RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDSj 



SCABIOSA CAUCASICA 



New Scabiosa Caucasica 



3947 Giant Hybrids {Isaac House Strain). A great improve- 

 ment over the Caucasica, being more vigorous with larger 

 and longer stems and heavier petals, which are ruffled as 

 well as slightly frilled on the edges. Colors range from white 

 to darkest blue, but delicate lilac and mauve predominate. 

 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1 .00. 



Smi lax (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides) pER pKI 

 3981 In many respects Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly 

 one of the most graceful climbers which adorns the greenhouse 

 or conservatory; for bouquets and floral decorations it is indis- 

 pensable. \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts SO 10 



SchizanthllS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, especially 

 adapted to bordering beds of taller flowers and those of a heavier growth. 

 The seeds germinate quickly and come into bloom in a few weeks from 

 sowing. The florescence is such as to completely obscure the foliage, making 

 the plant a veritable pyramid of the most delicate and charming bloom. The 

 Schizanthus make admirable pot plants for the house in late winter and early 

 spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. per pkt. 



3967 Dwarf Large-flowered Mixed. Forming compact pyramidal 

 plants a foot high, literally covered with large, beautiful, orchid 



like flowers in a bewildering range of color. J oz., 40 cts $0 15 



3968 Wisetonensis. A variety largely used as a pot plant for the 

 house or conservatory. It is remarkably free-flowering, and 

 presents a beautiful appearance with its myriads of blooms, the 

 ground color of which is white, dotted with delicate rose. J oz., 



50 cts 15 



3970 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type, which forms 

 pretty plants 18 inches high with fine foliage and covered with 

 bloom throughout the summer. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



Large-flowering Annual Scabiosas 



(Mourning Bride, Sweet Scabious, Fin Cushion 

 Flower, etc.) 



These are firm favorites with many of our customers. Seed can be sown 

 any time in the spring after danger of frost is past. They grow 2 \ to 3 feet 

 high, and come into bloom early in July, and continue without interruption 

 until hard frost. The beautiful flowers in exquisite shades are borne on 

 long stems, and when cut keep in perfect condition for the best part of a week. 

 They make effective borders or beds, and no garden is complete without 

 Scabiosas, especially where flowers are wanted for cutting. See colored plate- 

 opposite page 57. per \ oz. per pkt. 



3943 Azure Fairy. Clear lavender-blue $0 30 SO 10 



3944 Crimson. Rich rosy crimson 30 10 



3951 Flesh Pink. Delicate tone of pink 30 10 



3952 King of the Blacks. t Velvety black purple 30 10 



3955 Peachblossom. Soft" peach blossom pink 50 15 



3957 Shasta. Very large, pure white 50 15 



3959 Collection of a packet each of the 6 colors 50 



3966 Collection containing \ oz. each of the above 6 colors 1 75 



3960 Mixed. All colors of the improved Large-flowering. Per j oz., 



25 cts. ; per oz., 60 cts 10 



3953 Loveliness {New). A glorious new color in annual Scabiosa; ranging 

 through varying tones of soft delicate salmon rose. Undoubtedly the 

 most beautiful Scabiosa ever introduced. With long, stiff stems, a 

 delightful fragrance; and its glorious Salmon Rose color results in a 

 cut flower that is unsurpassed. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 



Hardy Perennial Scabiosas 



3941 Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). One of the handsomest of hardy 

 perennials, especially valuable for cutting, the blooms lasting 

 a long time in water; color soft lavender blue; 3 feet. \ oz., 60 cts. $0 1 5 

 3942 Japonica. A variety from Japan, forming bushy 

 plants, 2 1 feet in height, and bearing on long, wiry 

 stems beautiful, artistic, lavender-blue flowers; a fine 



cut flower. \ oz., 30 cts 10 



3946 Columbaria. A new hardy perennial variety from 

 South Africa, a very superior form to the European 

 species, producing freely flowers measuring 2 to 2\ 

 inches across, of a beautiful delicate mauve and soft 

 pink; a fine hardy border plant; 1A to 2 feet. Mixture 

 containing both colors. \ oz., 75 cts 25 



Schizanthus Wisetonensis 



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