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//, C. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, .Itlanta, Georgia. 
fj , » C L No flower in recent years has shotvn greater improve 
HOStlllgS oUpCrO JJillllldS meut than has the Dahlia. The present strains produce 
flowers of large 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 popular flowers, probably a rival of the Chry¬ 
santhemum. They are easily raised from seed in the South, blooming late the first season. Sow seed 
in February in shallow boxes, place in a warm, sunny position. Wlien 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 ma¬ 
nured 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 suflioient protection for the bulbs anywhere in the South in ordinary seasons. 
Dahlia, Double Mixe«l— -C splendid strain of double flowers, including all colors. Pkt., lOo. 
HastiniSs’ Superb Double Mixed— This is the best Strain of large, double flowering Dahlia. 
Peed saved from the finest named varieties, including all shades and colors. This will give you a 
magnificent collection of the finest varieties. Packet. 16 ceius; 2 for 25 cents. 
Siniile Mixed— tieed saved from named single varieties. Flowers not so large as the double 
varieties but blooms earlier and more freely than the double sorts. Packet, 10 cents. 
Cactus Dahlias —The new Strain Is very popular wherever grown, being especially valuable 
for cnt-Uower u ork. Petals of the large flowers are beautifully pointed and the range of coloring 
is remarkably satisfactory. Mixed colors. Packet, 15 cents; 2 for 25 cents. 
Or Calilornia Poppy— One of otir most popular flowers for bedding in the 
IxaCnSCjllUllAla South. Sow as early in the spring as ground can be worked, scattering seed 
thinly over the surface and raking in iightly. They are low 
spreading plants as shown in our Illustration. They are cov 
ered with large showy flowers, making the most brilliant dis¬ 
play beds th t can be made. No plant is more popular iu the 
South lhan this. 
Single Mixed— Single, cupshaped flowers, in shades of 
bright yellow, orange and white. Packet, 6 cents. 
n TI Our Double Hollyhocks are far superior to the old single and semi-double 
LfOUDlG JlOliyilOCKS 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 transtdaut to their permanent place, placing 
them 1^2 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, sulphur yellow, crimson, lilac and salmon rose, 
each 10 cents per packet. 
Finest Double Mixed— Contains all the above named colors and others. Packet, 10 cents. 
TToTirkt-urknA This garden favorite, easily grown from seed, is always a favorite. Start seed in Febru- 
llGllOirOpc ary, in boxes in warm sunny situati(jn, covering seed about inch. When frost is past 
transplant to open ground in partially shaded location, A single spray of the deliciously fragrant bloom 
will perfume a whole room. All shades mixed, including dark blue, light blue, white and rose shades. 
These are from large llow’ered varieties. Packet, 10 cents. 
Iberis 
apart. 
Pure MTiite— The common IVhite Candytuft. Packet, 5 cents, ounce, 15 cents. 
Empress— Very large spikes with pure white flowers. Fine for cutting. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts- 
Dark Crimson— Dark shade of crirnson. Packet, 5 cents. 
Candytuft, Slixed— All shades and colors of the annual sorts. Packet, 6 cents: ounce, 15 cents. 
r'oTirlTrfi-i'ff A well-known garden favorite for beds, borders and edging. Sow seed as 
• VjuIlQylllll soon as soil can be worked in spring. When well up thin out to 4 or 5 inches 
PloiTif Handsome trailing plant, for baskets or boxes. Easily grown from seed sown where 
ICG 1 lulll plants are wanted to stand. Tl ' - - - .. 
plants 
1,1 the light, i’acket, 5 cents. 
fhe plants appear as if covered with crystals, shining brightly 
Delphiuium or Larkspur 
Also knowu Bs Blanket Flower, and well adapted to our section. It thrives in the poorest and 
UC Jll dryest of soils, and tue plants are covered with large showy flowers during the sea'On. Plants 
are of strong, spreading gro.vtb. 18 inches in height. The large brilliant flowers are borne singly on long stems. 
Sow broadcast in early sj-iriug, covering seed lightly with a rake. 
Gaillardia Picta— Mixed colors and finest shades, fine for cut flowers or for display bedding. Packet, 5c. 
The Godetias are little known in the South, but are well worthy of attention, being a splendid bed 
xJtOuGIltl ding 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, 5 cents. 
Favorite everywhere for beds or borders, 
r Ori,f. Ul ginv in open ground, thinly, as soon as 
ground can be worked, thinning out when well up, to 6 inches apart. 
Forget-Me-^of, Hlue —Packet, 5 cents. 
ForsSet-Me-lSot, >Vhite— Packet, 5 cents. 
P'orget-Me-Not. Hlue and White Mixed —Packet, 5 cents. 
|T*I * „ Mixed Colors— Grow 2 to 3 feet high, branching 
lliDlSCUS freely. Flowers white, yellow, carmine and striped. 
Packet, mixed colors, 10 cents. 
Double Mixed— Same as the single in habit of growth 
and colors, except that the flowers are double. Packet, lOo. 
Hastings’ Double Dahlia 
•JdpflIIGSG Hop \ very rapid growing an¬ 
nual climber, of the earliest culture, indispensable 
for covering verandas, trellises or unsightly fences. 
Sow In spring where plants are to stand. Packet, 6 
cents. 
Lantana —FfghcIi Hybrids 
Shrubby, verbena-like plants, continuous bloom 
ers, delighting in the warm sunshine of Southern 
summers. Sow early iu boxes or sheltered beds; 
transplauting after danger from frost to open 
I'Y ground, l*^ to 2 feet apart. 
Eschscholtzia or Caiiforura Poppy French Hybrids, Mixed —Packet, 10 cents. 
Our Double Hollyhocks 
