Scabiosa, Giant Loveliness Tithonia speciosa Trollius, Golden Queen 
New Annual Scabiosas 
Cattleya. ^ shade—rich rosy lilac of the beautiful orchid 
- -—- tone. The flowers are large and attractive. Pkt. 
20 cts., V^oz. $ 1 . 
Coral Rose. Miniature, strongly double, hardy annual sort 
* that is neat and compact in growth. The indi¬ 
vidual flowers, however, are large and their color is a hue of coral 
between salmon and rose. They are produced very freely. Height 8 
inches. Pkt. 15 cts., Ytoz, 75 cts. 
Fiery Scarlet. Hardy annual. The brightest red Pin-cushion 
, -- I Flower yet raised, being a brilliant shade of 
scarlet-cerise, and very double. Height i 8 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., 
Vioz. 75 cts. 
Tall Double Blue Cockade. One of the few annual 
■ Scabiosas to have secured an 
Award of Merit at the trials at Wisley, England. The color is a pure, 
deep lavender-blue. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Giant Loveliness. ^ glorious new color in Annual Scabiosas. 
■ ■ - The blooms range through varying tones of 
soft delicate salmon-rose. This is undoubtedly the most beautiful 
Scabiosa ever introduced. It is unsurpassed as a cut-flower, having 
long, stiff stems and a delightful fragrance, but its crowning beauty 
is its wonderfully chaste salmon-rose color. Pkt. 15 cts., Vtoz. 75 cts. 
Shasta. Pure white, with immense blooms from 3 to 4 inches in 
- - diameter. The stems are exceptionally long, and the 
variety is invaluable for cutting and as a bedding annual. Pkt. 
15 cts., V 40 Z. 75 cts. 
Peach Blossom. lovely new shade of peach-blossom-pink. 
The flowers are large, borne on long stems, 
and are therefore excellent for cut bloom. Peach Blossom was 
“highly commended” by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
Pkt. 15 cts., V^oz. 75 cts. 
New Perennial Scabiosas 
Giant Hybrids of Scabiosa caucasica. (Isaac House 
- ■ '■ strain) 
Characteristic of this new type are larger flowers with heavier 
petals and on longer stems. These hybrids are splendid for the hardy 
border, and we also recommend them as a florists’ cut-flower. 
The raiser does not claim that these sorts will come absolutely true, 
but believes in the possibility of obtaining finer flowers than ever by 
sowing these strains which have taken over 25 years to produce. 
Clive Greaves. Medium lilac-blue. Pkt. (50 seeds) 50 cts. 
Diamond. Light lavender-blue. Pkt. (50 seeds) 50 cts. 
Isaac House. Medium violet-blue, suffused with purple. Pkt. 
(50 seeds) 50 cts. 
Mildred. Delicate reddish mauve. Pkt. (20 seeds) 50 cts. 
Miss Wilmott. Pure white. Pkt. (20 seeds) 50 cts. 
Isaac House Strain, Mixed. Pkt. (50 seeds) 35 cts., YsOZ. $1.25, 
V^oz. $ 2 . 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, $2.25 
New Saintpaulias (African Violets) 
Saintpaulia ionantha cordata. newest variety is 
- — - distinguished by its 
very dark foliage, strong growth, and extra-large flowers of a deep 
lavender color. A beautiful greenhouse plant which should be treated 
similar to the gloxinia. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
kewensis. plant for the professional gar- 
-‘ dener. January sowings last from 
July without interruption well into the winter. The numerous shining 
blue flowers remind one of violets. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
Saintpaulia 
Schizanthus, Canadian Super-Giants 
Blooms 2 inches acrossi Because these have the largest flowers of 
any strain of Schizanthus in existence, and because they have rich 
colorings and unusual markings not seen heretofore, they will be 
recognized as distinct and superior. Although most valuable as a 
greenhouse or conservatory plant, the Schizanthus may be grown 
outdoors in a position sheltered from high winds. For this purpose, 
treat as a half-hardy annual, sowing in February under glass and 
planting out when all danger of spring frosts is over. We offer seed 
from the introducer. Pkt. $1. 
New Statice 
Sinuata Atfocaerulea. Kampf’s TaU. This most desirable 
■ ' — I. hardy annual and Everlasting is a 
deep, shining shade of clear blue, large and fine, and is excellent for 
cutting. Pkt. 20 cts., 2 pkts. 35 cts. 
J)uj;jjOSa. color effect of the dried flowers of this Sea 
——Lavender is pure silver. Hardy perennial, growing 
2 feet high. Pkt. 25 cts., V^oz. $1, V^oz. $1.50. 
Tithonia speciosa (Mexican Sunflower) 
This half-hardy annual, seeds of which may be sown under glass 
and transplanted, or later in the open ground when danger of frost is 
over, is a shrub-like plant of enormous dimensions—8 feet high. The 
orange-colored, daisy-like flowers are 3 to 4 inches in diameter, on 
stems almost a yard long. A splendid and imposing subject for the 
back of a flower-bed or to place amid shrubs. Pkt. 15 cts., Ysoz^ 
40 cts., V4oz. 75 cts. 
Trollius, Golden Queen 
A hardy perennial of merit, growing 4 feet high and producing 
enormous, buttercup-like flowers 4 inches in diameter. Their color 
is rich gold. Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Ursinia 
AuethoideS. This easily grown annual is less than i foot high 
—^—- when fully grown, and is excellent for edgings. 
The orange, daisy-like flowers have purple and black centers. Pkt. 
10 cts., i/4oz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
AncthoidcS. New Hybrids. The exquisite blending of colors 
of this annual will appeal to all. The plants grow 
about 2 feet high and carry a hundred or more fully expanded flowers 
at one time. All have petals of a delightful rich orange, but it is the 
central coloring surrounding the disc that shows wonderful variations. 
Their width varies from yi to ^inch, and tone from ruby-red to dark 
purple, spangled with distinctive jewel-like dots. From April-sown 
seed plants commence flowering in June and continue to September. 
Pkt. 20 cts., Y»oz. 50 cts., V^oz. 90 cts. 
Pulchra. ^ smaller type, but i foot high. The entire effect of the 
* ■ plant is a most brilliant one, being covered with flowers of 
a rich deep orange. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Aurora. Daisy-like flowers, with a bright orange corolla, and a 
-^ deep crimson inner ring. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
We suggest a trial of the New Wilt- 
Resistant Asters. See page 11. 
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