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Flower Seeds are all Postpaid at Catalog Prices 
ANNUALS. Attain growth from seed, flower and die in one year. 
BIENNIALS. Grow from seed one year, bloom and die the next. Some varieties bloom the first 
year if sown early. 
PERENNIALS. Last for several years, blooming annually after the first season. Some varieties 
bloom the first year if sown early. May also be propagated by cuttings, slips or division of the roots. 
DEPTH OF PLANTING. Cover seeds to a depth of about four times the size of the seeds. This rule 
applies in a general way and there are some exceptions. 
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A BORDER OF SWEET ALYSSUM 
ABU ONI A UMBELLATA. A handsome trailing 
plant with clusters of sweet-scented flowers, re- 
sembling verbenas in shape, but of smaller size; 
color rose lilac, with white eyes. Fine for baskets 
and vases as well as the garden. Remove the husks 
from the seed before sowing (as it grows much surer) . 
Height 6 inches. Half hardy annual. . . . . .Pkt. 10c 
ABUTILON OB FLOWERING MAPLE. De- 
sirable plant for the conservatory . in winter, and 
effective border plants during summer, producing a 
profusion of flowers. Half hardy shurbs. Height 
2 to 6 feet; perennial. Finest Mixed. . . . . .Pkt. 15c 
. . ACROCLINIUM. (Everlasting.) This beauti- 
ful everlasting flower somewhat resembles the 
Rodanthe, but the flower heads are of a larger size. 
It is largely used for winter bouquet, for which 
purpose the flowers should be cut before they are 
fully expanded. Half hardy annual. 
Mixed Pkt. 10c White. ..... .Pkt. 10c 
ADLUMINA OR ALLEGHENY VINE. A most 
beautiful and graceful climber, thriving in a sheltered 
situation, and climbing by its tendrils to any object 
within reach. Is sometimes known as Mountain 
Fringe, Wood Fringe and Allegheny Vine. The 
beautiful pink and white flowers are produced in 
abundance during the three summer months. It is 
biennial and makes but little growth the first season. 
Height 15 feet. White and Pink . , Pkt. lOo 
ADONIS AESTIVALIS. Plants with fine and 
graceful foliage and brilliant scarlet flowers, remain- 
ing in bloom a long time. Grows well in shade or 
under trees. Height 1 foot. Hardy annual. 
Pkt. lOo 
AGERATUM MEXICANUM. Flowers light blue 
or lavender, very desirable for bouquets, furnishing 
a continuous bloom through the summer. Plants 
flower well in house all winter, when potted in the 
fall before frost. Height 12 Inches. Hardy annual. 
Pkt. lOo 
AGROSTEMMA CORONARIA. (Rose Cham- 
pion.) Perfectly hardy plants, producing pretty 
pink-like blossoms, on long, slender stems. Very 
useful for cutting bouquets, and pretty in masses 
or in bed. About 1^ feet high. Perennial. 
Fine Mixed Pkt. 10c 
ALYSSUM, SWEET. Excellent for borders and 
the flowers are fine for bouquets. Flowers are 
white, very fragrant and produced abundantly 
through the summer and until after severe frosts. 
Hardy annual. Height one foot. .Pkt. lOo; oz. 25c 
ALYSSUM, LITTLE GEM. Very dwarf and 
spreading, making a very dense mat which looks 
like a carpet of snow. In bloom all summer and fall. 
Especially adapted to borders Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c 
ALONSOA MYRTIFOLIA. An attractive bed- 
ding plant with remarkably brilliant scarlet flowers, 
in bloom from July till frost. Removed to the house, 
they bloom well during the winter. Height 18 
inches. Half hardy annual Pkt. 10c 
ANTIRRHINUM. (Snapdragon.) One of the 
most desirable flowers in the catalog for its variety 
of color and succession of bloom, lasting from July 
until severe frosts. The plants should be covered 
with fine boughs or other light material, in November, 
and they usually survive and bloom finely the second 
year. Height 1 foot. Biennial. 
Dwarf Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c 
Tall Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c 
Queen of the North, White. Pkt. 10c 
Coral. New variety growing 2H feet high and a 
profuse bloomer; color, bright red, and white throat. 
Pkt. 10c 
AMARANTHUS. Valuable for its varieties of 
handsome foliage, whether grown in the conserva- 
tory or garden. The colors will be more brilliant 
if planted in moderately rich soil. Height 2 to 3 
feet. Hardy annual 
Amaranthus tricolor (Joseph's coat) Pkt. 10c 
Amaranthus caudatus (Love lies bleeding) . Pkt. 10c 
Amaranthus cruentus (Princess feather) . . .Pkt. 10c 
