68 FLOWER SEEDS—(Continued) 
State Nursery and Seed Co. 
Schizantlius 
Statice 
Schizanthus, Butterfly or Fringe Flower 
Called the “poor man’s orchid” on account of 
their easy culture and resemblance in form and 
coloring' to some of the floral aristocrats. Sown 
out of doors in Spring where they are to remain, 
or started inside and transplanted when the 
weather is suitable. Hardy annual. One to two 
feet. Mixed. Pkt., 5c; 1/16-oz., 25c; %-oz., 40c, 
’A-oz., 75c. 
Strawflowers or Helichrysum 
These flowers, with their rich, bright colorings, 
are most valuable for Winter bouquets. Keep well 
cultivated to produce the finest and largest num¬ 
ber of flowers. The blooms should be cut as 
soon as they open, tied in small bunches, and dried 
slowly in a cool, shady place. Hang the flowers 
downward. 
Fire Ball —Fire Ball is a popular variety with rich 
bright blooms. They are an intense and vivid 
crimson. The flowers are large and the bril¬ 
liancy of the color is retained in the dried flow¬ 
ers. 
Canary Yellow —A well named variety since the 
flowers are of almost ball shape and of a rich, 
golden yellow color. They are borne profusely 
on strong, robust plants. 
White Queen —Is a favorite on account of its pure 
white flowers. The reason for this is that White 
Queen is most easily dyed to any desired color. 
The blooms are of largest size and quite double 
Rose Queen —The color is a bright and cheerful 
rose, a shade that is always greatly admired 
The blooms are of remarkable size, forming a 
double flower which 
never shows a yellow 
center until it has passed 
its prime. But even then 
it is very beautiful, as 
a fine color contrast. 
Violet Queen —The color is 
rich violet and intense. 
Violet Queen has quickly 
become one of the must 
favored of all Straw- 
flowers. The dried blooms 
are particularly rich and 
life-like. 
Any of the above, pkt., 
10c; %-oz., 20c; %-oz., 35c; 
%-OZ., 60c. Strawflower 
Mixed—Those who have not room enough to grov 
separate colors will get a fine display from thit- 
mixture. Pkt., 5c; ^-oz., 20c; %-oz., 30c; %- 
oz., 50c. 
T COLLECTION OF STRAWFLOWERS 1* 
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* Strawflowers (value 50c), postpaid for 45c ? 
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I Strawflowers (value $1.00), postpaid for 75c T 
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Statice Latifolia or Sea Lavender 
These useful plants bear purplish blue everlast¬ 
ing flowers that last a long time after cutting, 
and are of very easy culture. Hardy perennial 
Two feet. Pkt., 10c; *4-oz., 40c; }4-oz., 70c. 
Sweet William or Dianthus Barbatus 
A beautiful sweet-scented old-fashioned annual 
and perennial. Grows one to two feet high and 
bears its flowers in clusters at the end of a stiff 
stem. It makes a beautiful bedding plant and is 
of easy culture. 
Single—Mixed —The flowers are large, of handsome 
form and embrace a great variety of extremely 
rich and beautiful colors. Perennial. Pkt., 5c; 
%-oz., 25c; 14-oz., 40c. 
Annual Flowering, Mixed —A new strain that 
blooms the first season. Flowers large, borne in 
great profusion and in beautifully assorted col¬ 
ors. Pkt., 10c; %-oz., 25c; &-oz., 40c. 
Thunbergia or Blackeyed Susan 
A beautiful climber, 3 to 5 feet high, with pale 
yellow or orange-yellow flowers having a black 
center. Of quick growth, blooming profusely. 
Tender annual. Pkt., 5c; ^4-oz., 30c; %-oz., 50c. 
Veronica or Speedwell 
A beautiful species, with rich deep blue flow¬ 
ers. Pkt., 10c. 
Viola Cornuta (Tufted Pansies) 
While the flowers of the Violas are not so large 
as the Pansies, yet they bloom very freely and 
for a longer time. The colors are clear and dis¬ 
tinct and very effective in the rock garden. 
■ Viola——Cornuta Mixed—Pkt., 10c; t^-oz., 40c; 
oz., 70c. 
Viola Odorata (Sweet Scented Violets) 
Every garden should include sweet-scented Vio¬ 
lets; dark blue. Pkt., 10c; 1/16-oz., 55c. 
Vinca or Periwinkle 
Dark green, glossy foliage and bright single 
blossoms of striking beauty; grows 12 inches tall; 
excellent for beds, borders and window boxes. 
Seeds are sometimes slow to germinate. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; %-oz., 40c; %-oz., 70c. 
Sweet William 
Strawflowers Make Beautiful Everlasting Bouquets for the House in Winter 
