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Choice Flower Seeds 



TESTED AND RELIABLE. 



3 cents a paper. Free by Mail. 10 papers, 25c. 



Alter years of careful study and large experience, we are in a position to offer our trade Flower Seeds that have few equals and 

 no superiors. Our selections have been made from the best American and European growers. The character and preparation of the 

 soil is of vast importance with flower seeds, and provided there has been care taken in these respects we feel assured that 

 our seed will give entire satisfaction. Much care must be used in sowing fine Flower Seed; so many times tliey are buried 

 instead of planted. Most Flower Seeds do best if sown in boxes and transplanted. It is well to cover the soil with moss 

 or new grass to keep the soil moist and in condition until the germination of the seed is assured, then remove the covering 

 with care, and not during the sunny part of the day, but in the afternoon, so as not to sunburn the tender young growth. 



AQER.ATL'.M MEXICANL'.M. — Fine mixed, used especially for borders; it is easily grown and is abundant in flowers. 

 Packet, ji cents. 



.AL^'SSL'.M, SWEET SCENTED. — Of all small white flowers this one is one of the best and most useful. Florists would be 

 at a loss to find anything to take its place, and a garden would miss it always. In bouquets it g^ves a finish that is to the bouquet what 

 lace is to a dress. Packet, 3 cents. 



A.MORANTHLS, TRICOLOR, or JOSEPH'S COAT.— The foliage of this plant is brilliant and pleasing. Should be used 

 :-. masses to get the ctTcct of the contrasting colors. Packet, 3 cents. 



ANTIRRHINL.M ^Snap Dragon). — Succeeds best in light, rich soil; used very largely in Europe and the famous gardens of England. 

 Packet, 3 cents. 



.ASTERS. — 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. Mixed sorts. Packet, 3 cents. 



BACHELOR'S BUTTON (Centaurea Cyan us). —These bright flowered 

 plants of hardy nature and easy culture, yet esteemed by all, the most attrac- 

 tive and graceful of all old-fashioned flowers. Sometimes called Corn Flowers. 

 Packet, ? cents. 



BALSA.M. DOUBLE MIXED (Lady Slipper).— An old favorite; a mass 

 of beautiful, brilliant double flowers of easy culture. Packet, 3 cents. 



CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS.— Finest mixed double and single. Fine, 

 showy, easily grown, hardy annual, producing a profusion of blooms; excellent 

 for cutting and massing in beds. Packet, 3 cents. 



CLARKIA. — .\mong the prettiest native hardy annuals that come to us 

 from beyond the Rocky Mountains. They bloom freely and have flowers of 

 such variety of bright colors that a bed of them is a beautiful sight. Used in 

 hanging baskets and vases, also for borders in beds. Sow in open garden in 

 earlv spring in partial shade. Packet, 3 cents. 



CONVOLULUS MINOR or DWARF MORNING GLORY.— This plant 

 needs no further description than to say it is the dwarf variety of the well- 

 known tall or running Morning Glory. Packet, 3 cents. 



COSMOS. — Of all fall flowers there is none that has become so popular as 

 Cosmos. Sow the seed in March, April and May, and will bloom in Sep- 

 tember. Does best in light, rich soil, in sunny places; grows about 7 feet 

 high. Flowers are borne on long stems in clusters of pink, dark pink, and white 

 colors. Fine for house and church decorations. Packet, 3 cents. 



COXCOMB (Celoslaj. — For brilliant effect and rare beauty this plant de- 

 serves a place. Half hardy annual. Choice mixed; many beautiful colors. 

 Pansies Packet, 3 cents. 



CYCLA.WEN. — Charming plants, with beautiful foliage and rich colored, fragrant flowers; a great fav- 

 orite for winter and spring blooming. Seed should be sown in very early spring in boxes or in late fall for 

 winter bloom. Packet, 3 cents. 



CA.NNA. — For producing that tropical effect so beautiful in large lawns, a bed of Camias in full bloom is 

 not surpassed. Every garden should grow them. Packet, 3 cents. 



CANDYTUFT (Iberisj. — Few flowers have withstood the test of time as this old-time flower. Fine for 

 borders and cutting. Blooms continually from July to September. Packet, 3 cents. 



CA.NTERBURY BELLS fCampanuIaj. — Well-known beautiful herbaceous perennial, bearing a great 

 proportion of attractive Bell Flowers; thrive best in light, rich soil, some of the varieties flower the 

 first season if planted early. Canterberry, Single Mixed, Fine Assortment, constant bloom. Packet, 

 3 cents. 



COLU.WBINE. — One of the best hardy perennials, for early simimer bloom; curiously shaped flowers; 

 e.xtremely graceful. Packet, 3 cents. 



CAR NAT I O.N. — This flower is almost indispensable in the garden, house or green-house. The beautiful 

 flowers with their clove pungent odor and long-keeping quahties for bouquets and cut flowers in popularity 

 are only exceeded by the rose. Packet, 3 cents. 



CHRYSANTHEMU.^\. — Splendid assortment of rich colors and varieties. The Chrysanthemum has 

 Sweet .-Myssum become the favorite fall flower, and is used wherever flower gardens are. Packet, 3 cents. 

 CI.NERARIA. — Seed should be sown from May until September for succession of blooming plants. As a pot plant for winter blooming 

 it has few equals; its large clustering head of gorgeous blooms make it attractive and beautiful. A few pots of this beautiful plant will 

 add to the beauty and attractiveness of any home. Packet, 3 cents. 



DAHLIA. — This is one of Grandma's flowers, only improved; a constant bloomer. Fine as a cut flower, and in such varieties that 

 description fails to describe. Packet, 3 cents. 



DIA.NTHUS, or PINKS. — When we look into a garden our first thoughts are the pinks. Beautifid, graceful and fragrant. No 

 garden is complete without pinks. Hardy, blooms in great profusion in early summer. Choice mixed; best sorts. Packet, 

 3 cents. 



DOUBLE DAISY '^Bellis). — ^A nearly hardy perennial plant in bloom from early spring until well on in the summer. Our seeds 

 are the best select stock. Packet, 3 cents. 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA ''California Poppy). — Very attractive annual for beds, edging or masses profuse flowers fin cu 'an divide 

 foliage, in bloom from June till frost; grows 12 inches. Packet, 3 cents. 



