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Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



PERENNIALS— Continued 



Platycodon 



This is a grand thing, by some called Tu- 

 berous Rooted Clematis. One of the best 

 hardy perennial plants with handsome foli- 

 age, bearing clusters of beautiful large bell- 

 shaped flowers, of a lovely violet-blue, re- 

 sembling the Jackmanii Clematis in graceful 

 beauty. Blooms the first year if seed is 

 sown early; continues for a long time. En- 

 tirely hardy and becomes finer as it grows 

 older and is sure to give satisfaction. 



MABIESI NANA. 15 in. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Pyrethrum 



A valuable hardy garden plant of great 

 beauty. By some called "Perennial Cosmos," 

 for the foliage is feathery and of a rich green 

 while the flowers are shaped like those of 

 the Cosmos, and are as brilliantly colored, 

 white, rose, pink, and crimson. It grows two 

 feet high and strong in appearance. Likes a 

 sunny bed, and a deep rich, moist soil. Easy 

 to grow; if started early will bloom the first 

 season. Beautiful flowers for bouquets. 



BOSEUM E7BBIDTJM, 



pkt. 5 cts. 



Mixed colors. Per 



Papaver (Perennial Poppy) 



Very hardy, showy and ornamental plants, 

 producing immense flowers and are really de- 

 sirable for their bright, gay display. Flow- 

 ers often six inches in diameter. 



ORIENT ALE. Dark scarlet colors; 3 ft. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



Stokesia 



One of the most beautiful of our native 

 hardy plants; grows about 24 inches high, 

 each plant bearing from 20 to 30 handsome 

 lavender blue corn-flower-like blossoms, in 

 bloom from July till frost; most desirable 

 choice hardy border plant and indispensable 

 for cutting. 



CYANEA. Lavender blue, 2 ft Per pkt. 5 

 cts. 



Sweet William 



Matchless border plants, with heads of 

 bloom of great size and wonderful beauty; 

 should be in every garden. Perfectly hardy 

 and easily raised from seed. Hardy peren- 

 nial. 



DOUBLE MIXED. Finest colors; 18 in. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



SINGLE MIXED. Choicest seed; 18 in. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



HOLLAND, OR FALL BULBS 



These we have in stock in September and October. They are mostly imported from Hol- 

 land and arrive in this country during September. October is the best month to plant them 

 and they will give you beautiful flowers in April and May. "When other flowers are scarce 

 and so much more they will be appreciated. Orders can be sent in during spring and summer 

 and will be filled as soon as bulbs are received. At prices quoted bulbs are sent by mail, 

 prepaid. 



Culture. Fall bulbs can be planted outdoors till ground freezes up. Select a sunny place 

 of rich mellow soil, where water will not stand. Plant Hyacinth and Tulip bulbs from 5 to 

 6 inches apart and from 4 to 5 inches deep. They can be left in the bed for 2 to 3 years or 

 taken up every summer after tops have died. Cover with manure or leaves after ground 

 freezes up. 



Narcissus ought to be planted 10 to 12 inches apart and 6 inches deep; they can be planted 

 in any place and be left in the ground as they increase in beauty every year. 



Scilla and Crocus, plant about 3 inches apart and also that deep. Crocus do well planted in 

 the grass. 



House Culture. Use the largest bulbs for this purpose, the 4 or 5 inch pots are large 

 enough. Use good rich mellow sandy soil, set bulb deep enough to cover with dirt, give a 

 good soaking and set pots in a cool dark place for 4 to 6 weeks, so bulbs can make a good 

 root growth, water occasionally if dry. When brought into the window they should be 

 kept near the light, but not in full sunshine for any length of time. A cool temperature 

 suits bulbs best. 



Hyacinths 



DOUBLE SELECT, separate colors, each 15 

 cts., doz. §1.50. 



DOUBLE MIXED, each 10 cts., doz. $1.00. 



SING-LE SELECT, separate colors, each 15 

 cts., doz. $1.50. 



SINGLE MIXED, each 10 cts., doz. $1.00. 



Tulips 



DOUBLE. Early mixed, 3 for 15 cts., doz. 



50 cts. 



SING-LE. Early mixed, 3 for 15 cts., doz. 



50 cts. 



Narcissus or Daffodils 



TRUMPET MAJOR. Bright golden yellow 

 petals and trumpets, one of the best for 

 bedding and fine winter flowering, and ear- 

 ly and abundant bloom. Each 6 cts., 6 for 

 30 cts., doz. 60 cts. 



Scilla Siberica 



This is one of the hardiest bulbs we have, 

 are very valuable for edging beds or borders. 

 Blue bell-shaped flowers. 4 for 15 cts., doz. 

 35 cts. 



Crocus 



MAMMOTH MIXED. The best large flower- 

 ing. 6 for 15 cts., doz. 25 cts., 2 doz. 40 



