HELENA, MONTANA 
FLOWER SEEDS— Continued. 61 
Oriental Poppy. 
ORIENTAL POPPY— (Papaver Orientale) Pkt, 10c 
This is the most gorgeous perennial Poppy, flowering 
in June and July, with enormous blossoms often 
measuring 6 to 7 inches across, mostly shades of red. 
Transplanting should he done carefully. The best time 
to lift plants is in August. 
POPPY— (Oriental Hybrids). Excelsior Strain Pkt., 15c 
Beautiful hybrids of the Oriental Poppy, producing 
flowers of immense size, G inches and over in diameter, 
and of many novel colors, ranging from delicate shades 
of salmon to deep crimson. 
PORTULACA— (Single Varieties). Fine mixed Pkt., 5c 
PORTULACA— (Double Varieties). Fine mixed Pkt., 5c 
Not all the plants will come double. 
PYRETHRUM COMET-FLOWERED— (Roseum Hybridum 
Grandiflonim) Pkt., 25c 
A selection of the use- 
lul and extremely 
free blooming peren- 
nial Pyrethrums. The 
flowers are large (2 to 
3 inches across), eith- 
er single or semi-dou- 
lile, and of the most 
bizarre form, the pe- 
tals being rolled, 
twisted or sometimes 
tangled together. A 
similar range of color 
will be found in these 
fine Comet-flowered 
Pyrethrums as among 
the ordinary type, i. 
v., from pure white 
riesh color and rose 
lo briliant carmine 
and blood red. 
Pyrethruni Comet Flowered. 
RICINUS— (See Castor Bean). . ' ' ' 
ROCKET— (Hesperis Matronalis). Mixed Pkt^ 10c 
Produces clusters of flowers very fragrant during the 
evening. Seed germinates rapidly in open ground. 
Hardy perennial, one and a half feet high. 
S/iLVIA— (Flowering Sage) Pkt., 5c 
A tender perennial, blooming the first season from 
seed. The blossoms are borne on long stems in ra- 
cemes or spikes, and are fragrant. The plant blooms 
profusely, 
SCARIOSA — (Mourning Rride). Improved Large Flower- 
ing. Mixed colors Pkt., 5c 
They grow about 2ya feet high, and come into bloom 
early in July, and continue 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. 
Salpiglossis — (Painted Tongue). 
SALPIGLOSSIS— Finest Mixed, all colors Pkt., 5c 
One of the greatest favorites among annuals, partly 
because of its easy culture, but principally for its 
beautiful, almost orchid-like flowers, which it pro- 
duces from early summer until late fall. Seed should 
be sown early in spring in a hotbed or window and 
transplanted when weather is settled or directly out 
of doors after danger of frost. 
SCARLET RUNNER REANS Per lb., 30c; pkt., 5c 
A great favorite not only as an ornamental climber but 
for the delicious edible beans which succeed the bright 
scarlet sprays of pea-shaped blossoms. 
SCHIZANTHUS— (Butterfly or Fringe Flower). Mixed. 
Pkt : 5c 
The Schizanthus has been called the "poor man's or- 
chid" on account of their easy culture and resemblance 
in form and variety of coloring to some of the floral 
aristocrats. May be sown out of doors in spring where 
they are to remain, or started inside and transplanted 
when the weather is suitable. A sowing made in spring 
will give an abundance of bloom through the summer. 
SHAMROCK— True small leaved Pkt. 10c 
SHASTA DAISY— (New) Pkt.i 10c 
The most free blooming variety of the Marguerite 
Daisy family; will bloom in 6 months from seed. 
SNAPDRAGON— See Antirrhinum. 
STATICE— (Sea Lavender). Hybrids, mixed Pkt., 10c 
These useful plants bear everlasting flowers that last 
a long time after cutting, and are very easy of culture. 
Clinton, Mont., December 12, 1912. 
This is a tardy way of letting you know that we re- 
ceived our bushes all in fine condition, and thanks for 
the extras. 
MRS. M. PRENDENRISCH. 
