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COMSTOCK, FERRE & COMPANY 
FLOWER SEEDS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY 
Our Flower Seeds have a reputation for fine quality which we strive to maintain and improve where- 
ever possible. They are produced by the most skilled specialists in many parts of the world. To be certain 
of well-balanced mixtures we mix many from the finest named varieties in proper proportion for best effects. 
We use every care to sell only strains that can be depended upon for the very finest results. 
Excellent success with annuals may be had by sowing in beds where they are to flower. The hardier 
varieties such as Calendulas, Larkspurs, Centaureas and Poppies may be sown very early, while the more 
tender Balsams, Nasturtiums, Marigolds and Zinnias are best planted later when the ground is warm. 
Prepare the soil carefully, making it soft and fine, and sow the seed in rows or broadcast. When the seed¬ 
lings are large enough thin them out so that they stand about half as far apart as their maximum height. 
Very fine seeds, such as Portulaca and Petunia, should be sown on the surface and the soil pressed 
firmly with a rake or board. Larger seeds may be covered about as deep as four times their diameter. It 
is well to press the soil firmly above them and water frequently. 
Although the seeds of some of the Hardy Perennials are slow and irregular in germination the growing 
of these plants is generally no more difficult than the Annuals. Usually it requires a full year for the seed¬ 
lings to reach the blooming stage, but some flower well the first season if started early. Sowing in May 
and June so that the seedlings will be ready for transplanting early in the fall gives best results. Pansies, 
Forget-me-nots and Beilis for spring flowering are best planted in July. 
To condense description we have followed each variety with letters which indicate as follows: h-hardy; 
hh-half hardy; t-tender; A-annual; B-biennial; P-perennial; C-climber; R-Rock plant; figures indicate the 
approximate height. These letters indicate the manner in which the plants are commonly used, rather than 
a strict botanical classification. 
ACHILLEA (Sneezewort) [hP 2 ft.] 
Ptarmica, The Pearl Clusters of small double 
white flowers borne in profusion throughout 
the summer. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
AGERATUM MEXICANUM (Floss Flower) 
[hhA] Useful for bedding, remaining in bloom 
all summer. Small feathery flowers in large 
clusters. 
Blue 18 in. Useful for cutting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c. 
Imperial Dwarf Blue 10 in. Fine bedding 
plant. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
Blue Ball 6 in. Best compact dwarf blue for 
bedding. Pkt. 15c; 34 Oz. 30c. 
ALYSSUM (Madwort) Most useful, compact, 
free-flowering plants for edgings. 
Maritimum fhA 10 in.] Fragrant, good for 
cutting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c. 
Little Gem (Compactum) [hA 6 in.] Dwarf, 
blooms profusely. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
Carpet of Snow (Procumbens) [hA 4 in.] 
Dwarf and spreading, pure white. Pkt. 10c; 
34 Oz. 40c. 
Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold) [hP R 
9 in.] Golden yellow, flowering in early spring. 
Pkt. 10c; 34 Oz. 20c. 
AMARANTHUS [hhA] Ornamental foliage plants, 
useful for backgrounds. 
Molten Fire 234 ft. Intense glowing scarlet. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed 3 ft. Many beautiful varieties. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. 25c. 
