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eype (Dianthus barbatus) A well known, extensively used, sweet scented perennial for 
weet ] lam bedding and borders, forming fine clumps in any good garden soil and under proper 
conditions lasting for several seasons. They produce a succession of flower clusters, 
thus affording splendid bloom for several weeks. The florets are handsomely colored and marked and are borne on stiff 
stems in great profusion, forming dense round topped heads or clusters, often three to four inches across. The colors are 
exceedingly varied, ranging from white through many shades of rose, lilac, red, carmine, crimson and maroon to nearly 
black, usually two shades to each plant. 
Sow outdoors very early in spring, preferably in rich, mellow soil, in rows one foot apart. Cover seed with one-fourth 
inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two inches high, thin to sixinches apart. In the more northerly latitudes, pro- 
tect with mulching in winter. Seed can also be sown in fall. There are usually no flowers until the second season, but 
if seed is started very early under glass and transplanted, blooms may be had late in autumn. The old clumps may be 
Greed ap At Ie usually more satisfactory to start vigorous young plants every year or two. Hardy perennial; one and 
one-half feet high. 
Newport Pink. A beautiful shade of Begonia rose. Very effective in mass beds andalso very desirable for cutting. The 
flower trusses are exceptionally large and are produced on stems about 18 inches high...... pyle letetaeiael sjeeiaversietetsleteler ter »..-Pkt. 10c. 
Velvety Maroon. Flowers velvety dark maroon; very desirable on account of its rich, deep color. Oz. 50c............. ‘© 10c. 
White, pure. Beautiful white flowers, sometimes faintly marked about the eye. OZ. 50C............eeeee stscecesssesss ©  10c. 
Fine Mixed. This mixture will be found especially satisfactory. OZ. 40C. .........sceceeeeeecees eratlnieleiniclelelefelafsiaieieisieicicisio meneame OCS 
Double Mixed. Double flowers in a great variety of colors andshades. Oz. 60c......... Sonodopsan0ds eteletelsielefelefeis(ela(elelsielelelopiemennl OCS 
TAGETES—(See Marigold) 
(Lupinus Texensis) A dwarf growing plant, ten to twelve inches tall, The distinctive, small. 
Texas Blue Bonnet palm-like leaves and spikes of blue and white pea-shaped flowers make this attractive for low 
borders, also desirable for window boxes and pot culture. For early blooming in spring, plants should be started indoors and | 
transplanted to open bedas soon as ground can be made ready. Seed may be sown out of doors as early as ground can be worked 
or it may be planted in the fall. For indoor planting or for spring planting out of doors, the seed should be soaked in water 
for twenty-four hours, or chipped, to hasten germination as the seed coat is very hard. Oz. 50C.............+2+eeeeeeeee Pkt. 10c. 
TROPAOLUM LOBBIANUM— (See Nasturtium, Trailing) 
TROPAOLUM CANARIENSE—(See Canary Bird Flower) 
TROPAOLUM MINOR — (See Nasturtium, Dwarf) 
This well known annual of low 
er ena growing decumbent habit of 
growth is very desirable for 
massing in beds on the lawn. It is suitable also for 
borders and window boxes. 
Verbenas usually flower well in August from seed 
sown in open ground in May. Germination will be 
hastened if the seed is soaked in lukewarm water 
before planting. Itis desirable to have the soil well 
fertilized and carefully pulverized. Cover seed about 
one-fourth inch deep. When the young plants have 
three or four leaves transplant in rows two feet apart 
and about twenty-four inches apart in the row, choos- 
ing preferably a sunny situation. At this distance the 
plants, if conditions are favorable, will spread so as to 
cover the ground completely. 
Earlier blooming may be had if plants are started 
indoors and transplanted in the open ground after 
danger of killing frost is over. Half hardy perennial 
trailer, one foot high, usually treated as an annual. 
Hybrida Scarlet. May be relied upon to produce the 
true, deep scarlet color. No variety gives a more 
brilliant effect when used as a bedding plant. 
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Hybrida Dark Blue. Oz. $1.50........... atinned ated Oce 
Pinks: O25 $200 neicsoecrsmicinsteten eerste oe Oc: 
White. Produces large, pure white flowers; 
very floriferous, fine for florists; comes true from 
seed. Oz. $1.50....... MUSR eral the ata alevetarste rte Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida Italian Striped. A strikingly attractive and 
beautiful sort, producing large, brilliant, striped 
blossoms in great abundance. Oz. $1.50...:Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida Fine Mixed. This extra choice mixture includes a wide range of very beautiful colors, shades and stripes usually 
running from pure white to deep purple. The clusters are of largest size. Oz. 90c........ pyoucoddcoonbdoauaacoacoouaG Pkt. 10c. 
VERBENAS 
e (Periwinkle) These very attractive bushy plants with glossy green foliage produce in abundance handsome 
round or salver shaped single flowers, suitable either for culture in pots or boxes or for summer bedding 
inca and borders. If sown early under glass and transplanted in a warm, sheltered situation will bloom in 
summer and autumn and may be potted for the house before frost. The plants require no trimming, are in 
continuous bloom from setting out until frost and are entirely free from the attacks of insects. These desirable features ac- 
count for the increasing demand for Vincas in parks and private grounds for summer bedding and borders. Tender perennial,_ 
blooming the first season, about fifteen inches high. 
Pure White. Beautiful pure white. Oz. 90c........... Pkt. 10c. Rosea. Rose with crimson eye; flowers often two inches in diam- 
Whi ; fi : : Spa Ape eee gE) eter. A very desirable window plant. Oz. 90c.......... Pkt. 10c. 
CTS We a ECV CRS OLDEN I Ce: Mixed. The foregoing named varieties mixed. Oz. 75e “* 10c. 
VIOLA TRICOLOR—(See Pansy) 
(Cheiranthus cheiri) This is a favorite European garden flower. The long, fragrant terminal 
Wa ower spikes of the Wallflower when properly grown are very conspicuous in beds and borders and are 
very useful in making bouquets. 
Sow seed early in hotbed and while plants are small prick them out into pots and sink in the earth. On approach of cold 
weather remove the pots to the house and the plants will bloom all winter. Tender bushy biennial or perennial that will live 
through the winter in a mild climate; height of plants about one and one-half feet. 
Early Brown. Brownish-red, fragrant single flowers; large, thick spikes; early. Tender biennial.............ee0eseeeeeeee Pkt. 10c. 
Double Mixed. Deliciously fragrant, perfectly double, and combine many shades of color, the orange, purple and chocolate 
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7 7 = ¢. One of the most beautiful and rapid growing of the hardy perennial climbers. When well 
Wistaria Chinensis established in good soil it will often grow fifteen to twenty feet during the season and frequently 
blooms both in spring and fall. The flowers are very fragrant, single, pale blue, peashaped and are borne in long, drooping grape- 
like clusters, often overa foot in length. Foliage light green, pinnate. The seed should be sown in mellow loam early in the 
spring, or in greenhouse or hotbed in winter and when plants are one foot high transplanted into permanent situations. .Pkt. 20c. 
WOOLFLOWER (See Celosia Childsi) 
