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Hellanthus (Sunflower) (A) 
The strong growth of these well-known plants makes them un¬ 
suitable for bedding; but they are very useful for massing in shrub¬ 
bery or borders, and for screening purposes. They do well in sunny 
positions, in any kind of soil. The dwarfer kinds, with smaller flow¬ 
ers, are charming when grouped in mixed flower borders. Excellent 
for cutting. 
Red Sunflower. —The diversity of form of the Red Sunflower is 
as interesting as beautiful. Straight and flat petals vary with 
twisted and pointed ones, which appear colored in various shades of 
red, forming often a distinct circle of yellow ground around the dark 
disk; 3 feet high. Pkt., 10c. 
Nanus Flora Plena. —Double dwarf, beautiful for massing in 
beds. 2>^ feet. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
Kochia (A) 
Summer Cypress or Mexican Fire Bush. —An easily grown 
annual, which grows into a cypress-like hedge, with feathery foliage; 
at the approach of autumn the foliage turns to a deep red color; 2 to 
3 feet. Os., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
Kudzu Vine 
Kudzu Vine. —A rapid growing hardy climber of great merit, 
growing 8 to 10 feet the first season from seed. Flowers are pea 
shaped, of a rosy purple color. Pkt., 10c. 
Lathyrus (Latifollus) (Perennial Pea) (H. P.) 
Large clusters of red, white or pink flowers, resembling the Sweet 
Pea. Fine for covering walls, stumps, trellises and for ledgy places. 
Finest Mixed. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
Globosus FIstulosus FI. PI. (Double Globe or Dahlia Sun¬ 
flower)—Flowers a rich saffron color. 6 feet. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
Ch^santhemum Flowered. —Large golden yellow flowers re¬ 
sembling a Chrysanthemum. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
New Miniature. —A mixture of the new dwarf sunflowers in a 
variety of colors. oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
Helichrysum (Straw 
Flower) (A) 
A hardy annual of the 
easiest culture; one of our 
best “Everlasting” flowers, 
the dried double blooms 
being very handsome in 
winter bouquets; 2 feet. 
Mixed; Oz. ,50c.; pkt., 10c. 
Hollyhocks (P) 
Hollyhocks require a rich 
soil, but it must be well 
drained. We have given 
especial attention to this 
flower and you will find our 
strains of seed of the finest 
quality. Once thoroughly 
established they bloom 
stronger and more bril¬ 
liantly every year. Seeds 
sown early and the young 
plants transplanted several 
times, will bloom the same 
season; July and August 
sown seed, following year; 
6 to 8 feet. 
Chafer’s Improved 
Double Hollyhock 
Va 
oz. 
Pkt. 
Pink.$0.40 
$0.10 
Red. 
.40 
.10 
White. 
.40 
.10 
Yellow . 
.40 
.10 
Choice 
mixed. 
.40 
.10 
Single Ever- 
Blooming, 
Mixed .... 
.25 
.10 
Ipomoea (Moonvine) (A) 
Beautiful, rapid annual climbers. Foliage very dense and of re¬ 
markable shape. Seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 
hours before sowing to assist rapid germination. The seeds about 
the size of a pea should be notched with a file before soaking. 
Mexicana Grandiflora Alba. —Large white flowers, 5 to 6 
inches in diameter. Oz., 40c.; pkt., 10c. 
Japanese Imperial Fringed. —Large fringed flowers of many 
beautiful colors and shades. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 10c. 
Rubra Coerulea (Heavenly Blue). —Very large flowers of Sky 
blue. A splendid climber. Pkt., 10c. 
Rose Marie. —A New Double Variety, producing large double 
deep rose flowers, early and free flowering. Pkt., 10c. 
Iberls (Hardy Candytuft) (P) 
Low growing perennial, useful for border; flowers pure white, 
blooming in early spring. Pkt., 10c. 
Iris (P) 
Kaempferl. —The well-known Japanese varieties. Seed saved 
from the choicest varieties. 3 feet. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt.. 10c. 
Double H oUyhocke 
Lantana (A) 
Showy bedding plants of as easy culture as Verbena or Geranium; 
flowers freely produced in beautiful clusters, and constantly changing 
in hue. 
New Dwarf Bedding Hybrids. 1 foot. > 25c.; pkt., 10c. 
Larkspur 
(Annual 
Varieties) 
One of the best hardy 
annuals lasting a long 
time in flower. In or¬ 
der to have blossoms 
from July until frost the 
seeds should be sown 
in the open as early as 
possible, exceptionally 
good for cutting. 
Double Tall Branch¬ 
ing, or Stock Flower¬ 
ed. —The finest class of 
all Larkspurs for cut¬ 
ting and borders, with 
long spikes of large, 
double flowers, 2 feet. 
Dark Blue. 
Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c. 
Lilac. 
Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c. 
Lustrous Carmine. 
Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c. 
Pure White. 
Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c. 
Shell Pink. 
Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c. 
Sky Blue. 
Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c. 
Giant Hyacinth- 
Flowered. —Finest 
mixed. 
Oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. Larkspur 
Lavender (P) 
An old garden favorite. Valued for its sweet-scented leaves and 
flowers. 1feet. 
Lavendula Vera. Blue. Oz., 50c.; 14 oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
LInarla (Kenilworth Ivy) (H. P.) 
Small flowers of lavender and purple colors. A charming, neat 
hardy perennial trailing plant, suitable for baskets, vases, pots and 
rockwork. 
Cymballarla. —Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
LInum (Flax) (P) 
A splendid border or rock garden plant, producing large blue 
flowers on long slender stems and blooming all summer. 18 inches. 
Perenne. }4 oz., 25c.; pkt., 10c. 
Lobelia 
This charming variety (L. erinus compacts) forms compact 
bushes about 6 inches high and are covered with bloom throughout 
the season. Highly desirable for edging ribbon bedding and garden 
decorations as well as for pot culture. They flower the first season 
from seed. 
Blue Stone. Bright Blue. oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c. 
Crystal Palace. Deep Blue. ^ oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c. 
