The J. Bolgiano Seed Company, Baltimore, Md. 



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Giant Perfection Stocks 



1710. SCARLET RUNNER VINE 



This ornamental, rapidly growing annual reaches a height of 15 ft. 

 '.t produces showy sprays of scarlet sweet pea-shaped blossoms, which are 

 mcceeded by delicious edible beans. Pkt. 10c. % Lb. 20c. 



1720. SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower) 



One of our finest annuals, bearing a profusion of pretty butterfly- 

 ike flowers of various colors, closely resembling some species of orchids. 

 Desirable for winter blooming and bouquets. Pkts. 10c. % Oz. 25c. 



1730. SMILAX (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) 



In many respects the smilax is the most useful and graceful climber 

 hat adorns the greenhouse or conservatory. For bouquets and floral 

 leeorations it is indispensable. Pkt. 10c. X A Oz. 25c. Oz. 65c. 



STATICE 



1740. Sinuata Mixed. Plants grow 2 feet tall and produce sprays 

 )f showy funnel-shaped flowers. Statice grows in most any soil, but 

 •equires full sunlight. The flowers retain their beautiful clear colors 

 vhen dried. Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 25c. 



1750. Statice latifolia (Sea Lavender) 



Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rockery. Through- 

 )ut the entire summer it produces panicles of minute flowers, which can 

 >e dried and used for winter bouquets. Mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 

 >0c. Oz. $1.80. 



STOCKS (Bolgiano's Giant Perfection) 



A magnificent strain, 2% ft. high, with long, well-filled spikes of very large, fragrant, double flowers. This familiar annual 

 s sometimes grown in pots, but usually grown for garden decorations. 



1760. White 1761. Flesh 1762. Canary Yellow 



1763. Blood Red 1764. Scarlet 1765. Dark Blue 



Any of the above colors Pkt. 10c. Vs Oz. 50c. 



1766. Finest Mixed Pkt. 10c. Vs Oz. 40c. 



STOKESIA (Cornflower Aster) 



1780. Cyanea. An indispensable plant for the hardy border growing 2 feet high. Stokesia likes a sunny, open location 



and adds its wealth of bloom from July to October — when other flowers 

 are scarce. These blooms resemble the cornflower and are a delicate 

 shade of blue in color. Splendid for cutting. Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 45c. 



SWEET ROCKET (Hesperis) 



1860. Matronalis. This is a valuable plant for the permanent 

 border or amongst shrubbery. It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and produces 

 spikes of delightfully fragrant white, lilac and purple flowers. Pkt. 10c. 

 % Oz. 25c. 



SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus) 



An old favorite hardy garden plant of easy culture, thriving in any 

 good garden soil and lasting for years. Our strains produce large heads of 

 fragrant flowers in a great variety of beautiful colors. The plants form 

 large clumps and grow about 1 ft. high. 



1870. Single Mixed Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 25c. Oz. 75c. 



1880. Double Mixed Pkt. 10c. ^Oz.SOc. Oz.$1.00. 



1900. THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan) 



Beautiful, rapid-growing annual climbers, preferring a warm, sunny 

 situation; used extensively for hanging baskets, vases, low fences, etc. 

 Very pretty flowers in buff, white, orange, etc., with dark eyes. Pkt. 10c. 

 % Oz. 40c. 



1910. TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker Plant) 



A most striking ornamental plant with quilled petals of orange and 

 red drooping from stout stems ; suitable for bedding, borders, pot culture 

 and cutting. Pkt. 10c. Vs Oz. 30c. 



VERBENA (Mammoth Flowering) 



An old favorite which may be used for beds, borders or window 

 boxes. The flowers are showy, fragrant and bloom from June until frost. 



1920. White 1921. Pink 1922. Yellow 



1923. Blue 1924. Scarlet 1925. Italian Striped 



Any of the above colors Pkt. 10c, % Oz. 50c. Oz.$1.50. 



Mammoth Verbena 1926. Mammoth Mixed Pkt. 10c. ViOzAbc. Oz.$1.35. 



