RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS^ 



RicinUS (Castor Oil Bean) 



Ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque foliage, 

 with brilliant colored fruit, producing sub-tropical effect; fine 

 for lawns, massing or centre plants for beds. 



PER PKT. 



3862 Cambodgiensis. The main stems and leaf stalks 

 are shining ebony. The large, richly colored foliage 

 assumes different shades as the plant increases in size, 

 so that very striking effects are obtained; 5 feet. Per 



oz., 25 cts $0 10 



3863 Gibsoni. Deep red foliage; 5 feet. Per oz., 25 cts. . 



3866 Panormitanus. Immense dark brown leaves, 

 producing a fine tropical effect; 6 feet. Per oz., 

 25 cts 



3865 Sanguineus. Blood red stalks and clusters of red 



fruit; 7 feet. Per oz., 25 cts 



3867 Red Spire. A visitor to our Nurseries declared 

 our planting of this to be the most effective and 

 ornamental feature in the establishment. The 

 shapely, bushy plants attain a height of about 6 feet, 

 with pretty palmate leaves of a bronzy green with 

 prominent red ribs and veins, and producing 

 through the summer and autumn numerous spikes 

 of flowers or seedpods 9 to 18 inches long, of a 

 brilliant rosy crimson; altogether a most effective 

 semitropical plant, valuable alike for its foliage and 

 flowers and like other Ricinus, absolutely insect- 

 proof. As single specimens or in beds on the lawn, 

 for filling up a corner, or making a hedge or line, 

 this is one of the most ornamental plants ever 

 introduced (see cut). Per oz., 40 cts 



10 



3870 Zanzibariensis. A distinct class, which surpasses 

 in size and beauty all varieties. The plants attain 

 great dimensions, presenting a splendid aspect with 

 their gigantic leaves. The different varieties included 

 in our mixture have light and dark green leaves and 

 some of coppery-bronze, changing to dark green, with 

 reddish ribs. The seeds are beautifully marked. 

 Per oz., 25 cts 



10 



3869 Collection 



40 cts. 



A pkt. each of the above 6 varieties, 

 3880 Mixed. Per oz., 20 cts 



Ricinus Red Spire per pkt. 

 Rhodailthe (Swan River Everlasting) 

 3860 A charming annual; succeeds in a light rich soil and a 

 warm sheltered situation; valuable for pot culture; 

 flowers everlasting; mixed colors; 1 foot. } oz., 25 cts. . $0 10 

 ROSemary (Rosmarinus) 

 3895 Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb, de- 

 lightfully fragrant, flowers light blue, grows about 

 2 feet high, should be planted in a warm dry situation, 

 and given a little protection, j oz., 25 cts 10 



RudbeCkia (Cone Flower) 



3901 Bicolor Superba. Fine free-flowering annual variety, growing 

 about 2 feet high; forming a dense bush and producing in great 

 abundance on long stems its bright flowers. The disc is brown, the 

 florets golden-yellow, with large velvety-brown spots at the base; 

 very effective and useful for cutting. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



3902 Newmani. One of the finest of autumn-flowering perennials, 

 bearing large flowers. Bright orange-yellow petals surrounding a 

 large black cone; 3 feet. Special pkt., 40 cts 15 



3903 Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-flower). A most interesting hardy 

 perennial, producing all summer large, showy reddish-purple 

 flowers, about 4 inches across; 3 feet. J oz., 50 cts 10 



Sanvitalia 



3938 Procumbens PI. PI. An annual of dwarf compact growth; 

 useful in masses in beds, or edges of borders, or in vases, baskets, 

 etc. Showy bright yellow, double flowers; in bloom all summer. 



i oz., 50 cts 10 



Sanvitalia Procumbens Fi 



A Few Good Books on Horticulture 



(For complete list see page 48.) 

 Landscaping the Home Grounds (L. W. Ramsey). It presents 



landscaping in such a clear and definite way that anyone can apply 



the lessons. Postpaid, $2.00. 

 Rock Gardens (Rockwell). Tells just where and how to make a 



Rock Garden, what plants to use and where to put them, illustrated. 



Postpaid, $1.00. 



The Gladiolus (A. C. Beal). A good book on the propagation and 

 successful culture in the home garden and under glass. Postpaid, 

 $1.25. 



We offer a number of splendid NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES in Flower Seeds. See pages 49 to 62 



