M. FfeftRV &. CO., DETROIT, MlCH. 



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CAMPANULA— (See Canterbury Bell) 



PanarV RirrJ FIoiat-**!* iTropcBohimperegrinumorCanariense) A beautiful climber with small, curiously shaped, 

 v.«ca.Aic4.t y *-»** «J * 1 WW ci canary colored blossoms and attractive palmate leaves. 



Sow .utdoors early in spring, preferably in light, moderately rich soil by the side of an arbor or trellis. Will bloom freely 

 from July uotil killed by frost. Tender annual; height, ten to twenty feet. Oz. 35c Pkt. 10c. 



/^^^..^ Ji..A-.£l. (/^«''^'«) Showy, branching plants twelve to fifteen inches high and bearing in profusion terminal 

 \.»llflVLllrL clusters of beautiful smgle cruciform flowers in a wide range of colors. Considered indispensable 

 ^^*^ ^*^ *%«» •• for cutting and very effective in beds, masses or rockeries. 



If sown in spring in rich, mellow soil the plants will usually bloom from July to September or if in the fall will be 

 likely to blossom from the last of May to July. Make rows about one foot apart and cover the seeds with about one-fourth 

 inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two inclies high thin to four inches apart in the row. Larger flowers are obtained 

 if some of the branches are removed, and an abundance of water is desirable. Hardy annual. 

 Fragrant. White, fragrant; foliage finely cut. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 10c. Kocl^et {Giant Empress) Extra large white trusses; 



Lilac. Shading to iight purple. Oz. 40c " 10c. much better than the common white variety. Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c. 



Purple. A rich dark shade. Oz. 40c " 10c. Rose Carmine. Compact habit. Oz. 40c " lOc' 



White. Oz. 20c " lOc. 



Fine Mixed. Oz. 15c..... " lOc. 



.„„„„„,^_^^^_^^^____ C^flTIll?! Stately, very ornamental plants of semi-tropical 

 .^ tTWH|^^^^^^^^^H| V^cilltict. appearance, very desirable for groups and in 

 ^^'^ ^^H^^^^^^^^M^^ masses. Plants branching from the roots, with very large, 



broad leaves, producing clusters of large flowers of varied and 

 brilliant colors from August until cut down by frost. 



Sow seed indoors in February in light, sandy soil, first 

 cuttiug a small notch through the hard outer coat with a 

 knife or file, care being taken not to cut into the germ. 

 Cover with one-half inch of fine soil. Keep the soil moist and 

 the temperature averaging 60° F. Transplant outdoors after 

 danger of frost is over, preferably in very rich soil, giving each 

 plant two feet of room. Tender annual in the open ground, or 

 tender perennial in the greenhouse. 



Finest Large Flowering Mixed. Plants", comparatively dwarf, 

 about three feet high, Oz. 20c Pkt. 10c. 



^>l • (Dianthus Caryophyllus) 



I ^^V^^ri^^l^ "Carnation," "Pink," "Clove 

 V^dl OCLLIOO Pink," "Florists' Pink," are 

 ^^ * *»»^^*'*^«» names applied by different 

 people to the same or to different plants of several species as 

 well as to hybrids between them. They are all easily grown 

 from seed and very free blooming, the flowers being bright 

 colored and with a most delicious clove-like fragrance. 



Some varieties are best adapted for pot culture and make 

 fine house plants; others do best in beds in the open ground. 

 The improved varieties we offer are suitable also for cutting. 

 ..,, ^u They produce very double, semicircular blooms with thick 



^, ,, ^ -^ wax-like petals and long pod-like calyx. The plants are branch- 



ing but compact and erect, with slender, bluish green foliage. 

 The bursting of the calyx may be prevented by using ashes or 

 some form of potash. Where size and quality of flowers are 

 desired rather than profusion of bloom, all except the terminal 

 buds should be removed. This is the method employed by 

 florists to obtain the larger, longer-stemmed beauties. Half 

 ________ hardy perennial, usually treated as a biennial. 



^^^^-^ly^^iyil^ Large Flowering Carnations Best Suited for 



Pot Culture 



The choicest varieties sold by florists are propagated from 

 cuttings but very beautiful double flowers just as good in 

 form and more fragrant, although not as large, can be produc- 

 OARNATioN 6d from the seed we offer. Sow under glass in the greenhouse 



. ' or hotbed from January to March. Use well prepared soil, 



cover lightly and keep in a temperature of about 60° F. 

 Sprinkle with a fine spray. When the young plants are of a sufiflcient size transplant 'them out of doors two feet apart each 

 way, :>v the seed may be sown in permanent bed as early in spring as weather will permit. 



Double Perpetual Flowered Mixed.. An exceedingly beautif id variety producing very double flowers of various shades and 

 colors. Seed from choicest double flowers Pkt. 2Sc. 



Double Picotee Fine Mixed. A magnificent strain of double Picotees. Seed from choicest French, Itahan and English named 

 sorts. Certain to produce a large proportion of double and finely formed and colored flowers. Oz. ^1.75 Pkt. 15c. 



Double Choice Mixed. A mixture containing many of the very choicest colors and types. Oz. $3.00 Pkt. 10c. 



Varieties Adapted to both Pot and Outdoor Culture 



Seed may be sown outdoors early in spring, using well pulverized soil, preferably sandy loam. Make rows one foot apart 

 and cover seed with one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two inches high, thin to eight or ten inches 

 apart. For earlier blooming start indoors. 



There are usually only a few flowers obtainable in the open ground the first year, but if the plants are protected through 

 the winter they will bloom freely the second season. In southern latitudes seed may also be sown outdoors in fall. Half hardy 

 perennials, fifteen inches high, except Marguerite which can be treated very successfully as an annual. 



Grenadin Double White. The plants are vigorous, erect and bushy; come into fiower very early and furnish abundant 

 bloom for a long time. The flowers are large, double, clear white and wonderfully fragrant Pkt. 25c. 



Grenadin Double Red. Comes into bloom very early and the charming, double, scarlet flowers are very valuable for form- 

 ing bouquets Pkt. ISc. 



Marguerite Finest Mixed. The plants of this wonderfully fine strain may be made to bloom in four months. Flowers large, 

 double, deeply fringed, very fragrant and aippear in very attractive shades of color. Especially desirable for bedding 

 as an annual and for cutting. Oz. $1.50 ., _. .Pkt. 10c. 



Double Dwarf Vienna Mixed. Large flowered an'tl comes into bloom early, producing flowers of many colors and beautiful 

 markings: a larere proportion double Oz $1 5(i . .-,.,,,,.,,,..,,.-,,,.-..., Pkt. 10c. 



