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GREAT NORTHERN SEED CO., ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS—BEST QUALITY SEEDS 
Phlox 
ROCKFORtf GIANT—The colors are of every con¬ 
ceivable shade, producing flowers twice the size 
of common Phlox. Their long duration in bloom, 
combined with their almost unequaled richness 
of colors, renders them invaluable. 15 to 20 
inches high. In Finest Mixture. Pkt. 8c; 
Ys oz. 25c; oz. $1.25. 
GOOD MIXED—Unequalled for bedding and for 
cut flowers: an excellent strain. Pkt. 6c; Vs oz. 
15c; oz. 95c. 
STARRED AND ' FRINGED—Large flowers with 
curiously pointed and toothed blossoms, of all 
shades and markings. 12 inches high. Pkt. 7c; . . > 
Vs oz. 30c; oz. $1.45. Annual Phlox 
NEW DOUBLE—A very desirable class. Flowers are double and semi¬ 
double, and last longer than those of the single Phlox. Especially 
valuable for cut flowers. Height 12 inches. All Colors. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c. 
NEW DWARF LARGE FLOWERED MIXED—The plants are only 6 to 
8 inches high. The heads as well as the individual florets are of the 
largest size. Pkt. 7c; Vs oz. 40c; oz. $1.95. 
Pyrethrum 
GOLDEN FEATHER—A striking variety 
with finely cut foliage.’ Flowers are 
very double, of a rich golden yellow 
color. In the late summer and fall the 
plants are a glowing ball of gold. Pkt. 
7c; Vs oz. 30c; oz. $1.25. 
Poppies 
TANGERINE (New)—One of the Peren¬ 
nial Iceland Poppies of a true tangerine 
or orange scarlet color. Can be used 
as cut flowers as well as a garden flow¬ 
er. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 35c. 
GIANT DOUBLE BRILLIANT MIXTURE. 
—This double annual Poppy Mixture 
has been made exclusively from im- 
_ . proved giant double-flowering sorts, 
Shirley Poppies and none but the richest, most brilliant, 
as well as the daintiest and loveliest 
shades included, Pkt. 8c; Vz “Z- 20c; 
oz. 35c. 
ORIENTAL HYBRIDS—Showy, immense, 
flowers often 6 inches and more across. 
A hardy perennial. 214 feet in height. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 20c; 
oz. 95c. 
ANNUAL ORIENTAL—Here is something 
different. The beautiful Perennial Poppy 
we have always admired, except that it 
will bloom from seed the same year as 
planted. Pkt. 10c; Vs o^ 25c; Vz oz. 
75c. 
California Poppy 
(Eschscholtzia) 
SINGLE AND DOUBLE, MIXED—The 
California Poppy is a very showy flow- 
. er, growing rapidly and coming into 
Mixed Double Poppies bloom soon after the plants are above 
the ground. The foliage is finely cut 
and handsome and the flowers exceedingly large and showy. 2 feet 
high. Pkt. 7c; Vi oz. 15c; oz. 45c. 
RAMONA—This California Poppy has frilled edges; the petals being 
so crimpled as to give almost a double effect. Color is coppery-gold 
with pink shadings. Pkt. 8c; Vs oz. 30c; Vz oz. 95c. 
Portulaca or Moss Rose 
This charming little annual is unrivaled 
for brilliancy among plants of low growth, 
and has the happy faculty of flourishing 
under almost all conditions, though hot 
sun and light sandy soil suit it best. Noth¬ 
ing is prettier for beds, edgings, rock- 
work, etc. Through the driest, hottest 
seasons, it flourishes amazingly, carpeting 
the ground with a mat of foliage that is 
almost hidden by an abundance of pretty 
flowers. Height, 6 inches. 
LARGE FLOWERED SINGLE MIXED—All 
colors, many strip.ed and variegated. Pkt. 
8c; Vs oz. iSc; oz. 75c. 
DOUBLE FLOWERING MIXED—Colors of 
most brilliant shades, including white, 
yellow, salmon and carmine. Seed saved 
from perfect double flowers, resulting in 
a gorgeous mass of color. Pkt. 10c; Dbl. Mixed Portulaca 
Vs oz. 40c; oz. $2.25. 
Regale Lily 
This is absolutely hardy and can be grown from seed easily, thus 
saving the expense of using Bulbs. Flowers are white, slightly tinged 
with pink with_a_ dash of yellow in the center of the trumpet. The 
perfume is exquisite, as it lacks the oppressive odor of some other lilies. 
Plant grows 18 to 24 inches high. The first fall, the small bulbs which 
will have formed, should be dug up and replanted about 2 inches deep. 
Pkt. 12c; Vs oz. 45c; Vz oz. $1.40. 
Ricinus (Castor Oil Bean) 
A stately, strong-growing and highly ornamental tree-like annual 
plant; 10 to 14 feet high. Very effective as a foliage plant. Highly 
desirable for centers of beds or for backgrounds. By planting Ricinus 
beans on the borders of gardens, moles will be kept away, as they will 
leave as soon as they get a scent of the plant. 
ZANZIBARIENSIS—The handsomest strain of Castor Oil Bean. Leaf 
sometimes 2 feet across, with stem rising 10 to 14 feet. Pkt. 7c; 
oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c. 
MIXED VARIETIES—A splendid mixture of many varieties. Pkt. 6c; 
oz. 15c; Vi lb 45c. 
New Fairy Roses 
Roses from Seed the First Year 
_ One of the most unique and novel pot flowers grown. The only gen¬ 
uine dwarf variety, blooming in 4 or 5 months after sowing seed. They 
give an equal proportion of single, semi-double and double flowers and 
contain all the colors of cultivated roses. If seed is sown in February 
and plants set outdoors when ground is warm, they can be had in 
bloom by June and will flower throughout the season. Crush seed balls 
before planting. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 30c; oz. $1.95. 
Salpiglossis 
Salvia- 
Dwarf Harbinger 
PAINTED TONGUE—Beautiful, almbst orchid-like, funnel-shaped flow¬ 
ers 2 to 2 ^ inches across, with odd and beautiful velvety markings. 
Exquisitely veined and marbled. They are easily grown and bloom 
from early summer until frost. Mixed, Pkt. 8c; Vs oz. 20c; oz. $1.25. 
Salvia or Scarlet Sage 
BONFIRE—One of the finest of the Scarlet 
Sages, growing in compact bushes 2 feet 
high by 2 feet in diameter. The long 
spikes with its brilliant scarlet flowers 
stand out stiff and erect above the dark 
green foliage, completely covering the 
plant. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 45c; oz. $2.25. 
SPLENDENS—A famous and fashionable an¬ 
nual bedding plant. Blooms in profusion 
until frost. Succeeds everywhere, and is 
in universal favor. Pkt. 8c; Vs oz. 35c; 
oz. $1.85. 
DWARF HARBINGER —So very dwarf that 
it may be grown in a flower pot if desired, 
and yet the flowers are fully as large and 
fine as our regular varieties. Color bright¬ 
est scarlet. Plant may be grown same as 
any other garden annual. Pkt. 10c. 
NEW BLUE—Perennial if protected. This is an unusual color in a Salvia. 
Jrlants are dwarf and compact, and are covered during late summer 
and fall with charming blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; Vg oz. 45c; Vz oz. $1.35. 
Sweet Scented Perfume Flower 
NICOTIANA AlFFINIS——A most showy and profuse-flowering garden an- 
high, giving a continuous display of fragrant star-shaped 
white Howers through summer and autumn; easily grown from seed, 
commencing to_ flower in a few weeks from sowing, thriving in a 
sunny position in any good garden soil. Pkt. 8c; i/g oz. 15c; oz. 75c. 
Scabiosa or Mourning Bride 
The beautiful fragrant flowers are very double, of ex¬ 
quisite shades and are borne on long stems and keep well. 
Annual about 30 in. high. Finest Mixed. Many fine colors 
and shades. Pkt. 8c; Vs oz. 15c; oz. 75c. 
New Star Crown Flower 
As fine a Novelty flower as we have ever offered, very 
sweet scented and are of most unusual and artistic shape 
as will be seen by the illustration. Our mixture contains 
many fine colors and shades and will surely please all 
who grow it. Comes into bloom in early summer from 
spring sown seed. Pkt. 10c; i/s oz. 25c; Vz oz. 75c. 
Scabiosa 
Sensitive Plant 
An interesting and curious plant with globular heads of pink flowers. 
It affords much amusement by its sensitive character—even when 
touched slightly, the leaves instantly close and droop for a short time. 
Height 2 feet. Pkt. 8c; Vs oz. 15c; oz. 75c. 
Siberian Wall Flower 
Brightest orange scarlet, 16 inches high and in bloom all summer 
long. Perennial although will often bloom itself to death. Pkt. 10c* 
Vs oz. 20c; Vz oz. 95c. 
Snapdragon 
Snapdragon now rivals the Sweet Pea in popularity, and it is one of 
the most valuable flowers which can readily be grown from seed, whether 
intended for cutting or for show in the garden. 
GIANT—Flowers double the size of older sorts, more closely set on the 
stems, and colors more clear and brilliant. Of tall growth. All 
Colors Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c; oz. $1.25. 
TOM THUMB—Dwarf, bushy, little plants, completely covered with flow¬ 
ers all summer and fall. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 8c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.25. 
ROCIC GARDEN HYBRIDS—Here is something 
new. A true Snap Dragon only 9 inches high. 
Unequalled for the Rock Garden, as they usually 
live through the winter. Many delightful colors. 
Pkt. 10c; Vs oz, 40c. 
Sunflower 
CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED — 
Fine, perfectly double golden flow¬ 
ers, resembling Japanese Chrysan¬ 
themums; 6 to 10 inches in di¬ 
ameter. Plants grow to the height 
of 5 to 6 feet. Pkt. 8c; Vz oz. 25c; 
OZa 40c« 
NEW RED SUNFLOWER—This new 
annual sunflower grows from 5 'to 7 
feet high and is covered with rich 
red flowers, streaked and tipped 
with yellow, 6 to 8 inches across 
and of remarkable beauty. Easily 
grown from seed. Pkt. 7c; Vi oz. 
15c; oz. 45c. 
MAROON PRINCE—A dwarf growing 
variety, less than 3 feet tall. Color 
a true maroon, with center slightly 
darker. The flowers themselves 
are beautiful. Single with a dou¬ 
ble cushioned center, and a heavy 
row of outside petals. Pkt. 8c; 
Snapdragon Vi oz. 25c. 
