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9 CASTOR BEANS (Ricinus). — A hishlv orna- 

 mental, treelike annual plant : if given good soil will 

 grow from 6 to 14 feet high :.very attractive and beau- 

 tiful for backgrounds. Pkt. 5c. 



10 COTTON. — Where not grown commercially 

 there 'a-e few plants that would attract more attention 

 Uis quite pretty and interesting. Should be started as 

 eariv as possible. Tkt. 5c. 



1 1" ri-vPTtT**:*! VINE. — A beautiful climbing plant 

 thll-is*^Tr?^t»acti>e^rieties mostly red and white. 



^''^i'2'"^CENTATrREA.— Under this head are em- 

 braced several popular flowers. These are commonly 

 known as Sweet Sultana. Corn Flower, Dusty Miner, 

 etc. AM mixed. Pkt. 5c. 



VlCiuiilA A&it-KS. 



BALSAM. 



13. DAISY.— Almost hardy perennial plants, 

 adapted to pot or frame culture. They are in high fa- 

 vor for open air edgings and borders, blooming freely 

 from April to June. These famous double daisies are 

 held in universal esteem : they bloom profusely, espe- 

 cially in cool weather. Pkt. 5c, 



14. PANSY . — Vetv fine collection : too well 

 known to need description. Superb mixture. Pkt. 10c. 



15. FOUR OXTLOCK. — All colors, mixed. Pkt.Sc. 



16. GXOBE AMARANTKTJS iPerpetualsi.— 

 Beautiful everlastins tiowers : they will last a year or 

 two after being cut. Pkt. oc. 



17. GEBANITTMS.— An easily grown, tender, pe 

 rennial plant that enjovs an almost universal popular- 

 ity • easily raised from seed. Those that I am offering 

 are verv fine, and I am sure will please all who buy 

 them. Mixed, all varieties and colors. Pkt. 10c. 



CASTOR BKANS 

 (RICINUS.) 



CYPRESS VINE. 



18. HOLLYHOCK.— This fine old favorite is 

 again in the widest favor. It reaches the height of six 

 feet or more and on account of its stately growth is un- 

 excelled for planting along fences or buildings or for 

 background effects. Seed sown one year will give good 

 bloom the following year. .\11 colors mixed. Pkt. lOe. 



19. HELIOTROPE. — A half hardy ptrennial. 

 blooming the whole season. It grows quickly and easily 

 from seed, doing best in rich soil. Pkt. 5c. 



20. HELICHRYSTJM.— Everlasting flower of 

 various colors, from white and bright yellow to scar- 

 let : shaded and tipped : exceedingly handsome for 

 bouquets for winter. Pkt. .5-c. 



21. LARKSPUR. — Quick-growing annual and 

 perennial nlants. The annuals have a wide range of 

 •colors. The flowers are borne in great profusion, and 

 a l>ed of larkspur is an effective and showv ornament. 

 Pkt. .5c. 



IIKI.K'IIRVSUM. MAKKiUl.DS. 



32. MORNING GLORY.— Beautiful and an- 

 nual climbers, growing easily in any situation. Colors, 

 blue, white, pink, purple, etc. The most popular climb- 

 ing plant in the world. Pkt. 5c. 



23. MORNING BRIDE.— One of the most de- 

 sirable of the border plants and greatly iBproved 

 within recent years. Some sorts are annual and some 

 perennial. Pkt. 5c. 



24. MARIGOLDS. — Sow in open ground and 

 thin to one loot apart. They are very hardy and 

 make a great show, either double or single varieties. 



Single, mixed Pkt. 5c. 



25. MARIGOLDS.— Mixed, double. Pkt. 5c. 



26. NASTURTIUMS (Dwarf).— My stock of 

 nasturtiums, both dwarf and tall, is very fine, consist- 

 ing of all popular types and colors. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c. 





SALVIA (SCARLET SAGE.) 



27. NASTURTIUMS.— (Climbing varieties). 

 Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c. 



28. ORNAMECNTAL GOURDS.— Great curl 

 osity, many types and colors. Pkt. 5c. 



29. PETUNIA.— Begins to bloom early and lasts 

 until killed by frost. It succeeds best in rich soil and 

 sunny situation. Pkt. 10c. 



30. PINKS. — Double, Japan. Exceptionally fine, 

 mixed colors. I'kt. 5c. 



31. PINKS. — Double, China. Mixed, all colors, 

 very fine stock. Pkt. 5c. 



3i2. PINKS.— Dianthus. The color of these pinks 

 is exceedingly rich and variegated. We offer all colors 

 mixed. Pkt. 5c. 



PANSY. 



PINKS— DIANTIUS. 



