Flower Seed— St&.nda^rd Varieties 



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pLANTS of this vigorous, hardy 

 annual are of strong, "branch- 

 ing habit of growth, with .an 

 abundance of dark green 

 foliage, each shoot terrninaMng 

 in a showy flower. One of the 

 easiest flowers to grow from seed, 

 and sown in the open ground 

 blooms continuously throughout 

 the entire Summer. 



Qiant Mammoth Mixed.— Per- 

 fectly formed double flowers of 

 immense size, 4 inches across, of 

 various colors. The plants are un- 

 usually strong in growth and large 

 in size, plants 3 feet in height, 2 or 

 more feet across not being unusual. 

 Per packet, 10 cts.; oz , 60 cts. 



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Best Double Mixed.— A special 

 collection "of splendid sorts, pro- 

 ducing perfectly double flowers, 

 beautifully formed and bril- 

 liantly colored. Per packet, 5 

 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



New Double Li 1 1 i p u t.— The 

 range and variety of colors in this 

 strain is remarkable— tlie most 

 vivid scarlet, deep, sliintng 

 criiiiso]!, purest white, deep 

 golden yellow and salmon 

 pink, with many intermediate 

 shades. Per packet, 10 cts. 



Dwarf Snowbal I.— Compact 

 bushy plants covered with snow 

 wliite flo-wers, resembling Dah- 

 lias. Per packet, 10 cts. 



Dwarf Fireball. — Identical with 

 Snow^ball in habit, but flowers in 

 sharp contrast are dazzling, tiery 

 scarlet. Per packet 10 cts. 



THE BEST VARIETIES FOR GREENHOUSE CULTURE AND 

 WINTER BLOOMING INDOORS 



DERHAPS one of the most interesting phases of floriculture is the growing of rare plants from seeds. Thev require careful 

 ■ attention, but amply repay one for the care expended and the interest necessarilv attached to their growing. Seeds of 

 u' -n ■J^^^^^''^^ ?. ^^^ below sliould be sown in mellow soil, about one-fourth sand, during the SorlnK or Summer. Fill 

 shallow boxes with soil, settling same carefully and have the top smooth. Sow the seeds on the surface, covering lightlv with 

 a small quantity of fine soil. Place a pane of glass over the box and keep darkened with the soil slightlv moistened until th e seeds 

 gennmate, when they should be brought gradually to the light and air, afterwards niacin? the box in a warm sunnv window. 



CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA MIXED 



One of the most beautiful house plants, producing hundreds 

 of showy flowers of various colors, 

 including spotted and blotched. 

 Per packet, 25 cts. 



CINERARIA HYBRIDA 

 MIXED 



sturdy, compact plants, circular 

 in form, covered with perfect blos- 

 soms ranging through shades of 

 IjIuc to royal purple, shining 

 crimson and deep maroon, 

 many varieties ha\ing a wlilte 

 eye," sharply margined with con- 

 trasting colors. Per packet, 15 cts.; 

 2 packets, 25 cts. 



J, J. GLOXINIAS ^ J. 



T^HESE most desirable plants for pot culture or porches or 

 * in partially shaded locations during the Summer months, 

 are very free flowering and showy. The plants are of 

 strong growth, and require pots at least 5 inches in diameter 

 for lull grown plants. The immense flowers, sometimes 4 

 inches in diameter, are bell shaped; carried well above the 

 large, velvety green leaves. The color is of many rich 

 shades and markings, the varied combinations being most 

 beautiful and gorgeous. We offer Giant FloAvered Mixed, the 

 largest known ."Strain, produced by careful cross fertilization. 

 Per packet, 25 cts. 



J. J, FUCHSIAS J, J, 



DoubSe and Single Mixed.— Splendid for partially shaded 

 cool locations, such as porches or shaded places in the lawn. 

 Per packet, 15 cts. 



Trailing Fuchsia Procu m be ns .— A trailing plant of 

 graceful habit, the attractive 

 leaves and pretty red toerrles 

 producing a fine efl^ect in a 

 hanging basket or vase. Per 

 packet, 15 cts. 



GERANIUM 20NALE 



Mixed Varieties.— Easily 

 raised from seed. Per packet, 

 10 cts. 



GERANIUM APPLE= 

 SCENTED 



An old favorite with sweet- 

 scented leaves. Per packet, 

 25 cts, 



Jk LANTANA J, 



Finest Mixed.— Clusters of 

 Verbena-like flowers on 

 shrubby plants, blooming the 

 first season. Per packet, 10 cis. 



J. J. SMILAX Ji J, 



DOSTON SMILA-X is one of the most desirable Avindow 

 ■-' vines, owing to its charming, glossy green, graceful 

 foliage. Splendid for decorative purposes. .Per packet, 5 cts.; 

 y, oz.. 25 cts. 



BOSTON SMILAX 



LINARIA CYMBALARIA 



(h'rni'irorlh Ivy) 

 A prettv trailing variety useful for covering 

 rock work, stumps, etc.. and for banging 

 baskets and vases. Per packet, 10 cts. 



PASSIFLORA CCERULEA 



{Pai>sio7i FUnver) 

 Very attractive and odd. Per packet, 10 c s. 



PREMIUM OFFER 

 $1.25 worth of Seeds for $1 

 Orders for Seeds amounting to 

 $1 can select to the value of $1.25. 

 Orders for $2 can select to the value 

 of $2.50, and SO on. 25 cts. worth 

 of Seed free with ev^ry dollar's 

 worth ordered. 



^ PRIMULA {Chinese Prim rof'e) J, 



/^NE of the brightest and freest floweiing 

 ^-^ of pot plants, producing attractive flow- 

 ers during the Winter months. Grows nicely 

 in a cool room, blooming freely even in a 

 North window, while the^majori'ty of flowers 

 will require warm sunshine to coax them into 

 bloom F.)r best results keep the young plants 

 in a cool, shady place during the'Summer. 

 .Splendid Fringed Large Flowering Mixed, 

 —A grand mixture, including many choice 

 and desirable varieties, of various beautiful 

 and brilliant colors. Per packet, 15 cts. 



Primula Obconica Grandiflora.— Entirely 

 distinci from the ordinary Chinese Primrose 

 and jnueh more tree flowering.- Rounded 

 hairy leaves of liglit green color. The 

 plants produce numerous long, slender stems, 

 crowned with large umbels of beautiful single 

 flowers, creamy white, faintly tinged 

 Avith lilac. Per packet, 10 cts. 



