H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia 
Hastings* Superb Mixed Dianthus (or Garden Pinks). 
Hastings' Superb Mixed Dianthus 
Most of our friends prefer a few plants of many varie¬ 
ties or pinks. To meet this desire we have made up a mix¬ 
ture of all the following varieties and many others, giving 
an assortment of all the best Chinese and Japanese Pinks. 
Large packet, 10 cents; 3 for 25 cents. 
For those wishing separate varieties we have Chinensis, 
all colors, double mixed China Pink; Chinensis Alba, same, 
except white only; Heddewiggii (Japanese), large flowers, 
all colors; Heddewiggii Single, select mixed; Heddewiggii 
Atrosanguinea, double crimson; Mourning Pink, extra dou¬ 
ble, with body covering of very dark mahogany, fringed 
edges of pure white; Double Diadem Pink, mixed colors of 
large double flowers; Crimson Belle, large, single flowers 
of deepest crimson; Eastern Queen, large, single flowers, 
shadings of silvery white, with crimson center; The Bride, 
large, silvery white flowers, with rich purplish eye, sur¬ 
rounded by darker crimson ring; Eacinatus, large, single 
and double flowers of many distinct colors; Imperialis, 
double Imperial Pink, with large, double, full centered 
flowers of beautiful colors; Salmon Queen, single flowers 
of rosy salmon color. Price of each (except Salmon Queen, 
which is 10 cents), packet, 5 cents. 
DELPHINIUM (LAKKSPUK). Quick growing, free 
flowering annual, producing spikes of varied colored 
flowers. Thin out, after -well up, to 10 or 12 inches apart. 
Dwarf Double German Mixed is 10 to 11 inches high, the 
branching spikes thickly set with many colored double 
flowers. Tall Double German Mixed, grows 2 feet high, 
otherwise similar to Dwarf. Each, packet, 5 cents. 
DIGITALIS (FOX GLOVE). Very easy to grow. Pre¬ 
fers partially shaded places. Beautiful plant and of medi¬ 
cinal value. Mixed colors; packet, 5 cents. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (CALIFORNIA POPPY). One of 
our most popular bedding plants. Scatter seed over the 
surface and rake in lightly. Single Mixed, have single, 
cup-shaped flowers in shades of bright yellow, orange and 
white. Double Mixed is identical, except with double 
flowers. Each, packet, 5 cents. 
FORGET-ME-NOT. Favorite for beds or borders. 
Sow in open ground early in spring, later thinning to 5 
inches apart. We have them in Blue, White and Blue 
and White Mixed. Each, packet, 5 cents. 
GAILLARDIA (BLANKET FLOWER). Plants of 
strong spreading growth, 18 inches high. The large, 
brilliant flowers are borne singly on long stems. Sow 
broadcast in early spring, covering seed lightly. Gail- 
lardia Picta, mixed colors of finest shades, fine for cut 
flowers or display bedding. Packet, 5 cents. 
GODETIA. Splendid bedding plant. Sow in early 
spring and rake in lightly. They are constant bloom¬ 
ers and their delicate shades of crimson, rose pink 
and white, make them very attractive in full bloom. 
Half Dwarf Varieties. Mixed, packet, 5 cents. 
HELIOTROPE. Start seed very early in boxes, and 
when frost danger is past transplant to partially shaded 
location. A single spray of the deliciously fragrant bloom 
will perfume a whole room. All shades, mixed, includ¬ 
ing Dark Blue, Light Blue, White and Rose Shades; 
large flowered varieties. Packet, 10 cents. 
HIBISCUS. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, with white, yel¬ 
low, carmine and striped flowers. Can be grown in 
pots or tubs and kept blooming winter and summer, 
where temperature is above 50. Packet, 10 cents. 
HOLLYHOCKS. Our Double Hollyhocks are far su¬ 
perior to the old single and semi-double sorts. Sow 
in early spring in boxes or beds and when 6 to 8 inches 
high transplant to their permanent location, 1% to 2 
feet apart. Give rich soil and plenty of moisture. We 
can supply separate colors, if desired, in Pure White, 
Sulphur Yellow, Crimson and Lilac, or Finest Double 
Mixed (all colors). Each, packet, 10 cents. 
JAPANESE HOP (HUMULUS JAPONICUS). Very 
rapid growing annual climber of easiest culture, indis¬ 
pensable for covering porches, trellises or unsightly 
fences. Sow where plants are to stand. Packet, 5c. 
Hastings’ Mixed Dahlias 
No flower in recent years has shown such great im¬ 
provement as has the Dahlia. It is the real rival of the 
Chrysanthemum. Easily raised from seed, blooming late 
the first season. Sow seed in February to April in small 
boxes and place in a warm, sunny position. When plants 
are 3 to 4 inches high transplant to open ground, 3 feet 
apart. Plant in rich or well manured soil, cultivate fre¬ 
quently and keep out grass and weeds. For Dahlia Roots 
see page 24. 
Dahlia, Single Mixed. Flowers not so large as the dou¬ 
ble varieties, but bloom earlier and more freely. Packet, 
10 cents. Dahlia, Double Mixed. A splendid strain of dou¬ 
ble flowers, all colors. Packet, 10 cents. Hastings’ Superb 
Double Mixed. This is the best strain of large, double 
flowering Dahlias. Seed saved from the finest named va¬ 
rieties, including all shades and colors. Packet, 15 cents; 
2 for 25c. Cactus Dahlias. Shown in illustration below, 
especially valuable for cut-flower work. Finest assorted 
colors. Packet, 15 cents; 2 for 25 cents. 
ICE PLANT. Handsome trailing plant for baskets or 
boxes. The plants appear as if covered with crystals, 
shining brightly in the light. Packet, 5 cents. 
KENILWORTH IVY (LINIARIA) . A splendid hang¬ 
ing basket plant. Sow seed in cool, moist place in early 
spring and transplant. Packet, 10 cents. 
KOCHIA OR MEXICAN BURNING BUSH. Sow March 
15th to June in open ground. It soon forms a cy¬ 
press-like hedge of symmetrical form and of a lively 
green color; by midsummer is 3 feet high and in fall 
turns to a deep red. Packet, 10 cents. 
LANTANA (FRENCH HYBRIDS). Shrubby, verbena¬ 
like plant, continuous bloomer, delighting in sunshine. 
Sow early in beds or boxes and transplant 1% to 2 feet 
apart. Mixed Hybrids, packet, 10 cents. 
LOBELIA. Popular edging or border plant or for 
pots and hanging baskets. Sow in open ground in April. 
White and blue, mixed. Packet, 5 cents. 
Hastings’ Cactus Dahlia. 
