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Choice Flower Seeds 



Tested and Reliable 

 Three cents a paper Free by Mail 10 papers 25 cents 



make a special - varieties of flower seeds, which are grown for us by experts in this line. 



We do not send out seeds carried over from previous seasons, but seeds we get fresh every year. We have thousands of 

 satisfied customers who purchase their flower seeds from us, as well as other seeds, etc., in our line. Send us an order and 

 be one of the satisfied customers. 



Annuals. Attain full growth, flower and die in one year. 



Biennial*. Grow from seed one year, bloom and die the next, though some varieties bloom the first season when 

 sown early. 



Perennial*. Last for several years, blooming annually after the first season, though some varieties will bloom the 

 first season if sown early. 



Aeeraturn Mexicanum. Fine mixed, used especially for borders; it is easily grown and is abundant in flowers. 

 Pkt., 3c. 



Alvssum. Sweet Scented. Of all small white flowers this one is one of the best and most useful. Florists would 

 53 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. Pkt., 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. Pkt., 3c. 



Antirrhinum ''Snap Dragon). Succeeds best in light, rich soil; used very largely in Europe and the famous gardens 

 of England. Pkt., 3c. 



Asters. One of the most popular and useful of all our annuals. For early flowers the seed may be sown in the house 

 or greenhouse in March or April, and transplanted in the open ground in May. However, as the Aster is a Fall flower, 

 and the late blossoms are the finest, it is best to sow the seed in the bed thinly early in May and transplant. Half hardy 

 annuals. 



^emple's Branching. A class of Asters useful for cut flowers. They are very large and double, borne on long, stiff 

 stems, and the colors are clear and handsome. A favorite with florists. 



Light Pink. Pkt., 5c. Lavender. Pkt., 5c. White. Pkt., 5c. 



Flesh Pink. Pkt., 5c. Purple. Pkt., 5c. Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 



Dark Red. Pkt., 5c; Y 2 ounce, 60c; ounce, $1.00. 

 Finest Mixed. A mixture of very fine strains and colors. Pkt., 5c. 



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. Pkt., 3c. 



Balsam, Double Mixed (Lady Slipper;. An old favorite; a mass of beautiful, brilliant 

 double flowers of easy culture. Pkt., 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. Pkt. ,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. Pkt., 3c 



Convolulus Minor or Dwarf Morning Glory. This plant ne ds no further description 

 than to say it is the dwarf variety of the well-known tall or running Morning Glory. Pkt., 3c 

 Co-mos. 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 

 sunny 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. Pkt., 3c 



Coxcomb •'Celosia). For brilliant effect and rare beauty this plant deserves a place. Half 

 PnmroM hardy annual. Choice mixed; many beautiful colors. Pkt., 3c, 



