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/^ I Well known and universally admired tuberous rooted pot plants producing exceedingly handsome red 



1^ V C13.rilCIl ? , y\^]^^ flowers for mdoor wmter or spring blooming in greenhouse or window garden. The grace- 



^^J '»'»**•»»"*'"* ful richly colored single flowers are of distinctive shape and are borne on stems of good length for a 



long blooming season well above the beautiful foliage. The glossy ovate or nearly round leaves are usually marbled or 



variegated with white. Sow the seed, which is of rather slow germination, in shallow boxes or pans, using light rich soil and 



covering the seed slightly. Keep at a temperature of 50° to BU" F. and water freely until well started Seed sown in spring 



by autumn will produce a little bulb. If this is placed first in a three inch pot and later repotted as required in a five or 



six incli pot it will produce blooms the following spring. Seed 



may also be sown in fall. Tender perennial; one foot high. 



Persicum, mixed. Of great beauty and many colors. . .Pkt. 15c. 



Persicum giganteum, mixed. Beautiful foliage and profuse 



bloom; each flower is two to two and one-half inches long. 



Very choice Pkt. 20c. 



f^VMl'^CC A^lIK* {Ipomoea, quamocUt) A most 



^^y r*- ^"" ' 1«1C beautiful rapid growing climber 

 with delicate dark green, feathery foliage and many bright, 

 star-shaped, scarlet or white blossoms which contrast most 

 effectively with the graceful foliage. Planted by the side of 

 veranJa, tree or stakes, and trained properly, there is no 

 handsomer climber. Seed is usually sown outdoors early in 

 spring in the row. where the plants are to remain. Cover 

 seed one-half inch' deep. Germination will be hastened if 

 the soil is warm and kept in moist condition. Thin the young 

 plants four to six inches apart. If very early blooming is de- 

 sired, seed should be started Indoors. Seed rather small, 

 black, wedge-shaped. Tender annual; about fifteen feet high. 



Scarlet. A very deep, rich shade. Oz. aSc Pkt. 5c. 



White. Clear paper white. Oz. 2oc " 5c. 



Mixed. The two colors above. Oz. 35c " 5c. 



1^ l_.l* •*■ favorite for autumn flowering, blooming 



IJA n l|9 the first season from seed if started early. 

 ^■^ ** The flowers are so symmetrical and perfect 



and the range of colors so wide and varied that they will al- 

 ways be popular where display is wanted. Seed may be sown 

 in spring in open ground after danger of frost is over, but for 

 best results sow in shallow pans at any time from March to 

 June, and transplant the seedlings to small pots. When 

 strong enough and danger from frost is over plant out one 

 foot apart. These plants will produce tubers which should be 

 taken up in the tall and replanted the following spring; 

 ttttse roots will flower freely the following autumn. Tender 

 herbaceous perennial, three to four feet high. 

 Finest Double Mixed. Seeds saved from choicest double flowers; 

 shades of red, pink, dark maroon, yellow, white, etc. .Pkt. 15c. 

 Finest Single Mixed. Will jjroduce brilliant flowers running 



through a wide range of striking colors. Oz. 50c Pkt. 10c. 



For Dahlia Roots see Bulbs and Roots, Page 93. 



¥^ • {Bellis iperennis) Charming little plants for 



I JrllRV edgings and borders, also used for low beds and 



^^ ^ rock work. The flowers of the improved va- 



ieties we offer are borne above the low cluster of leaves on 



stiff flower stalks, making them suitable for bouquets. With 



careful cultivation nearly seventy-flve percent are double. 



For best results sow seed early in hotbed and when plants 



are large enough transplant to a rich soil in a cool and 



partially shaded situation, setting the plants six inches apart. 



If plants are started early indoors they will flower the same 



season, but bloom more abundantly in the spring if sown in 



autumn and the plants wintered over in cold frames; or can 



be set out in the open border and protected with mulching. 



Half hardy perennial; about six inches high. 



Double Rose. (Long'/'e//o!«) Finest strain. Oz. $2.50. .Pkt. 10c. 



Double White. Very double, clear white. Oz. $2.50.. " 10c. 



Double Mixed. Shades of rose and white. Oz. $2.50.. " 5c. 



fj'i^ii|>a Large branching plants producing very large, 

 ■■■"*■*•**• •* handsome, double or single, trumpet-shaped 



blossoms of exquisite fragrance. Excellent for late summer 



and autumn flowering. Seed may be sown outdoors after 



danger of frost is over, but for early blooming sow in hotbed 



and transplant about three feet apart each way. Roots can 



be kept all winter in cellars. Tender annual; three feet high. 

 Wrighti. Pure white at the center shaded into lilac and blue; 



magnificent large single flowers. In warm latitudes can be 



continued as a perennial. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



Chlorantha, fl. pi. (Humilis flavn) Large, usually double yellow, 



richly scented. Oz. 35c pkt. 5c. 



Mixed. The above varieties " ' 5c.' 



DELPHINIUM -(See Larkspur) 



DIANTHUS— (See Pinks) 



DIANTHUS BARBATUS— (See Swee* William) 



DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS— (See Carnation) 



DIGITALIS— (See Foxglove) 



Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca 



orange-yellow flowers, is sometimes called 



Orange" Daisy. It is one of the most attractive of the easily 



grown plants of recent introduction. Plants somewhat 



spreading, with finely cut foliage, producing abundantly on 



stems of good length glossy, single daisv-like blossoms about 



two and one-half inches across. The brilliant orange coloring 



of the petals contrasts strikingly with the black center which 



is surrounded by a dark colored disc. Well adapted for sum- 

 mer flowering in beds or borders. Sow early in spring, pref- 

 erably in light, well prepared soil, not too rich, in a sunny 



situation. Make rows one and one-half feet apart, covering 



seed one-fourth inch deep; thin ten to twelve inches apart. 



Hardy annual, about one foot high. (See cut, page 2) .Pkt. 25c. 

 DOLICHOS — (See Hyacinth Bean) 

 EMERALD FEATHER— (See Asparagus Sprengeri) 



Dahlia, Single 



Eschscholtzia 



This showy an- 

 nual with bright 

 African "Golden- 



(California Poppy) The 

 state flower of California, It 

 is fully as valuable as the 

 common Poppy for garden ornamentation since it blooms 

 through a much longer season. A bed in full bloom of these 

 large saucer-shaped flowers in various shades of yellow with 

 orange center gives a brilliant color effect. The foliage is 

 finely cut and has a bluish tinge or bloom, delicate and very 

 attractive. Sow seed early in spring or late in autumn where 

 plants are wanted to bloom as they do not bear transplanting 

 well. Use well pulverized soil, make the rows one foot apart 

 and cover the seed one-fourth inch deep. Thin six to eight 

 inches apart. Elfective results are also obtained by thinly 

 sowing broadcast and lightly raking in the seed. Hardy an- 

 nual, low spreading; about one to one and one-half feet high. 



Califomica. Deep yellow, orange center. A desirable addition 

 to every garden. Oz. 35c Pkt. 5c. 



Califomica, Double White. The flowers are creamy white; very 

 attractive. Oz. 50c Pkt. 5c. 



Mandarin. The outer side of the petal is tinged with scarlet, the 

 inner side rich brownish orange Pkt. 5c. 



Mixed. An excellent mixture producing deep yellow, creamy 

 white, scarlet and orange flowers. Oz. 35c Pkt. 5c. 



Bush iHuniiemannia) Flowers beautifully cup-shaped, about 

 three inches across; petals broad, bright yellow with wavy 

 edges; leaves coarser and larger than common kinds. Stems ten 

 inches long and desirable for cutting. In the northern states 

 for early blooming and largest flowers start in pots and trans- 

 plant outdoors. Height about two feet. Hardy annual, be- 

 coming in warm latitudes a tender perennial. Oz. 50c. Pkt. 5c. 



Euphorbia Variegata fomeSs'°&,f"^^^ 



"Snow on the Mountain." The leaves are veined and mar 

 gined with white. Sow seed in open ground early in spring in 

 a sunny situation. For bedding and mixed borders. Hardy 



annual ; about two feet high. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



EVENING GLORY— (See Ipomcea Bona Nox) 



