STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY *>ss* MOO REST OWN, NEW JERSEY~jfjfe 



STOKES FLOWER SEEDS 



NOTE — For the convenience of our customers we are using a series 

 of signs which explain at a glance the character of the flower, viz., 

 whether it is an annual or perennial, whether or not it blooms the 

 first year and in addition whether it may be grown outdoors or 

 only under glass. The flowers are arranged alphabetically, according 

 to their generally accepted names, and where there are several 

 popular names, reference is made to these. In addition the average 

 height of each plant when in full maturity is given. 

 O Annual. 



►J< Biennials or Perennials. 

 • More or less hardy perennials which when sown early in 



spring bloom first year. 

 $ Climbing Plants. 

 □ Grown indoors or under glass only. 

 J@fAll prices for flower seeds include postage. 



ACROCLINIUM ROSEUM FL. PL. o 20 inches 



A double flowered "everlasting," bearing attractive, cup-shaped, 

 daisy-like flowers in white and rose colored shades. When cut and 

 dried in the bud stage may be used for winter bouquets. 

 Culture. Sow the seed outdoors when danger of frost is past. 

 The seedlings should be thinned to four inches apart. No special 

 care is required. 



1200 Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 



AFRICAN DAISY— See Dimorphotheca. 



AGERATUM MEXICANUM o (Floss Flower) 

 10 inches 



One of the most desirable summer-flowering annuals. Even during 

 the dry, hot summer blossoms are produced in profusion. Satis- 

 factory as a bedding plant because its color does not fade, nor are 

 the flowers injured by rain. 



Culture. Sow the seeds indoors in March or early April, trans- 

 planting into the garden in May. Plants should stand not closer 

 than 10 to 12 inches apart. The seed may also be sown outdoors 

 early in the spring and thinned to the required distance. 



1201 Imperial Dwarf Blue. Clear dark blue. 9 inches. Pkt. 10c. 



1202 Imperial Dwarf White. Pure white. 9 inches. Pkt. 10c. 



AGROSTEMMA CORONARIA o 



(Mullein Pink or Rose of Heaven) 22 inches 



Culture. Sow the seed outdoors early in the spring, thinning 

 plants to six inches apart. When successive plantings are made a 

 continuous supply of cut flowers may be had. 



1203 Mixed. A hardy annual remarkably easy to grow, producing 

 bright crimson and white flowers and silvery foliage. If planted 

 at successive intervals will produce a continuous supply of blooms. 

 Pkt. 10c. 



ALYSSUM 



ALYSSUM o (Mad Wort) 



Beautiful little annuals widely used for borders, rock gardens, 

 hanging baskets, etc. The modest, sweet scented blossoms are borne 

 in profusion throughout the summer. 



Culture. Sow the seeds outdoors early in May. As the plant is 

 very small, the seedlings need not be thinned. No special care is 

 required except to keep the weeds down. The seed may also be 

 sown outdoors early in the fall. 



1204 A. compactum or Little Gem (4 inches). This is also 

 known as "Carpet of Snow," from the extremely small size of the 

 plant and the dense mass of blossoms appearing from late spring 

 until frost. Pkt. 10c. 



1205 A. benthami (maritimum) Sweet Alyssum. Has a trailing 

 habit and snow white blooms with a pleasant fragrance. Blossoms 

 appear in profusion from spring until fall. Used as a border or 

 edging plant, and is charming in baskets. Pkt. 10c. 



1206 A. procumbens (Dwarf Carpet). Similar to Little Gem but 

 even smaller. Pkt. 10c. 



1207 A. saxatile compactum (Basket of Gold). Produces a 

 profusion of showy golden yellow blossoms. This variety is unex- 

 celled for rock gardens. Pkt. 10c. 



AMARANTUS q 3-5 feet 



A hardy annual with strikingly colored f oliage appearing at its best 

 when planted as a natural border for clumps of trees, tall shrubs, 

 or to hide fences. 



Culture. The seeds are usually sown indoors during March and 

 transplanted in the garden about the middle of May. As the plant 

 is large, set not closer than to 3 feet apart each way. The seed 

 may also be sown in a permanent bed early in May and later thinned 

 out to the required distance. 



1208 A. caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding). Flowering spikes are 

 blood red in color, and drooping in habit. Pkt. 10c, x /i oz. 20c. 



1209 A. tricolor (Joseph's coat). Foliage curiously variegated 

 with bronze, green and scarlet. Very striking as a border. Pkt. 10c, 

 M oz. 20c. 



AMELOPSIS** 



Culture. The best results are obtained when the seed is sown 

 indoors very early in the spring. Pot-grown plants are the most 

 satisfactory. When all danger of frost is past, set the plants outdoors 

 where they are to stand permanently. The seeds may also be sown 

 outdoors about the middle of May, but should not be transplanted. 



1210 A. veitchii (Boston Ivy). The most popular and best known 

 climber. Used for brick and stone walls and buildings. Leaves are 

 five-lobed and dark green in color. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c. 



ANTIRRHINUM o (Snapdragon) 



We offer two kinds of snapdragons, the tall-growing and the dwarf, 

 the plants of which vary in size but have equally large blooms. 

 Snapdragons have large, brilliantly colored spikes with exceptionally 

 sweet fragrance. They are at their best when planted in beds. 

 Are well adapted for cut flowers, blooming from middle of July 

 until late autumn. 



Culture. May be started under glass for early flowering. Sown 

 outdoors in May. 



A. MAJUS— Giant flowering— 2-3 feet 



1211 Queen Victoria — pure white. 



1212 Kermesina splendens — brilliant scarlet. 



1213 Rose Queen — crimson. 



1214 Queen of the North — white. 



1215 Golden Queen — beautiful yellow. 

 Each of the above— Pkt. 10c. 



1216 Collection of 5 above varieties in separate Pkts. 40c. 



DWARF— 12 inches 



1217 White 



1218 Golden yellow 



1219 Crimson 



1220 Choice assorted colors 

 Pkt. 10c, 3 Pkts. 25c. 



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Ampelopsis is a splendid climbing plant 



