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Choice Flower Seeds 



Tested and ReHaWe 

 Three eeiits a paper Free by Mafl 10 papers 25 cents 



Wc make a special'. :t only choice varieties of flower seeds, which are grown for us by experts in this 



line. We do not send c^. .....'■d over from previous seasons, but seeds we get fresh every year. We have thou- 

 sands of satisfied customers who punhase their flower seeds from us, as well as other seeds, etc., in our line. Send us an 

 order and be one of the satisfled customers. 



.4X>T.4LS. Attain full growth, flower and die in one year. 



BIK>.M.ILS. Grow from seed one year, bloom and die the next, though some varieties bloom the first season when 

 sown early. 



PERE.NMALS. Last for several years, blooming annually after the first season, though some varieties will bloom 

 the first season if sown early. 



AGERATU.M .MEX1CA>UM. Fine mixed, used especiaUy for borders; it is easily grown and is abundant in flowers. 

 Pkt.. 3c. 



ALTSSUM, 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 gives a finish 

 that is to the bouquet what laco is to a dress. Pkt., 3c. 



AMORANTHIS, TRICOLOR, OR JOSEPH'S COAT. The foliage of this plant is brilliant and pleasing. Should be 

 used in masses to get the effect of the contrasting colors. Pkt., 3c. 



A>TIRRHI>TM (SNAP DRAGON). Succeeds best in light, rich soil; used very largely in Europe and the famous 



^ardens of England. Pkt. 



ASTERS (.MIXED). One of the most popular and useful of all our 

 annuals. For early flowers the seed may be sown in the house or greenhouse 

 in March or April, and transplanted in the open groimd in May. However, as 

 the Aster is a Fall fiower, and the late blossoms are the finest, it is best to 

 sow the seed in the bed thinly early in May and transplant. Half hardy 

 annuals. Pkt., 3c. 



BACHELOR'S BUTTON (CENTAL'REA CYANUS). These bright flow- 

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

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

 Flowers. Pkt., 3c. 



BALSA.M, DOLTJLE MIXED (LADY SLIPPER). An old favorite; a 

 mass of beautiful, brilliant double Dowers of easy culture. Pkt., 3c. 



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. Pkt., 3c. 



CLARKIA. Among the prettiest native hardy annuals that come to us 

 from bej-ond 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 

 early spring in partial shade. Pkt., 3c. 



CONTOLULUS MINOP^ OR DWARF MORNING GLORY. This plant 

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

 known tall or running Morning Glory. Pkt., 3c. 



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 hght, 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. Pkt., 3c. 



COXCOMB (Celosia). For brilliant effect and rare beauty this plant 

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

 Pkt. 3c. 



