^RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDSJ 



Ricinus, 

 Red 

 Spire 



2662 



3860 



3895 



Rainbow Corn — Zea japonica variegata ® 



As an ornamental foliage plant this is not only highly effective but 

 also very interesting. The plants grow about 5 feet high. They are 

 quite bushy and have prettily variegated foliage, the leaves being 

 striped with bright green, silvery white, rosy purple, and sulphur 

 yellow. Makes a pretty dividing line between the vegetable and 

 flower garden. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



Rhodanthe— Swan River Everlasting ® 

 Mixed Colors. A charming annual which succeeds best in a light 

 rich soil and in a warm sheltered position. Also splendid for pot 

 culture. Valuable for garden display and for winter bouquets. 

 Grows one foot high. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c. 



Rosemary H 



Rosmarinus officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb with a 

 delightful fragrance. The flowers are light blue and are bome pro- 

 fusely on plants about 2 feet high. It should be planted in a warm 

 dry situatk n and given a little protection during the severe winter 

 weather. The leaves are also used for seasoning diverse dishes. 

 Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c. 



Ricinus ® 



Castor Oil Bean 



Very ornamental and picturesque 

 plants of stately growth. They give a 

 sub-tropical effect in the garden and have 

 brilliantly colored fruits. Fine for the 

 lawn and for massing. 



3862 Cambodgensis. The stems and 

 leaf stalks are shining ebony. The 

 color of the large, richly colored foli- 

 age varies as the plant grows; 5 

 feet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 



3863 Gibsoni. Deep red foliage. 5 

 feet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 



3866 Panormitanus. A strong grow- 

 er, 6 feet high, with immense leaves 

 of a rich dark brown color; of rich 

 tropical appearance. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 30c. 



3865 Sanguineus. The stalks are rich 

 blood-red and so are the clusters of 

 fruits. 7 feet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



3867 Red Spire. Bushy plants, 6 feet 

 high, with pretty palmate leaves of 

 a bronzy green with prominent red 

 ribs and veins. Crimson fruits. 

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



3870 Zanzibariensis. A distinct 

 species of gorgeous splendour. Has 

 gigantic leaves. Includes light and 

 dark green as well as dark colored 

 plants. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; \ lb. 

 $1.00. 



3869 Collection. One packet 

 each of the above 6 varieties, 40c. 

 3880 Mixed. A general mixture of 



many fine varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 



25c; i lb. 75c. 



Key to the Symbols: 



® = Annual 



® = Biennial 



(f|] = Tender Perennial 



|hhp] = Half- Hardy Per- 

 ennial 



|hp] = Hardy Perennial. 



Sanvitalia @ 



Creeping Zinnia 

 3938 Procumbens fl. pi. The 



popular name Creeping Zinnia 

 refers to the dwarf, creeping 

 growth of the plants which 

 makes them particularly fine 

 for dwarf beds, edges, or for 

 borders. They also are good in 

 vases, baskets, etc. Showy 

 bright yellow, double blooms 

 not unlike small Zinnias, during 

 the summer and early fall. 

 Pkt. 10c; i oz. 50c. 



Rudbeckia purpurea 



Rudbeckia ® & M 



Cone Flower 



3901 Bicolor superba.® Dense 

 bushy plants 2 feet high 

 covered with golden yellow 

 flowers around a brown disc. 

 Very effective in the garden 

 besides giving a fine lot of 

 showy cut flowers. Pkt. 10c; 

 I oz. 25c. 



3902 Newmani. H Bright 

 orange-yellow petals and a 

 large black cone in the center. 

 Grows 3 feet tall and blooms 

 in the autumn. Pkt. 15c; 

 special pkt. 40c. 



3903 Purpurea {Giant Purple 

 Cone Flower), [hp] Large, 

 reddish purple flowers 4 

 inches across. Blooms all 

 summer long. 3 feet high. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 50c. 



Sanvitalia procumbens fl. pi. 



We offer a number of splendid NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES in Flower Seeds. See pages 45 to 54 



