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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN— Flower Seeds 



Thunbergia Alata 



4475 Rapid-growing climbers attaining a height of 6 to 8 feet, densely clothed with 

 neat, green foliage not affected by insects; the small single flowers of various colors 

 are freely produced. A pretty vine for trellis, fences, rock-work, etc. Though 

 tender perennials, they are usually grown as annuals. Mixed Colors (Alata). 



Pkt. 10c. 



Tritoma 



These are popularly known as "Torch Lilies," "Red-hot Poker," "Flame Flowers," 

 etc., and are among our showiest hardy plants, producing the brightest flowers of the 

 autumn garden. They grow from seed and flower well the second year, commencing in 

 May and continue to bloom throughout the summer and fall. They range in color 

 through shades and combinations of yellow from pale lemon to orange and from salmon- 

 pink, coral-red, etc., to crimson. The plants vary in height from 18 inches to 6 feet. 

 The effect of a bold group of these lovely hybrids is remarkably distinctive and handsome. 

 (See illustration.) 



4480 New Hybrids. Mixed Colors Pkt. 2Sc. 



4482 Uvaria Grandiflora. (Red-hot Poker Plant), hardy perennial with orange-red 

 flowers on spikes 4 to 5 feet high Pkt. 13c. 



Vinca Rosea (Madagascar Periwinkle) 



Handsome, bushy plants, producing freely round, single flowers, 1 \i inches across, 

 suitable for either pot culture or sunny flower beds; flowers the first season if sown early 

 indoors; height 1J4 feet. 



4522 Rosea. Bright rose Per 1,000 seeds, 30c.; Pkt. 10c. 



4524 Rosea Alba. White with rose eye Per 1,000 seeds, 30c.» Pkt. 10c. 



4526 Rosea Alba Pura. Pure white Per 1,000 seeds, 30c. ; Pkt 10c. 



4530 Mixed Colors Per 1,000 seeds, 40c.» Pkt. 10c. 



Verbena, Henderson's Mammoth 



This distinct and beautiful race we originated, introduced stnil 

 named. The average trusses measure 9 to 12 inches in circumfcri-unr 

 and the individual florets on properly grown plants over 1 inch across 

 - -or larger than a 25c silver piece. They bloom freely, are vigorous, 

 in growth and contain beautiful new colors and shades. For garden 

 beds and massing these Verbenas are unrivaled; flowers of the most 

 brilliant colors produced continually from spring until late in the 

 autumn. (See illustration.) 



4492 Mammoth Auricula-eyed. Mixed. A variety of colors, 

 each flower having a large white center. 



Per 1,000 seeds, 30c; Pkt. 10c. 



4496 Mammoth Pink Per 1.000 seeds, SOc.i Pkt. 10c. 



4498 Mammoth Purple Per 1,000 seeds, SOc.i Pkt. 10c. 



4502 Mammoth Scarlet Per 1,000 seeds, SOc.j Pkt. 10c. 



4504 Mammoth Striped. Various colors. 



Per 1,000 seeds, 30c; Pkt. 10c. 



4506 Mammoth White Per 1,000 seeds, SOci Pkt. 10c. 



4508 Mammoth Yellow Per 1,000 seeds, SOc; Pkt. 10c. 



4510 Mammoth Mixed Per 1,000 seeds, 40c.j Pkt. 10c. 



4511 Collection, 6 varieties SOc. 



Verbena, Lemon 



4485 (Aloysia Cilriodora.) An old favorite with delightfully- 

 scented foliage. It is a low-growing tender plant, ana may be 

 grown in the garden in summer and in pots in winter. Pkt. 10c. 



Viola Cornuta 



Tufted or Bedding Pansy Violets 



This improved strain (Viola cornuta Grandiflora hybrids) produces 

 beautiful Pansy-like blossoms, 2 to 2^ inches across, of great sub- 

 stance and of most brilliant colors, including white, lemon, orange, 

 claret, crimson, maroon, lavender, purple, silver-gray, rose, black, 

 blue, etc.; also fancy varieties tinted, striped, blotched, feathered 

 picotee-edged, etc. The plants are hardy, of vigorous growth, form- 

 ing deep-rooting, compact, tufted clumps. Planted in masses or 

 lines they form perfect mats covered with myriads of flowers from 

 spring until cola weather. They are more perennial in character 

 than Pansies, throwing out new roots annually, adapting them to 

 permanent beds, edgings, etc. Many of them are highly violet 

 scented 

 4535 Mixed Colors Pkt. 13c. 



No garden is complete without an assortment of small fruits. Those listed by us on pages I 65 and 1 66 are the choicest 



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