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MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR AT.T. OLIMES. 
CENTROSEHA URANDIPLORA. (See cat.) 
Look al Me." Perennial. It is a haAy, 
perennial vine of rare and exquisite beauty 
which bloom.s early in June from 3««d sown 
In April and hvara in the greatest profusion 
inverted, pea-shaped flowers from lU to 2ii 
inches in diameter, ranging in color from a 
rosy violet to a reddish purple, with a 
broad feathered whitemarking through the 
„ V. center, while the larBcbiuU and back of the 
yli>te, making it apjH-ar us it one j.lant bore many 
different colored flowers at one •' 
time. Occasionally plants produce 
pure white flowers, while others 
are broatUy margined with a white 
fcatliering. The flowers are pro- 
duced in the greatest abundance, 
sometimes six to eight in a cluster. 
The stem and foliage are very 
graceful, and of a delightful odor. 
It IS well a<lapt«d for 
every garden pur- 
CROTOLARIA RETUSA. (See cut.) 
Ooldvn Bvsh Pea, or Florida liattleboT. 
Annual. A beautiful annual, with rich 
golden yellow Sweet Pea-like flowers, 
often 40 blossoms on one spike. It blooms 
.11 > 1, J , • . profusely throughout the summer and 
untU killed bv frost. It is a low, branching plant. The flowers are followed 
by pods, in which, when shaken, the seeds sound like a child's rattle. It is 
best to start the seeds In the window or hotbed, first .soaking them in 
warm water. Pkt. lOc. 
GIANT PERSIAN CYCLAHEN. Tender Perennial. Flowers of extraor- 
diimry size, and of great substance. The leaves are projiortionately large 
and beautifully marked. These are among the most beautiful winter and 
spring flowerinjr plants for the window and greenhoase. Not only are the 
flowers of striking Ijeauty, but the foliage is al.so lughly ornamental. The 
colors range througli shades of pink, crimson, white, spotted, etc. Most 
of them are, moreover, di licately fragrant. Pkt. 25c. 
CYPRESS VINE. Annual. Ipomea Quamlocit. A quick growing climber 
with delicate, dark green, feathery foliage and an abundance of bright, star 
shaped flowers of white, rose and scarlet. The blossoms are borne very 
free ly and present a most l)eautiful appearance. It usually attains a 
height of 10 or 12 feet. Scarlet, pkt. Sc, 
White, pkt. Sc, mixed, pkt. So. 
C Y P E R U S . Un.b? ella Plant. Tender 
Perennial. Grows finely in water vrith rich 
soil or mud, throwing up long stalks with nar- 
row green leaves. EasUy raised from seed. 
Pkt. lOc. 
DAHLIA. (S<K cut.) Tender Perennial. 
One of our best autiuunal flowering plants ; 
blooms until killed by frost; tulie-ous-rooted, 
perennials, blooiaing thefirst year from seed, 
if so-A'n e^irly ; protect the roots daring winter 
in a dry cellar, in sand. 
Double Large fiowerlng; finest mixed. 
Pkt. lOc. 
Single nixed. Large showy single flowers. 
Pkt. sc. 
DATURA WRIQHTII. Angel's Trumpet. 
Annual. Attractive, rapid grooving plants 
producing immense white and lilac colored 
trumjiet sliaped flowers. Pkt. Sc. 
pose, and especially 
as a climber, nin- 
ningfromsLxtoeight 
feet in a season. It 
will bloom until 
frost, and, if potted, 
will no doubt flower 
freely in the house. 
One of its most at- 
tractive fejitures is 
the way in which the 
flowers look up at 
you in the face . 
Every imaginative 
person sets faces in 
the pansy, and this 
is even more sugges- 
tive in Centroeema. 
Pkt. lOc. 
DAISIES. 
Daisy, Double, Snowball. 
Bellia. Perennial. Well-known favorites, admirably adapted 
aT.C— '-T"-" borders and low lieds, andalsowellsuitedforgrowing in pots 
Although perenniaLs, thev will flower the same season if the seed is sown 
early m the house, though it is preferable to sow it in the fall, and winter 
the plants over in cold frames. 
Snowball, (^eccut.) Mammothdoublewhitebloasomswhichareproduced 
in great .abundance during tlie entire sea.son. Pkt. 15c, 2 pktsr25c 
Longfellow. A rich rose color, very double fiowers of fine form and 
hand.some appearance. Pkt. lOc, 3 pkts, 2Sc. 
Double FIh«t Mixed. „Thls mixture we offer here includes the famous 
named varieties and vnW produce handsome double blossoms of all shades 
of rank and red, as well as the lieautiful snow white. Pkt. lOc 
DELPHINIUM. (See cut.) Perennial Larkipur. Hardy Perennial. 
Plants remarkable for their great beauty, diversity of shades^ and hi^hlv 
decorative qualities. "«'"J' 
ZaIII. Rjire flowers of a sulphur shade, many having the delicate tints 
of an orchid. Pkt. lOc. .> ^ ■•■o vuiia 
Le riastodonte. A giant variety produciiig blue fiowers. Pkt. lOc. 
Nudicaule. Beautiful Scarlet flowers. Very showy. Pkt. lOc 
nybrldum Mixed. Pkt. Sc. 
Double Tall Rocket. Annual. Mixed. Pkt. Sc. 
Emperor. Annual. Produces an abundance of long slender flower spikes 
m the most delicate colors. Many colors mixed. Pkt. Sc. 
Dwarf Double. Aimual. Mixed. Pkt. Sc. 
DIQITALIS. (See cut.) Foxglove. Hardy Perennial. Stately perennials, 
throwing thf.ir flower stalks two or three feet high. 
J-a"«t«. ,J^t«. Pkt. Sc. Mixed. Various colors. Pkt. Sc. 
Lutea. lellow. Pkt. Sc. Monstrosa Hlxed. The giants of thM 
Rosea. Rose. Pkt. Sc. class. Pkt. lOc. 
Purpurea. Red. Pkt. Sc. 
DOLICHOS. (.See cut ( 
Dahlias (Doubl 
.HOS. (.>ee cut opposite page.) llj/acinlh Bean. Annual. A rapid 
growing oliDib<!r, flowering freely in clusters, followed by ornamental seed 
liods, for covering arlx)rK,trelhses, etc. Sow the seed in the garden in 
April or May, where they are to remain. Purple. Bkt. 5c: Red okt 
5c; White, pkt. 5c; Mixed all colors, pkt. Sc. 
. HV^'*!-- (S<«cut.) Hardy Perennial. We offer the true Edelweiss 
of the Alps which is so highly prized by travelers in Switzerhind. The 
flowers are pure white, star-8hap<Ml, and downy in texture If the flowers 
are pickixl when just alx)ut to open and dried m the sha<le they will retain 
their beauty for several years. Height about 10 inches. Pkt. lOc. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. (Sihi cut opposite page.) California Poppy. Tender 
Annual. V ery attractive annuals for b«ls, edgings, or masses- nrofusn 
floweringandflnecutfoliagejinbloomfromJunetillfrost. Aurantlaca. Rich orange Pkt 5r- 
nandarln. Inner side of the petals rich orange, the outer side brilliant scarlet Pkt Sc 
Snowcapped. A bcautifuUarge white variety. Pkt. lOc. Mixed. All colors Pkt Sc 
The O o I d e n Cross. The flowers measure from 4 to 6 inches in diameter • thev have verr 
hirge overlappmg petals, often delicately waved at the edges. They are beantifufly and varkjuslv 
formed; some ■' »»»~ua.jr 
are flat and 
wide open, 
some saucer- 
shaped, others , 
very deep, 
with flaring 
edges. The col- 
or is light ca- 
nary yello-vfr, 
with an orange 
blotch at the 
base of each 
I>etal, forming 
a Maltese cross 
in the <^enter. 
These magnifi- 
cent flowers 
are extremely 
beautiful. 
Pkt. 2SC. 
Crotolaria Retusa. 
1 
Delphinium, Hardy Larkspur. 
Digitalis. 
Ekielweiss. 
