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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



CANDYTUFT (Iberis) 



Among the most useful of perfectlj' hardy annuals. 

 Will grow in any soil, require no care, an<i produce 

 neat clusters of flowers very freely. 



New Giant Flowering. The size of the 



individual florets as well as the wiiole head of 

 bloom is double the size of the old varieties. 

 Several new and exquisite shades and colors are 

 included; they form bushy little plants only 4 to 

 6 inches high; splendid for edgings 5 



Empress. A beautiful, pure white varie- 

 ty of branching habit, producing ti-uss?s of flow- 

 ei-s. We can recommend this for a fine bed of 

 early white flow; rs 5 



Fine Mixed, including many colors 4 



CENTAUREA (Corn Bottle) 



The Blue Bottle, or Bachelor's Button, is one of 

 the most attractive of all hardy annuals, the graceful 

 beauty of its old-fashioned flowers being universally 

 admired. A hardy annual of the easiest' growth, and 

 flowers freely, height two to three feet. 



Cyanus, Fl. PI. A double variety of the 



well known and popular old Corn Flower or Blue 

 Bottle. A continuous bloomer of great value as 

 a cut flower. JNIixed colors 3 



New Imperialis. New large flowering 



hybrid'^, the result of crossing C. :Moschata witli 

 C. Margaritae. The flowers are borne on long 

 stems in enormous abundance from July until 

 frost. In color th y range througl\ the various 

 tints of white, rose, lilac, purple, etc., and are 

 highlv fragrant. If cut wlien partially open they 

 will keep for 10 da\s. For beds or mixed bor- 

 ders they rank with tlie finest annuals, wliile as 

 cut flowers they are sure to Itcconie popular 5 



CINERARIA 



A favorite, free-flowering house plant of wondrous 

 beauty, witii flowers of great richness and diversity 

 of color; blooniinu' dnriTig the winter and 'spring 

 months, and ca 

 thrive best in a 



Hybrida. 



mi.xcd 



Mil 



Large 



.f loan and peat. 



fl.owered, finest 



CLEOriE PUNQENS 

 (The Giant Spider Plant) 



A robust plant, growing vigf)ron<l.\ foui- or five 

 feet liigh and flowering profusely toi iiKmllis. In 

 fact, it is a perpetual Idoomer, the spikes contin- 

 uing to increase in size as the plant grows. Tlie 

 flowers are very showy, of a bright rose color, 

 it grows freely from seed sown in the open 

 ground. Also one of the very best honey-pro- 

 ducing plants- i 



COCKSCOHB 



A cias8 of very magnificent, attractive and sliowy 

 annuals, prod\icing massive heads of rich shades and 

 colons of great effect in (he garden or in pots. Well 

 adapted to our climate, as they will stand droutli 

 well. Half-hardy annuals. 



consider these 



•ry liandsome jilants 



Dwarf Mixed. We 



beautiful dwarf varieties \ 



for the flower garden. They grow oidy 8 (o 10 

 inches high, witli beautiful cond)s of puri)le, 

 crimson, orange and rose color, willi combs much 

 largf^r than the plants grow in height. Also 

 makes handsome pot plants 5 



COLEUS 



nigidy ornamental plants in an endless variety of 

 colors and shadings, indispensable for ribbon and 

 carpet bedding, or as single specimens for pots and 

 ^■"^f -!. T[;ilf-hard\- perennial. 



Finest Hybrids Mixed; 1 to 2 ft 8 



CYCLAMEN 



Well-known and charming bulbous rooted plants 

 with beautiful foliage and handsome fragrant flow- 

 ers. l'ni\ersal favorite for the greenhouse or par- 

 lor and for winter and spring blooming. If sown 

 early in the spring they make flowering bulbs in one 

 season; they require sandy loam. Half-hardy bulb. 



Persicum Grandiflorum, finest mixed, ID 

 DAHLIA 



Every one knows and admires the Double Dahlia, 

 but few are aware that it can be grown so easily from 

 seed and flowers the first season, that the purchase 

 of bulbs is a needless expense. The single varieties 

 have become verj^ popular within the last few years. 

 Sow seeds early in April in hot-bed or box in the 

 liouse, and transplant when all danger of frost is 

 over, in beds 24 inches apart. Take up the roots as 

 soon as frost occurs in the fall, and preserve in a dry 

 warm cellai". Half-hardy bulbs. 



Double Mixed. Finest varieties; 2 to 4 



ft 3 



Single Mixed. Finest varieties 5 



New Tom Thumb. New single varieties 



in :nixed colors; neat, compact and dwarf habit, 

 growing about one foot in height; very free- 

 flowering, invaluable for cutting purposes 5 



Dahlia Tom Thumb 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy) 



Very attractive plants for beds, edgings or masses; 

 l)rofiise flowering and fine cut foliage, in bloom from 

 •Tune till frost; 1 foot. Hardy annuals. 



Fine Mixed. Flowers yellow, orange and 



white; l)lossoms 2 inches in diameter 4 



FUCHSIA (Lady's Ear Drop) 



This is one of the best known, beautiful flowers 

 that we possess, and cannot be equalled for its grace- 

 ful ind elegant appearance, and artistic beauty of 

 its flowers. Easily grown from seed, and requires a 

 shady situation in the garden; the best soil is a rich, 

 sandy loam, and must not become pot-bound before 

 flowering. (Jreenhouse Slirub. 



Hybrida. Finest single and double mix- 

 ed 10 



