OLDS' RELIABLE ANNUAL FLOWERS 
Larkspur, Olds’ Los Angeles. 
Didiscus, 
Dahlia, Improved Coltness Hybrid. Gypsophila. 
936. DAHLIA. H. A. Improved Coltness Hybrid. A dwarf, compact, 
single-flowered Dahlia easily grown from seed. Attains a height of 1 to 1 V 2 
feet. Will produce flowers freely throughout the season of many vivid and 
striking shades. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
935. DAHLIA. H. A. Double Mixed. Large flowering. Dahlias can be 
grown from seed so as to bloom the first year. Plant in a box in the house 
in April, and transplant. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
DAHLIA BULBS. See page 56. 
959. DIDISCUS, Coeruleus. H. A. (Blue Lace Flower.) A beautiful 
blue-flowering annual growing about 3 feet tall. Very fine for cutting. See 
illustration below. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
950. DIANTHUS. H. A. (Pinks.) Mixed. One of the most loved of 
all annuals. The brilliant, contrasting colors appearing in each flower form 
stripes, bands and markings and are very beautiful. Pkt., 5c. 
OLDS' EVERLASTINGS. 
Grow your own winter bouquets. How welcome they are in the winter 
when flowers are scarce; also fine for presents. Cut before fully open, 
bunch and hang for ten days in a dark, dry room. 
965. ★HELICHRYSUM, Mixed. H. A. Double flowers in glittering 
colors. The well known strawflower. Pkt., 5c. 
967. ACROCLINIUM, Mixed. H. A. A pretty annual 15 inches high, 
bearing lovely white or pink daisy-like blossoms. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
968. STATICE, Sinuata. H. A. Dense groups of blossoms near the top 
of the stems of a charming rose color. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
997. GOMPHRENA. H. A. Best Mixed. (Globe Amaranth.) A showy 
annual everlasting or strawflower, resembling a large clover blossom. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
994. GYPSOPHILA, Elegans. H. A. The popular minute white flowers 
used by florists so much in bouquets. Usually called Baby’s Breath. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1026. LUNARIA. H. A. (Silver Dollar Plant.) The flowers are purple, 
followed by silvery seed pods which make wonderful winter decorations. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
969. EUPHORBIA. H. A. (Snow on the Mountain.) A very distinct 
plant. Grows 2 feet high; very showy with its foliage edged white and 
green. Splendid for bouquets. Pkt., 5c. 
970. FORGET-ME-NOT. H, A. (Myosotis.) One of the best spring 
flowers and a great favorite. A sea of blue. The national flower of Bel¬ 
gium. Pkt., 7c. 
975. FOUR O’CLOCK. H. A. (Marvel of Peru.) Mixed. Handsome, 
free-flowering, many colored blossoms. A good, old-fashioned flower of hardy, 
bushy habit, very charming as a hedge plant. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. 
985. ★GAILLARDIA. H. A. Double Mixed. The annual Blanket Flow¬ 
er—reds and yellows. One of our most profuse blooming annuals. Grows 
IV 2 feet tall with grey-green foliage. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
990. GODETIA. H. A. Best Mixed. A very pretty annual which should 
be more largely and more extensively grown. Attains a height of about 1 % 
feet. The flowers have a satiny texture with many beautiful colors. A 
profuse bloomer. Does well in poor soils. Pkt., 5c. 
995. GOURDS. T. A. Mixed. Ornamental. Quickly makes a dense 
growth of vines. Pkt., 5c. 
1000. HELIOTROPE. H. H. P. Choice Mixed. Blooms from seed the 
first year. Delicate blue and white flowers continuously appearing. Loved 
most for its fragrance. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1007. ★HOLLYHOCK. Annual Mixed. Tall spikes of satiny mallow 
flowers throughout the summer. Pkt., 5c. 
1010. HUMULUS. H. A. Japonicus. (Japanese Hop.) A fine porch 
vine. Makes a rapid growth. Heat, drouth, and insects will not affect it. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1018. LARKSPUR. H. A. Olds’ Los Angeles. In this variety we 
Shave a rich salmon overlaid with a brilliant and pleasing rose. Note 
W illustration above for type of growth. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts. 15c. 
1015. ★LARKSPUR. H. A. Fine Mixed. Tall, old-fashioned 
spikes of blue. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1016. ★LARKSPUR. H. A. La France. Salmon-pink shade of the stock 
flowering type. Just like Los Angeles except in color. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1023. LINARIA. Maroccana Hybrid Mixed. H. A. A beautiful little 
annual which is easily grown from seed. Flowers resemble small Snap¬ 
dragons with spurs similar to a Columbine. The plant grows about one 
foot high and will usually bloom from seed in eight weeks. A fine flower 
which wo are sorry to say is little known. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
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