P. MANN & CO., Washington, D. C. 
316 Ninth Street, N. W. 
¥, Block North Penna. Ave. 
MANN’S SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 
ing of seed. 
10c PACKET. 
NOTED. 
ASTERS (VICK’S). A—Mixed. Of all 
garden flowers from seed, there is none 
that gives more satisfaction than the Aster. 
There is an early, medium and late sort 
now of rare beauty, so that you can have 
flowers from June until frost. Our sorts 
are the best. Pkt. 10c, oz. 90c. 
ALYSSUM, SWEET (LITTLE GEM). 
A.—Of dwarf, compact habit, 4 to 6 inches 
in height. It begins to bloom when quite 
small, and the plants are a solid mass of 
white from spring to late in autumn. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c. 
AMARANTHUS (JOSEPH’S COAT). 
A.—Tricolor; a hardy annual with leaves 
of red and green; well known as “Joseph’s 
Coat,” the colors being especially brilliant 
if grown in rather poor soil. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 60Cc. 
ACROCLINIUM ROSEUM. A.—A 
pretty annual “Everlasting,” growing about 
15 inches high, bearing lovely white or 
rosy-pink flowers, which, when cut in the 
bud state, can be dried and used in winter 
bouquets. A nice thing to grow in a mixed 
Centaurea. 
border aside from its use as an everlasting. | 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
AGERATUM (FLOSS FLOWER). A.— 
One of the best bedding plants, 
Unlike 
mer till frost. 
The various 
doubt the most satisfactory bedding plants 
of this color for our trying climate. Easily 
raised from seed, which is usually started 
in a hotbed or window and transferred to 
the open ground in May. Can also be 
sown outdoors in May. A _ sowing in 
September will give plants to bloom all 
winter. Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
BALLOON VINE—Remarkable for its | 
inflated membraneous capsules containing | 
the seed. It is sometimes called “Love-in- | 
a-Puff.” A rapid and graceful climber. 
Flowers white. Tender annual; 
high: =e Rkty 10c; .0z%225¢.— 
and imported strains obtainable. 
tain the highest standard of quality. 
are most popular because of their beauty, usefulness, and ease of cultivation. 
Annuals are those which attain full growth, bloom and die the same year, 
and are raised from seed exclusively. : 
Biennials attain full growth, bloom and die the second year from the plant- 
being | 
literally a sheet of bloom from early sum- | 
many bedding | 
plants, their flowers are not liable to be | 
spoiled by rain, nor do the colors fade out. |. 
blue varieties are without |x 
6 feet + 
Our constant aim is to supply our customers with the very best domestic 
We spare no expense in our efforts to main- 
Our list contains those varieties which 
Perennials produce plants the first year, which with a few exceptions do not 
flower until the second year from planting of seed, after which they bloom every 
year and last several years. 
The class to which each variety belongs is indicated as follows: 
A. for Annuals, B. for Biennials, P. for Perennials. 
12 PACKETS $1.00 POSTPAID, UNLESS OTHERWISE 
BALSAM (LADY’S' SLIPPER, or 
TOUCH-ME-NOT). A.—Our Camellia- 
flowered strain produces the finest double 
blossoms, and is quite a revelation com- 
pared with the old varieties. 
soil for the finest blooms. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c. 
BALSAM APPLE (MOMORDICA 
BALSAMINA). A.—A rapid-growing vine 
producing apple-shaped fruits. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 50c. 
BRACHYCOME (SWAN _ RIVER 
DAISY). A.—Free-flowering, dwarf- 
growing annuals; covered during the 
greater part of the summer with a pro- 
fusion of pretty blue or white flowers, 
suitable for edgings, small beds or pot 
culture; 9 inches. Pkt. 10c, oz. $3.00. 
CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS.—Very 
showy border plants, producing in great 
profusion and for a long time flowers 
which are bright yellow and rich brown, 
either self-colored or with these colors and 
red contrasted. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. 
[oe 
Sow in rich. 
CANDYTUFT. A.—Showy, branching 
plants, 6 to 18 inches high. Indispensable 
for cutting and very effective in beds or 
masses. If sown in spring will blossom 
from July to September, or in the fall will 
blossom from May to July. Hardy annual. 
Fine Mixed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c. 
CARNATION, MARGUERITE. P.— 
The plants of this wonderfully fine strain 
may be made to flower in 4 months. The 
flowers are large. double and very fra- 
grant, and appear in very attractive shades 
of color. One of the best “pinks” in cul- 
tivation. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
CALENDULA (POT MARIGOLD). A. 
—This is the “Marygold” of Shakespeare’s 
time; one of the best and showiest free- 
flowering hardy annuals, growing in any 
good garden soil, producing a fine effect 
in beds or mixed borders, particularly 
bright in late fall, continuing to bloom 
from early summer until killed by frost; 
valuable also for pot culture; blooming 
freely in winter and early spring. Pkt. 10c, 
Oz. 25c. 
CENTAUREA (BACHELOR’S BUT- 
TONS). A —Popular Everlastings, bear- 
ing hundreds of cloverlike heads of differ- 
ent colors. Useful also for bedding and 
borders. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. 
CASTOR BEAN, or RICINUS. A— 
Tall, majestic plants for lawns, with 
leaves of glossy green, brown or bronzed 
metallic hue and long spikes of scarlet, or 
of green, prickly fruit. Of very quick 
growth in rich soil. Tender annual. 6 to 
15 feet high. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c. 
CAMPANULA (CANTERBURY 
BELLS).—This old-fashioned flower is a 
favorite with all. Stately and showy, and 
of the easiest culture. The seeds should be 
sown about April, in finely prepared, rich 
soil. Hardy Biennial. Pkt. 10c. 
COCKSCOMB DWARF MIXED. A— 
Showy dwarf growing plants bearing large 
velvety combs. If the combs are cut before 
frost they may be dried and used for winter 
decoration. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.25. 
