LEONARD SEED COMPANY, CHICAGO 
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BALSAMS 
(Lady Slippers) 
Beautiful half hardy annuals, from 1 % to 2 feet In height. 
Sow the seed early in frames and transplant to a well en¬ 
riched border. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 
y .i oz., 25c. 
TALL DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. 
BELLIS—or Double Daisy 
A favorite perennial which will stand the winter if given 
the protection of a little litter. In bloom from early spring 
until well on in the summer. Easily raised from seed, which 
may be sown any time from spring till August. For best 
results, new plants should be raised from seed each year. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt.. 10c; *4 oz., 50c. 
BRACHYCOME 
(Swan River Daisy) 
Free-flowering, dwarf growing annuals; covered during 
the greater part of the summer with a profusion of pretty 
blue or white flowers, suitable for edgings, small beds or 
pot culture. Height 12 inches. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 40c. 
Candytuft. 
CALENDULA 
(Pot Marigold) 
The seed should be started early indoors in pots or may 
be sown in shallow drills in the flower bed early in spring, 
when the trees are starting out in leaf. Calendulas are ex¬ 
cellent for borders or beds and last a long time in water 
as cut-flowers. 
MIXED VARIETIES. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 
DOUBLE ORANGE KING. An extra fine strain of this 
splendid double rich, orange-red variety, producing flow¬ 
ers over 3 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 
CALLIOPSIS 
(Tickseed) 
Very graceful for border plants, supplying throughout 
the summer an abundance of elegant showy flowers which 
are greatly prized for bouquets and vases. They will thrive 
anywhere, even in the city gardens, where their bright col¬ 
ors are highly appreciated. 
DRUMMONDI GOLDEN WAVE. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
MIXED. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
CAMPANULA—Medium 
(Canterbury Bell) 
Very ornamental, growing about 2 feet high, producing 
beautiful, large, bell-shaped flowers, which make a glorious 
display when planted in large beds. Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 
y± oz., 25c. 
CANARY BIRD VINE 
CANDYTUFT 
(Iberis) 
Showy, branching plants 12 to 15 inches high and bearing 
in profusion terminal clusters of beautiful single cruciform 
flowers in a wide range of colors. Considered indispensable 
for cutting and very effective in beds, masses or rockeries. 
If sown in spring in rich, mellow soil the plants will 
usually bloom from July to September or if in the fall will 
be likely to blossom from the last of May to July. Make 
rows about 1 foot apart and cover the seeds with about 
Vi -inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When 2 inches 
high thin to 4 inches apart in the row. Larger flowers are 
obtained if some of the branches are removed, and an 
abundance of water is desirable. Hardy annual. 
CORONARIA EMPRESS WHITE. Pkt., 10c; V 2 oz., 30c. 
UMBELLATA, Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c. 
GIRRALTARICA, Lilac. See page 60. 
SEMPERVIRENS, Wliite. See page 60. 
CARNATION 
MARGARET. These Carnations have created a universal 
sensation, not only on account of their beautiful colors 
but, unlike all others, they bloom in about 4 months from 
sowing the seed. Bloom until checked by frost. Height 
18 inches. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 40c. 
A beautiful rapid growing annual climber, the charming 
little canary-yellow blossoms bearing a fancied resemblance 
to a bird with its wings half expanded. The sprays of flow¬ 
ers are very artistic and keep when cut in good condition 
for a week. Height 10 to 20 feet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c. 
CARDINAL CLIMBER 
(Ipomoea Quamoclit) 
Strong and rapid grower, attain¬ 
ing a height of 30 feet or more, with 
beautiful fernlike foliage and covered 
with a blaze of circular cardinal-red 
flowers from midsummer until frost. 
Delights in a warm, sunny situation 
and good soil. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 60c. 
CELOSIA CRISTATA 
(Coxcomb) 
Very popular annuals of easy culture, producing large 
ornamental, comblike heads resem¬ 
bling ruffled chenille. They are 
prized for summer flower beds and 
make fine pot plants. Height 12 to 
18 inches. 
TALL MIXED. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 
25c. 
FINEST MIXED DWARF. Pkt., 
10c; *4 oz., 50c. 
CHILDSII (Chinese Wool Flower). 
The flowers are ball-shaped and 
resemble a ball of wool. The 
plants will average 2 feet in 
height. They branch freely and 
by midsummer are simply cov¬ 
ered with blooms. It keeps 
blooming all during the fall and 
retains its full beauty and color 
until severe frost destroys it. 
Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 50c. 
CERASTIUM TOMENTOSUM. See 
page 60. 
Calendula. 
Carnation. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Handsome hardy annuals pro¬ 
ducing quantities of large flowers 
of striking colors, making a bril¬ 
liant display. 
CARINATUM, Single Tricolor. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 40c. 
DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
30c. 
