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Sweet William 
Sweet William 
(Dianthus 
barbatus) A 
well known, 
extensively 
used, sweet scented perennial for bedding and borders, 
forming fine clumps in anv good garden soil and under 
proper conditions lasting tor several seasons. It is one 
of tne most desirable for display in the garden. The plants 
are easily grown, hardy and free flowering. They produce 
a succession of flower clusters, thus affording splendid 
bloom for several weeks. The florets are handsomely colored 
and marked and are borne on stiff stems in great profusion, 
forming dense round topped heads or clusters, often three 
to four inches across. The colors are exceedingly varied, 
ranging from white through many shades of rose, lilac, red, 
carmine, crimson and maroon to nearly black, usually two 
shades to each plant. The petals are barbed or bearded and 
the leaves are lanceolate in shape, and grow opposite or 
conduplicate. 
Sow' outdoors very early in spring, preferably in rich, 
mellow soil, in rows one foot apart. Cover s£ed with one- 
fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two 
inches high, thin to six inches apart. In the more northerly 
latitudes, protect with mulching in winter. Seed can also 
be sown in fall. There are usually no flowers until the second 
season, but if seed is started very early under glass and 
transplanted, blooms may be had late in autumn. The old 
clumps may be divided but it is usually more satisfactory 
to start vigorous young plants every year or two. Hardy 
perennial; one and one-naif feet high. 
Velvety Maroon. Flowers velvety dark maroon; very desir¬ 
able on account of its rich, deep color . Pkt. 10c. 
White, pure. Beautiful white flowers, sometimes faintly 
marked about the eye. Oz. 75c. Pkt. 10c. 
Fine Mixed. This mixture will be found especially satisfac¬ 
tory* Oz. 25c .Pkt. 10c. 
Double Mixed. Double flowers in a great variety of colors 
and shades. Oz. 50c .Pkt. 10c. 
TAGETES— (See Marigold) 
TROP/COLUM CANARIENSE — (See Canary Bird Flower) 
TROP/EOLUM LOBBIANUM— (See Nasturtium , Trailing) 
TROP/EOLUM MINOR— (Bee Nasturtium , Drcarf) 
_ _ - This w'ell known annual of low growing decumbent habit of growth is very desirable for massing 
\ / I _ in beds on the lawn. It is suitable also for borders and window boxes. Large clusters of showy 
V ri^rlrl flowers are borne in succession through a long season until frost. Each truss or cluster is about 
▼ wm tWQ tQ three i nc hes across, and includes a dozen or more single flowers about three-fourths of an 
inch across, tubular with five spreading lobes. The length of stem and texture of the flowers make them of value for bouquets 
and table decorations. There is a wide range of colors, shades and stripes usually running from pure white to deep purple. 
Verbenas usually flower well in August from seed sown in open ground in May. Germination w ill be hastened if the seed is 
soaked in lukewarm water before planting. It is desirable to have the soil well fertilized and carefully pulverized. Cover 
seed about one-fourth inch deep. When the young plants have three or four leaves transplant m rows two feet apart and 
about twenty-four inches apart in the row, choosing preferably a sunny situation. At this distance the plants, if conditions 
are favorable, will spread so as to cover the ground completely. ...... . . . .... 
Earlier blooming may be had if plants are started indoors and transplanted in the open ground after danger of killing 
frost is over. Half hardy perennial trailer, one foot high, usually treated as an annual. 
Montana (Drummondi) This variety is hardy and exceptionally vigorous in growth of plant; flowers rose changing to 
lilac fragrant.Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida Defiance. May be relied upon to produce the true, deep scarlet color. No variety gives a more brilliant effect when 
used as a bedding plant. Oz. ..Pkt. JJJc. 
Hybrida Blue. All shades of blue. Oz. .. 10c * 
Hybrida Auriculieflora. Various shades of pink, red. purple 
and blue, all with distinct white eye. Oz. $1.00.Pkt. 10c. 
Mammoth White. The largest trusses of the finest formed and 
clearest white flowers of any named sort. It comes absolutely 
true from seed, thus enabling us to secure the greater vigor 
and more abundant bloom of the seedling, united with the 
fine flowers of the named varieties.Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida White. Produces large, pure white flowers; very florifer- 
ous. fine for florists; comes true from seed.Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida Italian Striped. A strikingly attractive and beautiful 
sort, producing large, brilliant, striped blossoms in great 
abundance. Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 10c. 
Fine Mixed. This extra choice mixture includes a wide range 
of very beautiful colors, shades and stripes usually running 
from pure white to deep purple. The clusters are of largest 
size. Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida Compacta Mixed. A distinct sort. The plant forms 
a compact bunch about five inches high and eighteen inches 
across, covered throughout the season with large trusses of 
white, scarlet and violet flowers.Pkt. 15c. 
( Periwinkle ) These very attractive bushy 
plants with glossy green foliage produce in 
abundance handsome round or salver shap¬ 
ed single flowers, suitable either for culture 
in pots or boxes or for summer bedding and borders. If sown 
early under glass and transplanted in a warm, sheltered situa¬ 
tion will bloom in summer and autumn and mav be potted for 
the house before frost. The plants require no trimming, are in 
continuous bloom from setting out until frost and are entirely 
free from the attacks of insects. These desirable features 
account for the increasing demand for Vincas in parks and 
private grounds for summer bedding and borders. Tender per¬ 
ennial, blooming the first season, about fifteen inches high. 
Pure White. Beautiful pure white. Oz. 75c .Pkt. 10c. 
Rosea Alba. White with crimson eye. Oz. 75c. “ 10c. 
Rosea. Rose with crimson eye; flowers often two inches in diam¬ 
eter. A very desirable window plant. Oz. 75c.Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed. The above named varieties mixed. Oz. 75c.... “ 10c. 
Vinca 
VIOLA TRICOLOR —(See Pansy) 
Verbena 
