28 



F. W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



Choice Flower Seeds 



3 cents 



TESTED AND RELIABLE, 

 paper. 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 satisfaction. 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, 3 cents. 



ALLY.SSUM, 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 dre«s. Packet. 3 cents. 



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, 3 cents. 



ANTIRRHINUM (Snap Dragon). — Succeeds best in light, rich soil; used very largely in Europe and the famous gar- 

 dens of England. Packet, 3 cents. 



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 fom June until frost. Mixed sorts. Pkt. 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, 3 cents. 



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



mass of beautiful, brilliant double flowers of easy culture. Packet, 3 cents. 



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, 3 cents. 



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

 from beyond the Rocky Mountains. They bloom freely and have flow- 

 ers 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, 3 cents. 



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, 3 cents. 



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

 lar 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 hardy annual. Choice mixed; many beautiful 

 isies colors. Packet, 3 cents. 



CYCLAMEN. — Charming plants, with beautiful foliage and rich colored, fragrant flowers; a 

 great favorite for winter and spring blooming. Seed should be sown in very early spring in boxes 

 or in late fall for winter bloom. Packet, 3 cents. 



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, 3 cents. 



CANDYTUFT (Iberis).— Few flowers have withstood the test of time as this oldtime flower. 

 Fine for borders and cutting. Blooms continually from July to September. Packet, 3 cents. 



CANTERBURY BELLS (Campanula).— Well-known beautiful herbaceus perennial, bearing a 

 great proportion of attractive Bell Flowers; thrive best in light, rich soil, some of the varieties 

 flower the first season if planted early. Canterberry, Single Mixed, Fine Assortment, constant 

 bloom. Packet, 3 cents. 



COLUMBINE. — One of the best hardy perennials, for early summer bloom; curiously shaped 

 flowers; extremely graceful. Packet, 3 cents. 



CARNATION. — This flower is almost indispensable in the garden, house or green-house. The 

 beautiful flowers with their clove pungent odor and long-keeping qualities for bouquets and cut 

 flowers in popularity are only exceeded by the rose. Packet, 3 cents. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM. — Splendid assortment of rich colors and varieties. The Chrysanthemum 

 has become the favorite fall flower, and is used wherever flower gardens are. Packet, 3 cents. 

 CINERARIA. — Seed should be sown from May until September for succession of blooming plants. As a pot plant for 

 winter blooming it has few equals; its large clustering head of gorgeous blooms make it attractive and beautiful. A few 

 pots of this beautiful plant will add to the beauty and attractiveness of any home. Packet, 3 cents. 



DAHLIA. — This is one of Grandma's flowers, only improved; a constant bloomer. Fine as a cut flower, and in such 

 varieties that description fails to describe. Packet, 3 cents. 



DIANTHUS, or PINKS. — When we look into a garden our first thoughts are the pinks. Beautiful, graceful and fra- 

 grant. No garden is complete without pinks. Hardy, blooms in great profusion in early summer. Choice mixed; best 

 sorts. Packet, 3 cents. 



DOUBLE DAISY (Bellis). — A nearly hardy perennial plant in bloom from early spring until well on in the summer. 

 Our seeds are the best select stock. Packet, 3 cents. 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). — Very attractive annual for beds, edging or masses, profuse flowers, fine 

 cut and divide foliage, in bloom from June till frost; grows 12 inches. Packet, 3 cents. 



Sweet Alyssum 



