STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY +«s- MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



DIGITALIS* 



(Foxglove or 

 Witches' Fingers) 

 4 feet 



A highly ornamental "old- 

 fashioned" biennial, 

 blooming in June and July. 

 As it may be grown in par- 

 tial shade, Digitalis is now 

 used to relieve the sombre- 

 ness of dense masses of 

 trees or shrubbery. Suit- 

 able also for the north side 

 of fences and buildings. 

 Culture. Sow the seed 

 in late May and transplant 

 when large enough 8 to 10 

 inches apart. No flowers 

 appear the first year. 

 Protect with fitter over 

 winter. Seed may also be 

 sown in fall. 



1339 D. gloxinaeflora— 



Delicately spotted flowers 

 shaped like a Gloxinia. 

 Assorted colors. Pkt. 10c. 



DELPHINIUM 



1331 Snowball — Pure white, large double flowering. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 50c. 



1332 Fireball— Bright scarlet, large double flowers. Pkt. 10c, 

 14 oz. 50c. 



1333 Violet Queen — Beautiful violet shade, making possible an 

 unusual color combination. Pkt. 10c, Y\ oz. 50c. 



1334 D. lacinatus fl. pi. (Double Fringed Pink) — Large double 

 flowers, delicately fringed or lacinated in a wide range of colors. 

 Pkt. 10c, y± oz. 50c. 



SINGLE ANNUAL PINKS 



1335 D. japonicus (Eastern Queen) — -Delicately mottled and 

 striped single flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c, Y± oz. 40c. 



1336 D. Heddewigii (Japan Pink) — A careful selection of hand- 

 somely colored single pinks. Pkt. 10c, Yi oz. 35c. 



1337 D. punctatus (Princess Pinks) — An unusual variety with 

 delicately fringed flowers, striped and mottled in an endless diversity 

 of colors. Pkt. 10c, Y± oz. 55c. 



HARDY FEATHERED GARDEN PINKS 



A double flowering hardy variety particularly adapted for borders 

 and edges. Makes a delightful cut flower. 



1338 D. plumaris fl. pi. — Handsomely colored double and semi- 

 double flowers. Pkt. 10c. 



Dianthus barbatus — See Sweet William 



DIANTHUS 



DIGITALIS 



DIMORPHOTHECA AURANTIACA O 

 (African Daisy) 12 inches 



A rare and showy annual having dark orange flowers 2Yz inches in 

 diameter with a dark brown disk in the center. The flowers are 

 glossy and present a striking appearance in the sun. Excellent for 

 summer flowering borders, especially along the roadside. 

 Culture. Sow seed early in the spring in rows 12 to 18 inches apart- 

 When three inches high, thin the plants 1 foot apart in the row. A 

 sunny situation is preferable. Bloom throughout the summer. 



1340 D. aurantiaca. Pkt. 10c, M oz. 50c. 



DOLICHOSO * (Hyacinth Bean) 10 feet 



A fragrant, rapidly growing annual climber for covering trellis and 

 arbor. Produces a profusion of erect racemes followed by orna- 

 mental lima bean-like pods. 



1341 D. lablab — Beautiful clusters of white and purple flowers. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. 



DUSTY MILLER— See Centaurea 



ESCHSCHOLTZIAO (California Poppy or Gold Cup) 

 12 inches 



A charming annual suitable for bedding or borders. Blooms from 

 July to September, a much longer period than the Oriental Poppy. 

 The flowers are large in size and shaped like a tea cup. The colors 

 are vivid. 



Culture. Sow the seeds early in May in permanent rows 12 inches 

 apart, later thinning to 8 inches in the row. The seedlings are 

 difficult to transplant. 



1342 Assorted colors — A splendid variety of colors ranging from 

 fight and dark yellows to deep reds. Pkt. 10c. 



1343 Mandarin — Outer edges of petals deep scarlet, shading to 

 deep orange on the inner side. Pkt. 10c, Yi oz. 25c. 



1344 E. Californica, alba — Beautiful paper white. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 35c. 



1345 Carmine King — Attractive bright carmine color. Pkt. 10c, 

 Yz oz. 40c. 



EUPHORBIA© 24 inches 



Attractive annual with ornamental foliage useful for borders. 

 Culture. Seed sown outdoors early in the spring and plants thinned 

 to 18 inches apart. 



1535 E. variegata — Beautifully veined and variegated foliage. 

 Pkt. 10c. 



FEVERFEW— See Matricaria 

 FORGET-ME-NOT— See Myosotis 

 FOXGLOVE— See Digitalis 

 FOUR O'CLOCK— See Mirablis 



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