Salpiglosis, Velvet Flower. 



The grracef ul flowers, borne on long- stems, range in color 

 from the most delicate shades of light blue and straw 

 color to the deepest purple and the richest brown and 

 maroon. 



The quaint, funnel-shaped flowers somewhat resemble 

 those of the Petunia, and are borne in great pro- 

 fusion. The metallic gloss and distinct veining 

 of the petals present almost the appearance of 

 jeweled enamels. Large flowering, mixed. 



PkL, 300 seeds, 5 cts. ^ 



Scabiosa,New Golden Yellow, 



The color has long been desired in the 

 Scabiosa family and is now obtained 

 after years of selections. The flowers 

 are double, of a fine, pure yellow color, 

 and are charming for Bouquets, The 

 plants are semi-dwarf and ver>' free 

 blooming. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5 cts. 



Snowball Scabiosa, 



_ The flowers are very large, measur- 

 ing fully two inches in diameter, of 

 purest white and very double. It comes 

 quite true from seed. Pkt. , 50 seeds, 5c. 



Scabiosa, Double Black, 



Anew variety, with elegant double- 

 black, purple flowers, so deep in color 

 as to appear nearly coal black. 

 Pkt., 50 seeds, 5 cts. 



Scabiosa. 



Mixed double, all colors. 



PkL, 100 seeds, 5 cts. 



Scabiosa Japonica, 



A hardy perennial variety from Japan, 

 forming bushy plants 2',2 to 3 feet in 

 height and bearing on long, wiry 

 stems beautiful artistic lavender-blue 

 flowers 2 to 2' 2 inches across. The 

 plants are extremely floriferous, pro- 

 ducmg a continuous crop from the 

 end of June until late in autumn. A 

 fine cut flower. 

 PkL. 50 seeds, 10 cts.; Three pkts,, 25 cts. 



Smilax, 



One of the most desirable window vines 

 on account of its charming glossy green, 

 elegant and graceful foliage. It will 

 grow several feet high the first season. 

 Started in spring, it affords elegant 

 trellis plants for the house in winter; also 

 fine for hanging baskets. 



PkL, 50 seeds, 5 cts.; M oz., 18 cts. 



Boothbay, Maine. April 8, 1909. 

 My flower garden tvould not be com- 

 plete without a bed of Astors raised 

 from your seed. In fact Tny gardens 

 for the last five years have beeii plant- 

 ed with your seed. The best I ever 

 used. I have had good luck with every 

 kind of your seed I have ever tried, 

 especially the Actors; they are always 

 beautiful. Tried L osmos last year for 

 the first time; much pleased. Will srnd 

 for larger order later. Mrs. R. Giles. 



Sweet William, Dianthus Barbatus, 



The Sweet William is one of the finest flowering plants among the hardy perennials. The flowers 

 3 of bright colors and varied markings, including the finest auricula-eyed varieties. 



have a wide range 



Sin£rle and double mixed. PkL, 200 seeds, 5 cts. 



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