Abronia —Sand Verbena 
UMBELLATA. A 
very interesting 
and rapidly grow¬ 
ing trailing plant, 
which may be used 
for planting in 
boxes, rock bord¬ 
ers, or any location 
where trailing 
plants are useful. 
They often grow 
stems to a length 
of 3 to 4 feet, 
covered with rosy- 
lilac flowers dur¬ 
ing summer and fall. Pkt. (100 seeds), 54‘, 1/16 oz., 20(- 
Agrostemma^oM of Heaven 
COELI-ROSA. Plants grow 12 to 15 inches tall and are very 
desirable for beds and borders. The flowers are bright fringed 
carmine-red, about 1-inch in diameter on long stems; a profuse 
bloomer. Pkt. s<; 1 /h o»-. 2Q(. 
Alyssum 
Showy little plants for bor¬ 
ders, beds, vases or rock gar¬ 
dens. Free-flowering annual 
k>f quick growth; blooms early 
and continuously during sum¬ 
mer, is fragrant and succeeds 
everywhere. 
CARPET OF SNOW, This 
attractive annual known as 
Carpet of Snow- or Little Gem 
produces pure white flowers; 
dwarf, compact habit, about 
4 inches high. Begins to bloom 
when very small, and is a 
solid mass of white from 
early spring to late autumn. 
The best white edging plant. 
Pkt. (400 seeds), 54; 
Vfe oz., 254 . 
SWEET (Maritimum). Low- 
growing and sweet - scent¬ 
ed variety, for edgings, win¬ 
dow boxes, etc., continuous bloomer. » 
Pkt. (400 seeds), 5<; Vi oz., 204. 
LILAC QUEEN. Flowers a very pretty lavender-lilac in 
color, of compact growth, about 6 inches high; a nice contrast 
to the white. Pkt. (400 seeds), 54 ; oz., 254. 
For Perennial Alyssum see Page 46 
Little Gem, Carpet of Snow 
ANTIRRHINUM —Snapdragons 
These are among the most desirable flowers for general 
garden culture, with the wonderful new varieties that have 
recently been introduced, there is little left to be desired 
in size of plants and flower spikes, and coloring of flowers. 
MILLS GIANT SNAPDRAGONS. One of the newest crea¬ 
tions; grow 3 to 4 feet tall. See outside back cover. 
NEW MAJESTIC SNAPDRAGONS. A giant flowering 
semi-dwarf strain, 18 to 24 inches tall, very profuse bloom¬ 
ers. See Novelty Page 9. 
HALF-DWARF SNAPDRAGONS. A splendid strain that 
are very popular, and preferred by many for bedding pur¬ 
poses. Plants grow 12 to 15 inches tall. 
Mixed Colors: Pkt. (500 seeds), 5 e; 1/16 oz., 254. 
DWARF HYBRID SNAPDRAGONS. Grow only 8 to 10 
inches tall, very free blooming, an attractive color mix¬ 
ture, splendid for rockeries. 
Mixed Colors: Pkt. (500 seeds), 5<; 1/16 oz., 254. 
AnctlUSa —Summer Forget-Me-Not 
BLUE BIRD. Easily grown annual. Plants grow about 18 
inches tall producing beautiful Forget-Me-Not like deep blue 
flowers, which are borne continuously until frost. 
Pkt. (100 seeds), 54? Vs o«-» 304- _ 
Argemone— Mexican Poppy 
GRAND1FLORA HYBRIDA. An interesting annual with whit¬ 
ish green foliage, very ornamental with its grayish green color 
with silvery nbs, with large, poppy-like flowers in yellow, 
cream, primrose and white. Easily grown from seed and thrives 
in a sunny position. 3 feet. 
Pkt. (100 seeds), 54? Vfr m-» 204- 
Balsaitl— Lady’s Slipper 
Balsams are one of the showiest of 
annuals; easy to grow, blooming 
from July until frost. 15 to 18 
inches. v 
PINK. Blooms are fully double; 
rich pink color. 
Pkt. (15 seeds), 54 ; V\ oz., 304. 
SCARLET. A rich, fiery scarlet 
shade, very double and attractive. 
Pkt. (75 seeds), 54 ; Vi oz., 304. 
CHOICE MIXED. A wonderful 
collection of colors, containing 
nearly all colors in Balsams; will 
make a gorgeous border or bed. 
Pkt. (106 seeds), 54 ; V4 oz., 254- 
Double Balsam —Pina 
Ageratum —Floss Flo wet 
Ageratum grows quickly and 
blooms profusely all summer 
and is fine for beds or borders. 
LITTLE BLUE STAR. One 
of the best blue bedding plants, 
only 4 to 5 inches tall, covered 
with bloom from summer till 
frost. Easily grown from seed 
indoors or sow outside in May. 
Pkt. (200 seeds), 54 ; 
1/16 oz., 304. 
PRINCESS. A beautiful vari¬ 
ety having sky-blue flowers 
with white center, the contrast 
being exquisite. 8 inches tall. 
Pkt. (200 seeds), 54 ; 
1/16 oz., 254. 
Little Blue Star 
Dwarf Mixed. White and blue varieties. Pkt. (200 seeds), 5e: 
V* oz., 254- 
Amaranth US —Summer Poinsettia 
These are very attractive plants, have bright leaves, and 
showy clusters of blooms. 
CAUDATUS (Love-Lies-Bleeding). A brilliant foliage an¬ 
nual about 3 feet tall having curious, long drooping racemes 
of fiery red flowers. Very ornamental and useful in the border 
of tall plants. Pkt. (400 seeds), 5<; y 4 oz., 254 . 
TRICOLOR SPLENDENS (Joseph's Coat). Brilliantly col¬ 
ored leaves, the inner foliage of blackest bronze tipped with 
green and outer foliage bright scarlet and gold. 
Pkt. (400 seeds), 5 <; Vk oz., 304- 
SALICIFOLIUS (Fountain Plant). Hardy annual, 4 feet tall, 
long, narrow leaves droop and curl and by midsummer these 
leaves show brilliant colors, looking like a little colored foun- 
tain. Pkt, (200 seeds), St oz.. 354- 
Arctotis 
(Blue-Eyed African 
Daisy) 
GRANDIS. From South 
Africa, grows about 2 
feet high, forming bush¬ 
es with flowers large, 
pure white on the upper 
surface, and the under 
side of petals, a pale 
lilac-blue. Flowers about 
2% inches across. Plants 
bloom from July until 
frost. 
Pkt. (150 seeds), 54 : 
1/16 oz., 204. 
Brachycome— Swan River Daisy 
An attractive annual making a compact bush 8 inches tall, 
covered with small daisies in blue, white and rose; very 
dainty and it blooms most all summer. Is a very pretty 
pot plant for the house. 
Mixed: Pkt. (150 seeds), 54; Vfe oz., 254. 
Blue Lace 
Flower 
z (Didlscus) 
A most beautiful annual 
flower with dainty, lace¬ 
like bloom of a clear 
light blue. It is of the 
easiest culture and seed 
sown out-of-doors after 
frost will make blooms 
from July until October. 
Also thrives as a house 
plant. 
Pkt. (100 seeds), 54 ; 
Vfe oz., 304 . 
Bartonia —Golden Star 
AUREA. One of the most showy of annuals, growing 12 to 18 
inches tall; excellent for beds and borders, producing rich 
golden yellow flowers, with a distinct orange-yellow tint near 
base of petals. The leaves are covered with a mass of soft 
white hairs, giving the plant a downy appearance. It thrives 
everywhere; blooms all summer. 
Pkt, (200 seeds), 54 ; Vi oz., 304* 
Baby’s Breath—White 
Baby’s Breath 
(Gypsophlla) 
Quick-growing annual, 
covered with small, open, 
starlike flowers, borne in 
great sprays, does well in 
any soil, highly esteemed 
when combined in bouquets. 
15 to 18 inches. 
WHITE. A small, pretty 
flower, strong plants, bloom¬ 
ing freely. Pkt. (200 seeds), 
54 ; Vz oz., 204. 
CARMINE. Bears a pro¬ 
fusion of bright carmine 
flowers on slender stems. 
Pkt. (200 seeds), 5 <: 
Vz oz., 304* 
All colors. Mixed: Pkt. 
(200 seeds), 5<; Vz oz., 
254 - 
Annuals 
F. B. Mills Seed Grower, Rose Hill, N. Y 
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