CHARLOTTE M. HAINES, ROCKFORD, ILL., SEEDS GROWN BY A WOMAN 
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House and Garden Plants 
Petunias 
Cineraria 
Cineraria—Finest Mixed 
One of the Most Popular House Plants 
The rich and vivid colors range through 
all shades of light and bright blue to royal 
plum-purple, and from shining crimson to 
deep maroon. Most of the varieties have a 
well developed white, eye, while the flowers 
are sharply margined with some high con¬ 
trasting color. 25c each. 
Vinca 
(Variegated Periwinkle.) A beautiful var¬ 
iegated trailing vine, admirably adapted for 
hanging baskets and vases. The leaves are 
a glossy green, broadly margined, a creamy 
white; flowers blue. Most popular vase 
plant grown. 15c each; 3 for 40c; doz., 
$1.25; larger size 30c each; 3 for 85c; ex¬ 
tra large size 45c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Fire Cracker Plant 
DWARF —Bushy plants of neat habit about 
15 inches high, bearing great numbers of 
narrow, tubular flowers, bright scarlet, 
with lighter tips. 20c each; 3 for 55c, 
postpaid. 
Vincas are used everywhere 
Bird of Paradise 
(Poinciana Gilliesi.) The color of the flower is a 
rich golden yellow, it measures 2 X A inches across, 
and is produced in very large trusses. The most 
beautiful part of the flower is the long incurved 
stamens and pistils which are spread out in fan-like 
form and are of bright crimson color. The foliage 
is also highly decorative. It should be grown as a 
tub plant, except in the warmer parts of the South, 
where it is hardy. If the plants are started early it 
should produce blooms the first year. Plants, 25c 
each, postpaid. 
Philodendron 
Bird of Paradise 
CLIMBING WINDOW VINE 
(Cordatum.) Belongs to the tropical 
plant family with scrambling stems, 
large irregular pear shaped leaves, solid 
green in color. One of the most popu¬ 
lar plants of the present time. Price, 
25c each; 3 for 60c. 
Salvia—New Bonfire 
One of the grandest plants in culti¬ 
vation, a bed of them surpassing the 
finest scarlet Geraniums in brilliancy 
and continuous bloom; the flower spikes 
often measure 10 to 12 inches in 
length. From the time they first be¬ 
gin to flower, the plants are never out 
of bloom until killed by late frosts. It 
is easily grown from seed and the pur¬ 
chase of plants may be abandoned. 15c 
each; 3 for 40c. 
Salvia—Splendens, Scar¬ 
let Sage 
Compact bush, 2 feet high by 2 feet 
in diameter. Its erect spikes of bril¬ 
liant scarlet flowers stand clear above 
the foliage and completely cover the 
plant. This is one of the most effective 
gorgeous plants in cultivation. 15c 
each; 3 for 40c. 
Scarlet Fountain Plant 
A novel and beautiful plant, suitable 
either for bedding or pot culture. Has 
long, wiry, leafless stems, drooping and 
bearing quantities of long tubular flow¬ 
ers of the most vivid scarlet color. 
Price 20c each; 3 for 55c, postpaid. 
Salvia—Bonfire 
Beautiful Water Lilies 
Charming Giant Petunia Plants 
Here we offer some of the better varieties that everyone 
wants. 
MONSTER GIANTS —Immense flowers, heavily frilled, and of 
almost every known color and shade. 12c each; 3 for 32c; 
doz., 90c, postpaid. 
DWARF GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA— Same mammoth flowers 
of the above, but dwarf enough to use in boxes or vases, 
12c each; 3 for 32c; doz., 90c, postpaid. 
ELKS PRIDE —Very large flowered. Deep purple color. 10c 
each; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c, postpaid. 
ROSY MORN —Popular bedding 
variety. Pink with white throat. 
10c each; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c, 
postpaid. 
Parrot’s Feather 
Grows in water or in soil if cov¬ 
ered with water. Green, fluffy 
streamers of feathery foliage. 20c 
each; 3 for 50c, postpaid. 
All orders for Water Lilies are 
booked for shipment about April 
15th and we can continue to supply them until June 1st. While 
we have a wonderful assortment, both Hardy and Tropical in 
day and night bloomers, we are listing only three of the best 
hardy varieties, but will be glad to quote prices on others in 
which you are interested. 
PINK —This is our most popular seller, and can be supplied in 
several .different shades and varieties as long as our supply 
lasts. They are vigorous growers and have flowers from 6 
to 10 inches in diameter. Select Roots, $1.10 each, postpaid. 
WHITE —Can be grown in shallow or deep water with perfect 
assurance that you will get splendid foliage and attractively 
large and beautiful flowers. Blooms from early until late in 
the summer. Select Roots, $1.15 each, postpaid. 
YELLOW —Here is a color that contrasts nicely with any other 
color you may have in your pool. Flowers do not run quite 
as large as the White and Pink but there are more of them 
and through a longer season. Select Roots, $1.25 each, post¬ 
paid. 
SPECIAL OFFER—One Select Root each of the 3 Water Lilies 
described above for only $2.95, postpaid. 
For a $5.00 order from a friend, not now a customer, we give free six Roses, 1-yr., shown on back cover . 
