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CHRYSANTHEMUM ANNUAL 
SPECIAL MIXTURE—Flowers daisy-like, single and double 
3 inches across on stiff stems that, last long when cut, pro¬ 
duced from June to November. Height 2-4 ft. For big Jap¬ 
anese sorts see our offer “Hardy Ey Fig. Double Chrysanthe¬ 
mum.” T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $2.00. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM PERENNIAL 
Sow under glass in February or March or outdoors from 
April till July. Space the plants a foot apart both ways. If 
planted in light sandy soil they will come through the winter 
in good shape with a slight covering. 
To get flowers in April and May, start clumps under glass 
in December or January. Space 14x14 in. 
SHASTA DAISY—Alaska variety only the flowers are slightly 
smaller. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.00. 
SHASTA DAISY ALASKA—A splendid variety with flowers 
rarely less than 5 inches across, of the purest glistening 
white, with broad overlapping petals and borne on long stems, 
a beautiful cut flower, remaining in good condition nearly 10 
days. In bloom from June to September. Height 3% ft. 
Vs oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; T. pkt. 10c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAY OUEEN 
In bloom from April to August, i.owers snow-white, 4 in. 
across in greatest abundance. As a bloom producer May 
Queen deserves a gold medal. A cut flower of the highest 
value. Perfectly hardy. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 
30c; oz. $2.00. 
HAETJE—ELDER DAISY—T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM KOREAN—Single daisy-like flowers with 
yellow centers, in bloom from late in October until frost. 
Hardy. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 20c. 
HARDY EARLY FLOWERING DOUBLE in choicest mixture. 
New. This strain produces from seed sown in February under 
glass, finest double (about 80 per cent will come double) 
flowers of the pompon as well as Japanese type, and will 
bloom as early or earlier than tbe so-called hardy Chrysan¬ 
themums. You will get a great variety of flowers of the finest 
type and save the work of wintering the plants. Height 2 y 2 
feet. T. pkt. 15c; fa oz. 60c; ? % oz. $1.10; 1 oz. $5.00. 
Chrysanthemum Succession Mixture 
This mixture contains every choice, hardy perennial 
variety, with single Daisy-like bloom so valuable in flower 
work. By sowing this mixture, you will have daisies from 
early spring till frost Made up by ourselves, contains some 
of the largest and choicest new English varieties besides 
such well known sorts as May Queen, Elder, Alaska, Mrs. C. 
L. Bell. T. pkt. 20c; % oz. 40c. 
CLEOME—SPIDER PLANT 
PUNGENS—A very easily raised, coarse plant of strong scent. 
Thrives in any soil from the richest to the poorest. Should 
be spaced a foot apart. Height 2y 2 feet. Oz. 25c; lb. $2.40; 
T. pkt. 5c. 
CINERARIA-FOLIAGE VARIETIES 
CINERARIA MAROTMA CANDIDISSIMA (Dusty Miller)— 
White leaved plant used for bedding, vases, etc. Height 2 ft 
T. pkt 5c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.40. 
CINERARIA MARITIMA DIAMOND— The foliage is snow 
white, finely laciniated and broad. Nothing finer for bedding. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.50. 
See also Centaurea Gymnocarpa, another “Dusty Miller.” 
FLORISTS RAISE CABBAGE 
and other vegetable plants. Make profit before selling a sin¬ 
gle plant by ordering your seed from us. We supply many 
growers including some of the largest in the country. 
Grow Early Flat Dutch Cabbage, a variety suitable for 
both early and late. Giant Pascal Celery, a quality sort that 
makes the nicest looking plants. Egg Plant Black Beauty, 
the best of all. Tomato Bonny Best, the most widely adver¬ 
tised and popular. Cauliflower Early Erfurt or Cauliflower 
Early Paris, Pepper Ruby King and Curled Parsley. See our 
prices. 
GIANT FLOWERED CINERARIA 
Tlie finest large flowered strain in existence. Sow the seed 
from June to August in pans, using half leaf mould and half 
sand. When the plants have two well formed leaves and 
two more just coming on, place them in small pots. When 
ready to repot use again leaf mould, mixing it this time with 
one-eighth part of coarse bone meal. When the plants are 
ready for large pots, use half leaf mould and half compost. 
Keep the plants as near the glass as possible except when 
they are ready to bloom, when they should be kept at a 
greater distance from the glass. Give plenty of air and al¬ 
ways watch for aphis. Keep the nlants cool, 40 at night and 
60 degrees during the day is right. June sown seed produces 
bloom for Christmas. Height 12 to 16 in. 
HALF DWARF MIXED—Choicest large flowered, prize var¬ 
ieties, raised by a European specialist, and represents the 
cream of the largest collection of speciments in Europe. T. 
pkt. 25c; fa oz. $1.00; 5*2 oz. $1.95; % oz. $7.50. 
CINERARIA GIGANTHEA—Dark red with white. T. pkt. 
25c; fa oz. $2.00. 
CINERARIA GIGANTHEA—Blue with white. T. pkt. 25c; 
fa oz. $2.00. 
CINERARIA GIGANTHEA MATADOR—Scarlet. T. pkt. 25c; 
oz. $1.25. 
DOUBLE CINERARIA—Popular in Europe and may become 
a hit on this side. Flowers large, attractive in many colors. The 
seed we offer is the very best in existence, comes almost 100% 
true. Height 20 in. 100 seeds 30c; 1,000 seeds $2.00. 
Our trade packets of Cineraria contains 160 to 180 seeds 
and the seed is the VERY best there is. 
CINERARIA MULTIFLORA 
POTSDAM 
Presents a most beautiful sight, hard to beat by anything 
in the line of pot plants. Individual flowers only about one- 
third the usual size, yet the flower-heads are of the same 
dimensions as seen in the choicest of large flowered strains, 
namely 12 to 15 inches across. The effect is wonderful. You 
see nothing but flowers that touch and crowd one another, 
the great number of individual blooms brings out the beauty 
of the plant so strikingly that flower lovers actually are 
“grabbing” the plants at sight. The colors are many, clear 
and decided, the seed comes from a specialist located near 
Berlin, Germany, and is the best there is. You should try 
Potsdam. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 25c; fa oz. $1.50; oz. 
$2.90; % oz. $11.00. 
CINERARIA MULTIFLORA GRFL MAXIMA 
Improved Berlin Market Strain. Produces flowers in 
greatest number, a strain remarkable for vigor, richness and 
wide range of colors. Plants compact, 12-15 in. tall, foliage 
thick and leather-like, larger and neater than is the rule in 
Cinerarias. The bloom is a neat, semi-globular boquet con¬ 
taining from 80 to 100 individual flowers, well above the 
foliage. Originator’s seed. T. pkt. 40c; fa oz. $1.00. 
