ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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SUMMER POINSETTIA 



See Amaranthus Molten Fire also Euphorbia, Heterophylla. 



TORENIA (Wish-bone Flower) 



*FOURNIERI. Violet and lavender colored flowers with 

 deep yellow throats somewhat resembling elongated snap- 

 dragons. Plants grow a foot tall and bloom all summer 

 until frost. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00. 



URSINIA 



ANETHOIDES. Rich orange colored daisy like flowers 

 with centers varying from red to purple, spangled with 

 jewel-like dots. Very free flowering from June until frost. 

 Plants 2 feet, tall bushy with mass of blooms held well 

 above foliage. Excellent for cutting or garden decoration. 

 Pkt., 10c; %, oz„ $1.00. 



VENIDIUM 



FASTUOSUM. Very showy plant 2 to 3 feet tall, produc- 

 ing 3 inch diameter brilliant orange flowers with dark cen- 

 ters. The soft gray woolly foliage is very attractive. Pkt., 

 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.00. 



VERBENA 



One of the finest bedding plants and also suitable for bor- 

 ders, with its heads of brilliantly colored flowers, producing 

 one mass of bloom throughout the summer. Seeds may be 

 planted as soon as the ground can be worked or earlier in- 

 doors and transplanted to the beds in April or May. They 

 succeed in almost any good garden soil. 



HYBRID MIXED. Extra large flowered, brilliant colors and 

 vigorous. Pkt., 10c; % oz„ 25c. 



♦HYBRID COMPACTA MIXED. Very compact and erect in 

 its habit of growth; excellent border variety. Pkt., 10c; % 

 oz„ 50c. 



Named varieties deep scarlet, scarlet with white eye, sal- 

 mon, pink, or white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.50. 



VINCA (Periwinkle) 



Very attractive bushy plants with luxuriant glossy green 

 foliage, producing in abundance handsome flowers that bloom 

 freely all summer. Excellent for borders, summer bedding 

 and window boxes, one foot tall. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. 



ZINNIAS— DOUBLE 



We have given particular attention to these annuals, devel- 

 oping them into perfection unsurpassed. 

 COLOSSAL GIANT DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 



DAHLIA FLOWERED LN SEPARATE COLORS 

 CRIMSON MONARCH. Bright crimson. 

 DREAM. Deep lavender purple. 

 GOLDEN STATE. Rich orange yellow. 

 ILLUMINATION. Deep soft pink. 

 METEOR. Rich glowing dark red. 



POLAR BEAR. Pure white. Pkt., 10c; M oz., 50c; oz., $1.50. 

 DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.25. 

 DOUBLE LILLIPUT 

 Dainty profuse blooming type, 12 to 15 inches tall; flowers 

 1 inch in diameter, very popular. Orange, Salmon Rose, 

 Lilac, Scarlet, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 



VINES 



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Dahlia Flowered Zinnia 



BALLOON VINE. (Cardiospermum.) Very graceful, rapid 

 grower, producing inconspicuous flowers, foliage light green. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c 



BALSAM PEAR. (Momordica Charantia.) Fine for trel- 

 lises or low fences. Rapid growing vines with lobed light 

 green leaves and beautiful fruits of a rich golden yellow 

 color, which when ripe, open up, disclosing the seeds enclosed 

 in a carmine covering. Pkt., 10c; Y* oz., 25c. 



CARDINAL CLIMBER. (Ipomae Cardinalis.) An easily 

 grown climber developing to perfection in sandy loam soil. 

 The brilliant scarlet flowers are borne profusely. The leaves 

 resemble those of a fine Japanese Mahle. Pkt., 10c ; % oz., 35c. 



CANARY BIRD FLOWER. (Nasturtium peregrinum.) A 

 most beautiful climber of rapid growth with handsome 

 fringed, rich yellow flowers and fine delicate foliage. Pkt., 

 5c; % oz., 15c. 



CLIMBING FOXGLOVE. (Lophospermum Scandens.) Start 

 the seed indoors during March, cover thinly with fine soil. 

 A graceful annual climber from Mexico. The beautiful flow- 

 ers are of large size and resemble Foxgloves in shape. They 

 are of a rich purple color. The foliage is of a velvety tex- 

 ture. Blooms continuously from July until frost. Under 

 favorable conditions the vines grow 10 feet tall. Pkt., 10c; 

 Ya oz., 50c. 



COBAEA SCANDENS. Of rapid growth, with fine foliage 

 and large bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful violet blue color. 

 Pkt., 10c; Ya, oz., 25c. 



WILD CUCUMBER VINE. (Echinocystis lobata.) A quick- 

 growing and attractive climber, will grow 20 feet in six 

 weeks, the large foliage affording plenty of shade. Covered 

 during the summer and fall with sprays of small white flow- 

 ers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. 



CYPRESS VINE. (Ipomoea quamoclit.) Beautiful and 

 very popular, slender vine, with fern-like foliage and a mass 

 of small star-shaped flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; Ya 

 oz., 15c. 



GOURDS. A large and interesting class producing a great 

 variety of curious fruits, many of which are peculiarly 

 marked. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 



KUDZU VLNE. (Pueraria thumbergiana.) One of the 

 most rapid growing of all climbers, providing a dense screen 

 of large rich green leaves. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 



HYACINTH BEAN. (Dolichos.) Of extra rapid growth, 

 introduced from Japan and very much superior to the old- 

 fashioned flowering bean. Darkness, purple flower; daylight, 

 white flowers; or mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. 



JAPANESE HOP VINE. (Humulus Japonicus.) Where an 

 attractive climber is desired that will stand rough usage 

 there is nothing better. Pkt., 5c; Ya oz., 20c. 



MOON FLOWER. (Ipomoea mexicana.) Very pretty, 

 rapid growing vine, with handsome trumpet-shaped flowers. 

 Pkt., 5c; % oz., 20c. 



MORNING GLORY. (Convolvulus.) This splendid and 

 very popular climber needs no introduction. Our Giant 

 Japanese Imperial Mixture is unsurpassed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 



CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. Flower and foliage similar to 

 dwarf Nasturtiums; the growth, however, being much more 

 vigorous. 5 to 7 feet. They may be used for porches or 

 urns or left to run freely over the ground. Choicest Mix- 

 ture, oz., 10c; M lb., 30c; lb., 75c. 



PASSION FLOWER. (Passiflora.) A most interesting and 

 well known climber, bearing singularly beautiful flowers. 

 Pkt., 10c; Y* oz., $1.00. 



SMILAX. (Medeola.) This popular Boston Smilax is a 

 most desirable window vine, on account of its charming. 

 glossy green, graceful foliage. Perennial, splendid for green- 

 house or conservatory. Pkt., 5c; Ya oz., 25c. 



THUNBERGIA. (Black-eyed Susan.) Free-flowering and 

 of rapid growth. May be trained on a slender trellis or 

 allowed to run freely over the ground to cover bare spaces. 

 Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 35c. 



SCARLET RUNNER. Of very rapid growth, producing 

 clusters of showy bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms, fol- 

 lowed by edible beans of very fine quality. Pkt., 5c; lb., 50c. 



CINNAMON VINE. Hardy climber, small white flowers. 

 Strong tubers, 15c each. 



MADEIRA VINE. Rapid growing climber. 15c each. $1.50 

 per doz. 



CLEMATIS PANICULATA. (White.) One of the most 

 beautifully hardy climbers; of strong rapid erowth, pro- 

 ducing a profusion of deliciously fragrant flowers. 50c each. 



JACKMANII. A perennial climber with very delightful 

 purple flowers. 75c each. 



Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 



