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Helianthus — Straw Flower 



A close relation of the 



The plants bear freely. 



Height, 2 ft. Pkt. 10 



GODETIA. A. 



1022. TALL DOUBLE VARIETIES MIXED. 



Evening Primrose. Does best in cool locations, 

 widely opened flowers, rich and varied in colors 

 cts. ; 14 oz. 20 cts. ; oz. 35 cts. 



GOURDS (ORNAMENTAL) A. 



863. MIXED. Easily grown and the many odd and curious fruits are 

 always a source of delight to both young and old. 



Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 



GYPSOPHILA (BABY'S BREATH) A. R, G. 



1024. ELEGANS. WHITE. A quick growing an- 

 nual with myriads of small, star-shaped pure white 

 flowers on dainty stems. Does well in almost any soil. 

 Sow latter part of April. The plant grows from 10 to 

 15 inches high. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts. 



HELICHRYSUM (STRAW FLOWER) A. 



864. MIXED. This is really a double-purpose flower. 

 The plants during the late summer are most attractive 

 with their beautiful double flowers which if picked be- 

 fore fully opened make fine dried blooms for winter 

 decorations. Height, 2% feet. All colors mixed. Pkt. 

 5 cts. ; 14 oz. 15 cts. ; oz. 50 cts. 



HELIOTROPE A. 



865. CHOICE MIXED. Rather tender and will not 

 stand cold weather. Start seed indoors and do not set 

 plants out-of-doors until all danger from frost is past. 

 Height, 2 feet. The flowers have a delightfully fragrant 

 perfume. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 35 cts.; oz. $1.25. 



HOLLYHOCKS P. (DOUBLE) 



Six to 8 feet ; August to September. These are best 

 treated as biennials. One of the most showy of all 

 liardy garden plants. The majestic plants produce 

 magnificent long spikes bearing beautiful double flowers 

 which measure 3 to 4 inches across. 



887. Crimson. 1026. Newport pink. 1027. White. 

 1025. Maroon. 868. Salmon. 1028. Yellow. 



Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 35 cts.; oz. $1.25. 



869. DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 30 cts.; oz. $1.00, 



HIBISCUS P. 



866. MALLOW MARVELS MIXED. 5 to 8 feet. June to September. 

 Giant blooms of pink, white and red, frequently 6 to 8 inches in diameter. 

 Unsurpassed for a background or hedge. Pkt. 10 cts. ; % oz. 15 cts. ; oz. 

 50 cts. 



HYACINTH BEAN A, 



870. A fine climber with clusters of purple or white flowers followed by 

 ornamental seed pods. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; ^4 lb. 75 cts. 



JOBS TEARS A. 



871. Curios ornamental grass with broad corn-like leaves and lustrous 

 slate colored seeds. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; i/4 lb. 30 cts. 



KUDZU VINE P. 



872. A twining vine of remarkably rapid growth, attaining a length 

 of 40 to 50 feet in one season. Hardy. Foliage large and lobed ; purple 

 pea-shaped flowers in clusters, borne late in the season. A fine vine 

 for arbors, verandas, etc. Easily grown from seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 

 cts.; 14 lb. $1.00. 



LANTANA A. 



873. MIXED. The flowers resemble Verbena heads and are constantly 

 in bloom all summer. An excellent bedding plant ; 2 to 3 ft. in height. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 30 cts.; oz. 55 cts. 



LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS P. 



1036. EVERLASTING OR PERENNIAL PEA. Showy, hardy perennial 



climber for covering walls, stumps, fences, etc. Free flowering. Excellent 



for cutting ; 6 to 8 ft. Choice mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10 cts. ; V2 oz. 20 

 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; Vi lb. 90 cts. 



LARKSPUR TALL DOUBLE STOCK FLOWERED A. 



The 3-ft. plants in their free, graceful habit and brilliant colors are 

 classed as one of the best species for the garden. The tall closely 

 packed spikes are unsurpassed as cut flowers. Blooms from July until 

 frost ; may be had by sowing in the open ground in April. 



875. Lilac. 1032. White. 1029. Dark blue. 



876. Scarlet Rose. 874. Azure blue. 



Pkt. 10 cts. ; % oz. 20 cts. ; % oz. 30 cts. ; oz. 50 cts. 



877. MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 5 cts.; 1/2 oz. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 



LINUM P. (BLUE FLAX) R. G. 



1033. PERENNE. Hardy perennial variety with bright blue flowers. 

 IVi feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; y. oz. 20 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 



LOBELIA A. R. G. 



878. DWARF MIXED. Especially desirable for edging flower beds; 

 also for planting in hanging baskets, vases, etc., and in pots for house 

 plants during the winter. The dwarf compact plants grow six inches high 

 and are covered with beautiful star-like flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; ^ oz. 40 

 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 



LUPINE A. 



879. MIXED. Very easily grown. The plant is about 12 inches high, 

 and from this develops a long flower spike filled with small flowers, resem- 

 bling sweet pea blossoms. Kxcellent for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 



MARIGOLD TALL AFRICAN 



Dark green cut foliage, produces freely large double flowers of yel- 

 low and orange. Measuring 3 inches across. 2i/^ ft. 



1059. NEW MARIGOLD GUINEA GOLD. See in color outside back 

 cover. Grows 2 to 2^/^ ft. high and produces flowers 2 to 2% inches 

 across, of a beautiful orange with double ruffled loose-leaf petals. Ex- 

 cellent for cut flowers. Pkt. 15 cts. ; % oz. 35 cts. ; oz. $1.25. 



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880. LEMON BALL. Canary yellow. 



881. ORANGE BALL. Orange yellow. 

 Pkt. 10 els.; 14 oz. 20 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 



882. TALL AFRICAN MIXED. Pkt. 

 35 cts 



883. MARIGOLD DWARF DOUBLE FRENCH MIXED. R. G. Attain at 



height of 12 to 15 inches. The brilliant orange and i 

 yellow flowers blend nicely with the dark green, finely 

 cut fern-like foliage. Pkt. 5 cts.; V2 oz. 20 cts.; 

 oz. 35 cts. 



MEXICAN FIRE BUSH A. 



884. KOCHIA CHILDSIL (SUMMER CYPRESS.) 



A quick growing foliage or hedge plant, very sym- 

 metrical in form. During the summer it has the ap- 

 pearance of an expensive ornamental evergreen and in 

 the fall has innumerable tiny flowers when the bush 

 takes on a fiery red tinge. Height, I'Vi feet. Pkt. 10 li] 

 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Vi lb. 75 cts. 



MIGNONETTE A. 



885. MACHET. Valued most highly on account of 

 its delightful fragrance. Thrives best during cool 

 weather, and we recommend that a second sowing be 

 made in August to furnish a supply of the flower heads 

 during the fall. Height about 12 inches. Pkt. 10 

 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 



MOONFLOWER A. 



886. WHITE. So called because it has the charac- 

 teristic of opening its flowers during the late afternoon 

 and evening. The large pure white flowers contrast 

 beautifully with the heavy dense foliage. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 % oz. 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 



815. MOONFLOWER HEAVENLY BLUE. Grows 

 Quickly. Blooms early and covers the vine with large 

 clear blue flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. ; ^4 oz. 30 cts.; oz, $1.00. 



MORNING GLORY A. 



887. IMPERIAL JAPANESE MIXED, The flowers 

 size and of many colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 1 



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are extra large 

 14 lb. 50 cts. 



1034. CONVOLVULUS MAURITANICUS. P. R. G. Perennial ; rock gai^ 

 den and hanging basket favorite ; uniform light blue, 6 to 8 inches tall. 

 Perfect morning glory flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.50. 



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