COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
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PhlOx Grandiflora Mixed 
PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA 
The finest of all annual Phloxes, with largest heads of bloom &a 
well as the largest individual flowers. Pla-nt a foot apart. Height 
15 inches. 
SFLENDENS—Dark brilliant crimson. ISABEELINA—Pale yellow. 
CIXNABARINA—Dazzling red of unusual brilliancy. 
•v EBA—Snow white. COCCINEA—Fiery scarlet. ROSEA—Pink. 
VIOEACEA—Violet-blue. MIXED—Any color: T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 
15c; oz. |1.00. In bloom from June to October. 
ANNUAL DWARF PHLOX 
Unsurpassed for edgings and ribbon beds and as a pot plant. 
They grow about 8 inches in height, forming dense masses of blooms 
all summer. Plant 8 inches apart. 
CEC ILY MIXED —Rich, showy colors, extra large flowers. 
FIREBALL —Dark and most brilliant red. FAIRY—Beautiful pink 
shade. SNOWBALL-Pure white. VIOEETTA—Blue with white eye. 
MIXED. ANY DWARF PHEOX. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.20. 
STAR PHEOX —Dwarf growing, with beautiful star shaped flower* 
in many colors. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
Primula 
Sow the seeds of Chinese Primula in clean flats, filled with sifted 
leaf mould, loam and sand in equal parts, do not cover just press 
into the soil. At first keep the box in half shaded place and water 
carefully in a fine spray. As soon as the seeds are sprouted place 
in the lightest spot in the house. Transplant into pots as soon as 
the plants are large enough to handle. Give plenty of air, water 
carefully. During fall and winter grow Primulas in a night tempera¬ 
ture of 45 deg. to get high class blooming plants. Keep shaded and 
as cool as you can during summer and NEVER allow the plants to 
go dry. The plants will stand no crowding. On very hot days spray 
twice a day. 
Primula Obconica Malacoides and Forbesii are more free flower¬ 
ing and much easier to raise than the Chinese variety. Use same 
methods as given above only Obconica you must not use leaf mould 
or peat as this causes the seed to germinate poorly. 
For winter sales sow the seed of Obconica and Chinensis in 
March and April, Malacoides being more vigorous grower should 
not be sown before July. 
Primula Veris, Officinalis and Auriculas, are hardy varieties and 
may be sown directly outdoors in well prepared seed-bed as soon 
as the ground can be worked. They do not like strong sun and 
over winter should be protected with a layer of straw or hay. All 
are easily naturalized and should be planted among shrubs or in 
turf. Planted in turf will not winterkill even in very cold localities. 
PHLOX PERENNIAL 
Our mixture contains improved strains forming extra large per¬ 
fectly round flowers, with petals overlapping each other. The seed 
of this germinates slowly, often requiring 5 to 6 months. Mixed. 
T. pkt. 10c; %oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
PORTULACA—ROSE MOSS 
Blooms profusely from early summer till autumn in any kiad 
of soil. Colors range through shades of red, yellow, pink, striped, 
white, eta Half hardy annual. 
Portulaca—Single Mixed 
EARGE FED. SINGLE —Mixed. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c; 
lb. $8.00. 
EARGE FED. DOUBLE—Mixed. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00; 
lb. $28.00. 
PRIMULA CHINENSIS FIMBRIATA 
Large flowered, fringed varieties, seed from prize-winning pot 
grown plants by a noted European hybridizer. Better seed than ours 
does not exist. Primula Ch. is one of the most desirable of Christ¬ 
mas plants easily and inexpensively produced. Height 9 in. 
SUPERB MIXTURE—100 seeds 25c; 500 seeds 90c; 1,000 seeds $1.75. 
PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTHEA 
This Obconica race is rivalling the Chinese Primrose in size of 
flowers which measure about 1% inches across thus equaling in 
dimensions those of their Chinese rivals with added merit of being 
easier grown and having a longer duration of bloom. Height 1 ft. 
The varieties named below are all the new GIANT ARENDSII 
strain with extra large flowers. 
CRIMSON— DEEP EIEAC—SOFT PINK (Salmon Queen) —DARK 
BLUE—RICH PINK—MIXED. 
Any of the above: 100 seeds 25c; 500 seeds 90c; 1,000 seeds $1.65; -fa 
$1.65; -k oz. $3.40; ^ oz. $1.75. 
PRIMULA VERIS GIGANTHEA 
The flowers are of enormous size, way superior to the old strain, 
born on wiry and long stalks. The colors are yellow, pink and lilac, 
clear and attractive. Can be forced with ease and had during winter, 
when flowers are worth money. Try a batch of these wonderful 
primulas. They are a new thing and no doubt will prove a paying 
proposition. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. about 200 seeds 20c; % oz. 50c; 
oz. $3.60. 
PRIMULA VERIS MUNSTEAD 
A magnificent strain, flowers of largest size, showing wonderful 
shades of yellow as well as purest white. Height 1 ft. T. pkt 20c.; 
% oz. 50c; oz. $3.60. 
OUR TRADE PACKETS 
are double the quantity of retail packets. Our retail packets 
are well filled, the seeds are fresh and of strong germination. 
You will get only the best from us, so don’t be afraid to 
place the order with us. 
It is well worth knowing that Snapdragons are not affected by 
hot and dry weather. They will furnish a wealth of bloom during 
summer. 
