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FLOWER SEEDS 



BALSAM, DOUBLE (Annual) (See Color PlatePage67.) 



These are the most perfect in form and largest flower yet developed in this old garden favorite, 



which is among the most popular of summer annuals; height, 1 K to 2 feet. 



1490 Goliath. Mixed colors. A new type of phenomenally robust growth, throwing up 



a main stem about 4 feet high, the lower half of which carries several candelabra-like 



side branches, all of which are well clothed with very large and double flowers of charming 



colors Per 500 seeds 50c; Pkt. 10c 



1492 The King. Glowing fiery-scarlet, large, full double flowers Pkt. 10c 



1494 The Queen. Deep rose-pink, large, double flowers; exquisite Pkt. 10c 



1496 White Perfection. Large double white Pkt. 10c 



1500 Extra Choice, Doubled Mixed. Containing many colors, spotted, blotched, striped, 

 etc Per 500 seeds, 25c; Pkt. 10c 



BARTONIA, Golden (Annual) 



1506 Bartonia Aurea. A native of California, and one of our showiest annuals. It produces 

 large single golden-yellow flowers which have quite a metallic lustre when the sun shines 

 on them. A large cluster of yellow stamens adds to the effectiveness of the blossoms, 

 which measure nearly 3 inches across, and are borne profusely all summer long, on bushy 

 plants about 1 foot high. It succeeds best grown in masses so the foliage will shelter 

 the ground from the hot sun. It will then thrive almost anywhere, but prefers a moist 

 situation Pkt. 10c 



BEGONIA, Tuberous Rooted Varieties (Tender Perennial) 



These profusely-flowering pot plants are deservedly popular for garden bedding, flowering 

 in the greatest profusion all summer. The individual florets will average from 2 to 3 inches in 

 diameter, and are of various beautiful colors; height, 1 foot. 



1510 Double, Large-flowering. Mixed Colors. (See Illustration.) Fkt 50c 



1520 Single, Large-flowering. Mixed Colors Pkt. 25c 



BEGONIA, Everblooming Fibrous-Rooted Varieties (Annual) 



The semperflorens (Ever-flowering) varieties of fibrous-rooted Begonias offered below are un- 

 surpassed bedding plants. Thriving equally well in partially shaded or sunny locations, 

 flowering profusely through summer and fall — beds or edgings of these Begonias being a sheet 

 of color continuously. As pot plants for winter flowering they are also superb; easily grown 

 from seed which should be sown early indoors. 



1512 Luminosa. A popular bedding variety having flowers of a deep dark scarlet, foliage 

 reddish brown Pkt. 25c 



1513 Begonia Gracilis Luminosa Compacta. The plants grow only 5 ins. high. They are 

 remarkable for their marvelous scarlet blossoms. This variety is very useful for beds, 

 borders, edgings and also as pot plants Pkt. 25c 



1514 Magnifica. A very striking bedding or pot plant, producing bright crimson flowers; 

 dark bronze foliage, plants bushy and compact, about 10 inches high. 

 Per 1,000 seeds, SI. 00; Pkt. 25c 



1515 Rosabella. The fine compact habit of growth of this plant and the profusion with 

 which the delicate salmony pink flowers are produced easily places this variety in the fore- 

 front of the class of Bedding Begonias Pkt. 50c 



1516 Prima Donna. Splendid bushy plants, 10 inches high by 12 inches across. The flowers 

 are unusually large, 1 to IK inches in diameter, and of charming rose color shading to 

 carmine in center. (See illustration.) Per 1,000 seeds, S1.00; Pkt. 25c 



1517 Radio. The plants, 1 foot high, are strong and the blossoms form large loose clusters. 

 The color is a pure brilliant carmine rose contrasting most effectively with the golden- 

 yellow anthers and the brown tinted dark green foliage Pktr 25c 



1518 Vernon. Fine bedding and pot plant, 6 inches high; blood-red flowers in profusion. 



Per 1,000 seeds, $1.00; Pkt. 25c 



BELLI S or Double English Daisy (Perennial) 



Greatly improved varieties of the popular "Double Daisies." Adapted for edgings, borders 

 and low beds and also well suited for growing in pots. Although perennials, they will flower 

 the same season if the seed is sown early, though it is preferable to sow in fall, and winter the 

 plants in cold frames. (See illustration.) Height, 6 inches. 

 1522 Red. Large, densely double flowers, glowing red, shaded rose. 



Per 1,000 seeds, 75c; Pkt. 10c 



1524 Longfellow. Extra large double rose-pink flowers .... Per 1,000 seeds, 75c; Pkt. 10c 

 1526 Snowball. Large, very double, pure white flowers. .. .Per 1,000 seeds, 75c; Pkt. 10c 



1530 Double Mixed Colors Per 1,000 seeds, 75c; Pkt. 10c 



1532 Helichrysoides. A very desirable plant either for bedding or for pot culture, having 



beautiful pink flowers, with long incurved petals resembling a Miniature Helichrysum. 



Will flower the same season from spring-sown seed Pkt. 15c 



BELLIS Monstrosa (Perennial) 



These new "Double" Daisies surpass all other strains in abundance of large bloom. Each 

 plant produces 12 to 15 flowers that measure 2 to 3 inches across carried on long, strong stems. 



1534 Monstrosa Double Rose Per 1,000 seeds, $1.00; Pkt. 15c 



1536 Monstrosa Double White Per 1,000 seeds, Sl.00; Pkt. 15c 



1540 Monstrosa Double Mixed Per 1,000 seeds, $1.00; Pkt. 15c 



BIGNONIA Grandiflora or Trumpet Vine (Annual) 



1549 The Hardy Trumpet Creeper, clusters of large orange-red flowers; picturesquely effective 

 on arbors, etc.; 40 to 50 feet. Nothing can exceed the beauty of Bignonia when trained 

 over stumps or fences Pkt. 10c 



BRACHYCOME or Swan River Daisy (Annual) 



1560 B. iberidifolia is a garden annual making a compact bush, 8 inches high; single, blue or 

 white flowers. It is very suitable for beds or borders as it blooms most of the summer. 

 As a pretty pot plant for the house it is very desirable; the flowers lasting a long time. 

 Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c 



BROWALLIA (Annual) 



1565 Speciosa Major. Free flowering annual for either gardens in summer or pot culture 

 in winter; produces flowers 34 to 2 inches across, indigo blue with white throat; 1 foot. 



Pkt. 25c 



CACALIA (Tassel Flower) (Annual) 



1569 Coccinca. An attractive bedding annual, having scarlet tassel like flowers growing 

 about 18 inches high ^ Pkt. 10c 



CALANDRINIA Grandiflora (Annual) 



1575 Very beautiful and dwarf-growing bushy annual for the flower garden, having fleshy 

 leaves and umbels of large rose-colored flowers which expand into a perfect blaze of beauty 

 if grown in a sunny situation; 1 foot Pkt. 10c 



CALCEOLARIA (Perennial) 



1578 Lignosa. "Bunch of Gold." A fine variety for bedding, having golden yellow flowers, 

 growing about a foot high Pkt. 50c 



1580 Large-flowering Spotted Varieties, Mixed. Gorgeous plants for growing in green- 

 house and conservatory. The flowers are borne in the greatest profusion through spring 

 and summer; colors, yellow, maroon, white, etc., spotted and blotched in the most unique 

 fashion; 1 >j feet. (See illustration.) Pkt. 35c 



