Make repeated sowings of the annual Baby’s Breath 
DlDISCUS—coerulea (Lace Plant). Fine for cut¬ 
ting. Large flat lace-like flowers of light blue, 
on long stems. This has been offered for some 
years as Queen Anne’s Blue Lace Plant. Pkt. 
10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
DIMORPHOTHECA — aurantiaca “Golden West.” 
(Star of the Veldt.) These glorious African 
daisies have been greatly improved under cul¬ 
tivation. Bright buttercup yellow flowers. These 
are especially recommended for the front bor¬ 
der where they are very colorful. Pkt. 10c, Tr. 
Pkt. 25c. 
aurantiaca “Orange Improved.” A fine strain from 
carefully selected deep orange flowers. Pkt. 10c, 
Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
aurantiaca “Salmon Beauty.” One of the fine 
new varieties with large daisy-like deep sal¬ 
mon rose flowers. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
aurantiaca hybrids. A colorful mixture of red, 
orange, and yellow. A persistent bloomer. Pkt. 
10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean). Rapid annual climb¬ 
ers, with large heart shaped leaves. Very use¬ 
ful for quick shade, and very ornamental. 
Easily grown. 
soudanensis. A Japanese sort with rosy purple 
flowers. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Printzess Helene. Identical with above except 
that flowers are pure white and foliage lighter 
in color. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
DRACENA—indivisa. The slender dracena much 
used in bedding. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. (California Poppy). Attractive 
annuals for beds, massing, the rockery, or edg¬ 
ing. They are free flowering in bloom from 
June until frost. Handsome finely cut foliage. 
The yellow sorts combine beautifully with the 
blue Centaurea. They should not be transplant¬ 
ed. 
Spreading Varieties. These are particularly ef¬ 
fective in beds and for a mass showing. Grow 
about 1 foot high. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 20c. 
Alba Reselected. Large pure white. 
Dainty Queen. Coral pink on cream. 
Golden West. Butterfly yellow over orange. 
Mikado. Fiery orange crimson. 
Rosy Queen. Clear rose pink. 
Tango. Bronze red shaded with terra-cotta. 
Brilliant Mixed. Rich shades of orange, crimson, 
and pink. 
Dwarf Erect Varieties. The following can be used 
effectively in the rockery or the low border. 
They are compact in habit growing about nine 
inches high. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt 25c. 
The Dazzler. A fine bright scarlet. 
Fringed Yellow. Frilled petals of bright yellow. 
Mauve Beauty. Delicate clear mauve. 
The Geisha. Fluted petals of brilliant gold inside 
with outer petals of orange crimson. 
Hybrida Grandiflora Mixed. Containing all the 
erect varieties with many new colors. 
Salmon Beauty. New and rare double. An 
excellent variety that is clear salmon both 
inside and out. Awarded a gold medal by 
the Royal Horticultural Society. Pkt. 10c, 
Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
EUPHORBIA — varlegata (Snow on the Mountain). 
Belongs to the Poinsettias and like them, 
blooms in bracts. Veined and margined white. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
heterophylla. Very ornamental foliage plant, 
much similar to the well known poinsettia. Pkt. 
10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
GAILLARDIA — plcta single. Colorful and gay 
flowers in red, russset, and orange shades. 
Dwarf growing. Fine for cutting. 12 in. Pkt. 
10c, Tr. Pkt. 20c. 
plcta double. Large double flowers in a mixture 
of charming colors. 12 in. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 20c. 
GAURA — lindheimerl. 3 ft. A graceful plant bear¬ 
ing numerous spikes of rosy white flowers from 
July until frost. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c, Tr. 
Pkt. 20c. 
GAZAN IA — longiscapa. A beautiful annual for the 
rockery or the low border. A striking golden 
yellow with deep brown rings. Free flowering. 
9 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
GERBERA—Jamesonii Hybrida (Transvaal Daisy). 
The beautiful single daisy on erect 15 inch 
stems. Shades of crimson and pink. Very 
attractive. 30 seeds 25c. 
GILIA—Capitata Blue (Blue Thimble Flower). A 
bushy two foot plant covered with bright blue 
scabiosa-like flowers. Fine as a cut flower and 
dries to color beautifully. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Tricolor. A neat variety for the border. Shades 
of lilac and lavender. 9 inches. Pkt. 5c, Tr. 
Pkt. 15c. 
GODETIA—Cherry Red. A fine tall double. A 
striking fiery cerise. Superb for bedding or for 
cutting. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
Azalea Flowered Tall (Schamini Type). Double 
flowers in vivid colors. Excellent for cutting. 
A brilliant mixture. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Azalea Flowered Dwarf “Carmlnea.” For growing 
in pots or as a low bedding variety this lovely 
variety is highly recommended. Rich pink with 
a crimson blotched center. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 
35c. 
Azalea Flowered Dwarf “Cornelia.” Showers of 
showy delicate salmon flowers. A splendid col¬ 
or. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
Azalea Flowered Dwarf Mixed. A delightful mix¬ 
ture of the named varieties. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 
25c. 
Pelargonium. This is a new English novelty that 
has received many compliments because of its 
charming combination of rose and blush pink 
shades. It is a dwarf compact single that can 
be used in the border, as a pot plant, or for 
cutting. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
“Sybil Sherwood.” This brilliant new introduc¬ 
tion recently won an award of merit from the 
Royal Horticultural Society. It is a glorious 
shade of salmon pink daintly outlined with 
white. It is a robust grower reaching a heighth 
of 20 inches. When in full bloom the foliage is 
hidden from view. It is ideal iin the border, 
effective as a pot plant, and its splendid keep¬ 
ing qualities make it a desirable cut flower. 
Highly recommended. Pkt. 25c. 
Duchess of Albany. A dwarf single white. A pro¬ 
fuse bloomer that is worth while. Pkt. 10c, Tr. 
Pkt. 20c. 
Gloriosa. A large blood red dwarf single. Pkt. 
10c, Tr. Pkt. 20c. 
Lady Satin Rose. A profusion of satiny rose flow¬ 
ers. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 20c. 
Brilliant Mixed. A choice selection of the bright 
shades of the dwarf single varieties. Makes a 
delightful bedding variety. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 
20c. 
GOMPHRENA—Mixed. One of the easiest and sur¬ 
est growers among the everlastings. Large 
stiff clover-like flowers on strong stems. Pkt. 
5c, Tr. Pkt. 15c. 
GOURDS—Ornamental Varieties. A delightful mix¬ 
ture of the small varieties in various shapes and 
colors. A rapid growing vine. Pkt. 5c, Tr. Pkt. 
15c. 
GYPSOPHILA—elegans “Covent Garden Strain” 
(Baby’s Breath). A very popular annual as a 
cutflower for a filler in bouquets. Showers of 
pretty white flowers. We recommend frequent 
sowings of this item throughout the Spring and 
early summer to assure a succession of bloom. 
Pkt. 5c, % Oz. 10c, 1 Oz. 30c. 
elegans rosea. Bushy plants with blush pink 
flowers. Pkt. 5c, Tr. Pkt. 15c. 
elegans carmlnea. A pretty pastel red Pkt. 5c, 
Tr. Pkt. 15c. 
HELICHRYSUM—monstrosum (Straw Flower). We 
are listing three separate colors this year that 
are especially fine for cut flower purposes. 
These three shades have been selected as the 
outstanding colors. In the mixture offered all 
shades and colors are used. Fireball, Golden 
Ball, Silvery Pink, and Mixed. Pkt. 10c, Tr. 
Pkt. 20c. 
HELIOTROPE—Lemoine’s Giants. A fine bedding 
plant with large flowers in shades of lavender. 
16 in. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
HUNNEMANNIA—fumarlaefolla (Bush Eschscholt- 
zia). Bushy plants quite similar to California 
Poppies. Flowers keep well when cut. Bright 
yellow. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 20c. 
*IONOPSIDIUM—acaule (Violet Cress). Flowers 
white tinged with clear violet. A beautiful 
miniature. Especially fine for the rockery. Sows 
itself freely when established. Recommended. 
3 inches. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c 
Nasturtium “Gold¬ 
en Gleam” is con¬ 
sidered one of the 
finest seed novelties 
ever introduced. As 
it becomes better 
known, through its 
charming double 
flowers and its 'pleas¬ 
ing fragrance, it is 
more in demand. 
Volumes have 
been written extol¬ 
ling the splendid 
merits of this pretty 
annual and it de¬ 
serves all its praises. 
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