Quality Seeds 
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Hahliac The most interesting spot in your garden 
ISdlllltfd— W iu p e where you are growing Dahlias 
from seed. It surprises most people how easily this Is 
done and what splendid and unusual flowers, hardly 
two alike, are borne on the sturdy plants the first year. 
Sow the seed early in April. In the fall dig and store 
the tubers in a dry, cool place. 
DOUBLE AND SINGLE MIXED—Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 35c. 
Daieis BELLIS (Double English Daisy) —(Hardy per- 
Udloy—ennial). Will stand the winter if given the 
protection of a little litter. In bloom front early spring 
until well in the summer. Easily raised from seed, which 
may be sown at any time from spring till August. For 
best results, new plants should be raised from seed each 
year. They are indispensable for cool shady places. 
MONSTROSA ROSE —Perfectly double flowers of enor¬ 
mous Size. Pkt., 10c; Za oz., 50c. 
GIANT LONGFELLOW —Large, double pink flowers. Pkt., 
10c; Za oz., 50c. 
GIANT SNOWBALL —Large, perfectly double; white. Pkt., 
10c; Za oz., 50c. 
DOUBLE GIANT MIXED —Finest mixture. Pkt., 10c; Za 
oz., 40c. 
Perhcrknltvia CALIFORNIA POPPY— A beauti- 
kSLiiSLiiuiuia— ful and brilliant annual, growing 
about a foot high and bearing quantities of poppy-like 
flowers in yellow, orange and crimson. These are spe¬ 
cially good when planted in beds and borders where their 
finely cut blue-green foliage and brilliantly colored flow¬ 
ers make a gorgeous display. Sow the seed in the early 
spring where the plants are to remain, as they do not 
transplant successfully. 
SPECIAL MIXTURE OF COLORS —New Giant Flowering 
Eschscholtzia in soft pink, scarlet, chrome, copper red, 
claret, yellow, white, royal purple and orange. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 25c. 
GOLDEN WEST— Flowers bright yellow and orange, pen¬ 
ciled and blotched. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. 
THE GEISHA— Orange-red outside, rich golden within. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
BUSH ESCHSCHOLTZIA, OR HUNNEMANNIA (Santa Bar¬ 
bara Poppy) —Bears large cup-shaped yellow flowers, 
3 inches across, on 12-inch stems; the petals are 
crinkled like crushed satin; will keep Tor two weeks. 
Sown early, they bloom for months. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 
25c. 
Euphorbia Variegata-^^ AIN °^, TJSt E 
Strong-growing foliage plant whose attraction lies in the 
white borders to the bright green leaves. Is most showy 
In poor soil. Used with tall growing plants as a light 
effect It is most useful. Its possibilities are great and it 
will well repay numerous experiments. Pkt., 5c. 
TL n **«__-a,— !>_■.. Most attractive in the per- 
I lie dlldsld Udisy— ennial border. The flowers 
averaging 4 inches in diameter, are borne on long, stiff 
stems and are 
especially adapt¬ 
ed for cutting. 
It begins bloom¬ 
ing in July and 
continues for 
several months. 
The petals or 
rays are pure 
glistening white, 
with small gol¬ 
den yellow cen- 
t e r s. If sown 
early it will 
flower the same 
season. Height 
2 V 2 feet. Pkt., 
10c; (4 oz.,75c; 
oz., $2.50. 
Did ? scus— 
BLUE LACE 
FLOWER — 
This pretty an¬ 
nual, which was 
cultivated ex¬ 
tensively in the 
gardens of our 
grandpa rents, 
has been brought 
1 0 prominence 
again. Blue Lace 
Flower grows into an upright, very much-branched plant 
about 2 feet high. Each branch ends in an umbel of sky- 
blue flowers, which spread out in an umbrella-like 
fashion, crowning each shoot with a beautiful and deli¬ 
cate head of flowers. It is easily grown and a splendid 
cut-flower, lasting unusually long in water. Seed may be 
sown outdoors in a well-prepared seed-bed when trees 
are out in leaf; water copiously during hot weather. Pkt., 
10c; Za oz., 25c. 
Shasta Daisy 
Everlasting Sweet Peas-tSIfuVK! A L "': 
decorative climbing vine of the Pea family, for growing 
on fences, trellis, etc., as floral screens and for cutting 
Blooms all summer. 
PINK BEAUTY —Pale pink variety. Pkt., 10c; U 4 oz., 40c. 
RUBRA —Bright rosy crimson. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 40c. 
WHITE PEARL —Large-flowering white. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz.. 
50c. 
MIXED COLORS—Pkt., 5c; '/ 4 oz., 25c. 
Everlasting Flowers- ™f, ,ri"S5 
has been gaining a great deal of popularity during recent 
years. They are all “old-fashioned” flowers that were 
better known years ago than they are now. The flowers 
should be picked for drying before they are fully open 
As seed of most “Everlastings” is slow to germinate, 
it is well to sow quite shallow and carefully 
AMMOBIUM—ALATUM GRANDIFLORUM —Height 2% Teet. 
This “Winged Everlasting” resembles the Immortelle- 
white flowers with green centers. Pkt.. 5c; (4 oz., 15c. 
GLOBE AMARANTH — GOMPHRENA — Annual. “Ever¬ 
lasting.” A first-rate plant for bedding; mixed colors; 
the flower can be dried and used as winter bouquets. 
Sow the seed in May. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 
HELICHRYSUM (Straw Flower) —Exceedingly effective 
everlastings; fine for borders. The flowers are large and 
the color bright; highly prized for Winter bouquets. 
Flowers intended for drying should be gathered when 
partially unfolded. Take off all foliage, tie in bunches 
and hang head downwards in some dark, dry place 
until cured. Give them plenty of room to develop, plant¬ 
ing not closer than 12 in. apart; hardy annuals. 2 % ft. 
Fireball, Bright Red. Silverball. 
Goldenball, Golden Yellow. Rose Queen. 
Salmon Queen. Violet Queen. 
Any of above. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 30c. Collection. One pkt. 
each, 50c. Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 10c; !4 oz., 25c. 
RHODANTHE— Charming little bell-shaped flowers borne 
in pretty sprays. Prefers a warm sheltered situation 
and rich soil. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c; '/ 4 oz., 15c. 
XERANTHEMUM —This is one of the oldest and prettiest 
of the “Everlasting” flowers. It is the one often called 
“Immortelle.” It grows 1 foot high from seed sown in 
the open ground and bears an abundance of bright 
rose, purple, and white flowers. Pkt., 5c; !4 oz., 15c. 
SPECIAL EVERLASTING MIXTURE— For the benefit of 
those who want only a few of each of the numerous 
everlastings we have made this special Everlasting Mix¬ 
ture. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 
Forfiret-Me-Not— MYOSOTIS—Popular hardy bl - 
■ enmals growing into bushes 
about 1 root high. Variety we offer produces lovely small 
single flowers placed in clusters; excellent for planting in 
shady beds and borders. Splendid for cutting. 
Start the seeds preferably during February in indoor 
boxes or in protected seed beds filled with a well pre¬ 
pared finely worked soil. Transplant when ready, setting 
them about 10 inches apart. 
ALPESTRIS ROYAL BLUE —Rich Indigo blue flowers. The 
most effective and finest dark blue kind, growing 9 in. 
high. Begin blooming in April. Pkt., 10c; !4 oz., 40c. 
ALPESTRIS ROSE— Rose colored flowers on sturdy, 9- 
inch plants. Fkt., 10c; !4 oz., 40c. 
ALPESTRIS MIXED— A mixture of blue, rose and white 
flowering kinds. Pkt., 10c; >4 oz., 35c. 
Forget-Me-Not 
