ORNAMENTAL GRASSES DIGNIFY THE HOME-GROUNDS 



Larkspur, Giant Imperial 



Grasses, Ornamental 



Culture B. Cover seeds V 8 in. Ht. various. Likes moisture and sun 



Specimen plants, clumps, or entire beds of harmonious varieties 

 are always interesting. All are valuable for cutting or decorative 

 effects in the garden. 



2840 Coix Lacryma-Jobi. Job's Tears. The seeds are strung as 

 beads. Ht. \y 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 



2841 Eragrostis elegans. Lc re Grass. Nice for bunching with sweet 

 peas, etc. Ht. l}/£ ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; }^oz. 25 cts. 



2845 Pennisetum Ruppeli. Purple Fcuntain Grass. Purple plumes. 

 Ht. 2y 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; Mot.. 35 cts. 



2846 Pennisetum villosum (longistylum) . Known as Fountain 

 Grass. Greenish white plumes. Ht. 2J^ ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; }^oz. 

 30 cts. 



Gypsophila . Baby's Breath 



Culture B. Cover seeds Vi in. Ht. 1 Vi ft. Blooms about 6 : > 7 weeks after sowing 

 Repeated sowings necessary for continuous bloom 



The smallest and daintiest flower in the garden. Exceptionally 

 good for cutting. 



2860 Elegans grandiflora alba. An improved, large-flowered, 

 white form of the famous Covent Garden strain. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 yioz. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 



2861 Elegans carminea. Bright carmine-rose. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 

 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 



2862 Elegans rosea. Small, rose-pink flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; ^oz. 

 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 



2863 Muralis. % Charming rock-garden or edging variety covered 

 all season by dainty little rose-pink flowers. Ht. 8 to 10 in. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; J^oz. 35 cts. 



Helianthus • Sunflower 



Culture B. Cover seeds Vi in. Ht. various. Blooms July to frost 

 The larger forms are useful for massive border planting; the small- 

 flowered type is ideal for cutting. 



2875 Cucumerifolius, Miniature. Bushy plants producing many 

 bright orange, single flowers. Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 20 cts. 



2876 Cucumerifolius, Stella. Single; golden yellow with black 

 disc. Pkt. 10 cts.; l Aoz. 25 cts. 



2878 Double Chrysanthemum-flowered. Large, bright golden 

 yellow flowers resembling chrysanthemums, borne in profusion on 

 strong plants 6 to 8 feet tall. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 20 cts. 



2880 New Red Sunflower. Large, single flowers in many shades of 

 red and combinations of red and yellow, all very showy. Ht. 5 to 7 

 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 20 cts. 



2882 Choice Single, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts. 



Heliotrope • Cherry Pie 



Culture E. Cover seeds Va m - Ht. IVift. Blooms in midsummer 

 Delightfully fragrant, desirable both for the garden and for cutting. 



2885 Black King. Of compact growth, with very dark stems and 

 foliage, and deep purple flowers. A fine bedding variety. Pkt. 15 

 cts.; y%oz. 60 cts. 



2886 White Lady. Flowers white. Pkt. 15 cts.; Y&oz. 60 cts. 



2887 Lemoine's Giant Hybrids. Tall and strong-growing, with 

 large flowers in white and shades of blue and violet. Pkt. 15 cts.; 

 Y%oz. 50 cts. 



Hunnemannia 



Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy 



Culture C. Cover seeds Vs in. Ht. iy 2 ft. Blooms late July to frost 



Goldencup Aristocrat among the Poppies. 

 2920 Sunlite. Very brilliant yellow. Semi-double. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 }4oz. 30 cts. 



Kochia • Burning Bush 



Culture B. Cover seeds Vi in. Ht. 3 ft. 



2925 Trichophylla Childsi. Symmetrical plants which form beau- 

 tiful specimens or a quick-growing hedge. Resembles a small 

 cypress tree. Pkt. 10 cts.; }4,oz. 20 cts. 



Larkspur • Annual Delphinium 



Culture D. Cover seeds Vi in. Ht. 2 to 4 ft. Blooms July to frost 



Bears long racemes of lovely colored flowers well adapted for 

 cut-flowers. 



GIANT IMPERIAL VARIETIES 



Tall, upright, basal branching in habit. A decided improve- 

 ment over other types. Bears long spikes of double flowers. Very 

 ornamental. 



2935 Blue Spire. Intense deep Oxford-blue. 



2936 Carmine King. Deep carmine-rose. 

 2944 Exquisite Pink. Shaded salmon. 



2937 Gloria. Rich deep rose. 



2938 Lilac Spire. Beautiful lilac. 



2940 Peach Blossom. Clear, light pink. 



2941 White Spire. Dazzling pure white. 

 2943 Imperial, Finest Mixed. All colors. 



Each of above, pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts.; Vioz. 50 cts. 



2939 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 7 varieties, 85 cts. 



TALL DOUBLE STOCK-FLOWERED VARIETIES 



These are favorites for cutting and for tall borders. They produce 

 many candelabra-like trusses of beautiful flowers. Vigorous, early, 

 and free blooming. 



2951 Exquisite. A most desirable color in this useful class. Ex- 

 quisite, clear, light rose-pink. Excellent cut-flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 i^oz. 50 cts. 



2952 La France. Clear salmon-pink. Plants of upright growth, free 

 flowering. Ideal cut-flowers. Pkt. 15 cts.; }<£oz. 50 cts. 



2947 Carmine 2953 Lilac 2956 White 



2948 Dark Blue 2954 Shell-Pink 2958 Choice Mixed 

 2950 Deep Rose 2955 Sky-Blue 



Each of above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 25 cts. 



Lantana Hybrida 



Culture E. Cover seeds Vi in. Ht. various. Seed slow to germinate 



Dainty bedding or pot-plants producing verbena-like clusters of 

 varicolored flowers. 



2930 Dwarf Compact, Mixed. A new and improved strain. Ht. 1 ft. 



2931 Tall, Mixed. Ht. 2 ft. 



Each of above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 30 cts.; Vioz. 50 cts. 



Lavatera • Annual Mallow 



Culture C. Cover seeds Vi in- Ht. 2 ft. Blooms all summer 

 Splendens. Beautiful showy and bushy plants bearing a pro- 

 fusion of cup-shaped flowers. 

 2962 Bright Rose 2963 Pure White 



Each of above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 25 cts. 



Linaria 



Culture B. Cover seeds Vs in. Ht. 1 ft. Blooms in 9 weeks from seed 



2968 Maroccana Hybrids. Small spikes resembling miniature 

 snapdragons; brilliant colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; l Aoz. 25 cts. 



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