ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
ANNUAL FLOWERS 
That Are 
Easily Grown 
Annuals are flowers which grow from seed and 
bloom the same season. On the following pages we 
offer a comprehensive and carefully selected list of 
choice varieties, that are easily grown by amateurs. 
By planting assorted kinds a profusion of flowers 
may be had from early summer until killing frosts 
in the fall. 
In this list you will find flowers for all purposes— 
for edging and borders, for garden display and cut 
flowers, and for winter bouquets. You need not be 
without flowers any time during the growing season. 
Cultural directions are on each packet and the 
prices given are prepaid. 
Ageratum—Blooms All Summer. 
Ageratum 
For Blue Flowers 
Ageratums remain in flower 
throughout the summer and are 
among the most effective of our 
annuals for edging and bed¬ 
ding. The flowers of the taller 
varieties are very useful for 
bouquets. Seed sown in August 
will produce plants for win¬ 
ter flowering. 
DWARF BLUE.—6 inches. 
Dwarf, compact habit, splendid 
for edging. Deep lavender-blue. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 
TALL BLUE.— 18 inches. Soft 
lavender-blue flowers; excellent 
for cutting. Pkt., 10c; Vt oz., 30c. 
MIXED. —White and blue va¬ 
rieties for bouquets. 18 inches. 
Pkt., 5c; *4 oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
Anchusa The Summer Forget-me-not. 
BLUE BIRD. —Fine annual plant of easy culture, succeeding 
well on most any soil. Brilliant deep blue flowers in large 
sprays produced freely all summer. Plant is of compact growth, 
18 inches high. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c. 
Wilt Resistant Asters 
These strains are immune from wilt. Only through these 
resistant stocks is it possible to grow Asters on wilt-infected 
soil. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS.—Mixed. Tall plants 
with ldrge flowers. 
CREGO MAMMOTH ASTERS.—Mixed. 2 feet high. Fine big 
flowers resembling Chrysanthemums. 
HEART OF FRANCE.—Ruby red. The flowers are large and full 
double. 18 to 24 inches. 
Each of the above, per pkt., 25c; 3 pkts. for 65c. 
Two Annual Vines of Rapid Growth 
Balloon Vine Quick Ornamental Climber. 
LOVE-IN-A-PUFF. —A clean, free-growing annual vine reaching 
10 to 15 feet, bearing delicate clusters of bloom and numbers of 
large, round inflated seed-pods resembling miniature ballons. The 
effect is most odd and curious. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c. 
Amaranthus 
Foliage of Bright Colors 
Quick growing, tall plants with, 
brilliant colored foliage. They 
thrive best in hot, sunny loca¬ 
tions and on light soil. Splendid 
for center of beds or for back¬ 
ground. 2 y 2 to 4 feet. 
MIXED. —Many varieties and 
colors. Pkt., 5c; y± oz., 20c. 
Alyssum 
Best White Edging Plant 
Free flowering pretty little 
plants for beds, edgings, or win- , 
ter blooming. Of easiest culture. 
In bloom from June to Novem- 1 
ber. Suitable for the rock garden. 
Seed may be sown very early in 
spring and up to June 15th. 
LITTLE GEM (Carpet of Snow). —New, very dwarf, 
blooming profusely. A solid mass of white all Summer. 
Splendid for edging. 4 to 5 inches. Try it this year. Pkt., 10c; 
Vi oz., 25c; Vj oz., 40c. ' 
LILAC QUEEN. —Dwarf and compact. Distinct new va¬ 
riety with flowers of light lavender or lilac color. 8 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; Vj oz., 40c. 
SWEET ALYSSUM. —The well known variety with white 
flowers of trailing habit. For edgings, solid flower beds, 
window boxes, etc. 10 inches. Pkt., 5c; V> oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Basket of Gold).—See list of 
Perennial Flowers. 
Bean, Scarlet Runner 
The well known rapid-growing annual climber, producing bright 
red flowers, from July to September. The foliage being dense, makes 
it splendid for porches or any location where shade is desired. 
Pkt., 10c; % lb., 15c. 
Alyssum—Little Gem, for Border. 
