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PRIMULA 



1630. Japonica (Japanese Primrose). A hardy primrose which bears its showy 

 flowers in umbels or clusters arranged one above another on erect stems 6 to 9 inches 

 long. Their petals are waved, of heavy texture and beautifully colored — varying 

 from rich dark crimson through rose and pink to white. Primroses should be planted 

 in every garden for they increase in beauty, size and interest from year to year. Sow 

 seed in March in a cold frame or outdoors in May to July. Primroses delight in a 

 moist, well-drained, partly shaded position. Pkt. 20c. 



PYRETHRUM (Persian Daisy) 



1640. Roseum Hybridum. This is one of our most valuable flowers either for 

 cutting or for the perennial border. The plant grows 2 to 3 feet high and produces 

 quantities of beautiful, rose-colored, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Pyreth- 

 rums are easily grown from seed. They bloom during May and June and again in 

 the fall. After the spring blooming season cut down the foliage to the basal leaves 

 and feed with bone meal to insure larger and more prolific blooms in the fall. Pkt. 10c. 

 % Oz. $1.00. 



RHODANTHE 



1650. Maculata. One of the most attractive "Everlastings," with delicate pink 

 and white flowers resembling bells. Rhodanthe retains much of its beauty and grace 

 after being dried. Excellent for pot culture. Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 30c. 



RICINUS (Castor Oil Beans) 



Garden annual of luxuriant growth with large palm-like leaves; very attractive 

 on account of their semi-tropical effect. The colors of the foliage are very rich 

 ranging from green to deep bronze. Desirable for lawns, massing or center plants 

 for beds. 



1660. Zanzbariensis. Immense size. Coppery-bronze, changing to dark green 

 with reddish ribs. 



Any of the above varieties Pkts. 10c. Oz. 25c. % Lb. 60c. 



1661. Mixed Varieties Pkts. 10c. Oz.20c. % Lb. 45c. Lb. $1.35. 



RUDBECKIA (Cone Flower) 



1670. Laciniata. (Golden Glow.) A very popular hardy perennial attaining a 

 height of 5 to 6 ft. and producing masses of golden yellow cactus dahlia-like flowers. 

 Blooms from July until September. Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 45c. 



1671. Newmani. A hardy plant producing an abundance of orange yellow flowers with large black cone-shaped centers. 

 The flowers are borne on long stems and keep well in water, making them valuable for cutting. Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 45c 



1672. Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone Flower). The most beautiful hardy perennial Cone Flower. It produces all summer 

 large reddish-purple flowers about 4 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 60c. 



1680. SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue) 



One of the most attractive annuals and should be in every garden. The blossoms are tube-shaped much like a petunia but 

 rivalling the latter in the beautiful colors displayed. Each flower is veined with a glint of gold. All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c. 

 % Oz. 40c. 



SALVIA 



1690. Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Among the most brilliantly colored garden 

 flowers, and extremely useful for bedding, hedging or borders. It is a blaze of flaming 

 scarlet, each plant bearing countless numbers of flower spikes. Pkt. 10c. x k Oz. 60c. 



1691. Dwarf Bonfire or Little Lord Fauntleroy. This is one of the finest 

 scarlet sages growing 2 ft. high. Its brilliant red spikes stand above the dark green 

 foliage and completely cover the plant. It attracts immediate attention in the garden. 

 Pkt. 10c. % Oz. $1.00. 



1692. Farinacea. These perennial plants grow about 3 feet tall and produce 

 large spikes of lavender blue flowers held high above the plant. Start seed indoors 

 during March or A_pril and remove to the open ground in May. Pkt. 10c. Vs Oz. 50c. 



SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride) 



A very beautiful plant and a great favorite with gardeners, splendidly adapted 

 for beds, borders and cutting. The flowers are full, fluffy and exquisitely colored and 

 borne on long graceful stems. When cut they keep for almost a week. 



1700. White 



1701. Azure Fairy (Azure Blue) 



1702. Flesh Pink 



1703. Rose 



1704. Crimson 



1705. King of the Blacks 



Any of the above colors Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 30c. 



1 706. Finest Mixed Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 25c. 



1707. Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). A most desirable perennial plant growing 

 about 3 feet high. Its artistic, soft, lavender-blue flowers are excellent for cutting 

 purposes. Pkt. 20c. 



