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DIGGS & BEADLES SEED CO., INC., RICHMOND. VIRGINIA 
We are justly proud of our whole line of 
Flower Seeds, which we are constantly improving. 
We have hundreds of varieties of fresh seed from the world’s finest stock. This 
thought alone, with a local and reliable dealer, should warrant your consideration 
We have, for the first time in the history of our business, featured the best and 
most up-to-date novelties, and are now equipped to serve our garden friends to the 
best advantage. 
Our Garden Department is managed by an expert horticulturist, fully qualified 
to advise you about your garden problems, whether they be great or small. This ser¬ 
vice will be cheerfully furnished without obligations on your part. 
If we have not been favored with your flower seed business, we will very much 
appreciate a trial order. 
SEEDS 
ARCTOTIS HYBRID 
New 
Arctotis Hybrids 
Showy 
Da isy like Flowers 
Red and Orange 
10c per pkge. 
A—Annuals. These attain full growth from seed, flower and die 
first year. 
B—Biennials. These grow from seed the first year, bloom and die 
the next, though some varieties bloom the first year. 
P—Perennials. Hardy Perennials. 
C—Climbing Plants. 
Abronia—A 
100 Umbellata Grandiflora (Sand Verbena). A x 6 in. A trailing, suc¬ 
culent plant, with Verbena-like heads of fragrant flowers of bright 
rose with white center; it delights in a dry, poor soil and sunny situ¬ 
ations on rockwork. It is slow to germinate and flowers in late 
summer and fall. Pkt., 10c. 
Achillea (Milfoil. Yarrow)—P 
Achillea are of easy culture and grow in any good garden soil, but 
preferring sun. They are useful for the border and for cutting flowers 
in summer. 
1740 Ptarmica, FI. PI. The Pearl. 2 ft. June to August. Pure 
white, double flowers, fine for cutting. Seeds, per pkt. 20c 
Acrolinkim Roseum—A 
Its graceful, daisy-like flowers, when cut in the bud state, can be 
dried for winter bouquets. It blooms in 6 weeks from time of sowing. 
Height, 20 in. 
110 Double Giant Mixture. This large-flowering type is twice the size 
of the preceding one, with long, stiff stems : flowers are double and 
semi-double; white, chamois, flesh color and bright rose. Pkt., 10c. 
Agathea Coelestis—A 
(BLUE DAISY OR BLUE MARGUERITE) 
Sky-blue flowers with yellow disc growing 1 foot tall. A half hardy 
nerennial remaining in bloom all year round. Useful for window boxes. 
Sow the seed in boxes to transplant. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c. 
A geratiams—A 
These free flowering, quick growing annuals, which bloom throughout 
the summer, are invaluable as a source of the blue-lavender tones 
which are demanded to balance the color-effect of every planting. Vary¬ 
ing in height from 6 in. to 3 ft., you may use them to fill many dif¬ 
ferent garden roles. The taller varieties are useful for cutting. Dwarf 
sorts are apt to vary in height. 
120 Mexicanum Coeruleum. 18 in. Soft lavender-blue. Pkt., 10c. 
121 Little Dorrit White. 6 in. Pkt., 10c. 
122 Little Dorrit Blue. 6 in. Azure blue. Pkt., 10c. 
Alyssom—A 
Of all garden flowers, none is better known, or more cherished, for 
its beauty and fragrance, and the memories associated with it. It is 
truly queen of edging plants whether grown in a continuous ribbon, or 
alternated with blue lobelia, yellow signata marigold, or dwarf ager- 
atum. Its white flowers never fail ; it is amazingly vigorous and hardy, 
and exceptionally uniform in height and size. 
139 D. & B. Little Gem, Snow-white Carpet Plant. □ 4 in. The 
plants are so completely covered with snow-white blossoms they cre¬ 
ate the impression of a beautiful white carpet. Pkt., 10c. 
131 Little Dorrit. □ 4 in. It forms perfect little bushes, smothered 
with miniature white flowers. Pkt., 10c. 
132 Compactum Lilacinum. Lilac Carpet Plant. Q 9 in. Distinct va¬ 
riety with delicate lavender flowers. Pkt., 10c. 
Alyssum (Madwort)—P 
Showy free flowering spring-blooming plants. Valuable for front row 
in border or rock garden. 
1751 x Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold). 9 in. May-June. Pro¬ 
ducing masses of golden flowers very early. Seeds, per pkt. 10c 
1752 Serpyllifolium (Thyme leaved). 3-4 in. Flowers pale yellow in 
simple racemes. April to June. Seeds, per pkt. 10c 
Amaranthus—A 
Tall, vigorous ornamental foliage plants, with showy flower clusters, 
which attain their finest coloring in hot, sunny locations. Rich soil 
increases the size of leaves at the expense of their color. Give plenty 
of room. 
