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MAYS NOBTHBRN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOB ALL CLIMES 
A HEW WORDS ABOUT OUR HUOWER SEEDS. 
v^'rthwf°^L^^nLt? wt3h"o^™^^^^ handling flower seeds, In wUch time we have tested thonsands of varieties, discarding a great many 
lit^^..,- ^ TiT herewith a j st of choice varieties such as we know are of easy culture and well fitted for successful cultivation by amateurs. 
a^S w^.Tp m^S jfvP thX!?fiT "f"*' "^S- ""•'^ ^""^ this HOl.vtlon keep constantly before our customers choice stocks. Our Seed* are all Twted 
I and W(_- arc positiv e that none but those of high giTimnatinj; (|uahtiPR t^o to o\ir ])atrQna. 
All flower seeds sent free by mall on receipt of prico. Full cultural directions are eiven I v *H in'o«™ati<»> and guidance of pur CTistomers ws 
on back of each package, and If such Instructlon/arefoUowed out. 8u(Se »s Is cer^Tnf I fej? P.^MSfe ^^^^ *<> «g5u™^v^*y 
i*— n^—Bii^^^— Baa_^i;^_a_Ba__^^i;:±£S^^£^Siii^i_J longs, SO that at a glance anyone can tell whether they are 
Annuals bloom and die the first season from seed. annuals, biennials or perennials. 
f,J?J'II'!.'"'\*'^/'"''*"'?'l.^'"'''' produce leaves the first year and bloom the foUowing season ; however, a large number, if the seed is .sown early, will 
rodnce an abundance of flowers the flratseaso^: Perennials arc varieties that last year after year and bWsom annually, 
fill TPITDAI c:l iTrTT^^C^^^TTTlvTt^"! ^ following closely the brief hints given below on sowing and cultivating flowers, 
V/ULi 1 (Jlv^Li oUUvJtio 1 HJ1>0. I amateurs cannot buS succeed well in raLsing flowers from our seeds and to their imtiro 
___^____i^J satisfaction. One thing must always stand predominant in the minds of those who really 
want to be successful in their efforts to raise flowers, viz.: the fact that all flower seeds must be carefully treated according 
to the conditions of their nature; if this principle is rigidly adhered to, success will be assured. 
^''m ^"i'' °' *hG most important things to Ije considered, and strict attention .should be paid to its prepara' 
tjon. For flowers a light loam is best adapted, mixed with a .small proportion of sand, snfllcient to render it porous; it 
should \>e detjply dug and thoroughly pulverized, fertilizing it with an abundaiice of well-rotted manure, according to the 
character of the plant to be raised, some doing better in poorer soil, but for the general nm of flowers, well tilled and well 
manured soil brings the best results. 
Sowing. Too much attention cannot be paid to sowing seeds \vith proper care, for herein, in a great many case;?, lies the 
secret of the successful gardener. Too light or too heavy a covering of seeds often produces the most di.sastrou3 results. 
For example: a customer of ours complained that his Loljelia stied f:uled to make even an appearance of growth; upon 
inquiry we found that he had sown and covered it with two inches of soil ; we jminttd out his error, and gave him more 
seed, instructing him to scatter it merely on top of the soil, and to press smooth ^vith some flat instrument. Th» result 
was just exactly what we expected. He wrott;, stating that he never had such a fine growth in anything before. A simple 
rule to follow is, never sow ttne seed deeper than half an inch ; extra fine seed on surface only, pressmg the soil firmly ; 
coarse, heavy seed from one to two inches; water lightly and often, until the seeds are started, tuen night and morning 
will be suflicient. 
Transplanting. To procure strong and healthy plants, transplanting is a process which .should never bo neglected. 
It gives the plant strength, symmetry and beauty, and renews its life to a marked degree. Transplant from seed bed when 
plants are two inches high, into pots, boxes or whatever place intended ; if the plants seem to go back, and witlier a little, 
don't think they are about to die ; it is only the homesickness of a young life leaving the place of its birth. A few days will 
Abroba Viridiflora. suffice for them to lift their heads, when attention and due crare will do the rest. 
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PtTRCHASERS remitting SI.OO may select flower seeds In packets at catalogue pricp.s amounting to SI. 30 
PUHCHASKUS remitting S2.00 may select How er seeds in packets at catalogue prices amounting to S2.60 
PURCHASBKS remitting S3.00 may select flower seeds in packets at catalogue prices amounting to S3.90 
Pttbchaseks remitting S4.0O may select flower seeds In packets at cataloguej)"ees amounting to S^20 
E^This discount does not apply to any of our Special Offers. 
ABROBRA VIRIDIFLORA. (See cut.) Perennial. A charming, quick growing half 
hardy climber ^Tith rich dark green foliage and bright scarlet fruit. The vine presents a 
most graceful api>earanee, but seldom grows to a height of over eight feet. It is valuable 
for trellises or small arches. Pkt. Sc. 
ABRONIA. Sand Verbena. Annual. Pretty trailing 
plants, producing clusters of sweet-scented, Verbena-like 
flowers, especially fragrant towards evening and lasting in 
bloom a long time; effective in beds, rock work, or hanging 
baskets; doing bt!St in rather poor, light soiL Peel oft the 
husk before sowing the seed. Height la inches. 
Arenarla. A beautiful yellow variety. Pkt. So. 
Umbellata. Kosy lilac, with a white eye . Pkt. So. 
ABUTILON. (See cut.) Chmese Beil- Flower or Flowering 
Maple. Tender Perennial. Elegant flowering shrubs of 
strong growth and easy cultivation, free-flowering, with 
various colore<l, beautiful, drooping, Ix^ll-shaiied flowers. 
Considered iiidispeusable for flowerihg indoors during the 
winter and spring months, and useful for lieddingout in the 
summer. Sown anytime before April, in a temperature of 
60 degrees, they will produce fine flowering plants the first 
season. 
Fine Mixed. Of choice varieties and colors. Pkt. I50> 
Boule de Nelge. Pure wlilte. Pkt. 250. 
ACANTHUS LATIFOLIUS. Hardy Perennial. Fine stately 
foliage plants with broad, ornamental leaves, and throwing 
up long spikes of bloom. Pkt. Sc. 
Abutilons. 
ACONITUM, NAPEULUS. (See cut.) Monk's Hood or 
Wolfsbane. Hardy Perennial. Free fiowering, hardy plants, 
blooming quick from seed. The plant succeeds in almost any 
soil, and bears spikes of curiously shaped white and blue 
ACROCLINl'un.' (See cut.) Annual. Pretty, everlasting 
flowers. Plants grow about 15 inches high, Ixjaring lovely 
white or rosy-pink flowers, which, when cut in the bud state, 
can be dried and used in winter bouquets. A nice thing to 
S^ow in a mixe<l border aside from its use as an everlasting. 
Album. White. Pkt. Sc. 
Roseum. Bright rose. Pkt. So. 
Mixed. All colors. Pkt. Sc. 
AOLUMIA CIRRHOSA. (See cut opposite page.) Moun- 
tain Fringe, A Ur/ihcjiy Vine, or Climfnnff Fumitory. Hardy 
Perennial. A graceful hardy climber, the feathery foliage 
closely resembling thatof the Maiden-hair Fern. The Flow- 
ers are tube-shaped, flesh colored, and completely cover the 
plant. For covering trellises, stumps of trees, etc., it is very 
desirable. Pkt. lOo. 
ADONIS. Pheasant' s Eye. Showy plants of easy culture, 
with pretty, flne-cut foliage, and lasting a long time in bloom; 
dark crimson flowers, with a light center. 
Aestivalis. Annual. Scarlet blassoms. Pkt. Sc. 
Vemalis. (See cut.) Perennial. Fine yellow blo^oms. 
Pkt. Sc. 
