TESTED TEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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DAISY — BELLIS PERENNIS 
May be sown in February or March in shallow 
boxes of light, rich soil, covering the seeds to 
about three times their own thickness, and 
pressing soil firmly over them. Keep in a warm 
window, hotbed or greenhouse. When well out 
of the seed-leaf transplant to new boxes, and 
set out in the open ground when danger from 
frost is past. Or, sow in beds outside in August 
or September; protect wdth straw or litter over 
winter, and transplant to their permanent posi¬ 
tions in the spring. 
Mixed. Very fine.pkt., 10c 
Shasta Daisy. Very large, white.... pkt., 10c 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA 
(Commonly called California Poppy.) 
The state flower of California. An annual, 
very bright and rich in its pure tints of yel¬ 
low, orange, etc. The plants average about 
a foot in height, with silvery foliage, and pro¬ 
duce their large, poppy-like flowers from early 
spring until frost. They are most effective 
when grown in beds of considerable size, over 
which the seed may be sown broadcast thinly 
and lightlj r raked in. These sowings may be 
made early in spring or late in autumn for 
earlier germination, blooming the next spring. 
Useful as a pot-plant and for cut-flowers. Pkt 
»c. 
DIANTHUS OR PINKS 
The family of “Pinks” is unrivaled for brillianc> 
and rich variety of color, blooming profusely untb 
late in the autumn, rendering them one of the 
most satisfactory of all our annuals for garden 
decoration. Height about 1 foot. 
^ ' KEDDEWIGSII 
Densely double flower, 
3 inches in diameter; 
beautiful tints of crim¬ 
son, lilac, purple, mar¬ 
gined with white. Pkt 
5c. 
DOUBLE FRINGE! 
JAPAN. This is t 
strain sunerior to an> 
we have previously had 
The flowers are large 
double, of the brightess 
colors, handsomely 
fringed and borne or 
long, stiff stems, mak¬ 
ing them one of th* 
most useful flowers foi 
boquets. Pkt., 10c; 
DIANTHUS 
HEDDEWIGGII 
DOUBLE CHINESE. Large, double fragran* 
flowers, mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
FORGET-ME-NOT myosotis 
Pretty little favorites with lovely clusters of 
line, delicate flowers. Blue, % foot. Pkt., 5c. 
EVERLASTING FLOWERS 
These are very popular and desirable for winter 
decorations, bouquets, wreaths, etc. They should 
be cut when they come into full bloom, tied into 
bunches and dried in the shade, with their heads 
downward. 
RHODANTHE ALBA. Pure silver white; very 
Beautiful. Pkt., 6c. 
RHODANTRE MACULATA. Bright rosy crim¬ 
son with yellow disc. Pkt., 5c. 
HEETCHRYSTTM. .Finest mixed. Large beauti¬ 
ful, with double white, yellow, scarlet. Pkt., 5c. 
FOUR O’CLOCKS 
Also called Marvel of Peru. Handsome, free- 
fiowering, sweet scented annuals. Blossom* 
striped and variegated and of various colors. 
CHOICE MIXED. .Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
FOX GLOVE —digitalis 
Beautiful hardy perennials of easy culture, 
bearing long spikes of showy flowers, many 
beautifully spotted; height 3 to 5 feet. 
FINE MIXED. Pkt., 10c. 
GERANIUM 
Although perennials, these grow readily from 
seed and if planted early will produce blooming 
plants the first year. 
FINEST MIXED SINGLE. Pkt., 5c. 
GOURD 
Rapid growing annuals, suitable for covering 
old stumps, fences, etc. The small ornamental 
sorts make fine toys for children. 
MIXED GOURDS. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 15c. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). The feathery 
plant with little star-shaped flowers used In 
making up bouquets. Grows easily in every 
garden; 2-3 feet. 
Paniculata. Fine for bouquets; white flower*; 
perennial. Pkt., 5c. 
JOB’S TEARS 
Useful as a remedy for sore throat, goitre and 
teething infants. Pkt., 5c; oz „15c. 
HUMULUS—JAPANESE 
A most rapid growing annual climber covered 
densely with light-green leaves. Easily grown 
everywhere and will attain a height of twenty 
to thirty feet in a single season from seed. Per 
pkt., 7c. 
JAPANESE VARIEGATED IIOP. (Humului 
Japonicus Variegatus.) The leaves are strik¬ 
ingly variegated; the first color is bright deep 
green, distinctly marked and blotched with 
silvery white tinged with yellow; now and then 
a leaf will be almost snowy white, and another 
one, not far away, almost green. A strong 
grower, twenty to thirty feet in a few week*’ 
time. Per pkt., 5c. 
HELIOTROPE 
Deliciously fragrant flowering plants, 1 to 2 
feet high. Favorites for pot culture in winter 
and bedding in summer. 
FINE MIXED. Pkt., 5c. 
HIBISCUS 
AFRICANTJS. One of the most ornamental, 
beautiful and showy plants cultivated. Hardy 
annuals, cream color, rich brown center. On® 
and one-half efet high. Pkt., 5c. 
NEW GIANT FLOWERING MALLOW MARVELS 
One of the most striking productions of recent 
years in hardy plants. They form bushy plants 
5 to 6 feet high and 3 to 4 feet across and 
blossom profusely from July to late Fall. Th* 
flowers when well grown are immense in size— 
6 to 8 inches across—and range in color from 
crimson through various shades of red and pink 
to white. 
They are perfectly hardy and easily grown, 
succeeding best if planted in a deep rich and 
moist soil. Price per pkt., 16c. 
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