38 MAX SCHL1NG inc., 22 WEST 59th STREET, NEW YORK 
Schling's Choice Flower Seeds 
ALL THE BEST FLOWERS FOR 1918 
To assist customers in making selections, we list our Flower Seeds under three headings: 
1. Annuals. — Flowers which bloom from seed the first season and last but one year. 
2. Hardy Perennials. — Plants which are hardy, and will last for years. 
3. Greenhouse Plants. — Tender plants suitable for pot culture in the greenhouse. 
All our Flower Seeds are delivered free anywhere in the United States. 
Our packets contain a liberal quantity of seed 
ANNUALS 
All the annual flowers are easily and most successfully raised, and offer a large field for 
selection. No matter for what purpose you may want flowers — for cutting, for garden-beds, 
for color or for foliage effect, you will find ample material among them from which to select! 
Our strains are dependable and will give satisfaction. Complete cultural directions with 
each packet. 
ACROCLIMUM 
Double Mixed. A pretty everlasting flower resem- 
bling the straw-flower. Fine for winter bouquets. Pkt. 
5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 
AGERATUM 
A favorite flower for edging; in bloom continu- 
ously throughout the season. Good for cutting. 
Blue Perfection. Large, dark blue flower. l l A ft. 
Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 
Little Blue Star. A very compact, little bush, com- 
pletely covered with very small bright blue flowers. 
Very fine for edging or rockwork. 8 in. Pkt. 20 cts. 
Mauve Beauty. Very compact, and literally cov- 
ered with beautiful mauve-colored flowers. 9 in. 
Pkt. 15 cts., ]4oz. 75 cts. 
Improved Dwarf White. Vcrv compact; blooms 
freely. 9 in. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 
ALKEKENGI (Physalis Franchetn) 
Chinese Lantern Plant 
Forms a neat little bush covered with bright red fruit 
resembling a small cherry, enclosed in a balloon-shaped 
husk, of an orange-red color when ripe. The branches 
may be cut and dried for winter bouquets. Include it in 
your order. Pkt. 25 cts. 
AMMOBIUM 
Alatum. A white, everlasting flower, resembling 
immortelles, but larger; for winter bouquets. Pkt. 
10 cts., Moz. 40 cts. 
ALYSSUM 
Too well known to need description. A mos! 
thankful flower, always in bloom; principally used 
for borders around beds and along walks. 
Benthamii (Sweet Alvssum). Pure white. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts., H\b. $1.50. 
Little Gem. Very dwarf and compact, free flower- 
ing; for bedding, edging, or rockwork. 6 in. Pkt. 
10 cts., %oz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
Carpet of Snow. The dwarfest of all Alyssums. Of 
creeping habit, forming a dense carpet of beautiful 
white flowers, produced so freely that the foliage can 
scarcely be seen. 4 in. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 35 cts., oz. $1. 
Lilac Queen. Lilac-colored flowers. Contrasts 
prettily with the white sorts. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 
Blue Perfection Ageratum 
ANCHUSA 
Annual Blue. A very pretty annual, blooming all 
summer. Large, forget-me-not-like flowers of purest- 
blue, on slender stems with small foliage. Very attrac- 
tive in beds and fine for cutting. 18 in. Pkt. 15 cts., 
Moz. 50 cts. 
Schling's Giant Antirrhinum 
Snapdragon 
Blooms profusely and continuously during the 
summer; very showy in beds, and valuable for cut- 
ting. We offer greatly improved varieties, producing 
long stems and large flowers. 
Rose d'Or. Salmon-rose, shaded gold. Pkt. 15 cts. 
White Queen. Pure white. Pkt. 15c, } 4 ' oz . 75 cts . 
Brilliant Red. Pkt, 15 cts., J£oz. 75 cts. 
Feltham Beauty. Deep rose-pink, white centei 
Pkt. .SO cts. 
Orange Beauty. Orange scarlet, with gold lip. 
Pkt. 30 cts. 
Pink Beauty. Deep pink. Pkt. 30 cts. 
Venus. Daybreak pink; a shade like that of the En- 
chantress carnation. Pkt. 15 cts., )4oz. $1. 
Yellow King. Deep golden yellow. Pkt, 15 cts 
Mauve Beauty. Delicate mauve; very attracts 
color. Pkt, 50 cts. 
Nelrose. Coral-pink. Pkt, 30 cts. 
Silver-Pink. A pleasing and delicate shade. Recom- 
mended for the greenhouse. Our seed has been saved 
from selected giant spikes grown under glass. Pkt. $1 
Giant Mixed. Pkt, 10 cts., Moz. 30 cts. 
ARCTOTIS 
Grandis. Large daisy-like flowers, pure white, un- 
derside of petals tinged pale lilac. Splendid for cutting; 
blooms continuously. 214 ft. Pkt, 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 
AT OUR FLOWER SHOP, 785 FIFTH AVE., WE SHOW THE FLOWERS GROWN FROM OUR SEEDS 
