LARKSPUR 



(ANNUAL) 



2707 Orange Prince. 



height 3 to 4 feet. 



Double golden yellow flowers. 

 Per oz v 75c. 



GIANT SPIRE 



A Desirable Forcing Type 



The size of both spike and flower has been increased by 

 hybridizing, and shades of color produced no* known be- 

 fore. Besides this, the branching habit of the plant has 

 been intensified and more laterals are thrown out from 

 the crown stems. (See illustration.) 



2582 La France. A pleasing salmon-pink; double; long 

 stems, 



2583 Carmine Spire. Fine, lustrous carmine. 



2384 Los Angeles. Rich salmon, overlaid with brilliant 

 rose. 



2585 Dark Blue Spire. Rich blue. 



2586 White Spire. A new, dazzling pure white with 

 upright habit. 



2587 Lavender Spire. Beautiful shade of lilac. 



Price of above per 1000 seeds, 25c; per oz., 51.00. 

 2590 Giant Spire Mixed. 



Per 1000 seeds, 20c; per oz., 75c 



MARIGOLD 



Profitable Varieties for Florists. 



2702 / merican Beauty. This loveJy in-curved type 

 fo startling new, has created a sensation in hybrids. 

 This new strain is identical in form of flower to a love : y 

 in-curved Chry c anthemum. Tne plants are veiy flcii- 

 feious and the ittms are good and stiong lor cuUing. 



Per oz., S2.00 



GYPSOPHILA, or "Baby's 

 Breath" 



2364 Paniculata. (Perennial). A fav- 

 orite hardy perennial, the feathery 

 foliage and white flowers are largely 

 used in making bouquets. 

 Per oz., 30c 



2366 "Paris Market." (Annual.) This 

 improved large-flowering variety of 

 G . elegans forms branching plants 

 about 2 feet high, covered all summer 

 long with clusters of snow-white flowers 

 half an inch across 

 Per oz„ 15c; per lb., $1.50. 



Marigold 



LOBELIA Bedding Varieties (Annual) 



(L. erinus Compacta.) Forms compact bushes about 6 inches high, 

 which are sheeted with bloom throughout the season. Highly desir- 

 able for edgings and garden decoration, as well as for pot culture. 

 2634 Crystal Palace Compacta. Deep blue. 

 Per 1000 seeds, 20c; per oz., S2.00. 



RUSSELL'S LUPINS (Perennial) 



Awarded a Gold Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society. 



2672 Undoubtedly the most publicized flower seed novelty of recent 

 years. The Lupinus Polyhyllus, of which these are hybrids, have 

 long occupied an important place in the hardy garden. The out- 

 standing merits of these Lupins, are their wonderful range of colors. 

 In this strain the colors are rich and varied, ranging through all 

 the shades and tones of red, orange and deep yellow, as well as 

 many intermediate tints and shades. The shapely spikes are borne 

 clear above the foliage and ere often from 3 to 3*/2 feet in length. 

 Tne plants are extremely vigorous. Mixed colors. 

 12 seeds, 25c; 50 seeds, 63c; 120 seeds, S1.25; 250 seeds, 

 S2.50. 



MIGNONETTE 



2788 Machet Perfection. This improved Machet Mignonette 

 produces broad, cone-shaped spikes of very fragrant red flowers 

 on strong stems, dressed with vigorous foliage, evenly branched, 

 and of continuous- blooming habit. 

 PUt., 10c; per 1000 seeds, 20c; per oz., 50c. 



2792 Red Goliath. The average spikes of flowers are immense 

 and are compactly filled with giant double florets, measuring 

 V2 inch across 

 PUt., 10c; per 1000 seeds, 35c; per 02., 75c. 



MARIGOLD 

 AUSTRALIAN TREE Winter Flowering 



2738 A very desirable variety, producing pyramidal plants 4 to 5 feet 

 high, blooming from September until frost; excellent for cutting. 

 Flowers are semi-double and double, golden-yellow and brown, 

 produced on long stems. For fall and winter flowering under glass 

 there are few annuals more satisfactory. Per oz., 51.00. 



Yellow Supreme 



2712 Yellow Supreme. Gold Medal Award by The All 

 American Selections Committee. A beautiful double 

 Carnation flowered variety; color, rich primrose yel- 

 low; odorless; growing 2 to 3 feet tall, an exceptional 

 cut flower, very desirable for table decorations. (See 

 illustration.) Per oz., 75c 



2714 Crown of Gold. Flowers are collarette or crown 

 form and are fragrant, color deep orange, height 2 Vi 

 feet. Per oz., $1.00. 



2715 "Guinea Gold." This is a very distinct type of 

 Marigold, of graceful pyramidal habit, growing 2 to 

 2V2 * ee t high, and producing 30 to 40 flowers, 2 to 2'/2 

 inches across, of brilliant shade of orange flushed with 

 gold. This variety produces practically 100 per cent, 

 semi-double flowers. It is a most desirable cut flower 

 when grown under glass as well as outdoors. 



Per oz., 75c 



2720 Gigantea Sunset Giants. Flowers measure 3 to 

 4 inches in diameter, colors range fror* light yellow to 

 deep orange, height 3 to 4 feet. Per oz., $1.00. 



2724 "Harmony." A remarkable break ia the Dwari 

 French section of Marigolds, which differs from all 

 existing forms in its habit and the shape and coloring 

 of its flowers. The latter is of a bright golden yellow, 

 bordered with rich maroon red. The plants being about 

 12 inches high and of very bushy habit. Per oz., 75c 



2733 Tom Thumb, "Golden Crown" 



Carnation flov\ ered or Guinea Gold 

 type, flowers golden yellow, height 

 10 to 12 inches Per oz., 51.00. 



273S Little Brownie. Forms little bushes 

 6 to 9 inches high, covered with blos- 

 soms from Junp until frost. The flowers 

 are golden-yellow in color, marked 

 with a velvety crimson blotch at the 

 base of each petal. Fine for pot culture 

 Per oz., 40c 



MYOSOTIS or FCRGET-ME-NOT 



2846 Alpestris Bluri. A fine variety 

 for borders and cutting, heicht 1 ft. 

 Per 1000 seeds, 3Cc ; per oz , S2.00 



NASTURTIUM 

 GOLDEN GLEAM 



3012 Delightfully sweet ecented, a popu- 

 lar summer cutting item. Excellent 

 when grown as a pot plant for the win- 

 dow box trade. 



Per oz., 15c; per Vi U»-/ 40c; per 

 lb., $1.25. 



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