H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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HASTINGS' SUPERB DAHLIAS 
Open Flower of New Cactus Dahlia 
No flower in recent 
years has shown 
such great improvement 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 com- 
ing popular flowers, a real rival of the chrysanthemum. Easily raised 
from seed in the South, blooming late the first season. Sow seed in Febru- 
ary in shallow boxes ; place in a warm, sunny position. When plants are 3 
to 4 inches high, and danger of frost is past, transplant to open ground, 3 
feet apart. Plant in rich or well manured soil, cultivate frequently, 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 inches with a mulch of stable 
manure, leaves or grass. This is sufficient protection for the bulbs any- 
where in the South in ordinary winters. For Dahlia Roots see page 85. 
Dahlia, Double Mixed (No. 792) — splendid strain of double flowers, 
including all colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
Hastings’ Superb Double Mixed (No. 79S) — This is the best strain of 
large, double flowering Dahlia. Seed saved from the finest named varieties, 
including all shades and colors. This will give you a magnificent collec- 
tion of the best varieties. Packet, 15 cents; 3 for 25 cents. 
Dahlia, Single 3Dxed (No. 794)— ^eed 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 (No. 795) — The new strain is very popular wherever 
grown, being especially valuable for cut-flower work. Petals of the large 
iflowers are beautifully pointed and the range of coloring is remarkably 
'fine and satisfactory. Mixed colors. Packet, 15 cents; 2 for 25 cents. 
■TAMo-AtalWIoBNnt Favorite everywhere for beds or borders. Sow 
■ in open ground, thinly, as soon as ground can 
be worked, thinning out to 5 inches apart. 
Forget-Me-Not, Blue (No. 804) — Packet. 5 cents. 
Forget-Me-Not, "White (No. 805) — Packet, 5 cents. 
Forget-Me-Not, Blue and White 3Iixed (No. 806) — Packet, 5 cents. 
/11a Also known as Blanket Flower, and well 
ABalllaiUla ^IllliOUOy adapted to our section It thrives in the 
poorest and dryest of soils, and the plants are covered with large showy 
flowers during the season. Plants are of strong, spreading growth, 18 
inches in height. The large, brilliant flowers are borne singly on long 
stems. Sow broadcast in early spring, cov- _ 
ering seed lightly with a rake. Galllardia Picta — Mixed colors and finest shades, fine for cut flowers or 
for display bedding. Packet, 5 cents. 
/Nn Godetias are little known in the South, but are well worthy of attention, 
^nui owwy being a splendid bedding plant. Sow in the open ground in the early spring 
like Gaillardia and Eschscholtzia. They are profuse and constant bloomers, and their delicate tints of 
crimson, rose-pink and white make them very attractive when in full bloom Half Dwarf ■\"arieties mixed. 
Packet, 5 cents. 
/IIa ft garden favorite, easily grown from seed, is always a favorite. Start 
nvIlOllOpC ^nili O I seed in February, in boxes in warm sunny situation, covering seed about 
% inch. "When danger of frost is past transplant to open ground in partially shaded location. A single 
spray of the deliciouslv fragrant bloom will perfume a whole room. All shades mixed, including Dark 
Blue, Fight Blue, White and Rose Shades. These are from large flowered varieties. Packet, 10 cents. 
/Ma pi f ^ Mixed Colors — Grow two to three feet high, branching freely. Flowers 
rillJl9dJ9 y liUi O I I ^ white, yellow, carmine and striped. These can be grown in pots or tubs and 
kept blooming all winter as well as summer, anywhere the temperature is above 50°. Packet, 10 cents. 
Our Double Hollyhocks are far superior to the old single and semi-dou- 
VUUIJie nOliyilUwKS ble sorts. Once established they grow and bloom freely for years. Sow 
in early spring, in boxes or beds, and when 6 to 8 inches high transplant to their permanent place in open 
ground, placing them 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 desired, in Pure White (No. 813), Sulphur Yellow (No. 
814), Crimson (No. 815), Filac (No. 816), Salmon Rose (No. 817). All exceptional varieties. Each, pkt., 10c. 
Finest Double IMixed (Nol 812) — Contains all of 
the above named colors and others. Pkt., 10c. 
l^irpi'AMT Handsome trailing plant, 
I for baskets or boxes. Eas- 
/Na grown from seed without 
V OAU ) transplanting. The plants appear 
as if covered with crystals. Packet, 5 cents. 
Uon (Humnlus Japonlcns). 
japant;9C? nup very rapid growing 
/Nn I ^ annual climber, of the easiest cul- 
^HUiOAl j ture, indispensable for covering 
verandas, trellises or unsightly fences. Sow in 
spring where plants are to stand. Packet, 5c. 
Japanese Morning Glories 
(No. 836) (Convolvulus) 
In recent years a new race of Morning Glories 
came to us from Japan, of such large size, vig- 
orous growth and rich colors, varied by all 
sorts of remarkable and beautiful variations, 
striped and blotched in every manner imagina- 
ble, that we can hardly recognize in it the orig- 
inal type. These embrace something over 30 
distinct shades and colors and some show varie- 
gated foliage, the rich dark green being blotch- 
ed with white and golden yellow. A packet of 
them will surprise you with the rich return of 
beauty and flowers covering your porches, trel- 
lises and fences. Packet, 10c; 3 packets, 25c. 
Dwarf Morning Glories (No. 837) — A perfect 
bush form growing about one foot fall. Mixed 
colors, packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. 
Tall Morning Glories (No. 838) — The old fa- 
vorite. Best Mixed colors. Packet. 5c; oz., 10c. 
RAsn -^^so known as Hyacinth Bean 
0«;cill or Dolichos. Rapid growing 
and free flowering annual climb- 
Hastings* Double Hollyhocks 
(No. 841) er, pea-shaped blooms, white to 
rich violet purple in color. Packet, 10 cents. 
Our Imperial Japanese Morning Glories 
