These require a good sandy soil, enriched with good fertilizers and well pulverized, 
loose and moderately moist. Sow the seed’ in usual way in boxes or warm seed bed, 
covering lightly, and keep in total darkness till the plant begins to show above ground, 
when gradually expose to the light. Bj' pursuing this plan, uniform temperature and 
moisture is secured, and all seeds possessing life will be sure to grow. When the plants 
have grown to say two inches in height, they are ready to transplant. Give plenty of 
room, according to habit of growth of the plant. Crowding destroys the vigor and beauty 
of the flower. 
We offer the following liberal inducements to those who wish to purchase Flower Seeds 
in quantity. These rates apply only to seeds in packets, but the seeds will be sent by^mail, 
post-paid: 
Send us $1.00 and select Packets to value of $1.20. 
Send us $2.00 and select Packets to value of $2.50. 
Send us $3.00 and select Packets to value of $4.00. 
ABBREVIATIONS MADE IN FLOWER SEED LIST. 
A.— For Annuals that grow, bloom and die the first year. B.-- -For Biennials bloom- 
ing and dying the second year. P. — For Perennials that usually bloom the first or second 
year from seed, but continue to grow and bloom for many years thereafter. H. — Indicates 
Hardy. H.H.— Half Hardy. T.— Tender. 
The hardy can be sown in open ground early, or almost any time, not requiring 
protection. Half hardy cannot be sown in open ground until the weather becomes warm 
unless sown in greenhouse or with good protection. ’ 
ABOBRA (Climber.) H. H. P., 10 feet. 
Eapid growing, with dazzling scarlet fruit... 10c 
ABRONIA. H. A. 9 to 18 in. 
Trailing and prostrate habit, like the Verbena, 
and quite fragrant; natives of California. 
Abronia Umbellata, rosy 10c 
“ Arenaria, yellow 10c 
ABUTILON (Chinese Bellflower). 
H. H. A., 2 to 4 feet. 
Flowers freely in house in Winter and Spring, 
and a good bedding Summer plant 15c 
White, Yellow and Crimson mixed i5o 
ADLtJMIA (Mountain Fringe.) H. B., 18 feet. 
Climber, graceful foliage, light pink, tubular 
flowers 5 (j 
FLOWER SEEDS SENT FREE BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. 
