Cole*s Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



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Galllardia 



Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 



One of the most brilliant and dazzling of 

 our garden flowers. Most suitable for bed- 

 ding, producing large flowers in great abund- 

 ance throughout the entire summer. Hardy 

 annual. 



Z.OB£NZIANA. (Double Gaillardia). This 

 is a charming, double variety; and is a 

 splendid bouquet flower; 18 in. Per pkt. 



5 els. 



GBANDIFIiOBA. These are undoubtedly 

 among the choicest of Hardy Perennials; 

 the flowers are large, very numerous, ex- 

 cellent for cutting, and of the most bril- 

 liant shades of orange, crimson, scarlet and 

 Vermillion, and very often a combination 

 of all these colors in one flower. Many 

 colors, mixed, 2 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Larkspur (Delphinium) 



Plants of great beauty, richness and end- 

 less variety of colors, with great duration 

 and profusion of bloom and when planted 

 in beds, masses or ribbon are strikingly ef- 

 fective; few plants are so useful for their 

 decoraOve qualities, either In the garden or 

 when cut for bouquets, etc. Hardy annuals. 

 DOUBI.X: DWABF BOCEET. Mixed colors. 



Per pkt 5 cts. 

 DOUBIiE TINU MIXED. Many varieties and 



colors. Per pkt. 6 cts. 



Lantana 



Very free-flowering plants with brilliant 

 colored flowers constantly changing in 

 hue; fine for either bedding or pot culture. 

 If retained in their pots and plunged where 

 Intended to flower they will bloom more pro- 

 fusely 



HYBBISA. Fine varieties, mixed; 2 ft. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



Lupinus . 



A class of beautiful and free-flowering 

 plants, with long graceful spikes of bloom; 

 colors rich and varied. Many of the varie- 

 ties are of stately, robust growth, which 

 makes them exceedingly valuable for mixed 

 flowers and shrubbery borders. Hardy an- 

 nuals 



FHfTIiST MZZED, all colors; 2 ft. Per pkt 



6 cts. 



Lobelia 



A very beautiful class of mostly dwarf- 

 growing plants. Their delicate drooping 

 habit, and the profusion of their charming 

 little flowers render them exceedingly fine 

 for vases, baskets, bedding or edgings. Hardy 

 annuals. 



TlJsTE MIXED, all varieties mixed; 6 in. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



Matricaria (Feverfew) 



Extremely beautiful plants, with handsome 

 light green, lacinated foliage. Grows freely 

 in any garden soil and bears numerous, per- 

 fectly double, pure white flowers, one inch 

 in diameter. Hardy annuals. 



EXIMIA aBAin>IFI.OBA. Fine for bou- 

 quets; 15 in. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Mignonette (Resede Odorato) 



This fragrant little plant is probably the 

 most popular annual grown. If the plants 

 are thinned out they will grow stronger and 

 produce larger spikes of flowers; and can be 

 had during the whole year by sowing at in- 

 tervals. Hardy annuals. 



GOIiDEN MACHXST. Distinct new variety of 

 the well known Machet Mignonette, being 

 of the same compact and robust habit, but 

 differing from the type by its massive 

 spikes of golden yellow blossoms. Per pkt. 

 5 cts. 



MACHET. The plants are dwarf, of vigor- 

 ous-pyramidal growth; they grow up nu- 

 merous stout flower stalks, bearing mas- 

 sive spikes of red flowers. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



SWEET-SCENTED (Odorata). The old va- 

 riety, very fragrant; 1 ft. Per oz. 15 cts., 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



Marvel of Peru (Mirabillis Jalapa) 



The well-known Four O'Clock. A hand- 

 some free-flowering garden favorite; bloom- 

 ing the first season from seed; the flowers, 

 which are produced in clusters, present a 

 gorgeous sight during the afternoon. Hardy 

 annuals. 



MIXED. Beautiful colors; 2 ft. Per pkt. 5 

 cts. 



DWABF VABIEGATED. Leaves light green 

 marbled with yellow; 1 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Ice Plant 



A handsome and curious plant for hanging 

 baskets, rock work and vases. The leaves 

 and stems appear as though covered with Ice 

 crystals. The whole plant Is peculiarly bril- 

 liant In the sunshine, thriving best in a dry, 

 loamy, or sandy soil, requiring a warm, sun- 

 ny situation. Half hardy annuals. 

 CBTSTAZ^IiIinTM. Flowers white. Per pkt. 



5 cts. 



Nigella (Love in a Mist) 



A popular, old fashioned flower, free-flow- 

 ering, with finely cut foliage surrounding the 

 curious looking flowers and seed pods. Eas- 

 ily grown from seed. 



MISS JEKYIrXi. Gives an abundance of 

 blossoms, of the clearest corn-flower blue. 

 18 inches. Per pkt 5 ct». 



