Annuals 
Abronia —Sand Verbena El 
1501 Umbellata Grandiflora A quick-growing, trailing 
annual, excellent for growing in baskets, in the rockery, or 
in the open border. The trailing stems often reach a length 
of 3 to 5 ft. They carry an abundance of rosy lilac, Verbena¬ 
like flowers during the summer and fall. 10 in. Pkt. 100; 
Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 50^. 
Abutilon —Flowering Maple 
1503 Mixed Large, bell-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, 
salmon, scarlet, and crimson. The Maple-like leaves often 
are beautifully variegated. The plants may be lifted in the 
fall, cut back, and potted for winter blooming. 3 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 250; Vie oz. $1.25; Vi oz. $2.25. 
Alyssum 
A well-known, free-flower¬ 
ing annual of quick growth, 
beginning to bloom early 
in the spring and continu¬ 
ing for a long time. A 
splendid plant of uniform 
height, suitable for beds, 
edgings, pots and boxes. 
Flowers are sweet-scented 
and soon cover the entire 
plant. Of easiest culture, 
succeeding anywhere. 
1520 Sweet ( Maritimum ) 
Of spreading growth, aver¬ 
aging 10 in. in height. 
Pure white flowers. 
Pkt. 100; 1/2 oz. 200; 
oz. 350; 4 ozs. $1.00. 
1523 Lilac Queen Im¬ 
proved Deep lavender- 
lilac; compact plants. 6 
to 8 in. tall. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 400; oz. 750. 
1521 Carpet of Snow Pure white flowers on plants only 
3 in. tall. Rapidly becoming a favorite variety. Pkt. 100; 
Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 400; oz. 750 
Adlumia- —Wood Fringe § 
2905 Cirrhosa Also known as Allegheny Vine. A hardy 
biennial with white or flesh-colored blooms resembling 
Bleeding Heart; dainty, fern-like foliage. 15 ft. Pkt. 150; 
Vi oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
1524 Little Gem Compact plants, 4 to 5 in. tall, covered 
with small white flowers. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 400; 
oz. 750. 
For Perennial Alyssum , see page 58 
Amaranthus —Summer Poinsettia 
A^athsa- Blue Daisy Ei 
1500 Coelestis Well-branched plants about a foot tall 
covered with bright sky-blue, Daisy-like flowers 1in. in 
diameter. Blooms profusely during the summer and fall. 
Splendid for beds, borders, and for pots. Pkt. 150; 
Vi oz. 450; Vi oz. 750. 
Ageratum —Floss Flower 3 
One of the most popular summer blooming plants grown 
from seed, being literally covered with flowers from early 
summer until frost. Excellent for borders, edgings, rockery, 
or pots. The taller varieties are fine for cutting. Do well 
in semi-shade. 
1504 Blue Cap [R] (New) Large flowers of deep, rich blue. 
Very dwarf and compact; fine for edgings. Leaves are 
small, and the plants appear like miniature domes, com¬ 
pletely covered with flowers. Pkt. 200; Vi6 oz. 450; 
Vi oz. 800. 
1502 Blue Ball [R] Compact 
round plants, 6 to 8 in. tall, 
hidden by a mass of pure 
blue flowers. Fine for dwarf 
beds and edging. Pkt. 100; 
Vioz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
1511 Little Blue Star [0 
Very dwarf, growing 4 to 5 in. 
tall. Light blue with a darker 
blue center. Pkt. 150; 
Vi oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
1507 Mexicanum nanum. 
Blue Perfection [R] Ame¬ 
thyst-blue; 9 in. Pkt. 100; 
Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 400. 
1505 Mexicanum, Blue 
Bright azure-blue flowers on 
plants growing 2 ft. Pkt. 
100; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
1506 Mexicanum, White 
White flowers; 2 ft. Pkt. 
100; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
1508 Imperial Dwarf Blue 
[0 Compact plants, 7 in. 
tall, covered with blue flow¬ 
ers. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; 
Vi oz. 350. 
1509 Imperial Dwarf 
White [0 White; 7 in. tall. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 
350. 
Perennial Ageratum, see 
Eupatorium, page 62 
Agrostemma —Rose of Heaven 
1514 Coeli-Rosa Bright rose-pink flowers 1 in. in diam¬ 
eter, carried on graceful slender stems. 12 to 15 in. Pkt. 100; 
Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 400. 
For Perennial Agrostemma, see Page 58 
Attractive foliage plants for backgrounds or for planting in 
groups on the lawn. Showy from midsummer until frosts. 
Thrive best in a hot sunny location. 
1529 Molten Fire Rich ma¬ 
roon foliage crowned with 
fiery crimson top-leaves. 
4 ft. tall. Pkt. 200; 
Vi oz. 500; Vi oz. 
850. 
1527 Tricolor 
Splendens (Jo¬ 
seph's Coat) 
Variegated foliage 
tipped crimson; 5 ft. 
Pkt. 100; Vioz.250; 
Vi oz. 450. 
1512 Combus¬ 
tion Originated 
by Luther Bur¬ 
bank, who described 
it as surprisingly bril¬ 
liant, iridescent, fiery 
rosy crimson. Poin- 
settia-like tufts of flam¬ 
ing fire; 4 ft. tall. Pkt. 
250; Yi 6 oz. 700; Vioz. Amaranthus Combustion 
$1.25. 
Anagallis — Large-Flowered Pimpernel El 
Excellent for edgings; porch or window boxes; rockeries, etc. 
Of prostrate growth, blooming from July until frost. 
1569 Grandiflora Mixed Brilliant flowers about 1 in. in 
diameter, in pastel shades. 8 to 10 in. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; 
Vi oz. 500. 
1595 Grandiflora Coerulea 8 in. tall. Turquoise-blue. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
Anchusa - Summer Forget-Me-Not [C] 
A free-flowering class, producing its charming Forget-Me- 
Not-like blooms in graceful sprays from early summer 
until late fall. 
1510 Blue Bird Deep blue flowers on plants 18 in tall. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
1570 Capensis The blooms of this splendid variety 
are gentian-blue—of a richness that is truly marvelous. 
The plants grow 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 400. 
For Perennial Anchusa, see Page 58 
Amaranthus are one of the showiest of all Foliage Plants for Garden Display 
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