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DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO 
AGERATUM—FLOSS FLOWER 
Fine as a pot plant, for winter blooming, or for bedding in the 
garden. Plant 6 inches apart. To get blooming plants for 
spring trade, sow in February. In bloom from July to frost. 
AGERATUM BLUE CAP— Clear, deep rich blue, plants dwarf, very 
compact, completely covered with bloom. Extra choice new variety. 
Height 5 in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
LITTLE BLUE STAR —The plants grow only 5 inches high and are 
literally covered with bright blue flowers during summer and au¬ 
tumn. This is the best Ageratum for edging purposes. T. pkt. 10c; 
oz. $1.80; Ys oz. 25c. 
IMPERIAL WHITE —Large pure white flowers, early and constant 
bloomer. This is the prettiest white Ageratum. Height 9 in. Oz. 
40c; lb. $3.20; T. pkt. 5c. 
BLUE PERFECTION— This is the darkest colored of all large- 
flowering Ageratums with deep amethyst blue flowers, plants even in 
growth. Height 8 in. Oz. 40c; lb. $3.20; T. pkt. 5c. 
IMPERIAL BLUE— T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00. Height 9 in. 
TALL AGERATUM MIXED— Fine large flowered, white and blue, 
unexcelled for flower work and as cut flower. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 
5c: oz. 20c; lb. $2.50. 
AGERATUM BLUE BALL —Plants of compact growth, ball-shaped, 
only six inches high, resembling a shapely and huge bouquet when 
in bloom. Deep blue flowers of very large size. T pkt. 10c; Vr oz. 
30c; oz. $2.00. 
AGERATUM CONSPICUUM —Blooms in winter under glass, produc¬ 
ing quantities of fine white bloom, first rate for cutting. Height 
4 ft. Tender perennial. T, pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.80. 
AGERATUM EASSEAUXli —Produces masses of mauve-blue flowers 
in winter under glass, fine for cutting. This variety as well as Con- 
spicuum is a tender perennial, both bloom first year from seed, both 
enjoy lots of sun and require light soil. To get flowers in June 
till frost sow in February or March. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 10c; Va 
oz. 25c; oz. $1.80. 
ANEMONE—WINDFLOWER 
ST. BRIGID' —The flowers are 3 to 5 inches across, single, semi¬ 
double and produce in great abundance in April to June. The 
colors are of all shades, and markings, scarlet, pink, maroon, purple, 
lilac, striped, mottled, etc. It is one of the most gorgeous flowers, 
unsurpassed for cutting. Height 15 inches. Hardy perennial. Year 
old corms of this Anemone started late in August will bloom late 
in December and January. Temperature 45 deg. T pkt. 10c; % oz. 
35c; oz. $2.00; lb. $30.00. 
ANEMONE SYLVESTRIS—Beautiful and very useful variety, pro¬ 
ducing quantities of large, pure white flowers, on stout stalks, re¬ 
sembling the bloom of snowdrops. A first rate cut flower, fine for 
rockeries and a readily .saleable plant. In bloom from May to Julv. 
Height 12 in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
ANEMONE CAEN —Also known as Coronaria, Chinese or French 
Anemone. Very showy, of the same usefulness and same habit as 
St. Brigid. Flowers single, large in many colors. MIXED. T. pkt. 
10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.00. 
ANEMONE JAPANESE —Beautiful specie and highly valuable for 
cutting. Equal in keeping qualities to Gerbera. Flowers single or 
semi-double, three inches across born on long stems. Perennial and 
hardy and long lived if planted in well drained location and slightly 
covered over winter with straw or strawy manure. Blooms in Au¬ 
gust till frost. Prefers shade and loves moisture. It is easily 
raised _ from seed that should be sown in spring and that germi¬ 
nates in 30-60 days. Worth all the trouble of raising. We offer two 
varieties mixed. One an extra large white, the other rich pink. 
T. pkt. 25c; 1-32 oz. 40c. 
ANEMONE PULSATILA —Produces in April and May single, violet- 
lilac flowers almost 3 inches across. Valuable for spring sales, first 
rate rock and border plant. Requires well drained soil in full sun. 
Height 10 in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.00. 
ANCHUSA MYOSOTIDIFLORA 
Of neat compact growth, not over 20 inches high, with fine heart 
shaped foliage and bearing quantities of deep blue forget-me-not-like 
flowers. Valuable because it blooms during April and May, is fine 
for cutting and an excellent rock plant. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 50c. 
ANCHUSA ITALICA — “Dropmore” —-Hardy perennial, bearing all 
summer flowers of the richest gentian blue. Height 4 feet. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.60. 
ANCHUSA CAPENSIS BLUE BIRD 
Plants of neat compact habit producing masses of brilliant in¬ 
tense dark blue flowers in sprays that are excellent for cutting. 
Very attractive. Annual. Height 20 in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; 
ANTHEMIS—HARDY MARGUERITE 
KELWAYI—Hardy Marguerite. A most satisfactory hardy peren¬ 
nial, bearing all summer daisy-like golden yellow blossoms.* Height 
2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $4.00. 
ANTIGONON—QUEEN’S WREATH 
Antigonon Leptosus is a handsome summer-blooming 
climber, doing well in a hot and sunny position, producing 
numerous sprays of rose pink flowers that every florist can 
use to advantage. Water liberally when in bloom, keep dry 
when at rest, plant deep and keep well protected over win¬ 
ter or store over winter like dahlia roots. Height 20 ft. 
Half hardy perennial. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.20. 
The longest keeping cut flowers are: Anemone, Gerbera 
and Statice. 
Alyssum Little Gem 
Alyssum 
CULTURE—Sow the seed as soon as the gTOund is in workable 
condition. Cover the seed *4 inch and have the plants stand a foot 
apart. They will do well in almost any soil. For winter blooming 
sow the seed under glass early in September. When out of bloom 
cut back and the plants will produce till frost. 
ALYSSUM SWEET—The well known sort with sweet scented white 
flowers. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00. 
CARPET OE SNOW—Choicest stock, seed saved from selected, 
transplanted plants with snow white fiowers without a trace of 
green. Will satisfy the most fastidious gardener. Each plant abso¬ 
lutely flat, a solid mass of glistening whiteness. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 
50c; lb. $4.00. 
ALYSSUM LITTLE GEM—Very dwarf, only 3 to 4 inches in height. 
A single plant will cover a space a foot in diameter. Densely stud¬ 
ded from spring until fall with beautiful spikes of deliciously frag¬ 
rant flowers. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; lb. $4.00. 
ALYSSUM LILAC QUEEN—Dwarf and compact, flowers of pretty 
deep lavender color. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00. 
ALYSSUM MINIMUM—Dwarfest and daintiest of its class. The 
neat round plants are a sheet of white bloom raising only two 
inches above the ground and make the most beautiful edgings 
imaginable. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
ALYSSUM SAXATILE COMP ACTUM—(Basket of Gold.) Flowers 
brilliant golden yellow completely hiding the foliage. Height 9 
inches. Enjovs sun, and not too much moisture. Hardy perennial. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $7.00. 
ALYSSUM ROSTRATUM—Hardy perennial rock plant producing 
quantities of yellow bloom from June to September. Height 15 in. 
T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.40. 
AMARANTHUS 
Hardy annual, with brilliant foliage, from July to frost. Splen¬ 
did for window boxes and for edging Canna beds. Prefer sunny 
exposure and soil not too rich. Require a fair amount of room for 
best development. 
AMAR ANTHU S TRICOLOR SPLENDENS—Joseph’s Coat. Many 
colors. Thrives in poor soil. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; 
lb. $4.00. 
CAUDATUS—(Love Lies Bleeding). Blood red drooping. Height 
3 ft. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.00. 
CRUENTHUS (Princess Feather)—Large deep red feathery flowers. 
T. pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.20. 
SUNRISE—Strikingly beautiful. Red, yellow and dark green foliage, 
each branch terminating with a brilliant large scarlet, carmine head. 
Fine for groups or singly. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
MIXED—All varieties. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.00. 
AMMOBIUM ALATUM GRANDIFLORUM 
An annual everlasting with very large white flowers, from June 
to November. Height 2% feet. Of easiest culture. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 
50c; lb. $3.20. 
AMPELOPSIS—BOSTON IVY—CLIMBER 
VETCHII—A hardy perennial climber with green leaves, which turn 
to scarlet in the fall. Clings firmly to the smoothest surface of rock 
or wood. Height 30 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; lb. $3.20. 
ANAGAUS COERULA 
An extremely showy and floriferous annual for beds, edgings, 
rockeries and pots. Flowers bright deep blue in July up to Septem¬ 
ber. Sow where the plants are to grow in May. Height 8 Inches. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $10.00. 
