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C^^Tw%Wt^Q.^ A/lflf* ^J^POfnoea quamoclit) A. most 

 wjr prCoo V IIIC beautiful rapid growing climber 

 wath delicate dark green, feathery foliage and many bright, 

 star-shaped, scarlet or white blossoms which contrast most 

 effectively with the graceful foliage. Planted by the side of 

 veranda, tree or stakes, and trained properly, there is no hand- 

 somer cHmber. 



Seed is usually sown outdoors early in spring in the row 

 where the plants are to remain. Cover seed one-half inch deep. 

 Germination will be hastened if the soil is warm and kept in 

 moist condition. Thin the young plants four to six inches 

 apart. If very early blooming is desired, seed should be 

 started indoors. Seed rather small, black, wedge-shaped. 

 Tender annual; about fifteen feet high. 



Scarlet. A very deep, rich shade. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



White. Clear paper white. Oz. 25c " 5c. 



Mixed. The two colors above. Oz. 25c " 5c. 



1^ 1^1* -^ favorite for autumn flowering, blooming 



llA^n ll A the first season from seed if started early. 

 ^"^ ******** The flowers are so symmetrical and perfect 

 and the range of colors so wide and varied that they will 

 always be popular where display is wanted. 



Seed may be sown in spring in open ground after danger 

 of frost is over, but for best results sow in shallow pans at any 

 time from March to June, and transplant the seedlings to 

 small pots. When strong enough and danger from frost is over 

 plant out one foot apart. These plants will produce tubers 

 which should betaken up in the fall and replanted the following 

 spring; these roots will flower freely the following autumn. 

 Tender herbaceous perennial, three to four feet high. 

 Finest Double Mixed. Seeds saved from choicest double 

 flowers, including shades of red, pink, dark maroon, yellow, 



white, etc Pkt. 15c. 



Finest Single Mixed. Will produce brilliant flowers running 

 through a wide range of striking colors. Oz. 50c Pkt. 10c. 



For Dahlia Boots see Bulbs and Boots, Page 93. 



JT^ • {Bellis perennis) Charming little plants for 



If a 1 CV edgings and borders, also used for low beds and 

 '■^ ****'^ rock work. The flowers of the improved varie- 

 ties we offer are borne above the low cluster of leaves on stiff 

 flower stalks, making them suitable for bouquets. With care- 

 ful cultivation nearly seventy -five percent are double. Leaves 

 spatulate or obovate. 



For best results sow seed early in hotbed and when plants 

 are large enough transplant to a rich soil in a cool and 

 partially shaded situation, setting the plants six inches apart. 

 If plants are started early indoors they will flower the same 

 season, but bloom more abundantly in the spring if sown in 

 autumn and the plants wintered over in cold frames; or can 

 be set out in the open border and protected with mulching. 

 Half hardy perennial; about six inches high. 

 Double Rose. (Longfellow) Finest strain. Oz. $2.50. .Pkt. 10c. 



Double White. Clear white. Oz. $2.50 " lOc 



Double Mixed. Shades of rose and white. Oz. $2.50. . " 5c. 



Tj^l-IIMpi Large branching plants producing very large, 

 *^^^'** ^ handsome, double or single, trumpet-shaped 

 blossoms of exquisite fragrance. Excellent for late summer 

 and autumn flowering. 



Seed may be sown outdoors after danger of frost is over, 

 but for early blooming sow in hotbed and transplant about 

 three feet apart each way. Roots can be kept all winter in 

 cellars. Tender annual; three feet high. 



Wrighti. Pure white at the center shaded into lilac and blue; 

 magnificent large single flowers. In warm latitudes can be 



continued as a perennial. Oz. 35c Pkt. 5c. 



Chlorantha, fl. pi. (Humilis flava) Large, usually double yellow, 



richly scented. Oz. 35c Pkt. 5c. 



Mixed. The above varieties " 5c. 



DELPHINIUM-(S^ee Larkspur) 



DIANTHUS— (See Pinks) 



DIANTHUS BARBATUS— (See Sweet William) 



DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS— (See Caryiation) 



DIGITALIS— (See Foxglove) 



Dimorphoteca Aurantiaca JSwtKigTt 



orange-yellow floAvers, is sometimes called African "Golden- 

 Orange" Daisy. Plants somewhat spreading, with finely cut 

 foliage, producing abundantly on stems of good length glossy, 

 single daisy-like blossoms about two and one-half inches 

 across. The brilliant orange coloring of the petals contrasts 

 strikingly with the black center which is surrounded by a 

 dark colored disc. Well adapted for summer flowering in 

 beds or borders. 



Sow early in spring, preferably in light, well prepared soil, 

 not too rich, in a sunny situation. Make rows one and one- 

 half feet apart, covering seed one-fourth inch deep; thin the 

 young plants ten to twelve inches apart. Hardy annual, 

 about one foot high Pkt. 10c. 



DOLICHOS— (See Hyacinth Bean) 



EMERALD FEATHER— (See Asparagus Sprengeri) 



Dahlia, Single 



Eschscholtzia 



{California Poppy) The 

 state flower of California. It 

 is fully as valuable as the 

 common Poppy for garden ornamentation since it bloonis 

 through a much longer season. A bed in full bloom of the^e 

 large saucer-shaped flowers in various shades of yellow wifai 

 orange center gives a brilliant color effect. The foliage is 

 finely cut and has a bluish tinge or bloom, delicate and verjy 

 attractive. 



Sow seed early in spring or late in autumn where plants are 

 wanted to bloom as they do not bear transplanting well. Use 

 well pulverized soil, make the rows one foot apart and cover 

 the seed one-fourth inch deep. Thin six to eight inches apart. 

 Effective results are also obtained by thinly sowing broadcast 

 and lightly raking in the seed. Hardy annual, low spreading; 

 about one to one and one-half feet high. 

 Californica. Deep yellow, orange center. A desirable addition 



to every garden. Oz. 35c Pkt. 5c. 



Californica, Double White {Alba) The flowers are creamy 



white; very attractive. Oz. 50c Pkt. 5c. 



Mandarin. The outer side of the petal is tinged with scarlet, the 



inner side rich brownish orange Pkt. 5c. 



Mixed. An excellent mixture producing deep yellow, creamy 



white, scarlet and orange flowers. Oz. 40c Pkt. 5c. 



Bush {Hunnemannia) Flowers beautifully cup-shaped, about 

 three inches across; petals broad, bright yellow with wavy 

 edges; leaves coarser and larger than common kinds. Stems ten 

 inches long and desirable for cutting. In the northern states 

 for early blooming and largest flowers start in pots and trans- 

 plant outdoors. Height about two feet. Hardy annual, be- 

 coming in warm latitudes a tender perennial. Oz. 50c. Pkt. 5c. 



EVENING GLORY— (See Ipomoea Bona Nox) 



F^l»nc Perennial flowerless plants, too well known to need 

 * >5» ***> description. The seed spores are very small and 

 of slow germination but the exceeding grace and beauty of 

 the plants will usually well repay all the care necessary to start 

 them properly in the greenhouse or some place indoors where 

 they will keep moist. The young fei'ns may be placed in a 

 window-box without much sun, or can be set outdoors in sum- 

 mer in some moist and shady place. 



Fine Mixed. Open ground mixed Pkt. 20c. 



Finest Species, Mixed. Greenhouse finest mixed " 25c. 



FBVERFEy/— (See Matricaria and Pyrethi'um) 



