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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 



Choice Flower Seeds, 



TESTED AND RELIABLE. 



3 cents a paper. 10 papers, 25 cents. 



Free by mail. 



After years of careful study and large experience we are in position to 

 offer to our trade Flower Seeds that have few equals and no superiors. Our 

 selections have been made from the best American and European growers. 

 The character of preparation of the soil is of vast importance with flower 

 seeds, and provided there has been care taken in these respects we feel 

 assured that our seed will give entire satisfaction. Much care must be used in 

 sowing fine Flower Seed; so many times they are buried instead of planted. 

 Most Flower Seeds do best if sown in boxes and transplanted. Care should 

 always be taken not to plant too deep, and at the same time see that the soil 

 may come in contact with the seed. It is well to cover the soil with moss 

 or new grass to keep the soil moist and in condition until the germination 

 of the seed is assured, then remove the covering with care, and not during 

 the sunny part of the day, but in the afternoon, so as not to sunburn the 

 tender yovxng growth. 



Ag^eratuiii Mexicanuin. Fine mixed, used especially for borders, 

 it is earily grown and is abundant in flowers. No garden is quite complete 

 without this plant having a prominent place. Packet, 3 cents. 



Alyssuni Sweet Scented. Of all small white flowers this one is 

 one of the best and most useful. Florists would be at a loss to ffnd any- 

 thing to take its place, and a garden would miss it always. In bouquets it 

 gives a finish that is to a bouquet what lace is to a dress. Packet, 3 cents. 

 Aiwaraiitlius Tricolor, or Joseph's Coat. The foliage of 

 this plant is brilliant and pleasing. Should be used in masses to get the 

 effect of the contrasting colors. Packet, 3 cents. 



Antirrliinum (Snap Dragfon.) Succeeds best in light, rich soil; 

 used very largely in Europe and the famous gardens of England. Packet, 

 3 cents. 



Asters. Of all garden flowers grown from seed there is none that gives more satisfaction 

 than the Aste'r There is an early medium and late sort now of rare beauty, so that you can have 

 flowers from June until frost. Our sorts are the best. Packet, 3 cents. 



Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus.) These bright flowered plants of hardy 

 nature and easv culture yet esteemed by all, the most attractive and graceful of all old-fashioned 

 flowers. Sometimes called Corn Flowers. ^—'-^ ^ — ■^'■ 



Packet, 3 cents. 



An old favorite a mass of beautiful, 



S^-eet Alyssutn. 



Balsam Double Mixed (Lady Slipper.) 



brillianc double flowers of easy culture. Packet, 3 cents. 



Calliopsis or Coreopsis. Finest mixed double and single. Fine, showy, easily grown, 

 iKirdy, annual, producing a profusion of blooms; excellent for cutting and massing in beds. Packet, 

 3 cent's. 



Clarkia. Among the prettiest native hardy annuals that come to us from beyond the Rocky 

 Mountains They bloom freely and have flowers of such variety of bright colors that a bed of them 

 is a beautiful sight. Used in hanging baskets and vases, also for borders m beds. Sow m open 

 garden in early spring in partial shade. Packet, 3 cents. 



Convol-vulus Minor or Dwarf Morning: Olory. This plant needs no further 

 description than to say it is the dwarf variety of the well-known tall or running Morning Glory. 

 Packet, 3 cents. 



Cosmos. Of all fall flowers there is none that has become so popular as Cosmos. Sow the 

 seed in March April, and Mav, and will bloom in September. Does best in light, rich soil, in 

 sunny places- grows about 7 feet high. Flowers are borne on long stems m clusters of pnik, dark 

 pink, and white colors. Fine for house and church decoration. Packet, 3 cents. 



Coxcomb (Celasia.) For brilliant effect and rare beauty this plant deserves a place. 

 Half hardy annual. Choice mixed; many beautiful colors. Packet, 3 cents. 



Cyclemen. Charming plants, with beautiful foliage and rich colored, fragrant flowers; a 

 great favorite for winter and spring blooming. Seed should be sown in very early spring in boxes or 

 fn late fall for winter bloom. Packet, 3 cents. 



Canna. For producing that tropical effect so beautiful in large lawns, a bed of Cannas in full 

 bloom is not surpassed. Every garden should grow them. Packet, 3 cents. 



Candytuft (Iberis.) Few flowers have withstood the test of time as this old time flower. 

 Fine for borders and cutting. Blooms continually from July to September. Packet, 3 cents. 



Canterbury Bells (Campanula.) Well known beautiful herbaceous perennial, bear- 

 intf a great proportion of attractive Bell Flowers; thriving best in light, rich soil, some of the vane: 

 ties flowers the first season if planted early. Canterbury, Single Mixed, Fine Assortment, constant 

 bloom. Packet, 3 cents. 



Columbine. One of the best hardy perennials, for early summer bloom; curiously shaped 

 flowers; extremely graceful. Packet, 3 cents. 



