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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 
Choice Flower Seeds. 
TESTED AND RELIABLE. 
IO papers, 25 cents. 
3 cents a paper. 
Free by mail. 
_After years of careful study and large experience we are in a posi- 
tion to offer to our trade Flower Seeds that have few equals and no 
superiors. Our selections have been made from the best American and 
European growers. The character of preparation of the soil is of vast 
importance with flower seeds, and provided there has been care taken 
in these respects we feel assured that our seed will give entire satisfac- 
tion. Much care must be used in sowing fine Flower Seed; so many 
times they are buried instead of planted. Most Flower Seeds do best 
if sown in boxes and transplanted. Care should always be taken not 
to plant too deep, and at the same time see that the soil may come in 
contact with the seed. It is well to cover the soil with moss or new 
grass to keep the soil moist and in condition until the germination of 
the seed is assured, then remove the covering with care, and not during 
the sunny part of the day, but in the afternoon, so as not to sunburn 
the tender young growth. 
AGERATUM MEXICANUM. Fine mixed, used especially for bor- 
ders, it is easily grown and is abundant in flowers. No garden is quite 
complete without this plant having a prominent place. Packet, 3 cts. 
ALYSSUM SWEET SCENTED. Of all small white flowers this 
one is one of the best and most useful. Florists would be at a loss to 
find anything to take its place, and a garden would miss it always. In 
bouquets it gives a finish that is to a bouquet what lace is to a dress. 
Packet, 3 cents. 
AMARANTHUS TRICOLOR, or JOSEPH’S COAT. The foli- 
age of this plant is brilliant and pleasing. Should be used in masses to 
get the effect of the contrasting colors. Packet, 3 cents. 
ANTIRRHINUM (SNAP DRAGON.) Succeeds best in light, rich 
soil; used very largely in Europe and the famous gardens of England. 
Packet, 3 cents. 
ASTERS. Of all garden. flowers from seed there is none that gives more satisfaction 
than the Aster. ‘here is an early, medium and late sort now of rare beauty, so that you can 
have flowers from June until frost. Our sorts are the best. Packet, 3 cents. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON (CENTAUREA CYANUS.) These bright flowered plants of 
hardy nature and easy culture, yet esteemed by all, the most attractive and graceful of all 
old-fashioned flowers. Sometimes called Corn Flowers. Packet, 3 cents. 
BALSAM DOUBLE MIXED (LADY SLIPPER.) An old favorite; a mass of beautiful, 
brilliant double flowers of easy culture. Packet, 3 cents. 
CALLIOPSIS OR COREOPSIS. Finest mixed double and single. Fine, showy, easily 
grown, hardy, annual, producing a profusion of blooms; excelllent for cutting and massing in 
beds. Packet 3 cents. 
CLARKIA. Among the prettiest native hardy annuals that come to us from beyond the 
Rocky Mountains. They bloom freely and have flowers of such variety of bright colors that 
a bed of them is a beautiful sight. Used in hanging baskets and vases, also for borders in 
beds. Sow in open garden in early spring in partial shade. Packet, 3 cents. 
CONVOLVULUS MINOR OR DWARF MORNING GLORY. ‘This plant needs no fur- 
ther description than to say it is the dwarf variety of the well-known tall or running 
Morning Glory. Packet, 3 cents. 
COSMOS. Of all fall flowers there is none that has become so popular as Cosmos. Sow 
the seed in March, April, and May, and will bloom in September. Does best in light, rich 
soil, in sunny places; grows about 7 feet high. Flowers are borne on long stems in clusters 
of pink, dark pink, and white colors. Fine for house and church decoration. Packet, 3 cts. 
COXCOMB (CELASIA.) For brilliant effect and rare beauty this plant deserves a place. 
Half hardy annual. Choice mixed; many beautiful colors. Packet, 3 cents. 
CYCLEMEN. Charming plants, with beautiful foliage and rich colored, fragrant flowers; 
a great favorite for winter and spring blooming. Seed should be sown in very early spring 
in boxes or in late fall for winter bloom. Packet, 3 cents. 
CANNA. For producing that tropical effect so beautiful in large lawns, a bed of Cannas 
in full bloom is not surpassed. Every garden should grow them. Packet, 3 cents. 
CANDYTUFT (IBERIS.) Few flowers have withstood the test of time as this old time 
flower. Fine for borders and cutting. Blooms continually from July to September. Packet, 
3 cents. 
CANTERBURY BELLS (CAMPANULA.) Well known beautiful herbaceous perennial, 
bearing a great proportion of attractive Bell Flowers; thriving best in light, rich soil, some 
of the varieties flower the first season if planted early. Canterbury, Single Mixed, Fine As- 
sortment, constant bloom. Packet, 3 cents. 
COLUMBINE. One of the best hardy perennials, for early summer bloom; 
shaped flowers; extremely graceful. Packet, 3 cents. 
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