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H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atla)ita. Georgia. 
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Handsome, very free flowering annuals, originally from Mexico. Adapted to the entire 
South. Do not plant in soil loo rich, as it makes too tall a growth. Sandy or light clay 
soils are best. Sow as soon danger as from frost is past in open ground. Ihey grow 4 to 6 feet tall and 
are covered profusely with flowers from August until frost. White, pink and crimson mixed. Packet, 5c. I 
Giant of California —A large flowering Strain, the flowers being more than double the size of the 
original strain. Flowers pink, white and.crimson mixed. Packet, 10 cents. t f 
Yellow Cosmos—Klondyke —Originated in Americus, Ga. The originator says that from early ’ 
spring sown seed the plants begin to bloom by June 15th and are 2=^ feet high. Blooms continuously , 
until frost, being covered with rich, orange yellow flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter. This is a superb ; 
variety. Packet, 15 cents or 2 for 25 cents. I 
thinly in drills;when the trees come in leaf, i; 
VJCJ.tJ'SKI. UA VJtAC>Av»C.UAl.l LV transplant to 12 inches apart when the plants are 3 inches;': 
high. They develop abnormally large flower heads or combs, are showy and of easiest culture. I ; 
Celosia Cristata— The large, close-headed form. Mixed colors. Packet, 5 cents. j 
Celosia Plnmosa —This is a distinct form, diflerent from the other. Heads, instead of being close,.. 
are loose and feathery, borne on long stems. Mixed colors. Packet, 5 cents. 
Cobea Scandens Ho'm®Riexico“em 
tlrely adapted to the whole South. A rapid grower, 
quickly attaining a height of 15 to 20 feet covered 
profusely with deep reddish violetpurple bell-shaped 
flowers as shown in illustration. Leaves in pairs on 
a central leaf stock, which terminates in a slender 
tendril like those of the sweet peas, enabling the 
vines to cling closely to strings, wires or trellises. 
Single Flower of Cosmos 
Do not plant seed in open ground until trees are in full leaf and ground is warm. Seeds are very 
thin and flat and will germinate more (|uickly ifset on edge and covered not more than a halfinc h; 
less than that is better. Can also be sown in pots and transplanted if care is taken not to disturb 
the roots. Packet 10 cents 
^ The most graceful of all vines and 
T lAlt; easily grown anywhere in the 
South. For a neat trellis or ornamenting the trunks of trees it 
is unexcelled. It has a profusion of scarlet and white star¬ 
shaped blossoms, and its finely cut foliage is particularly 
adapted to ornamental work. Grows lOto 12 feet high and if 
planted thick in good soil will make a dense growth. We can 
supply the colors, scarlet and white, separately or mixed. 
Packet, 5 cents. 
Delphinium (Larkspur) 
free flowering annuals. 
Cypress Vine 
producing erect spikes of beautiful flowers of various colors. 
Sow in early spring, thinly in shallow drills. Thin out, after 
well-up, to lOto 12 inches apart. They make a pleasing display, 
and are very satisfactory. 
Delphinium, Dwarf Double German Mixed —Of rather 
dwarf growth, 10 to 11 inches high. The branching spikes are 
thickly set with double flowers of many distinct colors. Pkt., 5c. 
Delphinium, Tall Double German Mixed —Grow 2 
feet in height. The tall, rocket-like spikes are profusely 
covered with fully double flowers of various colors. Packet, 
6 cents. 
Digitalis (Fox Glove) 
Fox Glove is one of the easiest of culture. 
Cobea Sca>idens 
In the South it prefers partially shaded locations , 
but does well in open. It is a beautiful plant and also valuable f.r medicinal purposes, for,] 
which the leaves of the second year’s growth are used. Mixed colors. Packet, 5 cents. 
Hastings’ Snperb Mixed Dianthns or Garden Pinks, Packe , 10 Cents; 3 Packets, 25 Cents 
Hastings’ Superb Mixed Dianthus ^irn\^^fra?ffmr!e'?[efofp^n^^^^ 
and do not wish to buy each variety separately. To meet this demand we 
have made up a magnificent mixture of all the following varieties and 
many others, giving a mixture of alt the Chinese ahd Japanese Pinks, giv¬ 
ing the widest range of form, color and markings imaginable. Large 
packet, 10 cents; 3 for 25 cents. You will be surprised at the beauty of this 
mixture in your flower garden, 
DIANTHUS—Chinensis— Double China Pink. Compact plants and 
free bloomer. All shades and colors. Packet, 5 cents. 
D.—Chinensis Alba— Double pure white China Pink. Packet, 5c. 
D.—Heddewiggii (.lapanesel — Finest single mixed, very large 
flowers, Krequently 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Packet, 5 cents. 
D,—Heddewiggii Atrosanguinea —Double crimson. Packet. 5c. 
D.—Mournind Pink— Extra double flowers with body covering of 
very dark velvet mahogany, almost black, in striking contrast to the finely 
fringed edges of pure white. Packet, 5 cents. 
D.—Double Diadem Pink— Very large double flowersfinely marked 
Magnificent in both coloring and varieties. Mixed colors. Packet, 5 cents. 
D.—Crimson Belle— Single. Large flowers of deepest glowing crim 
son, beautifully fringed. Packet, 5 cents. 
D.—Eastern Queen— Magnificent large single flowers, 2 to 4 Inches 
across. Finely fringed, beautifully stained in rich shadings on silvery 
white, each flower having crimson center. Packet, 5 cents. 
D.—The Bride— Large handsome flowers of silvery white with rich, 
purplish red eye surrounded by a still darker crimson ring. Packet, 6c. 
D.—Laoinatus— Large single fringed flower in many distinct colors. 
Packet, 5 cents. 
D.—Salmon Queen— Single flowers Of beautifully rosy salmon color, 
a rare shade of pinks. Packet,-10 cents. 
D.—Imperialis- Double Imperial Pink. Double full centered flowers, 
large and showy. Fine range of colors and markings. Packet, 6 cents. 
12 Gladioli, Assorted Colors, 25 cts. 
