CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, AND PRUITS. 
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Platycodon Grandiflora. 
Tne First Thirty-two Paget of this Catalogue Contain our Twentieth Century Novelties and Upecialty 
List. Don't Fail to Read. 
FLOWER SEEDS— Continued. BIENNIAL AND PERENNIAL. 
Mivorl Dofonnial Dhlnv For a permanent flower bed few plants are more 
1 IIACU rci clllJldl I-fltUA. desirable than this class as they arc perfectly 
hardy, needing no protection, and will flonrish in any soil. The mixture which we offer 
produces an almost endless varJbty of colors, tints and markinge ran^iilg from pure 
white to crimson, pink or rose, while others are striped and mottled or blotched ijx 
the most peculiar manner. Pkt. 10c. 
One of the most beantiful flowers that can be 
KTown for the border or for window boxes, vases 
or to be massed in gardens and to be used for cut flowers. They bloom readily the first 
season from seed although perennials and the plants live in the ground through the winter, 
blossoming profusely year after year. The bright, star-like flowers are from three to four 
inches across and very freely produced. The strain of this flower which we ©ffer our 
patrons will give the largest and most perfect blossoms. Pkt. lOo. 
Rubbeckia or Texas Cone Flower. tLtrr^v'S^poITu".:; 
for use in the borders of large beds. They are of the easiest culture and produces very showy 
flowers all through the summer and autumn months. The vartaty which we offe«- grows 
about 18 inches high and pioduces brilliant yellow flowers ^th a dark purplish black 
centre. Pkt. lOc. 
^alxrin ^nlon/lAna Beautiful halfhardy perennials growing about 2 feet in height and bearini; 
^ciivic* .-'piclJUCIISt spikes of bright scarlet flowers. This variety has often been called "Scarlet 
Sage," and we believe it is one Of the showiest eummer flowering plants for garden culture that can be ob- 
tained. Pkt. Sc. 
SmilaV in many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly one of the most 
.^iiiiiciA *^ccua graceful climbers which adorn the house or conservatory. Soak the seed in warm 
water 13 hours and plant in pots, in hot-beds or house, in February or March, and keep in moist place Plant 
in a 8 inch pot. Tender perennial climber; 10 teet. Pkt. lOo 
Swainsonia, Mixed. 
Thunbergia, Mixed. 
Wallflowers. 
Wic^andia Caracasana. 
A comparatively new class of 
plants that is becoming very 
popular for house culture. The foliage is graceful like the Acacia 
and the flowers are pea shaped and of diflerent shades of pink and 
rose as well as pure white. They are usually produced in sprays of 
15 to 20 blos.soais each. The plant grows rapidly to a height of 
three feet and is desirable for growing on a small trellis. Pkt. 20o. 
Sweet Rocket or Hesperis. SSfcf L?oVmi°e^Iy7he 
entire season. It is in reality a perennial, but if seed is sown early 
will bloom the first year. The mixture we oflipr contains both the 
white and purple varieties. Pkt. 6o. 
^w*tf»t V{r»I«»t popular sweet-scented perennial is 
.^wcci. « ivf ici.. easily grown from seed. The flowers are a 
beautiful blue and highly perfumed. They succeed l>est ia a well- 
drained, rich soil, that is shaded bo as to be moist a great portion of 
the day. Pkt. lOo. 
Th** Tnrkticfati rtnicv Aarantiacas.') A beanti- 
I ne 1 UFKeSian UaiSy. fu, flower which originally 
came from Turkestan but is now extensively grown in all parts of 
Europe. The blossom resemble somewhat our own double Daisy in 
shape and formation, but are much larger, often measuring over two 
inches in diameter and are of a brilliant orange color. If seed is 
sown early, the plants will begin blooming in the middle of the sum- 
mer and continue in flower until the late autumn months. If you 
desire a novelty in flowers be sure to try the Turkestan Daisy 
iu your garden this year. Pkt. 15o. 
Vprh^na 4 "^'^ that is becoming more popular every season and certainly no other 
V Ci u^ua, dwarf plants can surpass them in freedom of bloom or beauty of coloring, 
hor massmg in beds on the lawn they are most desirable. Early flowering plants may be 
had by sowing the seeds in boxes in the house and transplanting the plants to the om:n 
ground after the earth is warm. Seed sown in the open garden in May will produce plants 
that will flower freely by August. We wish to call particular attention to our mammoth 
flowermg varieties as they excel in richness of color and size of flower any strains we have 
ever tested. ^ 
Iiayendei Beauty— Charming large flowers of the most delicate shade of lavender or 
sky blue with an almost pnre white center. The plants are vigorous growers and bloom 
constantly. Fine for massing in beds with other sorts. Pkt. lOo. 
Northern t/ight— The largest white verbena we know of and one of the hand- 
somest varieties ever introduced; flowers are a pure white, borne in great clusters 
resembling a Snowball blossoms. Pkt. 10c. 
Tig'er— This grand Verbena might also be called the "Harlequin" on account 
of its peculiarly striped flowers, which never fail to attract attention. Pkt. 10c. 
KoyalRed — A beautiful red Verbena, -which belongs to the large flowering 
class. Its niainmoth bright blossoms are a constant source of delight to the 
flower lovers during the summer season. The trusses of bloom and individual 
flowers are simply enormous and of the most perfect form and color. Pkt. lOc. 
Scarlet ftiieen— An intense bright scarlet shade, richer in coloring than Royal 
Red and the plants arc equally as strong in growth and bloom as profusely as 
that popular variety. It is without doubt the brightest and showiest Verbena in 
our entire collection. Pkt. lOo. 
JPrimrose— A peculiar tight yellow colored variety that is specially desirable 
for growing in a collection with the older sorts as it never fails to attract attcn. 
tion wherever seen. The blossoms are of good siic, and freely produced through- 
out the entire season. No bed of this class of plants is complete without a few of 
I'rimrose. The seed we ofll-r was secured by us direct from a Verbena specialist in 
Europe and is the truest strain obtainable. Pkt. lOo. 
Blue Boy— The most beautiful blue strain imaginable and will make a grand 
show grown either separate or with the above named varieties. The plants are 
of rather upright growt^i and the flowers are borne abundantly through the sum- 
mer months, kt. 10c. 
Mammoth Mixed— This is a superb mixture including one of the choicest and 
largest (lowering varieties found in this magnificent class. Many of the single blooms 
measure 3 to 4 Inches in diameter and are produced in the greatet profusion. We 
have made up this mixture ourselves, taking great care to select only the largest and 
most perfect flowering varieties, knowing that it is a collection which cannot fail to 
please everyone. Pkt. 10c, 8 pkts. SOc, V4 oa. *1.00, oz. $1.75. 
Choice Mixed— Choice mixture of all shades. Pkt. lOc. 
Common Mixed— A good mixture. Pkt. 6c. 
A handsome trailing or climbing 
plant bearing hundreds of flowers of 
various shades of yellow and white each having a dark center or eye. 
They grow rapidly to a height of five or six feet and arc valuable for use 
m climbing on trelli.ses or for the window box during the summer 
months. They are half hardy annuals easily grown from seed. Pkt. 5c. 
VerHenA Mr« C*T<a\rol!>n#1 To make a fine display in a 
V crucild, I iri. V^ieveiana. bedthislsone of the best 
varieties we have ever seen. The plan.s form good" thrifty bushes, and 
produce great bunches of deep purplish, blue black, white-eyed blossoms 
from early summer until late in the fall. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 26o. 
Vfnra MlV<»/< They grow to a height of is or is inches and in 
« iiiwa 1 color and freedom of bloom rival geraniums. 
We ofler a strain that will produce white, pink and crimson. Pkt. 10c. 
Our assortment of varieties, we believe, is un- 
surpassed and our seeds will produce the best 
results. Single Red— Pkt. lOo. Single ' "an— Pkt. 10c. Single 
Purple— Pkt. lOo. Single Brown— Pkt. 10c. Single Mixed— Pkt, 
6c. Double Yellow— Pkt. 15c. Double Purple— Pkt. 15c. Domble 
Brown -Pkt. 16o. Double Striped— Pkt. 16c. Double Hixed— 
Pkt. lOo. 
A highly ornamental plant 
with most beautifully veined 
leaves. Stems covered witH a peculiar crimson hair. Flowers are of a 
lilac color and borne in clusters for several weeks. To secure strong 
thrifty plants early in the year, sow seeds in the house. Pkt. 10c. 
