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Sweet William 



(Dianthus barbatus) For 

 display in the garden the 

 Sweet William is unsur- 

 passed. The plants produce 

 a succession of flower clusters, thus affording splendid 

 bloom for several weeks. The colors are exceedingly 

 varied, ranging from white through many shades of rose, 

 lilac, red, carmine, crimson, maroon to nearly black, 

 usually two shades to each plant The seed can be plant- 

 ed in the spring in open ground and will blossom in the 

 fall or the following spring; or it can be sown in August 

 and will make fine blooming plants for the summer 

 following. Hardy perennial; one and one-half feet high. 



Black. Reddish, velvety black. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



White, pure. Oz. 25c " 5c. 



Fine Mixed. Will be found especially satisfactory. 



Oz. '^oc Pkt. 5c. 



Mixed Double. Many colors. Oz. 50c " 5c. 



Torenia Fournieri 



Tree Cypress 



SWAN RIVER DAISY— (See Brachycome) 



TAQETES— ('S't'e Marigold) 



TROP/EOLUM CANARIENSE— (S'ee Canarxj Bird Flower) 



TROP/EOLUM LOBBIANUM— (See Nasturtium Trailing) 



TROP/EOLUM MINOR— (See Nasturtium Dwarf) 



A fine annual with trumpet 

 shaped, sky-blue flowers, 

 each having three spots of dark indigo blue and a yellow 

 stain in the center. Extremely handsome when grown in 



pots or out of doors in a shaded location Pkt. 10c. 



TOUCH-ME-NOT— (See Balsam) 



(Ipomopsis elegans) A handsome plant 

 with fine, feathery foliage, somewhat 

 like that of the Cypress Vine and with long spikes of beautiful 

 flowers; equally desirable for outdoor or conservatory cultiva 

 tion. Half hardy biennial; three feet high. Mixed. Oz. 30c . Pkt. 5c. 



X/alAviovn (^■wt^cxir iPolemoniumco^rxdeiim) KnoXdstajid.- 

 V d.iCrid.11, VjreeK. ard border plant often called Jacob's 

 Ladder from its pinnately cleft leaves. Flowers blue, nodding at 

 the ends of upright stalks. It blooms in June, is of easy cultiva- 

 tion and perfectly hardy and may be increased by dividing the 

 roots. Sow early in spring, in open border and thin to one foot 



apart. Perennial; two feet high Pkt. 5c. 



The Verbena has been wonderfully improved during the past fifty years in form and size of 

 flower truss and thrives particularly well in American soil. For masses in beds on the lawn 

 no plant excels it. In the varieties maybe found every color from white through lilac and 

 rose to purple and very dark purplish blue as well as striped sorts. If sown in open ground 

 in May they Avill bloom in August, but if started in the house in pots in winter they will flower sooner and may be had 

 in constant bloom from June even until after the early, light frosts. Seed should be soaked in lukewarm water before 

 planting and care taken that the soil be very rich. Verbenas can be grown from cuttings, but seedlings are more 

 vigorous and prodvice more flowers, all being showy and often the clusters have a delicate fragrance. Half hai-dy peren- 

 nial trailer which has gained much in popularity through treatment as an annual. 

 Montana ( Drumviondi) Hardy and exceptionally vigorous Hybrida Auriculaeflora. Various shades of pink, red, purple 

 ingrowth of plant; flowers rose changing to lilac; fra- and blue,_ all with distinct w^hite eye. Oz. $1.00 Pkt. 10c. 



Sweet William 



Verbena 



grant Pkt. 5c. 



Hybrida Defiance. May be relied upon to produce the true, 

 deep scarlet color. No variety gives a more brilliant effect 

 when used as a bedding plant. Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Blue. AH shades of blue. Oz. 75c " 10c. 



Mammoth White, The largest trusses of the flnest formed 

 and clearest white flowei's of any named sort. It comes 

 absolutely true from seed, thus enabling us to secure the 

 greater vigor and more abundant bloom of the seedling, 

 united with the fine flowers of the named varieties.Pkt, 10c. 

 Hybrida White. Produces large, pure white flowers; 

 very floriferous; fine for florists; comes true from seed. 



Oz. 90c Pkt. 5c. 



Hybrida Italian Striped. Beautiful. Oz. |1.00.. "10c. 



Fine Mixed. Embraces all colors. Oz. 75c " 5c. 



Extra Choice Mixed. Includes all the best types and 



a wide range of splendid colors. Oz. $1.25. . .Pkt. 10c. 



Mammoth Mixed. Embraces a wide range of the most 



beautiful colors, the clusters being of largest size. 



Oz. $1.75 .Pkt. 15c. 



Hybrida Compacta Mixed. A distinct sort. The plant 

 forms compact bunches about five inches high and 

 eighteen inches across, covered throughout the season 

 with large trusses of white, scarlet and violet flowers. 

 Flowers well from seed so-\vn in the spring. . .Pkt. 15c. 



A genus of ornamental, free floAvering 

 greenhouse perennials, blooming the 

 first season; glossy, green foliage and 

 handsome flowers. If sown early under glass and 

 transplanted in a w^arm, sheltered situation will bloom 

 in summer and autumn and may be potted for the 

 house before frost. The plants require no trimming, 

 are in continuous bloom from setting out until frost 

 and are entirely free from the attacks of insects. 

 These desirable features account for the very general 

 use of Vincas in parks and private grounds for sum- 

 mer bedding and borders. About fifteen inches high. 



Pure White. Beautiful pure white. Oz. 75c Pkt. 5c. 



Rosea Alba. White Avith crimson eye. Oz. 75c . " 5c. 



Rosea. Rose with crimson eye. The flowers are often 

 tAvo inches in diameter. A very desirable window 

 plant. Oz. 75c '. ."^ Pkt. 5c. 



Mixed. Oz. 75c " 5c. 



VIOLA TRICOLOR— (See Pansy) 



Vinca 



