Helena, Montana. 
PLANTS— (Continued.) 19 
STOCKS 
Ten Weeks 
(QilU flower) 
Stocks — One 
of the most 
useful bed- 
dins plants, 
that can be 
grown, Their 
i n tensely 
free bloom- 
i n g habit, 
coupled with 
t\h e i r long 
keeping qual- 
ities when 
cut and their 
m a g n ificent 
range of col- 
oring, rendej' 
them a uni- 
versal favor- 
ite with all 
flower lov- 
ers. In shades 
of white yel- 
1 0 w. dark 
blue lavender, 
pink, rose, and 
blood red. 
Per (\07.., 50c; 
postpaid ..60c 
StooJi:*, 
TRASESCANTIA 
(Wandering' Jew) 
One of the most 
used plants in the 
world for hangin,? 
baskets and porch 
boxes. Two varieties 
—green foliage and 
variegated, the latter 
being red and silvery 
green. 
Kach 10c 
Dozen $1.00 
Each (Post- 
paid) 15c 
Dozen (Post- 
paid) $1.15 
TUBEBOSES. 
One of the most de- 
lightfully fragrant 
and exquisite of all 
summer blooming 
plants. It is desirable 
to plant the bulbs as 
.soon as the ground be- 
comes warm. Our 
specialty is the E.x- 
celsior Double Pearl 
variety. 
Each 6o 
Dozen 60c 
Bach (Post- 
paid) 10c 
Dozen (Pd) 60c 
Trades can tla. 
VIOLETS. 
We have found that violets under proper cultivation can be 
grown in Montana that are the equal of any in the entire coun- 
try. As an evidence of this fact, the demand for violets as cut 
flowers, in their season, in our own case, has increased so rapid- 
ly that It now requiros seven of our largest greenhouses to satis- 
fy the demands made upon us for these fragrant blooms. Under 
tile care of the expert in charge of these plants, they are abso- 
lutely free from all kinds of disease that so often attack them 
hi many parts of the country. 
Governor Herrlok — I'Mowcrs of rich purple borne on good stems 
and very prolific. 
Princess of Wales — One of the best varieties grown. Flowers 
very large, long stems, a very profuse bloomer, and extremely 
fragrant. , „. 
Each - - _.10c and 2ac 
Postpaid IBo and S5o 
VEBBENAS. 
These are one of the best and without doubt one of the most 
valuable bedding plants for use in the Northwest. They bloom 
continuously through the summer, and very often after the first 
frosts of fall. Their free flowering proclivities, and brilliant 
shades of coloring render them attractive to every lover of sum- 
mer flowers in the garden. Colors — Scarlet. Pink, White, Purple 
and Striped. 
Each, 15c; per doz „ ; $1.50 
Postpaid, each 20c; doz...., $1.65 
VINCA IVIAJOB. 
This is without a peer as a decorative vine for porch boxes and 
hanging basltets. Of the most easy culture, and rapid growth, it 
is today the most used trailing plant for this purpose in all parts 
of this country. The demand for it in the United States runs 
into the millions each year, and is steadily growing. 
Vinca Major — Handsome dark green foliage. 
Vinca Major Variegrata — Foliage dark green in center, bordered 
with an irregular margin of rich creamy white. A most beauti- 
ful vine for porch use. and can not be too highly recommended. 
Each 16c to 35c 
Postpaid 20c to 45c 
Vinca Minor Argentea Variegata — This is a comparatively new 
introduction, but the demand is already passing the supply. 
It is a variegated form of the favorite old Englisli periwinkle 
with silver white edging around the deep green center of the 
leaf. Like its parent, it is extremely hardy, making a splendid 
carpet plant in the most sliady places where hardly any other 
plant would grow at all. A most useful plant for covering 
graves, the wonderful contrast of color and evergreen foliage 
rendering it one of the most valuable acquisitions of late years 
for this purpose. 
Each, 15c to 35c; postpaid 20c t« 45c 
Each, large clumps _ 50c 
Postpaid, large clumps 60o 
Per dozen, $5.00, by express only. 
WAI^I>FI.OWEBS. 
In this we have another favorite fragrant and easily grown 
old-time flower. Great improvement in tliese plants has been 
made in the last few years, and they are now in ever increasing 
demand. 
Each. 5c; doz 60c 
Postpaid, lOc and 75c 
ZINNIA — (Old Maid.) 
Zinnias are one of the finost and showiest annuals grown. They 
will thrive anywhere, blooming from early summer until cut 
down by frost. With every color of tlie rainbow and some others 
thrown in, a bed of Zinnias is Indoi'il' a most goi-geous sight in 
the summer landscape. 
Each, 6c; doi 60c 
Postpaid, each 10c; doz _ 70o 
