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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



Choice Flower Seeds 



TESTED AND RELIABLE 



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Free by Mail 



10 papers 25c 



After years of careful study and large experience, we are 

 in a position to offer our trade Flower Seeds that have few 

 equals and no superiors. Our selections have been made from 

 the best American and European growers. The character 

 and preparation of the soil is of vast importance with flower 

 seeds, and provided there has been care taken in these re- 

 spects we feel assured that our seed will give entire satis- 

 faction. Much care must be used in sowing fine Flower Seed; 

 so many times they are buried instead of planted. Most 

 Flower Seeds do best if sown in boxes and transplanted. It 

 is well to cover the soil with moss or new grass to keep the 

 soil moist and in condition until the germination of the seed 

 is assured, then remove the covering with care, and not during 

 the sunny part of the day, but in the afternoon, so as not to 

 sunburn the tender young growth. 



AGERATUM MEXICANUM.— Fine mixed, used especially 

 for borders; it is easily grown and is abundant in flowers. 

 Packet, 3c. 



ALYSSUM, SWEET SCENTED.— Of all small white flowers 

 this one is one of the best and most useful. Florists would 

 be at a loss to find anything to take its place, and a garden 

 would miss it always. In bouquets it gives a finish that is to 

 the bouquet what lace is to a dress. Packet, 3c. 



AMORANTHUS, TRICOLOR, or JOSEPH'S COAT.— The 

 foliage of this plant is brilliant and pleasing. Should be used 

 in masses to get the effect of the contrasting colors. 

 Packet, 3c. 



ANTIRRHINUM (Snap Dragon).— Succeeds best in light, 

 rich soil; used very largely in Europe and the famous gardens 

 of England. Packet, 3c. 

 •s ASTERS. — Of all garden flowers from seed there is none 



that gives more satisfaction than the Aster. There is an early, medium and late sort 

 now, of rare beauty, so that you can have flowers from June until frost. Mixed sorts. 

 Packet, 3c. 



BACHELOR'S BUTTON (Centaurea Cyanus).— These bright flowered plants of hardy 

 nature and easy culture, yet esteemed by all, the most attractive and graceful of all old- 

 fashioned flowers. Sometimes called Corn Flowers. Packet, 3c. 



BALSAM, DOUBLE MIXED (Lady Slipper).— An old favorite; a mass of beautiful, 

 brilliant double flowers of easy culture. Packet, 3c. 



CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS.— Finest mixed double and single. Fine, showy, easily 

 grown, hardy annual, producing a profusion of blooms; excellent for cutting and massing in 

 beds. Packet, 3c. 



CLARKIA. — Among the prettiest native hardy annuals that come to us from beyond 

 the Rocky Mountains. They bloom freely and have flowers of such variety of bright colors 

 that a bed of them is a beautiful sight. Used in hanging baskets and vases, also for 

 borders in beds. Sow in open garden in early spring in partial shade. Packet, 3c. 



CONVOLULUS MINOR or DWARF MORNING GLORY.— This plant needs no further 

 description than to say it is the dwarf variety of the well-known tall or running Morning 

 Glory. Packet, 3c. 



COSMOS. — Of all fall flowers there is none that has become so popular 

 as Cosmos. Sow the seed in March, April and May, and will bloom in 

 September. Does best in light, rich soil, in sumiy places; grows about 

 7 feet high. Flowers are borne on long stems in clusters of pink, 

 dark pink, and white colors. Fine for house and church decorations. 

 Packet, 3c. 



COXCOMB (Celosia).— For brilliant effect and rare beauty this plant 

 deserves a place. Half hardy annual. Choice mixed; many beautiful 

 colors. Packet, 3c. 



CYCLAMEN. — Charming plants, with beautiful foliage and rich col- 

 ored, fragrant flowers; a great favorite for winter and spring bloom- 

 ing. Seed should be sown in very early spring in boxes or in late fall for 

 winter bloom. Packet, 3c. 



CANNA. — For producing that tropical effect so beautiful in large 

 lawns, a bed of Cannas in full bloom is not surpassed. Every garden 

 should grow them. Packet, 3c. 



CANDYTUFT (Iberis).— Few flowers have withstood the test of 

 time as this old-time flower. Fine for borders and cutting. Blooms 

 Salvia Scarlet Sage continually from July to September. Packet, 3c. 



