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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



AMERICAN ASTERS 



Asters are one of the most popular annuals and do well everywhere. 

 Reed may either be planted early indoors or later in the open border. 

 We suggest that you include some of the named varieties in your order. 



IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 



This splendid new strain bears wonderfully formed flowers of the 

 Featherbloom type five to six inches in diameter, each one packed with 

 broad petals that twist and interlace in a most beautiful fashion. The 

 -strong plants grow 3 to 3',3 ft. high with stems 18 to 24 inches long. 

 Season, medium to late. We offer the following colors: 



1003. Peach blossom. 1005. Deep rose. 



1004. Dark purple. 1006. White. 



792. Light purple. 

 Pkts. 15 els ; the above six for 75 cts. 

 793. GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA MIXED. Pkt. 10 cts.; V4, oz. 75 cts. 



BOLGIANQ'S FEATHERBLOOM ASTERS 



Large flowers four to five inches in diameter. The petals are beau 

 tifully curled and twisted much like Japanese Chrysanthemums. 



777. White 779. Lavender. 



778. Pink. 780. Azure blue. 



781. Purple. 

 The above varieties, Pkt 10 cts.; '4 oz. 45 cts.; oz. $1.50. 



782. FEATHERBLOOM IVaXED. Many colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; \\ oz. 

 40 cts.; oz. $1.25. 



SEMPLE^S BRANCHING ASTERS 



Large double flowers, fine form. Plants 2^^ to 3 feet high, branching 

 and robust habit. 



783. White. 



784. Pink or Mary Semple. 



785. Crimson. 

 The above varieties. Pkt. 10 cts.; i/4 oz. 45 cts. 



78G. Lavender. 



787. Azure blue. 



788. Purple. 

 oz. $1.50. 



789. BRANCHING MIXED. Many colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 45 cts.; 

 oz. $1.45. 



HEART OF FRANCE ASTER 



794. As beautiful a red as the purest ruby. The flowers are borne 

 on strong branching plants 2 ft. high, during September and October. 

 Their glowing beauty commands instant admiration. Pkt. 10 cts. ; i/i 

 oz. 80 cts. 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 



790. The earliest aster, producing a jirofusion of fine blooms. Mi.xed. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; 1/1 oz. 35 cts.; oz. $1.20. , 



NEW CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS 



791. The Sunshine Asters are a truly beautiful type. The plants form 

 well-branched bushes and carry an abundance of excellent large flowers. 

 The blooms themselves are most artistic. The outer petals are long and 

 narrow whereas the center petals are tubular with a small four-ijointed 

 star at the end. Choice mixed. Pkt. 10 ct.s. ; % oz. 75c. 



New Sunshine Asters 



ASTERS P. 



99G. MICHELMAS DAISY. One of the showiest of our late flowering 

 perennial plants ; star like single flowers. If sown early in spring will 

 flower the same season. Choice mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. ; % oz. 35 cts. 



ANTIRRHINUM A. (SNAPDRAGON ) 



Snapdragons are 

 among the easiest flowers 

 to raise. Rich earth and 

 a sunny bed will produce 

 long spikes of fragrant, 

 gorgeously colored blooms. 

 Fine for cutting. 



MAXIMUM GIANT 

 FLOWERED. This won- 

 derful new type grows 4 

 to 5 feet high. Blooms 

 measure 2 to 3 inches 

 across and are closely 

 placed on the stem. 



802. Apple Blossom. 

 Soft pink. 



1007. Canary Bird. Ca- 

 nary yellow. 



1608. Snowflake. Pure 

 white. 



The above three, 15 cts. 

 per pkt.; 3 for 40 cts. 



803. MAXIMUM GIANT 

 FLOWERED. MIXED. 



The above three and many 

 other brilliant colors. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; 14 oz. 30 cts.; oz. 

 $1.00. 



HALF DWARF LARGE 

 FLOWERED. A fine type 

 especially for bedding pur- 

 poses, growing about 18 

 inches high. 



804. Amber Queen. Am- 

 ber, suffused chamois. 



Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) 



1056. Firebrand. Brilliant fiery sci'^'let. 



1009. Gloria. Rich deep rose pink, 



1010. Silver Pink. Soft pearly pink. 

 The above 15 cts. per pkt.; 4 for 50 cts. 



805. HALF DWARF LARGE FLOWERS. MIXED. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 14 oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25. 



BALLOON VINE A. 



808. An attractive climber of quick growth and bears profusely in- 

 flated seed capsules. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 



BALSAM (LADY SLIPPER) A. 



809. DOUBLE MIXED. These are very beautiful for borders. The 

 plants make perfect little bushes with brilliantly colored flowers. Some 

 of the colors are crimson, lemon, pink, lilac and pale rose. Height, 1% 

 to 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 20 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 



BALSAM APPLE A. 



810. A very curious climbing vine having glossy green foliage and 

 golden yellow apple-shaped fruits. Rapid grower. Pkt. 10 cts.; Vz oz. 

 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 



DIDISCUS CAERULEA 



932. BLUE LACE FLOWER. The plants grow 2 feet high and branch 

 freely, each stem crowned with an umbel of delicate, sky-blue flowers 

 resembling Queen Anne's Lace. It is easy to grow and blooms froni 

 July to November. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. 



CALENDULA DOUBLE A . 



Does well in cool locations. Should be planted either singly or in 

 masses. Plants grow 12 inches high, branch freely and bear throughout 

 the season large double flowers 3 inches in diameter. 



811. ORANGE KING. Rich orange red. Pkt. 10 cts.; Va oz. 50 cts. 



1011. LEMON QUEEN. Lemon yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; Vz oz. 40 cts. 



812. METEOR. Striped orange and cream. Pkt. 10 cts. 



1012. THE BALL. Rich golden orange with a light center. Large 

 double flowers on long strong stems. Excellent for cutting. Pkt. 15 els. 



813. DOUBLE MIXED. A fine mixture of yellow and orange shades. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 



CALLIOPSIS A. 



814. BRIGHT COLORS. MIXED. Bright daisy like flowers on lengthy 

 graceful stems. Very well liked for cutting. Height, 2 ft. Pkg. 10 cts.; 

 % oz. 20 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 



CANDYTUFT (ANNUAL) 



816. GIANT HYACINTH FLOWERED WHITE. Large elongated head 

 with pure white florets. Desirable for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.; i/i oz. 20 

 cts. ; oii. 75 cts. 



817. DWARF HYBRIDS. MIXED. Large flowers of rose, salmon, 

 coral, pink and lilac. Height, 1 ft. Excellent for bedding, massing and 

 out flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; V2 oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 



