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Cosmos 



f^ 1 1 • (Aquilegia) Very desirable, easily grown, old fashioned perennials for borders, forming large, 



i^QllllTriQlJ^g permanent clumps. Blooms profusely early in the season and remains in bloom for a 

 ^^*'******"^***^' considerable period. Sow the seed which is of rather slow germination, in open ground early id 

 spring in any rich, weE drained garden soil In permanent bed plants should have at least one foot each way. Keep clear of weeds 

 and give each year a dressing of well rotted manure. Seed may also be sown outdoors in fall. Hardy herbaceous perennials; 

 two to three feet high. 



Coerulea hybrida. Vigorous growing, very handsome, with delicate blue and white flowers; spurs very long Pkt. 10c. 



Californica hybrida. Hardy, free blooming, with single orange, red and yellow flowers " 1 Oc 



Single Mixed. Many shades and colors. Oz. 90c " 10c. 



Double Mixed. Best and finest colors, including white, shades of blue and brownish purple. Oz.90c " 10c. 



CONVOLVULUS MAJOR— (See Morning Glory) CONVOLVULUS MINOR— (See Dwarf Morning Glory) 



/-« ^ • r^alli/>r»eJe Very showy plants for bedding or borders, producing in great profusion for a long time 



V.»Or eOpSlS or ^alllOpSlS flowers wliich are bright yellow and rich brown, self colored or with these colors and red 



contrasted. Sow outdoors early in spring where plants are wanted to bloom, covering seed one-half inch deep; thin to two feet 



apart. For earlier bloom sow indoors and transplant. 



Tinctoria Mixed. A very hardy and easily grown annual, producing an abundance of brilliantly colored single ray flowers with 

 dark center. The flowers, which are about one and one-half inches across, vary from clear yellow to deep rich brown, the two 

 colors often being beautifully contrasted in the same blossom. Height of plants, two to three feet. Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c. 



Golden Ray. This dwarf variety forms compact plants covered with singularly attractive flowers of rich maroon edged with 

 golden yellow. The petals are rather narrow and are often twisted, giving the flowers a star-like appearance. Hardy annual, 

 six to eight inches high, well adapted for edgings. Oz. 75c Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Double Mixed. Double very sho\vy flowers of rich maroon edged with gold. Oz. 50c " 10c. 



Lanceolata grandiflora. A very hardy perennial, blooming the first year and producing on long stems a succession of rich bright 

 yellow flowers two to three inches across. Very valuable for cutting. Seed may also be sown in fall outdoors. About two feet 

 high. Oz. 60c Pkt. 10c. 



Very effective for autumn 

 flowering in broad masses 

 or backgrounds. A hardy 

 and rapid growing annual, 

 forming bush-like plants with feathery green foliage, 

 four to six feet nigh, covered with large flowers 

 somewhat resembling the single dahlia. They are 

 gracefully poised on long stems and very useful for 

 decorative purposes. 



Sow outdoors early in spring in rather light 

 soil, not too rich, an I preferably in a sunny situa- 

 tion. Cover the seed with one-fourth to one-half 

 inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. If planted 

 in rows, make the rows about two feet apart and 

 when the young plants are well up, thin from four 

 to six inches apart m the row. 



Early Flowering Cosmos 

 These early flowering strains are about four feet 

 high and bloom profusely four to six weeks earlier 

 than the giant sorts. The flowers are of good Isize; 

 well adapted to northern latitudes. 



Early Flowering Crimson. Oz. 6uc Pkt. 10c. 



Pink. Oz. 60c " 10c. 



White. Oz. 60c " 10c. 



Mixed. Oz. 35c " 10c. 



Early Double Crested Mixed " 10c. 



Giant Flowering Sorts 



Hybrida, Giant White. Oz. 40c Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida, Giant Pink. Oz. 40c " 10c. 



Hybrida, Giant Mixed. Flowers white and in shades 



of piuk,rose and maroon. Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c. 



CUCURBITA— (See Gourd) 



^^ 1 Well known and univers- 



I Xrt*lSkYY%t^T\ ally admired tuberous 

 ^^y V*lC».l.Al.V^aA rooted pot plants produc- 

 ing exceedingly handsome red and white flowers for 

 indoor winter or spring blooming in greenhouse or 

 window garden. The graceful richly colored single 

 flowers are of distinctive shape and are borne on 

 stems of good length. 



Sow the seed, which is of rather slow germination, 

 in shallow boxes or pans, using light rich soil and Columbine 



covering the seed slightly. Keep at a temperature 



of 50° to 60° F. and water freely until well started. Seed sown in spring, by autumn will produce a little bulb. If this is placed 

 first in a three inch pot and later repotted as required in a five or six inch pot it will produce blooms the following spring. 

 Seed may also be sown in fall. Tender perennial; one foot high. 



Persicum Giganteum Mixed. Beautiful foliage and profuse bloom; each flower is two to two and one-half inches long. 

 Very choice Pkt. 20c. 



C^\Tw\Tt^^^ A^^lIK* (Ipomoea quamoclit) A most beautiful rapid growing climber with delicate dark green, feathery 

 Vx jr |J»* coo ▼ lAlv; foliage and many bright, star-shaped, scarlet or white blossoms. Planted by the side of veranda, tree 

 or staSes, and trained properly, there Is no handsomer climber. 



Seed is usually sown outdoors early iii Spring in the row where the plants are to remain. Cover seed one-half inch deep. 

 Germination will be hastened if the soil is warm and kept in moist condition. Thin the young plants four to six inches 

 apart. Tender annual; about fifteen feet high.."':::^, 



Whit^. Clear paper white. Oz. 30c ., .'if.* Pkt. 10c. 



Scarlet. A very deep, rich shade. Oz. 30c .¥4* ' , " lOc. 



Mixed. The two foregoing colors. Oz. 30c " lOc. 



¥^ 1_ 1 • ^ favorite for autumn flowering, blooming the first season from seed if started early. The flowers are so 



I ISinllA symmetrical and perfect and the range of colors so wide and varied that they will always be popular where 

 *-'******«* display is wanted. 



Seed may be gown in spring in open ground after danger of frost is over, but for best results sow in shallow pans at any time 

 from March to June, and transplant the seedlings to small pots. When strong enough and danger from frost is over plant 

 out one foot apart. These plants will pniduce tubers which should be taken up in the fall and replanted the following spring; 

 these roots will flower freely the following autumn. Tender herbaceous perennial, three to four feet high. 

 Finest Double Mixed. Seeds saved from choicest double flowers, including shades of red, pink, dark maroon, yellow, 



white, etc. M Oz. 75c , Pkt. 15c. 



Finest Single Mm^d. Will produce brilliant flowers running through a wide range of striking colors. Oz. 60c " 10c. 



For Dahlia. Roofs see Bulbs and Roots, Page U3. 



