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BALDERSON COMPANY, Inc 
626 Indiana Ave., N. W. 
617 “C” Street, N. W. 
Washington, D. C 
Dahlia. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM (A) 
These annual Chrysanthemums have a charm of their own. The 
blooming season is from very early summer until frost, and their gay 
colors make beds or borders attractive during those hottest weeks of 
summer when flowers are apt to be scarce. 
Double Mixed Varieties —Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Single Mixed Varieties —Pkt. 10 cts.; J4 oz. 30 cts. 
COSMOS (A) 
These well-known flowers are of easy culture and are almost indispens¬ 
able for cutting and garden decorations, their lovely blossoms being 
produced in greatest profusion after most other flowers have succumbed 
to frost. Few flowers have grown more into popularity in late years 
than the Cosmos, and we recommend them to all wanting large plants 
In their gardens. 
Early Flowering, Dwarf Mixed —White ground, flushed with deli¬ 
cate pink; a decided acquisition to this class. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 
Mammoth Perfection, Mixed. —Flowers of perfect form, great 
size and beauty. Mixed in same packet. White, crimson, dark pink, 
white tinted rose. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
DAHLIA (A) 
The Dahlia has always been a favorite for autumn flowering. The 
flowers are so symmetrical and perfect and the range of colors so large 
and varied that they will always be popular where display is wanted. 
Both the single and double strains of this popular flower may be had 
in the greatest variety and beauty from seed. If planted early and given 
protection in the spring they can be made to flower the first season. 
During the winter the roots can be taken up and stored out of reach 
of the freezing weather and replanted the following spring. Pkt. 10 
cts.; oz. $1.00. 
DAISY (P) 
These are charming little plants for edging and borders. The Daisy 
has been so far improved by selection and careful cultivation that good 
seed will give at least 80 per cent of double flowers that are as large as 
any of the named sorts that are propagated by the division of the roots, 
and are sold at high prices. The plants bloom well in the house and are 
splendid for early spring and summer flowering when planted in a 
slightly shaded situation. Tender perennials, 6 inches high. 
Mixed Varieties—Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
DIGITALIS, or FOXGLOVE (P) 
A stately old-fashioned border plant, affording dense spikes of bril¬ 
liant-colored flowers, which are terminal and half as long as height of 
plant. Colors white, lavender and rose. Does not usually bloom until 
the second year. Thrives best in cool, shady locations. 
Fine Mixed —Pkt. 10 cts.; ]4. oz. 35c. 
DIANTHUS, or PINKS (P) 
These popular flowers, commonly known as Chinese and Japanese 
Pinks, have been for a long time very popular, and deservedly so. In 
diversity of rich and beautiful markings they have but few rivals, and 
in case of culture, freedom of bloom and almost, certain satisfactory 
results they stand close to the Nasturtium. Hardy biennials, bloom¬ 
ing the first year from seed. So easily grown from seed as to be rarely 
treated as biennials. Seed may be sown in the open ground any time 
in May. 
Mixed, China Pink, Japan Pink —Pkt. 10 cts.; \4. oz. 35 cts. 
FORGET-ME-NOT—Myosotis (P) 
The favorite old border plant that succeeds best in moist situations. 
It comes into blooming early and the little star-shaped flowers ap¬ 
peal to every heart. Hardy perennials. Pkt. 10 cts.; x /i oz. 30 cts. 
FOUR O’CLOCK—Marvel of Peru (A) 
A well-known favorite plant, bearing freely funnel-shaped white, 
red and striped flowers, which open about four o’clock in the after¬ 
noon, remaining open all night; and usually are closed before noon 
the next day. Sow seed in spring in open ground in any good garden 
soil. The plants should be given plenty of room, about three feet 
apart. 
Mixed —Pkt. 10 cts.; ]4. oz. 55 cts. 
GAILLARDIA (A) 
A very showy, hardy, garden plant, with brilliant flowers in scarlet 
and yellow, blended and shaded. Blooms freely from early summer 
till autumn. Grows one and one-half to two feet high, and the blos¬ 
soms are borne on long, slender stems. 
Mixed —Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth) 
Also called “Bachelor’s Buttons.” A showy annual everlasting. All 
colors. 2 feet. 
Mixed —Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) 
Pretty, free-flowering plants of easy culture; excellent for cutting to 
mix with other flowers. 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; H oz. 60 cts. 
Crested Cosmos. 
A III, PRICES IN THIS CATALOG SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
