© Pansies are now produced in an almost infinite variety of colors and markings. Their brilliancy 
^ a shading, extended season of blooming and long keeping characteristics make them general 
. 1 he^st rains now offered are far superior to the old Heart's Ease or Viola Tricolor 
forward of advai 
obtainable. 
the most expert specialists in Europe and are in position to give our customers the benefit of their knowledge. 
"\\ e have annually both out of doors and under glass extensive trials of Pansies from the most successful European growers 
and from prominent seedsmen. >\ hile the variations in shades of color and markings appear almost limitless our list includes 
the very best strains the world produces. 
Seed may be sown indoors very early in spring, or a little later in the open ground, and transplanted when an inch high. 
Such plants will commence to bloom in June. If sown in July, the plants will bloom in the fall, or ir sown in September, the 
following spring. \\ ell pulverized soil should be used and the seeds covered one-eighth to one-fourth inch deep \\ ith fine soil 
firmly pressed down. The largest and best flowers are produced by young plants which have been grown rather slowly in a 
partially shaded situation, and in very rich soil; coolness and moisture are necessary. A situation sheltered from high winds 
and exposed to the morning sun is most favorable and frequent sprinklings are advantageous. Grown indoors pansies make 
a good winter blooming pot plant. Hardy perennial, four to six inches high. 
LARGE FLOWERING 
Gold Margined. Large, well formed flowers; very rich dark red, bordered and tinged golden yellow. Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 10c. 
King of the Black*. Large velvety, pure black blossoms. This is probably the darkest flower grown. Oz. $1.25. 44 10c. 
Meteor. Flowers large, rich, velvety red or mahogany. Excellent for massing or edgings. Very hardy. Oz. $1.50. 44 10c. 
Pure Yellow. Brilliant, deep lemon yello\v color, 
large flowering variety. Oz. $1.50.Pkt. 10c. 
Variegated and Striped. The flowers of this variety 
are beautifully striped in various colors, very rich 
and attractive. Oz. $1.50.Pkt. 10c. 
Violet White Edged. Deep warm violet, edged white. 
Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 10c. 
White. Flowers large and of fine form. An early, and 
very floriferous strain. Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 10c. 
Choice Mixed. Seeds saved from large flowering sorts. 
Oz. $1.00.Pkt. 5c. 
Collection of eight splendid varieties.....*500. 
GIANT FLOWERING 
Bugnot’s Very Large Stained, mixed. An excep¬ 
tionally fine mixture of very large, blotched and 
stained flowers. Each petal distinctly blotched, and 
its margin usually veined. Sturdy plants. Many 
shades. % Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 15c. 
Emperor William. Deep lavender blue petals, dark 
Prussian blue about the eye; very large flowering. 
Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 10c. 
Ferry’s Superbissima Blotched. Very large flowers of 
exceptionally fine form and substance, usually 
ruffled and beautifully veined and blotched in all 
the finer and deeper shades and colors found in 
pansies. Plants very vigorous and floriferous. 
Superior to rather than simply different from old 
strains. When properly grown its faultless form 
and magnificent colorings never fail to delight those 
who appreciate these features. % Oz. $1.50.Pkt. 15c. 
Giant Blue Black. Very large flowers; a rich velvety 
purple, almost black.Pkt. 10c. 
Giant Flowering Parisian, mixed. Flowers of largest 
size, splendid form and range of colors, as a rule in 
the lighter shades. Each petal usually beautifully 
blotched. Oz. $2.00.Pkt. 10c. 
Giant Trimardeau, mixed. Our stock of this variety 
produces the largest pansies grown. Flowers of 
richest, most varied shades; generally marked with 
three large blotches. Plants very hardy and 
vigorous. We recommend this mixture as one sure 
to give general satisfaction where conditions are at 
all suitable for pansy growth. Oz. $2.00-Pkt. 10c. 
Giant Yellow ( Trimardeau) Very large yellow 
flowers with large black centers.Pkt. 15c. 
Lord Beaconsfield. The lower petals are very deep 
violet-purple, shading in upper petals to white, 
slightly tinted with purple. The flowers are very 
large and finely formed. Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 10c. 
Odier, or Very Large Stained, mixed. Known also as 
Cassiers. Very large flowers, distinctly veined and 
each petal beautifully blotched. This is a very fine 
strain of pansies with wide range of splendid colors. 
Sturdy plants, very vigorous and floriferous. 
Oz. $4.00.Pkt. 15c. 
Extra Choice Mixed. From best named flowers of Giant Trimardeau 
very large size. Oz. $1.50.Pkt. 10c. 
I> (Gynerium argenteum) A very effective tall ornamental grass producing under proper conditions 
* VjraSS numerous flower stems surmounted by silvery plumes. It is a hardy perennial in the South; but a half 
hardy or tender perennial in the North, forming in sheltered spots, if well protected in winter, large thick tussocks which may 
attain a height of ten feet or more. Start seed in hotbed or greenhouse and transplant to light rich soil. A box well filled with 
dry leaves, nay or straw and inverted over the clumps late in fall is a means used to aid in wintering over.Pkt. 5c. 
» efrin cr (Lathyrus latifolius) An easily grown, hardy perennial climber with smaller flowers lack- 
* CClOj LJ V Cl Ido Llllg ing the fragrance of Sweet Peas, but producing for many weeks a succession of blossoms in 
clusters of eight to ten each. Only a few flowers can be expected the second season but in the third and fourth, the plants 
then being well established, an abundance of foliage and blooms is afforded. The plants die down late in the fall and start 
again in the spring. Sow seed outdoors early in spring, using well prepared soil and covering the seed about one inch deep with 
fine soil firmly pressed down. Suitable for covering stumps and fences, and on a trellis will grow five to six feet. 
Mixed. Includes white, rose and purple flowers. Oz. 25c...Pkt. 5c. 
PELARGONIUM—(Nee Geranium) 
