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^^1 ^^ F*11* (Dianthus harbatus) A well known sweet scented old fashioned perennial for 



W..«^x^4- Wl 1 I ll ^ *V* bedding and borders, forming ttne clumps in any good garden soil and under 



^JWCCL Y Y l£ll.ClJI£A proper conditions lasting for several seasons. It is one of the most desirable for 



^^ w w ■«»•'«»■ ^ WW display in the garden. The plants are easily grown, hardy and free flowering. 



They produce a succession of flower clusters, thus arfording splendid bloom for several weeks. The florets are handsomely 



colored and marked, and are borne on stiff stems in great profusion, forming dense round topped heads or clusters, often 



three to four inches across. The colors are exceedingly varied, ranging from white through many shades of rose, lilac, red, 



carmine, crimson, maroon to nearly black, usually two shades to each plant. Sow outdoors very early in spring, preferably 



in rich, mellow soil, in rows one foot apart. Dover seed with one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly piessed down. When two 



inches high, thin to six inches apart. In the more northerly latitudes, protect with mulching In winter. Seed can also be sown 



In fall. There are usually no flowers until the second season, but if seed is started very early under glass and transplanted, 



blooms may be had late in autumn. The old clumps may be divldeil but it is usually more satisfactory to start vigorous young 



plants every jear or two. Hardy perennial ; one and one-half feet high. 



Black. Flowers reddish, velvety black; very desirable on account of its rich, deep color. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



White, pure. Beautiful white flowers, sometimes faintly marked about the eye. Oz. 25c . ; " Sc. 



Fine Mixed. This mixture will be found especially satisfactory. Oz. 25c. " 5^. 



Mixed Double. Double flowers in a great variety of colors and shades. Oz. 50c " 5^ 



TAQETES— (See Marigold) 



TROP/EOLUM CANARIENSE— (See Canary Bird Flower) 



TROP/COLUM LOBBIANUM— (See Nasturtium, Trailing) 

 TROP/EOLUM MINOR— (See Nasturtium, Dwarf) 



annual with 

 sky- 



'T"_„__' A fine 



* Orenia. trumpet-shaped, 

 P/-kiifiiiori '^1"6 flowers, each 

 rournien having three spots 

 of dark indigo blue' and a yellow 

 stain in the center. Plants of bushy 

 habit, about ten inches high. Ex- 

 tremely handsome when grown in 

 pots or out of doors in a shaded lo- 

 cation. Sow in heat very early in 

 spring, or in open border whenthe 

 weather has become warm and 

 settled, Using light rich soil.Pkt. 10c. 

 TOUCH-ME-NOT — (See Balsam) 



T„__ (Ipomopsis elegans) Ahand- 

 1 rcc some plant, with fine, 

 |^,,._».___ feathery foliage, some- 

 \^ypreSS ^hat like that of the 

 Cypress Vine and with beautiful 

 long spikes of small, bright red 

 trumpet shaped flowers. It is 

 equally desirable for outdoor or for 

 conservatory cultivation. Sow the 

 seed in August, in a dry situation; 

 if the ground be at all wet the 

 plants will decay. Half hardy bi- 

 ennial; about three feet high. 

 Mixed. Oz. 30c Pkt. 5c. 



Verbena 



This well 



known 



annual 



of low 

 growing decumbent habit of growth 

 is very desirable for massing In 

 beds on the lawn. It is suitable 

 also for borders and window boxes. 

 The large clusters of showy flowers 

 are borne in succession through a 

 long season until frost. Each truss 

 or cluster is about two to three 

 inches across, and includes a dozen 

 or more single flowers about three- 

 fourths of an inch across, tubular 

 with five spreading lobes. The 

 length of stem and texture of the 

 flowers make them of value for 

 bouquets and table decorations. 

 There is a wide range of colors, 

 shades and stripes usually running 

 from pure white to deep purple. 

 Verbenas usually flower well in 

 August from seed sown in open 

 ground in May. Germination will 

 be hastened if the seed is soaked 

 in lukewarm water before planting. 

 It is desirable to have the soil well 



fertilized and carefully pulverized. Cover seed about one- 

 fourth inch deep. When the young plants have three or four 

 leaves transplant in rows two feet apart and about twenty- 

 four inches apart in the row, choosing preferably a sunny 

 situation. At this distance the plants. If conditions are favor- 

 able, wfll spread so as to cover the ground completely. 

 Earlier blooming may be had if the plants are started in- 

 doors and transplanted in the open ground after danger of 

 killing frost is over. Half hardy perennial trailer, one foot 

 high, usually treated as an annual. 

 Montana (Drummondi) This variety is hardy and exception- 

 ally vigorous in growth of plant; flowers rose changing to 

 hlac; fragrant Pljt_ 5^, 



Hybrida Defiance. May be relied upon to produce the true, 

 deep scarlet color. No variety gives a more briUiant effect 

 when used as a bedding plant. Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Blue. All shades of blue. Oz. 75c " 10c. 



Hybrida Auritulaeflora. Various shades of pink, red, purple 

 and blue, all with distinct white eye. Oz. gl.OO Pkt. 10c. 



Sweet William 



Hybrida White. Produces large, pure white flowers; very florif- 

 erous, fine for florists; comes true from seed. Oz. $1.00. .Pkt. 5c. 



Mammoth White. The largest trusses of the finest formed and 

 clearest white flowers of any named sort. It comes absolutely 

 true from seed, thus enabling us to secure the greater vigor 

 and more abundant bloom of the seedling, united with the 

 fine flowers of the named varieties Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Italian Striped. Beautiful; produces large, brilliant, 

 striped blossoms in great abundance. Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Fine Mixed. A wide range of colors, shades and stripes usually 

 running from pure white to deep purple. Oz. 75c Pkt. 5c. 



Extra Choice Mixed. Includes all the best types and a wide 

 range of splendid colors. Oz. $1,25 Pkt. 10c. 



Mammoth Mixed. Embraces a wide range of the most beauti- 

 ful colors, the clusters being of largest size. Oz, $1.75. Pkt. 15c. 



Hybrida Compacta Mixed. A distinct sort. The plant forms 

 compact bunches about five inches high and eighteep inches 

 across, covered throughout the season with large trusses of 

 white, scarlet and violet flowers Pkt. 1 So. 



