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PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL 
One of the finest of all shrubs. Pure white, extra large 
double flowers in clusters, all summer. Easily raised from 
seed which is quite small but germinates readily producing 
shrubs 2 feet tall the first season and heavy salable shrubs 
the second year from date of sowing. T. p kt. 20c; is oz. 40c. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
Hardy, robust growing perennial of compact growth, thriving 
in any kind of soil fully exposed to sun. Very floriferous, in bloom 
from July to October, fine for cutting. Height 3 ft. 
VIRGINICA—A hardy perennial, bearing spikes of delicate pink 
flowers. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 80c. 
PHYSOSTEGIA VIRGINICA GIGANTHEA—Height 6 feet. Bear* 
extra large flowers on long stems, deep crimson rose. An excellent 
cut flower. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $1.20. 
PHYSOSTEGIA VA. GRFL. ALBA.—White. Large flowered—T. pkt. 
15c; oz. $1.80. 
PERILA NANKINENSIS 
PERILA is grown for its blood red leaves which are sometimes 
striped with green. It grows 18 inches high and makes an inexpen¬ 
sive and neat border for tall canna beds. If another border of dusty 
miller on the outside is grown, the effect is striking. Sow thinly, 
covering the seed nearly an inch deep and plant a foot apart. If 
planted closer than that the stems become crooked. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 
25c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
NANKINENSIS CRISPA—Fine variety, with deeply cut and crisped 
foliage. Very ornamental. The leaves exhale a delicious perfume. 
Of same usefulness as the above. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.25. 
PERILLA DWARF CURLED 
P. Macrophylla Compacta. Of compact growth, foliage rich, 
bronzy-red gracefully curled, very attractive. Of great value for 
bedding. Height 15 in. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c. 
PLATYCODON—Chinese Bell Rower 
A campanula-like flower of uncommon beauty, blooming during 
June and July, perfectly hardy if planted deep, the crown covered 
with 2-3 inches of soil. Most valuable cut flower, splendid in wreaths 
and sprays. If your business is to sell hardy plants have plenty of 
platycodon. See to it that visitors and passers-by will see your 
plants—you will sell no end of them. If sown in February will 
bloom the same year in July. Try platycodon, you will find that it 
is a magnificent plant from every viewpoint and you will not lose 
a single plant over winter if you will plant deep. 
GRANDIFLORUM—Flowers cupped, star shaped, large, showy and 
graceful, with good keeping qualities. The seed we offer produces 
quite a percentage of semi-double flowers. Height 3 ft. BLUE— 
WHITE—MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 25c: oz. $1.80. 
PLATYCODON MARIESI. Of dwarf and compact habit with very 
large open bell-shaped flowers. Height 2 ft. 
MARIESI BLUE—WHITE—MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 
oz. 20c; oz. $1.40. 
BALCONY PETUNIAS 
Suitable for hanging baskets, vases, boxes, etc. The colors are 
rich, the single blooms large, 3 inches or more in diameter. 
BALCONY WHITE—BALCONY PINK— BALCONY DARK RED— 
BALCONY RED AND WHITE STAR—BALCONY ROYAL PURPLE 
—BALCONY MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 15c; fa oz. 25c; fa oz. 35c; 
% oz. 65c. See also: Balcony Queen. 
PORTLAND PETUNIAS 
This is a fine Fringed Balcony type coming from Oregon, de¬ 
sirable for florist use. Blooms single, very large. 
SCARLET BEAUTY—PRIDE OF PORTLAND—Deep rose. ELK’S 
PRIDE —Plain edged, extra large in size, blackish purple. MIXED— 
T. pkt. 20c; fa oz. 70c; fa oz. $1.20; fa oz. $2.20; % oz. $4.00; oz. 
$24.00. 
NEW PETUNIA DWARF RAMONA GIANTS 
A fine strain of Giant Single Petunias for pot culture. We have 
checked this type against many in our experimental grounds and 
consider it the most compact Giant Flowering Petunia, with best 
formed flowers of any dwarf type on the market. As in the illustra¬ 
tion, when in full bloom, the plants show nothing but colorful flow¬ 
ers, immense in size, with open throats, beautifully veined and 
marked. T. pkt. 30c; s's oz. $1.75; fa oz. $3.25; y 8 oz. $6.25; oz. $48.00. 
STRELITZIA REGINAE JSSS>?& 
The leaves of this plant are paddle shaped, foot long, 
deep green, stiff and shiny, borne on upright stalks twice the 
length of the leaves, the flowers of most peculiar and strik¬ 
ing form, orange and blue, in color. Unexcelled as a speci¬ 
men in lawn, as a pot plant, and whenever the unusual, beau¬ 
tiful and strongly effective is wanted. Vigorous grower, eas¬ 
ily raised from seed, will stand much neglect but given strong 
soil, plenty of water and placed in full sunlight it will prove 
to be a plant that will be much talked about by all who see 
it. Grow rather cool, 50 degrees at night is sufficient. Ten¬ 
der perennial 3 y 2 ft. high. The seed germinates in 6 to 8 
weeks from date of sowing and must be started in heat. 4 
seeds 50c; 10 seeds $1.10. 
PETUNIAS 
Bedding varieties are of the easiest culture and should be sown 
directly to where they are to stand after all danger from frost is 
over. They produce masses of small blooms. Height 9 inches. The 
large flowered varieties are best started in the house or frame 
during February and March and transplanted to the best spot in the 
garden. In transplanting, save all the less robust seedlings, as 
these are likely to produce the finest flowers. Petunias love plenty 
oi water and rich sandy soil, must never be chilled, and should be 
spaced 15 inches apart. Height of large flowered sorts, 15 inches. 
For best success apply bottom heat for seed germination. 
PETUNIAS are a real money crop if well grown, staked and 
supported, kept pinched up to the middle of May and only then 
allowed to bloom. 
DOUBLE PETUNIA 
While a fair percentage of Double Petunia seed will produce 
double flowers, some will not, but the singles will be of unusual fine 
quality, richly colored and finely marked. The weaker seedlings 
should be carefully saved as these generally produce the finest double 
flowers. Our mixture is composed of the best and largest strains 
grown. T. pkt. 30c; 1,000 seeds $1.25; fa oz. $3.50. 
PETUNIA GIANT FLOWERING SINGLE 
CRIMSON BELLE—Very large flowers, dark crimson, boldly waved 
and frilled. T. pkt. 20c; 1,000 seeds 75c; fa oz. 80c; fa oz. $1.40. 
JUNE—Plant of semi-dwarf bushy habit and robust growth with 
fringed pure white flowers veined crimson, very charming and effec¬ 
tive. T. pkt. 15c; 1,000 seeds 75c; fa oz. $1.10; fa oz. $2.00. 
ROYAL PURPLE FRINGED—Fringed flowers of intense violet blue. 
T. pkt. 15c; 1,000 seeds 60c; fa oz. $1.00; fa oz. $1.90. 
KARLSRUHE RATHAUS—Very large flowers of beautiful violet blue. 
T. pkt. 20c; 1,000 seeds 75c; fa oz. $1.00; fa oz. $1.90. 
PETUNIA SETTING SUN—Brilliant rose pink flowers deeply ruffled 
and fringed three inches across. Plants compact foot high. New. 
T. pkt. 40c. 
MIRANDA—Very large fringed flowers of brilliant scarlet rose color. 
T. pkt, 20c; 1,000 seeds 75c; fa oz. $1.10; fa oz. $2.00. 
ROYAL PURPLE—Very beautiful intense violet purple. T. pkt. 15c; 
1,000 seeds 60c; fa oz. $1.00; fa oz. $1.90. 
PETUNIA BALCONY QUEEN—-An extra large flower, larger than 
any other type of Balcony Petunias, deep velvety blue with rays and 
blotches of pure white of striking beauty. A most conspicuous and 
beautiful variety that no florist should overlook. T. pkt. 15c; 500 
seeds 35c; 1,000 seeds 60c; fa oz. $1.40. 
GIANT RUFFLED—The flowers of this strain are ruffled and 
fringed, colors rich and gorgeous, with charming deep throats of 
various shades. T. pkt. 25c; fa oz. $1.50; fa oz. $2.75. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA—Blooms of immense size. The flowers 
frequently measure more than 5 inches in diameter, while the colors 
are indescribably rich and varied, beautifully fringed and have a 
large open throat, superbly marked and veined. T. pkt. 20c; fa oz. 
$1.25; fa oz. $2.00; fa oz. 65c; 1 oz. $26.00. 
CREAM OF THE GIANTS—Produces flowers of maximum size, all 
beautifully veined and fringed, in the greatest variety of colors. 
There are self colored blossoms, rich and gorgeous, others of lovely 
delicate shades and still others of a combination of colors, blotched 
and margined all of incomparable beauty. T. pkt. 35c; fa oz. $1.75; 
fa oz. $3.25; % oz. $6.25; oz. $48.00; fa oz. 90c. 
PETUNIA LAVENDER CHARM 
A BEAUTY IN COLOR. A WONDER IN SIZE. 
A truly superb new Petunia. Plants of dwarf, strong and com¬ 
pact growth, flowers of mammoth size, single, perfectly formed of a 
new and enchanting color namely, rich deep lavender. The throat 
shows a network of veins arranged in a highly artistic fashion, en¬ 
hancing the charm of the flower in a wonderful way. Very free 
blooming. 
Its striking beauty and mammoth size as well as the neat, 
shapely growth of the plants is bound to make Lavender Charm a 
favorite with the flower loving public and the florists will find 
Lavender Charm a plant that pays to grow. T. pkt. 40c; fa oz. 90c. 
