

 lb. $2.25. 



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