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GIANT PERFECTION STOCKS 
Early flowering variety; also called Cut and Come Again. The 
plants are of fine symmetrical habit, bushy and about 2 feet in height. 
The numerous side branches each carry a tall strong spike well 
furnished with unusually large and very double highly fragrant 
flowers. Unsurpassed as a cut flower. Mixed. Many brilliant colors. 
BRILLIANT—Dark red; CREOLE—Canary yellow; I,A FRANCE— 
Rose; MAY QUEEN —Lilac; PRINCESS ALICE —White; SAPPHIRE 
—Deep blue; MIXED —-Many brilliant colors. Any of the above: T. 
pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 30c; 1 oz. $1.80; lb. $20.00. 
GIANT BEAUTY OF NICE 
GIANT BEAUTY OF NICE—An excellent variety of early flowering 
winter stock producing flowers in great profusion on plants over two 
feet high. Large percentage of these are perfectly double and all are 
powerfully fragrant. Sow seeds of these for winter blooming in Au¬ 
gust and September. If intended to bloom outdoors sow the seed in 
March. BRILLIANT CRIMSON, BLOOD RED, LILAC, LIGHT 
BLUE, DARK BLUE, DARK VIOLET, DELICATE PINK, OLD 
ROSE, SNOW-WHITE, MIXED. Any color; T. pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 30c; 
1 oz. $2.00; 1 lb. $24.00. 
TALL WINTER STOCKS 
An aristocratic type of Stocks, producing elegantly formed, extra 
double flowers of gigantic proportions on tall, stout stems and can be 
had in full bloom for Christmas Day by sowing the seed in June. 
Of most vigorous growth. Will grow three feet high if not pinched. 
Besides producing a massive center spike, there are numerous fine 
side spikes all excellent for cutting. Do not fail to try this type. 
CHRISTMAS PINK— Glistening rich deep pink. CHRISTMAS 
WHITE— Snow white. CHRISTMAS CRIMSON— Glistening dark red. 
CHRISTMAS LAVENDER— Pale Lavender. CHRISTMAS VIOLET— 
Dark violet blue. MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 50c; 1 oz. 
$3.60. 
VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES 
Hardy perennials, blooming first year from seed. Flowers like 
those of Pansies, smaller in size, scented, from May to November. 
Fine for bedding, rockeries and as cut flowers. Height 8 in. MIXED: 
T. pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 25c; oz. $1.80. 
VIOLA JERSEY GEM 
Very neat variety, bearing on straight stout stems about 6 inches 
long, deep clear violet flowers. Fine for bedding as well as for cut¬ 
ting. In our locality needs protection over winter. T. pkt. 50c. 
VIOLA BOSNIACA— Very floriferous, blooms perfectly formed, dark 
violet-blue on stems 6 inches long, invaluable for cutting and bed¬ 
ding. Plants compact, only 3 inches tall. T. pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 25c; 
oz. $1.40. 
VIOLA PAPILIO 
In bloom from early April till frost, doing well in sun or partial 
shade, lighting up any spot in the garden with its deep blue and 
white, lovely flowers. Will bloom in twelve weeks from seed and is 
about the most valuable and desirable of all hardy Violas. Excellent 
rock plant. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 35c; oz. $2.00. 
ARDWELL GEM —Large shapely Viola, pure deep chrome-yellow 
flowers of good substance. A fine variety. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; 
oz. $2.00. 
NON-BRANCHING STOCK 
We offer these under the name of Giant Flowered Mammoth Col¬ 
umn Forcing Stocks. We have the best seed, produced by the 
famous house of Teicher of Striegau, Germany, seed that produces 
spikes with individual double flowers two inches across. Comparing 
the product from our seed and from seed of others you will SEE that 
our seed is hard to beat. 
STEPHANOPHYSUM—JUSTICIA 
LONGIFOLIUM—An elegant house plant, easy to raise from seed 
and blooming during winter under glass or in the house. The flow¬ 
ers are in clusters and in great numbers, of the most brilliant Ver¬ 
million red. Blooms 12 months from date of sowing. Cut back after 
through blooming, furnishes flowers summer and winter. Half 
hardy perennial. Height 1% ft. 25 seeds 10c; 100 seeds 40c. 
STEVIA 
Stevias furnish the florist from November till March, quantities 
of graceful sprays; unexcelled for bouquets and design work. Grows 
readily from seed. Grow them ontside over summer giving them 2 
feet each way, pot off early In the fall and keep over winter in a 
temperature of 40 to 50 degrees. Any soil is good for them but 
they will not Btand the slighest frost. 
STEVIA SERRATA ALBA—White. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 10c; % 
oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c. 
STEVIA PURPUREA—Purple. Height 20 In. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 
15c; oz. 80c. 
STIPA ELEGANTISSIMA 
Very ornamental grass growing about S feet high, much used In 
dried bouquets. Start the seed Indoors and plant outdoors when 
danger of frost is past. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 80c; 1 oz. $2.00. 
STIPA PENNATA—Feather Grass. Bears long pannicles of very 
feathery appearance much used in dry bouquets, from June to Sep¬ 
tember. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 35c; 1 oz. $2.60. 
SNAPDRAGON—See Antlrhlnum. 
STOKESIA—CORNFLOWER ASTER 
A magnificent hardy perennial. The flowers, measuring 4 to 5 
inches across, are produced on stiff, long stems, making an excellent 
lant for cut flowers, for bouquets, etc. Here in Iowa it winterkills 
ut It is so easy of culture and produces such handsome flowers It 
is really worth while growing as an annual. Plant 9 inches apart. 
Height 2 feet. In bloom from August to October. 
BTOKESIA BLUE—Lavender blue. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20; 
lb. $10.00. 
STRAWFLOWERS—SPECIAL MIXTURE 
This mixture contains every variety of strawflower that is worth 
growing and in all colors. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00. 
SWAINSONIA GRANDIFLORA 
An elegant plant with large white, pink and red flowers and 
delicate bright green foliage, excellent for bouquets, as a green, in 
basket and design work, for high elass wreaths and sprays and as a 
substitute for Valley in brides bouquets. Readily started from seed. 
Grow in a 50 deg. house, give rich soil and plenty of sun. The 
flowers resemble somewhat sweet peas, the plants are in bloom al¬ 
most every day in the year if kept in a large pot or tub so as to 
restrict them as to root room. Once you try Swainsonia you will not 
be without it. Tender perennial. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 25c; % oz. 
50e. 
Statice, Gypsophyla and the Florist 
When fresh flowers are high in price and scarce, dried statice 
and gypsophyla will save the situation as they can be used in 
every case almost, when wreaths and funeral designs are needed. 
And you save money. Store the sprays in a dry place, protect 
from dust and sprinkle the tops a few hours before needed bo that 
they will absorb moisture and not crumb so easily. You will save 
yourself worry, expense and the customer will be just as well pleased 
as if fresh flowers were used. 
SWEET ROCKET—See Hesperis. 
SWEET VIOLET—Viola Odorata. 8EMPERFLOREN8—Blue hardy 
English violet, sweetly scented. Violet requires rich, well drained, 
somewhat sandy soil and should never suffer from lack of moisture. 
Plant seed in fall or spring. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $2.20. 
GLADIOLI FOR PROFIT 
If you grow gladioli commercially try our bulbs. 
We grow gladioli extensively, our bulbs are treated, clean, 
absolutely free from disease. They are produced on new 
ground every year and at the time of harvest, we scrupulously 
sort out and burn every bulb, showing even a mere suspicion 
of disease. Experience has taught us that to do this unques¬ 
tionably pays. Let us quote you on large quantities. Our 
prices, quality considered, are very reasonable. 
TRICHOLAENA ROSEA 
Of all ornamental grasses suitable as fillers in bouquets 
Tricholaena is considered as the prettiest. Grows 2 ft. tall, 
produces an abundance of downy plumes of pale silvery pink 
color. Very dainty and striking in a bouquet of pink roses 
or other flowers where pink predominates. Annual. T. pkt. 
10c; y 8 oz. 15c. 
THYMUS SERPYLLUM 
Mother of Thyme, Wild Thyme or Mountain Thyme. A rapid 
growing, creeping plant, absolutely hardy, unexcelled for covering 
bare spots, as an edging plant and for rockeries. Blooms In June 
and July, filling the air with a most pleasant and delicate fragrance. 
T. pkt. 15c; -ft oz. 35c. 
