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//. C. Ilasftttgs & Co., Secdsiiicii, Atlanta. Ccoi'gia. 
Single Flower of Cosmos 
Handsome, very free flowering annuals, originally from Mexico. Adapted to the entire 
South. i)o not plant in soil too rich, as it makes too'tall a growth. Saudy or light clay soils 
are best. Sow as soon as danger from frost is entirely past in open ground. They grow 4 to 6 feet tall and 
are covered profusely with flowers from August until frost. White, pink and crimson mixed. Packet, 5c. 
Giants of California— A large flowered strain, the flowers being more than double the size of the orig¬ 
inal strain. Flow ers pink, while and crimson mixed. Packet, 10 cents. 
Yellow Cosmos—Klondyke— Originated in Americus, Ga. The originator says that from early 
spring sown seed the pilants begin to bioom by June 15th and are 2)4 foet high. Blooms continuously 
until frost, being covered with rich, orange yellow flowers 2 to 3 in. in diameter. This is a superb variety. 
Packet, 15 cents or2for 25 cents. 
?ow seed thinly in drills; when the trees come in leaf, trans- 
OA VHJCAvsA.AIAlI U plant 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. 
Celosia Christata— The large, close headed f. rm. Mixed colors. I acket, 5 cents. 
Cc-losia Pliimosa —This is a distinct form, different from the other. Heads, instead of being close, are 
loose and feathery, borne on long stems. Mixed colors. Packet. 6 cents, 
A splendid climber 
from Mexico, entirely 
adar ted to the whole South. A rapid grower, quickly 
attaining a heighth of 15 to 20 feet covered profusely 
with deep reddish violet purple beil-shaped flowers as 
shown in illustration. Leaves are in pairs on a central 
leafstalk, which terminates in a slender tendril like 
tho,<e of the sweet peas, enabling the vines to cling 
closely to strings, wires or trellises. Ho not plant seed 
111 oiten ground until trees are in full leaf and ground is 
warm. Seeds are very thin and flat and will germinate 
Cobea Scandens 
more quickly if set on edge and covered not more than a half inch; less than that is better. Can 
also be sown pots and transplanted If care is taken not to disturb the roots. Packet, 10 cents. 
The most graceful of all vines and 
T IXIt? easily grown anywhere in the 
South. Fora neat trellis or ornamenting the trunks of trees 
it is unexcelled. It has a pirofusion of scarlet and white star¬ 
shaped blossoms, and its finely cut foliage is particularly 
adapted to ornamental work. Grows 10 to 12 feet high and if 
planted thick in good soil will make a derive growth. We can 
supply the colors, scarlet and white, separately or mixed. 
Packet, 5 cents. 
Delpliinium (Larkspur)J^"fe'' flo°wi?ing^lf- 
nuals, producing erect spikes of beautiful flowers of various 
colors. Sow in early spring, thinly in shallow dri'ls. Thin out, 
after well-up, to 10 to 12 Inches apart. They make a pleasing 
display, and are very satisfactory. 
Deiplimiiini, ilw.Trf Double German Mixed —Of rather dwarf 
growth, 10 to 11 incheshigh. The branching spikes ate thickly 
set with double flowers of many distinct colois. Packet, 6c. 
Delpliiniimi, Tail Double German Mixed —Grow 2 feet in 
height. The tall, rocket-like spikes are profusely covered with 
fully double flowers of various colors. Packet, 5' cents. 
Cypress Vine 
Cobea Scandens 
12 GLADIOLI 25c 
Bastings* Superb Mixed Dianthna or Pinks 
Fox Glove Is one of the easiest of culture. In 
trOX dlOVC^ the South it prefers partially shaded locations, 
but does well in open. It is a beautiful plant and also valuable for medicinal pur¬ 
poses, for which the leaves of the second year’s growth is used. Sow in-early spring, 
in shallow drills, as soon as leaves on trees’ put out. A light, well enriched soil suits 
them best. Flowers large, 2 Inches long, ranging from purple to white, and more or 
le.sa spotted. Mixed colors. Packet, 5 cents. 
Beautify Your Homes With Flowers 
rtiQTifliiic rkf* Pinl-c Chinese and Japanese Pinks flower 
X/iaillllU!!> or UdriU n VinKS freely the first year in the South from 
early spring sown seed. They are entirely hardy with us, and make larger and bet¬ 
ter flowers the second year. Sow seed in shallow drills as soon as the leaves on the 
trees start in the spring. When well up transplant to beds or borders where they are 
to stand, piutting them 6 to « Inches apart. Tne rich and diversified colors In our 
collection are ouly equaled by our pansies. 
Chinensis —Double China Pink. Compact plants and free bloomer. All shades 
and colors. Packet, 6 cents. 
Chinensis Alba—Double pure white China Pink. Packet, 5 cants. 
Heddewig^ii (Japanese)— Finest single mixed, very large flowers, frequently 2 to -3 
inches in diameter. Packet. 5 cents 
Heddewiggii Atrosanguinea— Double crimson. Packet, 5 cents. 
Moarning Pink— Kxtra double flowers with body covering of very dark velvet ma¬ 
hogany, almost black, in striking contrast to the finely fringed edges of pure white. 
Packet, 5 cents. 
Double Diadem Pink—Very large double flowers finely marked. Magnificent In 
both coloring and varieties. Mixed colors. Packet, 6 cents. 
Crimson Belle— Single. Large flowers of deepest glowing crimson, beautifully 
fringed. Packet, 5 cents. 
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. I’acket, 5 cents. 
The Bride—Large handsome flowers of silvery white with rich, purplish red eye 
surrounded by a still darker crimson ring. Packet, 5c. 
Laciiiafns— Large single fringed flower in many distinct colors. Packet, 5 cents. 
Salmon Queen —Single flowers of beautiful rosy salmon color, a rare shade of 
pinks. Packet, 10 cents. 
Imperialis —Double Imperial Pink. Double full centered flowers, large and showy 
Fine range of colors and markings. Packet, 5 cents. 
Hastings’ Superb Mixed Diantlius pifn\fof many sorls^^^^^^ 
wish to buy each variety separately. To meet this demand we have made up a mag¬ 
nificent mixture of all the above varieties and many others, giving a mixture of all 
the Chinese and Japanese Pinks, giving the widest range of form, color and mark¬ 
ings imaginable. Large packet. 10 cents, 3 for 25 cents. You will be surprised at the 
beauty of this mixture In your flower garden 
