HIGH QUALITY SEEDS. 



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Verbena 



Wp_L _ No plant is moro generally cultivated than the Ver- 

 VerDCnd ^^^^^^ ^^^^ excels it for masses in beds on 



the lawn. Flowers perfectly well from seeds started in ithe 

 house in pots or shallow boxes in early spring, or seeds sown in 

 May will bloom in August. Fine mixed, packet, Sets. 



Vinlof (Viola Odorata.)— The Violet should not be wanting 

 VIOICl .^j^y garden, on account of its fragrance and early 

 appearance. A single flower will perfume a whole room. Suc- 

 ceeds best in a shady, sheltered place and can be easily increased 

 by dividing the roots. Hardy perennial. I'acket, lOcts. 



W;)IIFInWPr Well-known, very fragrant garden plant, 

 YYdllllUWlSl blooming early in the spring, with large, con- 

 spicuous spikes of beautiful flowers; prized for bouquets; protect 

 in winter. Half hardy perennials. Blooms first season from seed 

 Packet, Sets. 



j One of the most brilliant annuals; a general favor- 



Z.innidS .^^^ splendid double flowers rivaling in beauty, 

 size and form moderate-sized dahlias. Clioice mixed, packet, 5c. 



Summer Flowering Bulbs 



BULBS ARE NOT SENT POSTPAID. 



Caladium Escuientum 



Elephant's Ear, 

 One of the 

 handsomest of the ornamental-leaved plants. Roots 

 obtained in the spring will make good plants in the 

 summer, and in the fall they should be taken up and 

 stored in the cellar. Leaves three feet or more in 

 length, nearly as broad. There Is nothing so good as 

 this Caladium for a graad bed of foliage in the gard- 

 en. Large-sized bulbs, each 15c. ; Medium-sized 

 bulbs 10c. 



r'annac The Canua is one of the most beautiful 

 of all bedding plants. No other plant is 

 better adapted to our climate, and nothing, costing so 

 little, excels them for masses and beautiful foliage, 

 as well as the abundance of dazzling bloom in many 

 shades. Plant out doors about the middle of May, if 

 the weather is warm and settled. When planting out 

 the bulbs do not water too freely until well started, 

 tben they should have an abundance. Set the bulbs 

 1 to 2 feet apart according to circumstances. Roots, 

 5 cents each; 50 cents a dozen, 



r)akiliAC "^^^ Dahlia is one of the showiest of all au- 

 Lyaiiiia^ tumn flowers. Commencing to flower in 

 July, they are a perfect blaze of bloom until stopped 



by frost. Especiaily fine for cut-flowers. I know of 

 nothing more showv for table decoration than a loose- 

 ly arranged bouquet of long-stemmed dablias. Bach, 

 10 cents; dozen, $1, 



Gladiolus 



One of the most attractive of summer 

 flowering bulbs. Excellent for mixed 

 beds, and produce gorgeous effects if massed in large 

 clumps. For a succession of bloom throughout the 

 summer, plant at intervals from April till June. Ex- 

 tra-sized bulbs, per dozen, 15c.; per 100, $1.00. 



Madeira Vine Roots '^^apffgrSU' a"! mil 



shade, this is one of the most popular climbers. Will 

 run twenty feet or more in a season. Eacb 5c.; doz- 

 en 25c.; 100, $2.25. If by mail, add 5 cents per dozei) 

 for postage. 



TiiKi>rnco '^^^ Tuberose is. a beautiful, pure white, 

 lUUclUdc wax-like, very sweet-scented, double 

 flower, growing on tall stems, each stem bearing a 

 dozen or more flowers. My Tuberoses are all first- 

 sized, and splendid bulbs. Per doz., 15c.; per 100, $1,00. 



Sterllngworth Plant Food Tablets 



TBAOE STERUNGWORTH- mark 



CONCENTMrp PLANTfOOI^I 



TABLETS- — - 



they are 

 sufficient 

 post paid 



benefited. Trial size box 

 for 35 plants for 3 months, 2i 



Contain Nitrogen, Ammonia, Phosphoric Acid and Potash. A 

 New Scientific, Odorless, Concentrated Fertilizer for Potted Plants 

 and Vegetables. Takes the place of liquid manure. Used by dis- 

 solving in water. They start the plants at once into bealthy and 

 vigorous growth and makes them grow and bloom luxuriantly. 

 These Tablets drive troublesome insects and worms from the soil. 

 They are odorless, non-poisonous, uninjurious and are Clean and 

 easy to handle, and owing to their concentrated form are far su- 

 perior to other plant fertilizers which are composed largely of 

 waste material and useless filler. If your plants are not doing 

 well, try Sterlingworth Plant Food Tablets, and see how quickly 

 sufficient for 10 house plants for 3 months, 10 cents, post paid. Box, 

 5 cents, post paid. Box, sufficient for 100 plants for 3 months, 50 cents. 



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WEED DIGGER AND ASPARAGUS KNIFE. 



Made of solid steel; enameled blade; birch handle. Needed by every man who has a lawn or 

 garden. The extraordinary demand proves that it is just what people want. Price, 35cts. 



