SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus) 



For many years the Sweet William has been esteemed as one of our 6nest of hardy garden plants, being of 

 easy culture, thriving in any good garden soil and lasting for years. The plants grow about 1 foot high 

 and form fine clumps. (See cut.) A Collection of 6 separate varieties, 1 pkt. each, 50c. 



Henderson's Perfection. Our improved Perfection strains produce in greatest profusion very large florets in 



large heads and in a great variety of extremely rich colors, including blood-crimson, salmon, pink, 



white, cerise, etc., many having large white eyes, and all being sweet-scented. 



Single Large-flowering Perfection, Mixed. Extra choice Auricula-eyed varieties Pkt. 10c. 



Double Large-flowering Perfection, Mixed. Extra choice 15c. 



Giant White. Immense pure white flowers in large heads; very beautiful 25c. 



Diadem. Large flowers of deep rich crimson, with a well defined white eye 25c. 



Pink Beauty. Large single flowers of pure pink 15c. 



Scarlet Beauty. Large single flowers of intense scarlet 15c. 



Harlequin. Large flowers of several colors produced on one plant. Sometimes a head will be all crimson, 



another all pink, another white, etc., but usually florets of different colors will be borne in one head; very 



unique and beautiful Pkt. 10c. 



NEW ANNUAL SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus annuus) 



The old favorite Sweet William, as all know, does not flower until the second year from seed, but this new type 

 commences blooming in early summer from spring-sown seed and continues in flower for several weeks. The 

 plants are of the same habit as the perennial kinds, producing fine heads of bloom of various colors — white, crim- 

 son, rose-pink, etc., many of which are broadly edged with white and sweetly fragrant. 

 Mixed Colors Pkt. 15c. 



SWEET ROCKET or DAME'S VIOLET 



Favorite, hardy, herbaceous perennials — -very effective in the garden border. The plants form large clumps 

 2 to 3 feet in height covered with showy terminal spikes of flowers resembling Stocks. The colors range from 

 white through lilac to pink and purple; very productive of bloom and splendid for cut flowers. 

 Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c. 



SWAINSONIA 



Grandiflora Alba. A popular house plant. Foliage as graceful as an Acacia; white flowers resembling Sweet 

 Peas, produced in sprays of 12 to 20. Of the easiest culture and ever blooming. It climbs readily, or it may 

 be grown as a bush plant by trimming it back as it grows; tender perennial; 1 to 4 feet Pkt. 10c. 



THUNBERGIA 



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

 affected by insects; the small single flowers of 

 various colors are freely produced. A pretty 

 vine for trellis, fences, rock-work, etc. Though 

 a tender perennial, it is usually grown as 

 an annual. 

 Mixed Colors, (Alata) Pkt. 10c. 



TORENIA 



Princess of Montenegro. Fine plants for 

 vases or pot culture; also suitable for garden 

 planting in the summer; produo 

 ing freely and continuously 

 giant flowers of lavender 

 and purple, with yel 

 lowthroat; tender 

 perennial; 6 to 

 12 inches 

 high. 

 Pkt. 15c. 



NEW HYBRID TRITOMAS 



Tritomas, popularly known as "Torch Lilies," "Red Hot Poker," 

 "Flame Flowers," etc., are among our showiest hardy plants, 

 producing the brightest flowers of the autumn garden. These 

 new hybrids, crosses between early and late flowering species, are 

 particularly beautiful and varied. 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 yellows from pale 

 lemon to orange and from salmon-pink, coral-red, etc., to crim- 

 son. 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 Pkt. 25c* 



VERBENA Henderson's Mammoth 



This distinct and beautiful race we originated, introduced and 

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

 cumference 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 pro- 

 duced continually from spring until late in the autumn. Al- 

 though perennials, these form luxuriant plants and bloom the first 

 season from seed. (See cut.) 



Mammoth Mixed Colors Per 1,000 seeds, 35c: Pkt. 10c. 



" White 50c; 10c, 



" i Purple , 50c. ; 10c, 



" Pink 50c ; 10c, 



" Scarlet 50c; 10c, 



Yellow. Cream-yellow 10c. 



Auricula-eyed, Mixed. The immense flowers are produced in- 

 variety of colors, each flower having a large white center, which is in effective con- 

 trast with the brilliant coloring of the flower Pkt. 15c, 



Helen Willmott. Large, bright salmon-rose colored flowers, having a white eye, with 



a small percentage of varied shades, which are also very fine Pkt. 15c 



Mammoth White Star. Immense flowers of light blue with a star-like white center. 



Pkt. 15c. 



Mammoth Striped. Rich colors, striped and variegated. 15c 



" Rose Queen. Extraordinary large flowers, measuring 1 to 1 J4 inches across, 

 of brilliant rose color v Pkt. 15c. 



" The Mammoth Verbenas that I raised from your seed were very beautiful, I never saw such 

 a variety of colors. My neighbors and friends all admired them." 



Mrs. M. E. PHELPS, Adams. Mass. 



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