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H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia 
Open Flower of New Cactus Dalilia 
HASTINGS' SUPERB DAHLIAS year“°'h[i“show 
such great improvement as tas 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 Feb- 
ruary 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 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 inches 
with a mulch of stable manure, leaves or grass. This is sufficient pro- 
tection for the bulbs anywhere in the South in ordinary winters. For 
Dahlia Roots see page 78. 
Dahlia, Double Mixed (No. 792) — A splendid strain of double flowers, 
including all colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
Hastings’ Superb Double Mixed (No.793) — This is the best strain of 
large, double flowering Dahlia. Seed saved from the finest named varie- 
ties, including all shades and colors. This will give you a magnificent 
collection of the best varieties. Packet, 15 cents; 2 for 25 cents. 
Dahlia, Single Mixed (No. 794) — Seed saved from named single varie- 
ties. 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 
flowers are beautifully pointed and the range of coloring is remarkably 
fine and satisfactory. Mixed colors. Packet, 15 cents; 2 for 25 cents. 
Or California Poppy. One of our most popular 
flowers for bedding in the South. Sow as early 
in the spring as ground can be worked, scattering seed thinly over the 
surface and raking in lightly. Covered with large showy flowers, it makes 
the most brilliant display beds that can be made. So wonderful is its 
growth it has been made the State Flower of California, the state famous 
for its beautiful flowers. Eschscholtzia Single Mixed (No. 800) — Smgle, 
cup-shaped flowers, in shades of bright yeP 
et, 10 cents. Eschscholtzia, Double Mixed 
in habit of growth and colors, except that t 
10 cents. Eschscholtzia Golden West (No. 802) — Single, orange ; the real California Poppy. Packet, 10 
cents. See this variety in its natural color on inside front cover. 
PVFRI ACTING n OIAIFR/Ma Helichrysum, straw Flower. This beautiful 
" • r tw ww ^ mil IDDy flower is easily grown, about 1% feet high, 
with most attractive, white, pink, yellow and red flowers that last for months after being cut. A new 
introduction for the South and a wonder. This novelty in the flower line is a real find. For table cen- 
ter-pieces and cut flowers they are invaluable because they retain their brilliance of color, stand rough 
handling and need no water even for them to last for weeks and months. This should not be confused 
with Globe Amaranth, also known as Straw or Everlasting Flower and Batchelor’s Button. It is by 
far better and with much larger and more beautiful flowers. Packet, 10 cents; 3 for 25 cents. 
Favorite everywhere for beds or borders. Sow in open 
ground, thinly, as soon as ground can be worked, thin- 
ning 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 WTiite Mixed (No. 806) — Packet, 5 cents. 
Aaillofflisi ^ Na known as Blanket Flower, and well adapted to our section. It 
Vdiiicii uiciy iiva uuwy 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, 
covering seed lightly with a rake. Gaillardia Picta — Mixed colors and finest shades, fine for cut flowers 
or for display bedding. Packet, 10 cents. 
^Nn Godetias are little known in the South, but are well worthy of atten- 
VVH ) tion, 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 
Varieties mixed. Packet, 10 cents. 
to the old single and semi- 
and bloom freely for years, 
spring, in boxes or beds, and 
8 inches high transplant to 
their permanent place in open ground, 
placing them li/^ to 2 feet apart. Give 
them rich soil in a moist location, or where 
plenty of water can be given. The Holly- 
hock is an old-fashioned flower of our 
Southland and perhaps no other flower 
leaves such an impression of the Old 
South as does the Hollyhock. The beau- 
tiful long spikes filled with tissue paper- 
like blooms, crushed closely together, 
gives a beautiful and artistic background 
or tall border. There could hardly be an 
old-fashioned garden without them. Plant 
some this year and you will have them for 
years to come. You should plan your 
flower garden and lawn for permanency 
and Hollyhocks are very valuable as they 
can fit in with most any plan. We can 
supply separate colors, if desired, in Pure 
White (No. 813), Sulphur Yellow (No. 
814), Crimson (No. 815), Eilac (No. 816), 
Salmon Rose (No. 817). All exceptional va- 
rieties. Each, packet, 10 cents. Finest 
Double Mixed (No. 812) — Contains all of 
the above named colors apd many others. 
Gaillardia or Blanket Flower Packet, 10 cents. Hastings’ Double Hollyhockg 
Forget-Me-Not ( Myosotis) 
