RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS^ 



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Saponaria PER PKT. 



3939 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial rock 



plant, producing during the summer months masses of 

 small, bright rose flowers; 9 inches. \ oz., 25 cts $0 10 



3940 Vaccaria. A pretty and useful annual variety, grows 

 about 2 feet high, and bears masses of satiny pink 

 flowers somewhat like an enlarged Gypsophila; charm- 

 ing for cutting, adding grace to any arrangement of 

 flowers. Several sowings should be made to keep up 



a succession of bloom. Per oz., 30 cts 10 



Scarlet Runner Beans 



3595 Scarlet Runners. A great favorite in England and 

 Europe, not only as an ornamental climber, but for the 

 delicious edible beans which succeed the sprays of 

 bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms. Per \ lb., 25 cts.; 

 per lb., 45 cts 10 



Large-flowering Annual Scabiosas 



(Morning Bride, Sweet Scabious, Pin 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 con- 

 tinue 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, per } oz. per pkt. 



3943 Azure Fairy. Clear lavender-blue $0 25 $0 10 



3944 Crimson. Rich rosy crimson 25 10 



3951 Flesh Pink. Delicate tone of pink 25 10 



3952 King of the Blacks. Velvety black 



purple 25 10 



3955 Peachblossom. Soft peach-blossom pink... 40 15 

 3957 Shasta. Very large, pure white 40 15 



3959 Collection of a packet each of the 6 colors 50 



3966 Collection containing \ oz. each of the above 6 colors 1 50 



3960 Mixed Colors. Per \ 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.; \ oz., 75 cts. 



Large-flowering Scabiosa 



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., 50 cts. . . $0 15 



3942 Japonica. A variety from Japan, forming bushy plants, 2 1 feet 

 in height, and bearing on long, wiry stems beautiful, artistic, laven- 

 der-blue flowers; a fine cut flower. | oz., 25 cts 



3946 Columbaria Anthemifolia. A perennial variety from South 

 Africa, producing freely flowers measuring 2 to 2 j inches across, of 

 a beautiful soft pink; a fine hardy border plant; 1^ to 2 feet. 

 | oz., 75 cts .'. . . 



3947 Giant Hybrids (Isaac House Strain). A great improvement 

 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 light to darkest blue, 

 but delicate lilac and mauve predominate. Special pkt., $1.00. . 



Sedum Coeruleum stonecrop 



3975 A pretty creeping annual with dainty racemes of charming pale blue 



flowers. A splendid subject for the rockery. Special pkt., 75 cts. . 25 



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Scabiosa Caucasica 



The Book of Annuals (Bottes). A reliable guide to the culture 

 of annual flowers, over 100 separate species are described with full 

 directions for their culture and uses. $1.50 per copy, postpaid. 



The Book of Perennials (Hottes). Devoted to the general 

 principles of growing, using and propagating old-fashioned hardy 

 perennial plants. $1.50 per copy postpaid. 



One Thousand and One Garden Questions Answered (Hottes), $2.00 per copy, postpaid 



