Salpiglossis is one of the most artistic flowers in the 



garden. It is especially 300c! among white flowers with 



plenty of foliage. 



Old Fashioned Blossoms 



RANUNCULUS (Buttercup) [hP-R-10 in.] This charming 

 member of the Buttercup family bears large semi-double 

 flowers, sometimes two inches across. The plants are 

 compact, with leaves deeply lobed and toothed above 

 which the lovely blossoms are borne on erect stems. The 

 colors, in shades of yellow, orange, and red, are very attrac- 

 tive in the hardy border during the late spring and early 

 summer. 



Asiaticus J4 oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



RHODANTHE (Everlasting) [hA-12 in.] One of 

 the most charming and graceful of the straw 

 flowers. The plants are delicate in form, and 

 many slender stalks ringed with light green clasp- 

 ing leaves carry numerous attractive blossoms. 

 These look like drooping bells until they are fully 

 expanded, when the outer petals form broad, 

 starry discs exposing golden centers. In the 

 open they are highly decorative, and they make 

 good winter bouquets when dried slowly in a 

 cool place. 



Maculata White Dainty flowers with clear white 

 petals. 



Maculata Rose Beautiful bright rose petals. 



Mixed Blossoms appear in shades of white, pink, 

 and rose. 

 Any one of the above : H> oz. 50c ; pkt. 10c 



RICINUS (Castor Bean) [tP] When quick shrub effects 

 for temporary backgrounds or screens are needed, these 

 tall tree-like plants are excellent. Their growth in a single 

 season is remarkable, and they are highly ornamental. 

 The broad leaves, glossy green or metallic bronze in hue, 

 are palm-shaped and beautifully lobed, and the long spikes 

 of seed pods are scarlet or green. They should be used 

 as an annual in cold sections. Because they grow so 

 rapidly, they require rich soil and plenty of water. 



Sanguineus [6 ft.] Green leaves with red veining; stalks 

 blood red ; bears clusters of scarlet fruit, 



Zanzibariensis [10 ft.] This hybrid sort is wonderfully 

 vigorous, bearing huge leaves often 2 feet across and 

 ranging in color froni brilliant green to lustrous bronze, 



Mixed [S ft.] A desirable mixture of many fine varieties. 

 Any one of the above: \i lb. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Rock Cress (See Arabia) 



Primrose (See Primula and Oenothera) 

 Ptjeraria, Thunbergiana (See Kudzu Vine) 



PYRETHRUM This plant is cousin to the Chrysanthemum 

 and Matricaria and should play an important part in 

 many a well planned garden. We list a sort desirable as a 

 decorative foliage plant, and also handsome flowering sorts 

 charming in the hardy border and useful for bouquets. 



Aureum (Golden Feather) [tP-10 in.] An ornamental 

 golden leaved bedding plant with white petaled blossoms. 

 It should be used as an annual. Excellent contrasting effects 

 are produced by planting it here and there in the herbaceous 

 border Pkt. 10c 



Roseum (Painted Daisy) [hP-2ft.] Though unfamiliar to 

 many gardeners here, this hardy Persian Daisy has long 

 been a favorite in European gardens. We whole-heartedly 

 recommend it. The plants are erect growing, consisting of 

 upright slender stalks adorned with fern-like leaves and 

 carrying fine terminal blossoms. 



Single Mixed Radiating petals in many tones of rose and 

 red about a golden center y± oz. 65c; pkt. 10c 



Double Mixed A fine percentage of fully double or crested 

 flowers in shades of salmon, rose, crimson, and pure 

 white Pkt. 25c 



RUDBECKIA (Cone Flower) [hA-2 ft.] In pioneer days this 

 was a familiar American wild flower of the prairies and the 

 Southwest. Now the dignified descendants of this plant 

 with their striking blossoms adorn many a home garden or 

 shrubbery foreground. The brown centers of the blossoms 

 are cone-shaped, and they are surrounded by golden petals 

 flecked velvety brown at the base. 



Bicolor Superba l /i oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue) Large Flowered [hA- 

 iy<i ft.] For delicate grace, richness of coloring, and 

 velvety texture, the regal Salpiglossis has practically no 

 equal. From a low base of leaves rise slender wiry stalks 

 which bear one or more large lily-like flowers in a magnifi- 

 cent range of colors. The gold veining of their deep throats 

 is often pronounced and adds to their beauty. It is a 

 great favorite in the open and for cutting. 



Blue and Gold Purple and Gold 



Brown and Gold Rose and Gold 



Crimson 



Any one of the above: J4 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Superb Mixed % oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



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