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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC.. Washington, D. C. 



Bolgiano's Annual Flower Seeds 



Extra Large Packets 10 Cts. Each, 3 for 25 Cts., 12 for $1.00. 

 We Pay Postage on All Flower Seeds. 



Annual flowers are those which grow from seed, bloom, 

 year to year and do not bloom the same year the seed is pla 

 indoors or in hot beds and transplanted when danger of frost 

 listing annual flowers in the following pages separately from 

 climbing vines are listed on page 51. 



We need to say little of the quality of our flower seeds 

 tried them we would say that they are produced by America's 

 from the grower who produces the best in that particular 



We feel assured that our flower seeds will give great 

 must be used in sowing fine flower seed; so many times they 

 sown in boxes and transplanted. Care should always be tak 

 soil may come in contact with the seed. It is well to cover 

 in condition until the germination of the seed is assured, th 

 of the day, but in the afternoon, so as not to sunburn the 

 package of seed. 



AMERICAN ASTERS 



ASTERS are one of the most popular annuals and do 

 well everywhere. Seed may either be planted early indoors 

 or later in the open border. We suggest that you include 

 some of the named varieties in your order. 



BOLGIANO'S FEATHERBLOOM ASTERS 



Large flowers four to five inches in diameter. The petals 

 are beautifully curled and twisted much like Japanese Chry- 

 santhemums. 



801. White. 803. Lavender. 



802. Pink. 804. Azure Blue. 



805. Purple. 

 The above varieties, Pkt. 10 cts.; '/^ oz. 45 cts.; oz. $1.50. 



806. FEATHERBLOOM MIXED. Many colors. Pkt. 5 

 and 10 cts.; 14 oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25. 



SEMPLE'S BRANCHING ASTERS 



Large double flowers, fine form. Plants 2% to 3 feet high, 

 branching and robust habit. 



807. White. 810. Lavender. 



808. Pink or Mary Semple. 811. Azure Blue. 



809. Crimson. 812. Purple. 



The above varieties, Pkt. 10 cts.; !4 oz. 45 cts.; oz. $1.50. 

 BRANCHING MIXED. Many colors. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 !4 oz. 45 cts.; oz. $1.45. 



814. QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS, MIXED. The 



earliest aster, producing a profusion of fine blooms. Pkt. 

 5 and 10 cts.; % oz. 35 cts.; oz. $1.20. 



815. AGERATUM, MEXICAN MIXED. Lavender-blue and 

 pure white brush-like flowers borne in great profusion. At- 

 tains height of about two feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; '/4 oz. 20 cts.; 

 oz. 50 cts. 



produce seed and die in one year. Perennials live on from 

 nted except in some cases when the plants are started early 



is past. Because of the different treatment required we are 

 the perennials which will be found on pages 52 and 53. All 



to old customers. For the benefit of those who have not 



most skilful and careful growers. Each variety is procured 

 kind. 



satisfaction if properly planted and cared for. Much care 

 are buried instead of planted. Most flower seeds do best if 

 en not to plant too deep, and at the same time see that the 



the soil with moss or new grass to keep the soil moist and 

 en remove the covering with care, not during the sunny part 



tender young growth. Special cultural directions on each 



SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER— One large 10-ct. pkt. of 

 each of the 5 named Featherbloom Asters for 40 cts., 

 postpaid. 



SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER— One large 10-ct. pkt. of 

 each of the 6 named Semple's Branching Asters for 45 

 cts., postpaid. 



Ageratum Mixed. 



