H. G. Ha stings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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Hastines’ Sunerb Dahlias years has shown such 
■■***^'" ® ^ great improvements as has the Dahlia. The 
present strains produce flowers of largest size and striking brilliancy of colors. The more 
we grow the improved strains the more we are convinced that it is one of the coming popu- 
lar flowers probably a nva of the chrysanthemum. They are easily raised from s^d in 
the South, bloominjj late .the first season. Sow seed in February in shallow boxes place in 
a warm, sunny position. hen plants are 3 to 4 inches high, and danger of frost is past 
transplant to open ground, 3 feet apart. I’lant in rich or w'ell manured soil cultivate fre-’ 
quently and keep free from grass and weeds. After frost kills the tops, cut them off within a 
few inches of the ground and cover several inehes with a mulch of stable manure leaves or 
grass. This is suflicient protection for the bulbs anywhere in the South in ordinary winters 
Dahlia, Double Mixed— A splendid strain of double flowers, including all colors “^Pht 10c' 
Hastings’ Superb Double Mixed— This is the best strain of large, double flowering Dahlia* 
Seed saved from the flnest named varieties, including all shades and colors This will «-ive 
you a magnificent collection of the best varieties. Packet, 15 cents; 2 for 25 cents * 
Single Mixed— Seed saved from named single varieties. Flowers not so large as the 
double varieties, but bloom earlier and more freely than the double sorts. Packet” 10 cents 
Cactus Dahlias — The new’ strain is very popular wherever growm, being especially valu- 
able for cut-flower work. 1‘etals of the large flowers are beautifully pointed and the rau«^e 
of coloring is remarkably flue and satisfactory. Mixed colors. Packet, 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cfs 
Eschscholtzia California Poppy— One of 
popular flowers for 
bedding in the South. Sow as early in the spring as 
ground can be worked, scattering seed thiuly over the 
surface and raking in lightly. The.v are low spreading 
Iilants as shown in our illustration below’. They are 
covered with large show’y flowers, making the most 
brilliant display beds that can be made. No plant is 
more popular in the South than this. 
Single Mixed — Single, cup-shaped flow’ers, in shades 
of bright yellow’, orange and Avhite. Packet, 5 cents. 
I)ouble Mixed — Same as the single in habit of grow’th 
and colors, except that the flow’ers are double. Packet, 
10 cents. 
Gdilldrdia known as Blanket Flower, and well adapted to our section. It thrives in the 
” poorest and dryest of soils, and the plants are covered w’ith large showy flow’ers dur- 
ing the season. Plants are of strong, spreading growth. 18 inches in height. The large brilliant flow’- 
ers are borne singly on long stems. Sow’ broadcast in early spring, covering seed lightly wdth a rake. 
Gaillardia Picta — Mixed colors and flnest shades, fine for cut flowers or for display bedding. Pkt., 5c. 
The GrwleMns ‘ire lifflo li-nnw,i in the Seiith hnl- n re well wnT'thv Q+fcmfinn ™ 
Hastings’ Superb Double DaWia 
Delphinium or Larkspur 
(See Page 84) 
Double Hollyhocks 
ftink and white make them very attractive when in full bloom 
Favorite everyw’here for beds or 
■ borders. Sow in open ground, thin- 
ly. as soon as ground can be w’orked. thinning out to 5 inches 
apart. 
Forget-5Ie-Not, Blue — Packet, 5 cents, 
Forget-.Me-Not, White — Packet, 5 cents. 
Forget-.’Me-Not, Blue and White Mixed — Packet, 5 cents. 
Hibiscus Mixed Colors — Grow 2 to 3 feet high, branch- 
■ ■■MISSUS jnj, freely. Flowers w’hite, yellow’, carmine 
and striped. Packet, mixed colors, 10 cents. 
Our Double Hollyhocks are far superior to the old single 
- r, , , semi-double sorts. Once established they grow and bloom 
tree y for years. Sow’ in early spring, in boxes or beds and w’hen 6 to 8 inches high transplant 
to peir permanent place in open ground, placing them Wo to 2 feet apart. Give them rich soil 
in a moist location, or where plenty of water can be given. We can supply separate colors, if 
aesirea, in pure white, sulpliur yellow, crimson, lilac and salmon rose. Each 10 cents per packet. 
linest Double Mixed — Contains all the above named colors and others. Packet, 10 cents. 
HGllOtrODG • garden favorite, easily grown from seed, is alw’ays a favorite. Start seed 
i " j. February, in boxes in w’arm sunny situation, covering seed about ^ inch, 
w hen frost is past transplant to open ground in partially shaded location. A single spray of the 
aeiiciously fragrant bloom will perfume a w’hole room. All shades mixed, including dark blue, 
■ if* white and rose shades. These are from large flow’ered varieties. Packet, 10 cents. 
|||0|*|ea.O9||r|«^ljf^ A w’ell-know’n garden favorite for beds, borders and edging. Sow’ 
. , _ . gppj soon as soil can be worked in spring. When W’ell up thin 
out to 4 or 5 inches a*part, especiall.v desirable for early summer beds. 
Pure White — The common White Candytuft. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
Empress — Extra large spikes with pure white flowers. Fine for cutting. Packet, 10c.; oz., 25c. 
Dark Crimson — Darkest shade of crimson. Packet, 5 cents. 
Candj^ift, Mixed — All shades and colors of the annual sorts. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
IQF pi AMT Handsome trailing plant, for baskets or boxes. Easily grow’n from seed sown 
t", ■ where plants are wanted to stand. The plants appear as if covered 
crystals, shining brightly in the light. Packet, 5 cents. 
Half dw’arf varieties mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
W’ith 
12 EVERBLOOMING ROSES, ALL DIFFERENT, 75 CENTS, POSTPAID 
12 DOUBLE AND SINGLE GERANIUMS, ASSORTED, 75 CENTS, POSTPAID 
iO JAPANESE CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ALL DIFFERENT, 50 CENTS POSTPAID 
~~ I 12 CARNATIONS 75 cts. POSTPAID 
Eschscholtzia or California Poppy 
lanatlAttO linn (Humulus Japonicus) 
Japanese nup yery rapid grow’- 
Lng annual climber, of the easiest culture, in- 
dispensable for covering verandas, trellises or 
unsightly fences. Sow in spring where plants 
are to stand. Packet, 6 cents. 
Lantana-" French Hybrids 
Shrubby, verbena-like plants, continuous 
bloomers, delighting in the w’arm sunshine of 
Southern summers. Sow’ early in boxes or shel- 
tered beds; transplanting after danger from 
\ frost to open ground, ll^ to 2 feet apart. 
French Hybrids, Mixed — Packet, 10 cents. 
Hastings' Doable Hollyhocks 
