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HELIOTROPE A. 



865. CHOICE MIXED. Rather tender 

 and will not stand cold weather. Start 

 seed indoors and do not set plants out-of- 

 doors until all danger from frost is past. 

 Height, 2 feet. The flowers have a de- 

 lightful fragrant perfume. Pkt. 10 cts. ; 

 14 oz. 35 cts. ; oz. $1.25. 



HIBISCUS P. 



866. MALLOW MARVEL MIXED. 5 



to 8 feet. June to September. Giant 

 blooms of pink, white and red, frequently 

 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Unsuipassetl 

 for a background or hedge. Pkt. 10 cts. ; 

 14 oz. 15 cts. ; oz. 50 cts. 



HOLLYHOCKS (DOUBLE) P. 



Six to 8 feet ; August to September. 

 These are best treated as biennials. One 

 of the most showy of all hardy garden 

 plants. The majestic plants produce mag- 

 nificent long spikes bearing beautiful dou- 

 ble flowers which measure 3 to 4 inches 

 across. 



867. Crimson. 868. Salmon Rose. 



1025. Maroon. 1028. Yellow. 



Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 35 cts.; oz. $1.25. 



869. DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 y4_ oz. 30 cts.; oz. $1.00. 



HYACINTH BEAN A. 



870. A fine climber with clusters of pur- 

 ple or white flowers followed by orna- 

 mental seed pods. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 

 cts.; Yi, lb. 75 cts. 



JOBS TEARS A. 



871. Curious ornamental grass with 

 broad corn-like leaves and lustrous slate 

 colored seeds. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 % lb. 30 cts. 



KUDZU VINE P. 



872. A twining vine of remarkably 

 rapid growth, attaining a length of 40 to 

 50 feet in one season. Hardy. Foliage 

 large and lobed ; purple pea-shaped flowers 

 in clusters, borne late in the season. A fine vine for arbors, verandas, 

 etc. Easily grown from seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Vi oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 



LANTANA A. 



873. MIXED. The flowers resemble Verbena heads and are constantly 

 in bloom all summer. An excellent bedding plant ; 2 to 3 ft. in height. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; Va oz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 



LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS P. See Page 47 

 LARKSPUR TALL DOUBLE STOCK FLOWERED A. 



The 3-ft. plants in their free, graceful habit and brilliant colors are 

 classed as one of the best species for the garden. The tall closely 

 packed spikes are unsurpassed as cut flowers. Blooms from July until 

 frost may be had by sowing in the open ground in April. 



875. Lilac. 1032. White. 876. Scarlet Rose. 874. Azure blue. 



Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 15 cts.; V^ oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 



877. MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 5 cts.; ■/. oz. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 



1029. LARKSPUR GIANT IMPERIAL BLUE BELL. Blue Bell is a 

 fine medium blue Larkspur deeper than sky blue, a color up to this time 

 lacking in the giant imjierial type. The habit is decidedly upright, with 

 long basal branched flowering si^ikes. Pkt. 10 cts.; '/i oz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 



LINUM P. (BLUE FLAX) R. G. 



1033. PERENNE. Hardy perennial variety with bright blue flowers. 

 IV2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; y, oz. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 



LINARIA-MAROCCANA A. R. G. 



HYBRIDS. A charming easily grown annual, 12-18 inches tall. 



Larkspur Tall Double Stock Flowered 



926. 



Exquisite blooming in 8 weeks from seed. Resembles miniature snapdragon 

 with columbine-like spurs. Shades of mauve, carmine, lavender, rose, 

 royal purple and gold, usually with cream or yellow centers. Erect single 

 spikes with glaucous leaves. Pkt. 10 cts. ; I/2 oz. 30 cts. ; oz. 50 cts. 



LOBELIA A. R. G. 



878. DWARF MIXED. Especially desirable for edging flower beds ; 

 also for planting in hanging baskets, vases, etc., and in pots for house 

 plants during the winter. The dwarf compact plants grow six inches high 

 and are covered with beautiful star-like flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 35 

 cts.; oz. $1.25. 



LUPINE A. 



879. MIXED. Very easily grown. The plant is about 12 inches high, 

 and from this develops a long flower spike filled with small flowers, resem- 

 bling sweet pea blossoms. Excellent for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 



MEXICAN FIRE BUSH A. 



884. KOCHIA CHILDSII. (Summer Cypress.) A quick growing foliage 

 or hedge plant, very symmetrical in form. During the summer it has the 

 appearance of an expensive ornamental evergreen and in the fall has 

 innumerable tiny flowers when the bush takes on a fiery red tinge. Height, 

 2"^ feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; '/i lb. 70 cts. 



MIGNONETTE A. 



885. MACHET. Valued most highly on account of its delightful frag- 

 rance. Thrives best during cool weather, and we recommend that a sec- 

 ond sowing be made in August to furnish a supply of the beautiful red 

 flower heads during the fall. Height about 12 inches. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 25 cts. 



Yellow. 100 per cent 

 teristic marigold odor, 

 $1.10; oz. $2.00. 



MARIGOLD TALL AFRICAN 



880. LEMON BALL. Canary yellow. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 20 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 



881. ORANGE BALL. Orange yellow. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. ; »4 oz. 20 cts. ; oz. 75 cts. 



882. TALL AFRICAN MIXED. Pkt. 5 

 cts. ; y^ oz. 35 cts. ; oz. 60 cts. j 



883. MARIGOLD DWARF DOUBLE 

 FRENCH MIXED. R. G. Attain a height 1 

 of 12 to 15 inches. The brilliant orange 

 and yellow flowers blend nicely with the 

 dark green, finely cut fern-like foliage. . 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; % oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 



893. MARIGOLD DWARF FRENCH 

 DOUBLE MONARCH STRAIN. Dwarf 

 compact growth, very large, tight double 

 flowers in a wide color range which in- 

 cludes combinations of orange, bronze, yel- 

 low and mahogany. Excellent for bedding 

 or border use. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 20 

 cts. ; 1/2 oz. 35 cts. ; oz. 60 cts. 



1059. NEW MARIGOLD GUINEA 

 GOLD. Grow.s 2 to 21/2 feet high and pro- 

 duces flowers 2 to iV-z inches across, of a 

 beautiful orange with double ruffled loose- 

 leaf petals. Excellent for cut flowers. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; Vi oz. 20 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 



823. MARIGOLD YELLOW SUPREME. 

 Large fluffy carnation-flowered blooms, 

 many 3 inches across. A beautiful dazzling 

 lemon-yellow color. A mild honey frag- 

 rance. A long standing cut flower. Prac- 

 tically odorless foliage. Healthy, free 

 branching plant, 2 to 3 feet tall. Profuse 

 early bloomer. Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 20 cts.; 

 % oz. 35 cts. ; y-. oz. 60 cts. ; oz. $1.00. 



985. MARIGOLD DIXIE SUNSHINE. 

 Award of Merit 1936 All America Selec- 

 tions. The large ball-shaped flowers are 

 ingeniously composed of dozens of tiny 

 five-petaled florets, gracefully interlocking, 

 daintily fringed in effect. Brilliant Golden 

 fully double and but faintly scented with the charac- 

 Pkt. 15 cts.; % oz. 35 cts.; 14 oz. 60 cts.; V2 oz. 



951. MARIGOLD CROWN OF GOLD. Gold Medal 1937 All 

 America Selections. (See inside front cover.) Flower centers are 

 of short curled quilled petals with a collar of flat guard ijetals on 

 outside. Orange color; 21/^ inches, fragrant flowers in plentiful 

 supply. Plant 2^2 feet tall. Pkt. 20 cts.; 1/16 oz. 50 cts.; % 

 oz. 90 cts. 



952. MARIGOLD GIGANTEA SUNSET GIANTS. (See outside 

 back cover.) Showy, fragrant and of exceptional size. Flowers 

 range from 5 to 7% inches and produces in such abundance that a 

 plant of Sunset Giants is one of the showiest spots in any garden. 

 Plants usually from 3V. to 4 feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; 1/16 oz. 40 cts.; 

 % oz. 75 cts. ; 14 oz. $1.25. 



MOON- 

 FLOWER A. 



886. WHITE. 

 The large pure 

 white flowers con- 

 t r a s t beautifully 

 with the heavy dense 

 foliage. Pkt. 10 cts. ; 

 '/> oz. 20 cts. ; oz. 

 35 cts. 



815. M O O N - 

 FLOWER HEAV- 

 ENLY BLUE. 

 Grows quickly. 

 Blooms early and 

 covers the vine" with 

 large clear blue 

 flowers. Pkt. 10 

 cts. ; 1/4 oz. 25 cts. ; 

 oz, 75 cts. 



MORNING 

 GLORY A. 



997. CLARK'S 

 HEAVENLY BLUE 

 MORNING GLORY. 



(See outside back 

 cover.) Flowers 

 measure 3^/i to 4 

 inches across. Deep 



blue. They blossom profusely and for a long season, opening m the morn- 

 ing and facing the sun. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 



887. IMPERIAL JAPANESE MIXED. The flowers are extra large in 

 size and of many colors. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; 14 lb. 50 cts. 



NICOTIANA A. (FLOWERING TOBACCO) 



1035. AFFINIS HYBRIDA. Extremely showy annual plants griving a 

 continuous display of brilliant flowers; 2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; '/i <w, 

 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 



Marigold Dixie Sunshine 



