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RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS, 



Clarkia elegans fl. pi. ® 



This pretty and easily grown annua] has 

 been much improved in recent years and 

 the varieties offered below are now seen as 

 cut flowers in most of the large cities. They 

 do well either in sun or shade, growing 2 to 

 2 j feet high. The large double flowers will 

 last a long time in water. 



1981 Alba. Elegant long spikes closely 

 set with large double white flowers. 

 Pkt. 10c; | oz. 30c. 



1984 Brilliant. An exceptionally fine 

 variety with rich crimson-scarlet 

 flowers. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 30c. 



1982 Salmon Queen. This lovely 

 salmon-pink shade is particularly 

 fine. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 30c. 



1983 Vesuvius. The elegant spikes are 

 closely set with brilliant orange- 

 scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10c; £ oz. 30c. 



1985 Chieftain. This mauve colored 

 variety gives good color contrast. 

 Very double. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 30c. 



1986 Purple Prince. The very double, 

 rich deep purple blooms are most 

 attractive. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 30c. 



1989 Collection. One packet 

 each of the six sorts 50c. 



1990 Double Mixed. A fine mixture of 

 many beautiful and rich colors. 

 Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 



Clarkia elegans fl. pi. 



Clematis 11 



2000 Paniculata {Japanese Virgin's 

 Bower). This is one of the best hardy 

 climbers. The leaves are of a bright 

 glossy-green, and when in bloom the 

 plant is completely hidden beneath a 

 blanket of white, hawthorne-scented 

 blossoms. Does equally well in sun- 

 shine or shade. Perfectly hardy, 

 though the young tender shoots will 

 freeze back in winter. Pkt. 10c; 

 i oz. 25c. 



Cleome gigantea 



Cleome gigantea 0 



Giant Spider Flower 

 2002 Rose Queen. A graceful and im- 

 pressive hardy annual which grows 3| 

 to 5 feet tall. The plants are well 

 branched, each branch terminating in 

 a large head of bright rosy crimson 

 blooms followed by long slender seed 

 pods supported by long wiry stems. 

 Splendid for large beds or background 

 planting. Sow outdoors after the 

 weather is settled. Pkt. 10c; | oz. 25c; 

 oz. 75 c. 



Cobaea ® 



Cups and Saucer Vine 

 Cathedral Bells 



A climber of rapid growth, attaining a 

 height of 30 to 50 feet during the season; 

 valuable for covering trellises, arbors, trunks 

 of trees, etc. Will cling to any rough sur- 

 face. In sowing, place seeds edgewise and 

 merely cover with light soil. To get early 

 results start the seed indoors in March or 

 April; can also be sown out-of-doors in May. 



2021 Scandens, Purple. Large bell- 

 shaped purple flowers. Pkt. 10c; 

 J oz. 25c. 



2022 Scandens alba. Light green buds 

 and white flowers. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 40c. 



Coleus— Flame Nettle ® 



2040 Dreer's Hybrids. Our strain of 

 hybrid varieties produces the finest 

 colors. Most attractive and novel 

 foliage plants for house or garden 

 culture. Start the seed indoors in 

 March or April. Plant out in late 

 May. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



2041 Ornatus. A very large-leaved 

 variety with strikingly handsome, 

 variegated foliage. A splendid plant 

 of the greatest value for all decora- 

 tive purposes. Pkt. 25c; special 

 pkt. 75c. 



Convolvulus ® 



Major or Climbing Morning Glories 



Deservedly very popular as they are one 

 of the most free-flowering and rapid-grow- 

 ing plants in cultivation, thriving in almost 

 any situation; the beauty and delicacy of 

 their brilliant flowers are unsurpassed. 

 Soaking the seeds in warm water for an 

 hour or two hastens germination; 15 feet. 



2060 Major, Mixed. Our mixture in- 

 cludes many beautiful and rich 

 colors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; i lb. 60c. 



2061 Double Flowering Mixed. About 

 80 per cent, of the seedlings will pro- 

 duce double flowers. Many fine 

 colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 



Imperial Japanese or Emperor Morning 

 Glories are ojjered on page 85. 



Dwarf Morning 

 Glories ® 



Convolvulus minor 

 2052 Tricolor, Mixed. Though they are 

 called Dwarf Morning Glories, they 

 remain open all day long in fine 

 weather. Richly colored, handsome 

 dwarf plants, which are not so well 

 known as they should be. They 

 make a fine border or can be grown 

 in masses in beds, producing an un- 

 usually brilliant effect. Includes a 

 very large range of colors from pure 

 white to deep purple. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c. 



The I ris (John C. Wister). Presents in a clear, convincing manner 

 the principle requirements of this flower. $1.25 per copy, postpaid 



