Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



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Gaillardia 



Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 



One of the most brilliant and dazzling of our 

 garden flowers. Most suitable for bedding, pro- 

 ducing large flowers in great abundance through- 

 out the entire summer. Hardy annual. 



LOBENZIANA. (Double Gaillardia). This is 

 a charming, double variety ; and is a splendid 

 bouquet flower; 18 in. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



GBANDIFLOBA. These are undoubtedly among 

 the choicest of Hardy Perennials; the flowers 

 are large, very numerous, excellent for cutting, 

 and of the most brilliant shades of orange, 

 crimson, scarlet and vermillion, and very often 

 a combination of all these colors in one flower. 

 Many colors, mixed, 2 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Larkspur (Delphinium) 



Plants of great beauty, richness and endless 

 variety of colors, with great duration and pro- 

 fusion of bloom and when planted in beds, masses 

 or ribbon are strikingly effective; few plants are 

 so useful for their decorative qualities, either in 

 the garden or when cut for bouquets, etc. Hardy 

 annuals. 



DOUBLE DWARF ROCKET. Mixed colors. 

 Per pkt. 4 cts. 



DOUBLE FINE MIXED. Many varieties and 

 colors. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Lantana 



Very free-flowering plants with brilliant colored 

 flowers constantly changing in hue; fine for either 

 bedding or pot culture. If retained in their pots 

 and plunged where intended to flower they will 

 bloom more profusely. 



HYBBIDA. Fine varieties, mixed; 2 ft. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts. 



Lupinus 



A class of beatitiful and free-flowering plants, 

 with long graceful spikes of bloom; colors rich 

 and varied. Many of the varieties are of stately, 

 robust growth, which makes them exceedingly val- 

 uable for mixed flowers and shrubbery borders. 

 Hardy annuals. 



FINEST MIXED, all colors; 2 ft. Per pkt 

 4 cts. 



Lobelia 



A very beautiful class of mostly dwarf-growin g 

 plants. Their delicate drooping habit, and the pro- 

 lusion of their charming little flowers render 

 them exceedingly fine for vases, baskets, bedding 

 or edgings. Hardy annuals. 



FINE MIXED, all varieties mixed; G in. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



CRYSTAL PALACE. Blue, the best bedding 

 variety ; G in. Per pkt. 4 cts. 



Matricaria i Feverfew) 



Extremely beautiful plants, with handsome light 

 green, lacinated foliage. Grows freelv in any gar- 

 den soil and bears numerous, perfectly double, 

 pure white flowers, one inch in diameter. Hardy 

 annuals. 



EXIMIA GRANDIFLORA. Fine for bou- 

 quets; 15 in. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Mignonette (Reseda Odorata) 



This fragrant little plant is probably the most 

 popular annual grown. If the plants are thinned 

 out they will grow stronger and produce larger 

 spikes of flowers ; and can he had during the 

 whole year by sowing at intervals. Hardy an- 

 nuals. 



GOLDEN MACKET. Distinct new variety of 

 the well known Machet Mignonette, being of the 

 same compact and robust habit, but differing 

 from the type by its massive spikes of golden 

 yellow blossoms. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



MACHET. The plants are dwarf, of vigorous- 

 pyramidal growth ; they grow up numerous 

 stout flower stalks, bearing massive spikes cf 

 red flowers. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



SWEET-SCENTED (Odorata). The old vari- 

 ety, very fragrant ; 1 ft. Per oz. 15 cts., pkt. 



3 cts. 



MIGNONETTE MIXED. Many varieties. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts. 



Marvel of Peru Mirabilis Jalapa) 



The well-known Four O'clock. A handsome free- 

 flowering garden favorite ; blooming the first sea- 

 son from seed; the flowers, which are produced 

 in clusters, present a gorgeous sight during the 

 afternoon. Hardy annuals. 



MIXED. Beautiful colors; 2 ft. Per pkt. 4 cts. 



DWARF VARIEGATED. Leaves light green 

 marbled with yellow; 1 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Mimulus (Monkey Flower) 



Among the gayest ornaments for flower gard.ns, 

 hanging baskets, and for culture in the hous^, 

 not many plants will give more satisfaction. Th j 

 seed is very fine and care must be taken in sow- 

 ing, shading and applying moisture till well rooted. 

 Half hardy perennials. 



TIGRINUS. Finest hybrid mixed; 9 in. per pkt. 

 5 cts. 



MOSCHATUS (Musk Flant). This fragrant 

 and favorite little plant is much admired on 

 account of the musky odor of the plant. Fine 

 for pots; 6 in. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Ice Plant 



A handsome and curious plant for hanging bas- 

 kets, rock work and vases. The leaves and stems 

 appear as though covered with ice crystals. The 

 whole plant is peculiarly brilliant in the sunshine, 

 thriving best in a dry, loamy, or sandy soil, re- 

 quiring a warm, sunny situation. Half hardy an- 

 nuals. 



CRYSTALLINUM. Flowers white. Per pkt. 



4 cts. 



