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^ m The annual varieties can be 



^ lwv#««»««W« grown very readily either out- 

 fJ^ I m/ SSI I i I M doors or in the house and by 

 * ^»^ *'*'••»»» cutting back the plants proper- 

 ly an almost constant succession of bloom may be had. 

 Seed can be sown in open ground very early in spring, or . 

 may also be sown outdoors in fall. 



Carpet of Snow (Conipactiim proc^imbens) A comparatively 

 new variety growing only three or four inches high 

 Exceptionally fine for borders or edgings. Plants covered 

 with a mass of snow white flowers from early summer 



untilautumn. Oz. 60c Pkl. 10c. 



Lilac Queen Of dwarf compact habit. Produces an abund- 

 ance of bloom of an attractive lavender shade. Plants 



about six inches high. Oz. 50c Pkt. 10c. 



Little Gem (Maritimum compactum) A beautiful white 

 sort for edgings, borders and rock work. The plants grow 

 about six mches high, produce hundreds of flowers and 

 form a compact mass of bloom usually fifteen to eighteen 



inches across. Hardy annual. Oz. 60c Pkt. 10c. 



Sweet (Maritiiiium) This very hardy annual for borders, 

 edging or massing in small beds, comes into bloom early 

 in the spring, covering itself with clusters or trusses of 

 small, pure vrtiite cruciform flowers. They have a peculiar, 

 delicate fragrance and are useful in small bouquets. Us- 

 ually not over eight inches high but spreading. Oz. 3.5c. 

 Pkt. 10c. 



Amaranthus 



Anemone Coronaria 



These plants afford brilliant 

 contrasts of color, being use- 

 ful for tall borders, groups 

 and foliage effects. The leaves and stems are of different 

 shades of red, blended usually with green; two to three feet 

 high. 



Seed may be sown in open ground early in spring, cover- 

 ing one-fourth inch deep; thin to two feet apart. 

 Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). A rapid growing annual 

 with long, drooping crimson flower spikes. Height about 



3 feet, Oz. 3.5c Pkt. 10c. 



Melancholicus ruber. Deep coppery red foliage; very hardy 



annual. Oz. 35c Pkt. 10c. 



Tricolor. A hardy annual with leaves of red, yellow and 

 green; well known as "Josephs' Coat." Especially brilliant 

 if grown in rather poor soil. Oz. 50c Pkt. 10c. 



Coronaria ( Wind Flower) Among the 

 earliest of spring flowers. They are 

 about two inches across, with blue stamens, resemble the 

 single poppy in shape and come in several shades of color. 



Sow from April to August. Succeeds well in rich, light 

 loam, in a sunny situation. Plants taken up in the fall will 

 bloom well in pots in the winter. Hardy perennial; outdoors 



about six inches high. Sinarle Mixed Pkt. 10c. 



ANTIRRHINUM— (See Snapdragon) 

 AQUILEQIA— (See Columbine) 



Anemone 



Sow early in spring. Some 



A f>aVk|0 Among the earliest blooming plants. Very useful for rock work, edgings, etc. 

 *^* ClUlO winter protection is advisable. Hardy procumbent perennial. 

 Alpina. This sort has small pure white, cruciform flowers. Leaves rather slender and somewhat clasping Pkt. 10c. 



A yf»|-|^|-ip Grandis. An easily grown annual flowering plant introduced originally from South Africa. The plants are 

 ■'*' ^ *•"*■*" two to three feet high and produce a prof usion of attractive, large and showy daisy like flowers, the petals 

 of which are pure white on the upper surface and pale lilac blue on the reverse side. The flowers are borne on stems twelve to 

 fifteen inches long and are very desirable for cut flowers as they keep exceptionally well in water. 



Seed may be sown in hotbeds in order to have early flowers but even if sown out of doors in May the plants may be had in 

 full bloom during July and August Pkt. 10c. 



The ornamental varieties of asparagus are highly valued for their finely cut foliage and are very 

 desirable for growing in fern dishes. When potted they make excellent house plants. 

 _ Soak seed in warm water before planting. When the plants are large enough to handle, 



transplant into rich, but open and friable soil. 

 Sprengeri (Emerald Feather) A most graceful house plant; valuable for hanging baskets. Sprays three to four feet long; 



light green Pkt. 10c. 



Verticillatus. A beautiful climber with feathery foliage and scarlet berries which are quite ornamental. Sow early in spring. 

 Hardy perennial; ten to fifteen feet high Pkt. lOe. 



Asparagus 



ASTER 



Through the constant selection of finer types and larger flowers, the Aster has within the last few years, become one of the 

 most important of the annual flowers. It is equally desirable for cutting and bedding and embraces such a wide range in size, 

 color, form and season of blooming that by planting some of each of the different classes at intervals, a constant succession of 

 bloom can be obtained from late July to frost in the latitude of Detroit. This may be accomplished without the aid of a green- 

 house or hotbed. For earlier blooming in the North, seed should be started indoors or in hotbeds {see front pages J. lif you 

 have given the plants plenty of room in pricking them out, there will be no need of haste in transplanting to open ground. 

 Give the plants time to grow at least three inches tall and they will do better. A strong loam soil that has been well fertilized 

 the previous year seems to be the best adapted for Asters, but any well prepared garden soil should produce satisfactory results. 



During hot dry weather the plants should be thoroughly watered two or three times a week. Do this in the evening if 

 possible but do not let the ground become hard and dry if water is available. It is advisable to change the location of the Aster 

 bed as often as practicable. When there is indication of disease in an Aster bed, it should not be used for Asters the following year 



Q.,___ -^C {.La IV^ni'lf^l' (<^iso known as Queen of the Earlies) the earliest flowering class of Asters. Comes into 

 Uccn or lllc iVlarKcl bloom a week or ten days in advance of other sorts but remains in bloom until after the 

 later sorts have opened. Flowers are similar to the Late Branching in form, home freely on long stems in a wide range of colors. 

 The plant is open in habit, much branched, with less foliage than other sorts. Fine for cutting and much used for growing 

 under glass. 



Crimson. Deep crimson red. Oz. 81.00 Pkt. 10c. 



Lavender. Light lavender-blue. Oz. $1 .00 " 10c. 



Pink. Clear light pink. Oz. $1.00 " 10c. 



Purple. An early deep purplish blue aster. Oz. $1.00.. " 10c. 



Rote. A fine, very early red. Oz. $1.00 Pkt. 10c ■ 



White. Distinctly early, double, fine form. Oz. $1.00. . . " 10c. 



Mixed. Many pleasing shades and colors including white, pink, 



rose, deep red, crimson, lavender, light blue and purple; early 



blooming and very floriferous. Oz. 80c Pkt. 10c. 



