Ageratum, Venus 
Aster, Late Branching Wilt-Resistant. See page ii 
S. & W. Co.’s Novelties and 
Super-Giant Snapdragon 
Specialties in Flower Seeds 
Dwarf Ageratum 
Blue Cat). Tmy variety with very large flowers of a deeper, 
-=— truer blue than the type. An easily grown annual, 
seeds of which, for outdoor cultivation, may be sown from February 
under glass to May in the open ground. Pkt. 25 cts., V^oz. $1, 
Vioz. $1.50. 
Venus. buds are red, opening to flowers whose petals are 
-1 white, contrasting with the soft red centers. An excep¬ 
tionally good variety, not only for pots but also fine for bedding. 
Grows about i foot high. Pkt. 15 cts., YbOz. 40 cts., Vioz. 75 cts. 
Anagallis, Blue Bird 
This dwarf annual makes a splendid edging plant because its flow¬ 
ering period is so long and its blossoms are so beautiful a shade of 
lobelia-blue. Like its wild relative, the Scarlet Pimpernel, it opens 
its flowers widest when fine weather is due and closes them tight as 
a storm warning. Pkt. 10 cts., V 4 OZ. 50 cts. 
Anoda Hastata 
A handsome giant of the Mallow family, having glaucous green, 
almost evergreen foliage and large, lovely pink, trumpet shaped 
flowers. A majestic, hardy perennial for the back of the border, or 
to fill an otherwise unsightly corner. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Super-Giant Antirrhinums 
SNAPDRAGONS 
These grow over 3 feet high in rich land, with mammoth individual 
flowers on long trusses. The colors are clear and distinct, and many 
of the modern pastel hues may be found in this class. 
En Garde. distinct and beautiful novelty. The massive spikes 
- ,1 measure i foot in length, strong and straight, and 
on them the flowers are set very close together. The color of the 
falls is a delightful blending of coral-pink and amber, with a distinct 
yellow lip, while the standards are pure coral. Ideal for cut-flowers 
and most effective for bedding in the mass. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Salmon Rose. This is a most beautiful tint of salmon, com- 
* bined with begonia-rose color. Pkt. 25 cts., 
Aoz. $1, Ysoz. $1.50. 
Autumn Glow. available colors in this beautiful 
- - class, this is the most wonderful—old-rose, 
shaded terra-cotta. Pkt. 25 cts., i^oz. $1, Vsoz. $1.50. 
Best Six Popular Super-Giants 
Apple Blossom. Pink. Old Gold. A rich tint. 
Canary Bird. Yellow, deeper lip. Ruby. Dark wallflower-red. 
Copper King. Bronzy copper. Sno'w^ake. Dazzling white. 
Mixed Super-Giants. A mixture of all shades. 
Each, pkt. 20 cts., Vsoz. 60 cts., Y4OZ. $1 
SPECIAL COLLECTION: One pkt. each of best 6 varieties, $1 
New Tall Early-flowering Antirrhinums 
With this improved early-flowering strain, you will have Antir¬ 
rhinums in full bloom one month earlier than with the ordinary type 
of Antirrhinum majus. Owing to their quick-flowering habit these 
appear to he more resistant to rust than other types. In our opinion, 
these are the best for garden use in America, where size of flower is 
not the first consideration. Height 2K feet. 
Early Brilliant Rose. Improved rose-pink. 
Early Golden King Improved. Bright yellow. 
Early Queen Victoria Improved. Pure white. 
Early Rose Queen Improved. Soft pink. 
Early Scarlet Defiance Improved. Bright scarlet. 
Early Tall Giant Improved, Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., Vgoz. 40 cts., V^oz. 75 cts. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION: One pkt. each of 5 varieties, 60 cts. 
Three New Half-high Antirrhinums 
These grow i>2 to 2 feet high, and are excellent for beds. In the 
border they are effective when tall sorts are planted in rear. 
Welcome. The ideal bedding Antirrhinum, and the best pure 
-deep crimson, with no tint of purple or magenta in 
the finely formed flowers. Foliage is medium dark green and con¬ 
trasts perfectly with the flower-spikes. Grows feet high. Pkt. 
35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Golden West. color it is a mixture of yellow and buff, and 
* the brightness is enhanced by the terra-cotta 
throat. The spikes are well formed and are produced in profusion. 
Golden West is, possibly, the most bright and showy bedding variety 
yet introduced. Grows 20 inches high. Pkt. 30 cts., 3 pkts. 85 cts. 
Malmaison. The most beautiful small Snapdragon. Color is a 
. . — pure silvery pink, contrasting well with the deep 
green foliage. Grows 20 inches high. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Arctotis breviscapa aurantiaca 
This annual may be sown under glass or in the house in late 
winter and planted out when danger of frost has passed, or seed may 
be sown in the open ground in early May. It grows a little taller 
than 6 inches, and has dark orange, daisy-like flowers, shading to 
reddish brown on the back. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Auricula, New Triumph Strain 
The primrose-shaped blooms measure from iK to 2 inches in 
diameter and are borne on extra-strong stalks in an immense variety 
of color, ranging from dark crimson-scarlet through pink and terra¬ 
cotta to primrose and cream. 
Seed may be sown under glass in March, and the plants carried 
along for blooming indoors the following winter, or for bedding during 
the ensuing spring. Although a hardy perennial and not of difficult 
culture. Auriculas are recommended more for the professional 
gardener than the amateur. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
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