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Calceolaria 



A much admired genus distinguished 

 byirs abuudauee of large, shcvy, sac- 

 shaped or shpper-like flowers whicli 

 are creamy white and various shales of yellow often splaslied. 

 spotted orblotched with dark reddish brown, two plants rarely 

 having flowers marked exactly alike. Leaves large, felty, close 

 growing. Under proper conditions can be grown indoors to" perfec- 

 tion, making an exceedingly decorative plant. 



Start the seed at any time, except during hot weather, in a tem- 

 perature of about 60° "F. Herbaceous annuals or shrubbj' ever- 

 green perennials. Height about one to one and one-half leet. 



Hybrida grandiflora. Large self colored flowers Pkt. 25c. 



Hy brida tigrina. Flowers beautifully spotted ** 25c. 



Finest Hybrids Mixed. Seeds saved only from the most perfect 

 flowers: all desirable. .Pkt. 25c. 



CALENDULA— l5ee Marigold) 

 CALIFORNIA POPPY — {See EschschoUzia) 



Calliopsis or Coreopsis JoTLfa^^^fTor- 



ders. producing in great profusion for a long time flowere which 



are bright yellow and rich brown, self colored or with these colors 



and red contrasted. 



Sow outdoors early in spring where plants are wanted to 



bloom, covering seed one-half inch deep: thin to two feet apart. 



For earlier bloom sow indoors and transplant. 



Coreopsis tinctoria. A very hardy and easily grown annual, produc- 

 ing an abundance of brilliantly colored single ray flowers with 

 dark center. The flowers. -\\ hich are about one and one-half 

 inches across, vary from clear yellow to deep rich brown, the two 

 colors often being beautifully contrasted in the same blossom. 

 Long, graceful stems and very desirable for decorative pur- 

 poses. The tall, slender habit of growth makes neat staking 

 desirable for best results. Height of plants, two to three feet. 

 Fixe 3Iixed. Oz. 20c. . . . , Pkt. 10c. 



Golden Ray. This dwarf variety forms compact plants covered 

 with singularly attractive flowers of rich maroon edged with 

 golden yellow. The petals are rather narrow and are often twisted. 

 giving \he flowers a star-like appearance. Hardy annual, six to 

 eight inches high, well adapted for edgings '. Pkt. 10c. 



Lanceolata grandiflora. A very hardy perennial, blooming the fu'st year and producing on long stems a succession of' rich 

 bright yellow flowers two to three inches across. Very valuable for cutting. Seed maj^ also be sown in fall oittdoors. About 

 two feet high. Oz. ?5c Pkt. 10c. 



CAMPANULA— (See Canterbury Bell) 



r^ar»ai«v Rii-rl FlrhTAZ^** {Tropceohnu jyeregrinum or Canariense) A beautiful climber with small, curioush' shaped, 

 V^anary Diru nuwcr canary colored blossoms and attractive pahnate leaves. 



Sow outdoors early in spring, preferably in light, moderately rich soil by the side of an arbor or trellis. Will bloom freely 

 from July until killed by frost. Tender annual; height, ten to' twentj- feet. Oz. 25c Pkt. 10c. 



(Iberis) Showy, branching plants twelve to fifteen inches high and bearing in profusion 

 terminal clusters of beautiful single cruciform flowers in a wide range of colors. Considered 

 indispensable for cutting and very effective in beds, masses or rockeries. 



If sown in spring in rich, mellow soil the plants Avili usually bloom from Jitly to Sep- 

 tember or if in the fall will be likely to blossom from the last of 31ay to July 3Iake rows about one foot apart and cover 

 the seeds with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down.' When'two inches high thin to four inches apait in 



Candytuft 



Candytuft 



the row. Larger flowers are obtained if some of the branches 

 annual. 



Lilac. Shading to light purple. Oz. 20c Pkt. 10c. 



White. Oz. 20C ; . . . . ** 10c. 



Rocket (Giant Emjvess) Extra large white trusses; 

 much better than the common white variety. Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c, 



are removed, and an abundance of water is desirable. Hardy 



Fragrant. White, fragrant: foliage fineh' cut. Oz. 20c. Pkt. IGc. 



Purple. A rich dark shade. Oz'. 20c . ' '* 10c. 



Rose Carmine. Compact habit. Oz. -SSc " 10c. 



Fine Mixed. Oz. loe; Lb. Sl.25 " 10c. 



Co tin a Stately, very ornamental plants of semi-tropical appearance, very desirable for groups and in masses. Plants 

 dlllia. branching from the roots, with very large, broad leaves, producing clusters of large flowers of varied and 

 brilliant colors from Augtist until cut down by frost. 



Sow seed indoors in February in light, sandy soil, first cutting a small notch through the hard outer coat with a knife or 

 file, care being taken not to cut into the germ. Cover with one-half inch of fine soil. Keep the_soil moist and the temperature 

 averaging 60° F. Transplant outdoors aftei-'dauger of frost is over, preferably in very rich soil. "giving each plant two feet of 

 room. Tender annual in the open grotxnd, or tender perennial in the greenhouse. 

 Finest Leirge Flowering Mixed. Plants comparatively dwarf, about three feet high. Oz. 20c , , Pkt. 10c. 



