Recent Novelties and Other Rare Flowers 
Giant Pansy, Blue Waters 
Pentstemon spectabilis. Blue (perennial) 
A new griant Pansy of a uniform rich deep blue color, 
with extremely larpe, well-formed flowers of great sub¬ 
stance on long stems. A rare shade in Pansies. Pkt. 
'So cts., 'S i)kts. .SI. 
Polyanthus, Giant, Bright Eyes 
While not a novelty, this truly Ix'autiful flower is 
but rarely seen in American gardens. Its color is so 
rich and its large bells so beautifully formed that it makes 
a spectacular show in the border. An abundance of 
the richest blue blooms are carried on long spikes which 
rise to a height of 4 to 5 feet. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. SI. 
A lovely, new, large-flowered hardy Primrose, 
distinct because of the pleasantly waved formation of 
its petals. The flowers are rich yellow, with a large 
bright orange eye. Color and size of bloom, combined 
with fine strong growth, make Bright Eyes an 
appealing variety. Pkt. 
75 cts-, 5 pkts. .S3. 
Pyrethrum hybridum flore-plcno. Crimson King 
PERENNIAL 
Dark, velvety crimson, a rich and appealing new 
shade that will ijlease every flower-lover. The well- 
formed flowers are large, fully double, and are carried 
on long, self-supporting stems. A cut-flower of first 
quality. Pkt. 75 cts., 5 pkts. S3. 
Scabiosa caucasica. Giant Hybrids 
Twice as large as the well-known Caucasica Blue, more vigorous 
in growth, with larger and longer stems, and larger and heavier 
petals. Colors range from white to dark blue, but lilac and mauve 
predominate. Perennial. Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
Stachys lanata (Lamb's Ear ) (PERENNIAL) 
Thick, woolly, silvery leaves. Makes a lovely border. Leaves, when 
cut and dry, are excellent for book-marks. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Sweet William, Purple Beauty 
The lovely, shining, bright purple color makes this new variety 
especially suitable for effective bedding purposes. A very striking 
color. Perennial. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Salvia farinacea. Blue Bedder 
A compact form of the popular Salvia farinacea with long spikes 
of deep blue flowers. Should be grown as an annual and will bloom 
freely all through late summer and fall. Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
Zinnia, Scabious-flowered 
Verbena grandiflora. Lavender Glory (annual) 
A true lavender with a medium-sized white eye which accen¬ 
tuates the lovely lavender tone. The individual florets are extraor- 
dmarily large and sweetly fragrant. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Zinnia, Scabious-flowered, Mixed 
An entirely distinct and attractive strain of Zinnia of exquisite 
form, reminding one of the double-crested cosmos. The flowers 
are of medium size, with a collar of broad petals surmounted by a 
full, double crest of the same tone and color. The plants flower 
freely, ranging from pale rose to crimson and scarlet with orange, 
golden and purple shades. Grows 23^ feet high. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Sweet William, 
Purple Beauty 
Zinnia, Dahlia-flowered, Youth (annual) 
A lovely warm shade of soft rose. Unusually fine form with broad, 
loosely arranged petals and double 
to the very center. Pkt. 35 cts., 
3 pkts. SI. 
Five Lovely New Violas 
ARKWRIGHT RUBY. A beautiful ruby-crimson Viola 
with lovely terra-cotta shadings and outstanding central mark¬ 
ings, fragrant, as large as a good-sized pansy. Pkt. 75 cts., 5 pkts. $3. 
CORNUTA, LAVENDER GEM. Soft, deep shade of lavender. 
Blooms profusely all through the season. Pkt. SI, 6 pkts. S5. 
CpRNUTA, LITTLE GEM. 
Miniature Jersey Gem, having 
somewhat smaller flowers on a much 
more compact plant. The color of 
the blooms is a shade deeper than 
Jersey Gem. Pkt. 75 cts., 3 pkts. S2. 
PRIMROSE PERFECTION. 
As large as pansies, freely produced 
throughout the season. Pkt. 75 cts., 
5 pkts. S3. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Deep gol- 
deti yellow. Outstanding in size— 
almost as large as a giant jjansy 
but still a true Viola—it blooms all 
season. Pkt. 75 cts., 5 pkts. S3. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each 
of the above 5 New Violas, $3.50 
Viola, 
Arkwright 
Ruby 
Viola cornuta. Little Gem 
20 Spinach all summer—Schling’s Perpetual Summer Spinach. See page 43 
