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PRIMULA (PRIMEOSE). P.— The charming and beau- 

 tiful Chinese Fringed Primroses and Obconica varieties are 

 among the most important winter-blooming pot-plants. T'h.; 

 seed we offer is of the highest merit, and has, as usual, been 

 saved from the best strains of English and Continental 

 growth. Pkt. 10c. 



POPPY (PAPAVER), CARNATION FLOWERED. A.— 

 Well-known hardy annuals and perennials, flowering in great 

 profusion throughout the summer. Sow early in the spring 

 where the flowers are to bloom, and cover lightly. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 20c. 



POPPY (IMPROVED SHIRLEY). A.— Mixed. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 25c. 



PETtJNIAS. A. — For outdoor decoration, porch or window 

 boxes, few plants equal the Petunia in effectiveness. The 

 Single Bedding kinds can be sown out of doors in May. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c. 



ORIENTAL POPPIES, MIXED. P.— These are always 

 popular in any pei-ennial bed. The seeds should be sown 

 in early spring in the open ground. Pkg. 10c, oz. $2.00. 



SALPIGLOSSIS, LARGE - FLOWERING (PAINTED 

 TONGUE). A. — These are one of the very finest annuals 

 and are of the easiest culture, succeeding in any good ordi- 

 nary soil and in a sunny position. The plants grow from' 

 24 to 30 inches high, and produce freely from mid-summer 

 "until frost their attractive Gloxina-like blossoms in a vei-j' 

 large and unusual range of colors. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 



SCARLET RUNNER. A.— The well-known rapid-growing 

 annual climber, with bright red flowers from July to "Septem- 

 ber. Fruit is a most delicious vegetable ; 8 feet. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 15c. 



STOCKS, CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN. A.— Splendid perpet- 

 ual-blooming class ; sown in March or April they begin 

 flowering in July, continuing till frost, and are especially 

 valuable during September and October, when other flowers 

 are scarce : they throw out numerous side branches, all bear- 

 ing very double, fragrant flowers. Pkt. 10c, oz .$1.25. 



SUNFLOWER (LARGE RUSSIAN). A.— For planting 

 and bird feed. Lb. 15c. 



SWEET WILLIAM. P.— A very beautiful class of easily 

 grown and very hardy plants of extreme richness and 

 diversity of colors, deliciously sweet-scented. Nothing sur- 

 passes this old rugged favorite for clumps or borders. Hardy 

 perennials ; about 1 foot. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 



SNAPDRAGON, ANTIRRHINUM. P.— TTiis is a well- 

 known and valuable plant, bearing long spikes of many 

 colored flowers throughout the season. Fine for cutting as 

 well as garden display. A hardy annual but sometimes 

 lives over to the second year. Seed rather slow to sprout. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c. 





Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia 



Giant Spencer Sweet Peas 



SPENCER'S CHOICE COLORS 



Austin Frederick, 



(3iant Lavender. 

 Blanche Ferrv, 



Pink and White. 

 Commander Godsall, 



Violet Blue. 

 Constance Hinton, 



Giant White. 



Crimson King, 



Deep Red. 

 Dnbbies Cream, 



Deep Primrose. 

 Elfridge Pearson, 



Giant Shell Pink. 

 Fierv Cross, 



Bright Red. 



AH of the Above, oz. 25c, lb. 



King Edward,. 



Deep Crimson. 

 Margaret Atlee, 



Rosy Salmon. 

 Picture, 



Deep Pink. 

 Royal Scott, 



Scarlet. 

 $3.00. 



Superb Spencer Sweet Peas 



SPENCER'S MIXED COLORS— Pkt. li)c, oz. 25c lb. $3.00. 



ECKFORD'S MIXED SWEET PEAS.— Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 

 14 lb. 30c, lb. SI. 00. 



SALVIA SPLENDENS (SCARLET SAGE). A.— Large, 

 brilliant scarlet flowers are in these plants afforded a rich 

 dark green background of dense foliage. This variety is 

 most generally used in parks and on extensive lawns. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. $2.00. 



THUNBERGIA (BLACK-EYED SUSAN). A.— Beautiful, 

 rapid-growing annual climbers, preferring a warm, sunny 

 situation ; used extensively for hanging-baskets, vases, low 

 fences, etc. Very pretty flowers in buff, w^hite, orange, etc.. 

 with dark eyes; 4 feet. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 



VERBENA. A. — Flower produces a mass of flowers from 

 spring to late fall. Our strain is as fine as the world pro- 

 duces. Large flowers and free blooming. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.25. 



VINCA (PERIWINKLE). A.— These are very bright an- 

 nuals with dark glossy green leaves and large showy flowers, 

 and should be included in every garden. The compact plants 

 grow 15 inches tall. They are excellent for beds, borders, 

 and window boxes. The flowers measure 1% inches across. 

 Blooms during summer and fall. Pkg. 10c, oz. 75c. 



WALLFLOWER. P. — Well known, very fragrant garden 

 plant, blooming early in the spring, with large, conspicuous 

 spikes of beautiful flowers ; prized for bouquets. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 25c. 



ZINNIAS, GIANT. A. — One of the most brilliant annuals : 

 a general favorite, its splendid double flowers rivaling in 

 beauty, size and form moderate-sized dahlias. Choice Mixed. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.50. 



DOUBLE DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIAS. A.— This type, 

 the latest development in Zinnias, bears flowers of mammoth 

 size and in form like a perfect decorative Dahlia. As the 

 result of painstaking care and selection the size, form and 

 coloring has been much improved and we now offer Finest 

 Mixed, containing a wonderful range of beautiful colors. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. $2.00. 



