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KOCHIA TRICOPHYLLA 



Mexican Fire Plant or Summer 

 Cypress 



A popular annual, sometimes known as Belvi- 

 dere, Mock Cypress, etc. It is easily grown 

 from seed, forming oval bushes 2 to 214 feet 

 high, densely clothed with small, feathery, 

 light-green foliage, deepening in color as the 

 summer advances until the whole plant as- 

 sumes a fiery crimson hue. The small numerous 

 flowers, borne in the fall, are also of a bright 

 red color. An attractive plant at all times, 

 either in garden beds or in pots. Placed at 

 intervals in beds of white Sweet Alyssum, or 

 among "Dusty Millers," the effect is very fine. 

 (.See engraving.) 



Per 1,000 seeds. 25c, Pkt. 10c. 



KUDZU VINE 



3548 A twining vine of remarkably rapid growth, 

 attaining a length of 40 to 50 feet in one 

 season from established roots; hardy, though 

 the vine dies down every winter in theNorth. 

 Foliage large and lobed; purple, Pea-shaped 

 flowers in clusters, borne late in the season. 

 A fine vine for arbors, verandas, etc. Easily 

 grown from seed Pkt. 10c. 





LANTANA 



2560 Rapid-growing, constant-oiooming, tender perennial plants for pot culture in the winter or 

 garden decorations in the summer; clusters of flowers, orange, white, pink, etc.; 2 to 3 feet. 

 Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c. 



TALL BRANCHING LARKSPUR 



(Consolida Candelabra fl. pi.) 

 This splendid class grows 2 to 3 feet high and bears flowers on long stems, rendering them 

 of exceptional value for cutting purposes. They are of long-continued bloom, keeping up a 

 bright display until cut down by frost. (.See engraving.) 



2572 Carmine Pkt. 10c. : 



2573 Dark Blue Pkt. 10c. 



2574 Light Blue Pkt. 10c. 



2577 Rose Pkt. 10c. 



2579 White . . ..Pkl. 10c. 



2580 Tall Branching, Mixed Colors Per 1,000 seeds, 25c; Pkt. 10c. 



2581 Imported Collection of Branching Larkspurs, 6 varieties 25c. 



LARKSPUR 



For "Hardy Perennial Larkspurs or Delphiniums," see page 97. 



Popular garden annuals. The spikes of splendid flowers are of varied shades of red, blue, 

 white, etc. They are of easy culture, thriving in almost any soil — but a sunny situation suits 

 them best. (See engraving.) 



2590 Dwarf Rocket, Mixed Per 1,000 seeds, 25c; Pkt. 10c. 



2591 Imported Collection of Dwarf Rocket, 6 colors 25c. 



GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED LARKSPUR 



A much-improved type of the Dwarf Rocket class. The splendid flowers are very large, very 

 double, and of various beautiful colors, shades and markings, borne on spikes like immense 

 Hyacinths; height, 15 to 18 inches. 



2600 Giant Hyacinth-flowered, Mixed Colors Per 1,000 seeds, 25c; Pkt. 10c. 



2601 Imported Collection, 6 varieties 25c. 



LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS 



Hardy Everlasting Peas. These climb 6 to 8 feet high when trained on a trellis; the flowers 

 are borne in large clusters. They are peculiarly adapted to rough places, to scramble over rocks 

 and bushes; splendid for cutting. The flowers are without odor. 



2607 Red Pkt. 10c 



2608 White Pearl. Magnificent trusses of large, pure-white flowers. . . . .• Pkt. 10c 



2610 Mixed Colors Pkl. 10c. 



LAVATERA SPLENDENS "SUNSET" 



2618 A beautiful, robust garden annual of easy culture and thriving in almost any soil in a 

 sunny location. The plants form branching, compact bushes, 2 to 2]^ feet in height, and 

 bearing abundantly throughout summer and fall large, shallow or bowl-formed flowers 

 of charmingly bright, rich rose-pink. A great improvement over all other varieties; most 

 effective in beds, and as a cut flower it is charming and lasts well Pkt. 10c. 



LOBELIA Bedding Varieties 



This charming class (L. erinus Compacta) forms compact bushes about 6 inches high and 

 are fairly sheeted with bloom throughout the season. Highly desirable for edgings, ribbon bed- 

 ding and garden decoration, as well as for pot culture. They flower the first season from seed. 



2634 Crystal Palace. Deep blue Per 1,000 seeds, 25c; Pkl. 10c 



2636 Snowball. Pure white Per 1,000 seeds, 25c; Pkt. 10c 



2640 Mixed Colors Per 1,000 seeds, 25c; Pkt. 10c. 



HARDY LOBELIAS 



Tall-growing, hardy perennials, with long spikes of brilliant flowers; for permanent beds and 

 borders they are unrivaled; they are one of the few flowering plants that thrive in shady 

 situations; 2 to 4 feet. 



2645 Cardinalis. (Cardinal Flower.) Intense scarlet Pkl. 25c. 



2650 Mixed Colors Pkt. 25c 



When Ordering Flower Seeds, Please Order by the Number Prefixed to Each Variety 



