ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
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POf>pv» Oriental Perennial Hybrids 
Ricinus (Castor Oil Bean) ^ g ta p la nt r °^f 
tropical origin, the foliage being most valuable; 
good for screens, etc., height from 3 to 7 ft. Sow 
when all danger of frost is over. Fine mixed. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 
Rhodanthe (Maculata) Everlasting and 
v ' valuable for win¬ 
ter bouquets. Sow seed in open ground. Pkt. 5c. 
Pyrethrum Roseum 
The flowers of this 
kind are gathered, 
dried and pulverized, and form the true “Per¬ 
sian Insect Powder.” Pkt. 5c. 
POPPIES 
Plants with large and brilliant colored flowers, pro¬ 
ducing a rich and fine display of bloom. Sow seed 
in open ground in May. 
Fairy Blush The immense globular flowers 
* are perfectly double and measure 
from 10 to 15 inches in circumference. The petals 
are elegantly fringed and pure white except at the 
tip, where they are distinctly covered with rosy 
cream. Pkt. 5c. 
The Shirly 
All Varieties 
Very rich in colors, large single 
flowers. Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 5c, y 2 oz. 15c. 
Mixed Poppies 
Salvia Splendens 
Salvia (Flowering Sage)^ plant. 
of scarlet and blue flowers; good for pot cul¬ 
ture or out of door bloom in summer; fine in 
groups. Sow seed in house. 
Splendens 
Brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 10c, Vi 
oz. 50c, oz. $1.75. 
America or Globe of Fire p Ia ® t f w a re 
of compact rounded growth. Each spike is 
closely set with mammoth size flowers of the 
most brilliant scarlet. It begins to bloom early 
in the season and continues until cut down by 
Ifrost. Pkt. 10c, Vi oz. 50c, oz. $1.75. 
Farinacea r ^'^ ie ^* ne bright blue flowers are 
borne on long graceful stems. 
They are excellent for cutting. The bushes 
are well rounded, growing 2 feet tall, and bear 
a profusion of blooms. Pkt. 10c. 
Salpiglossis b f ea "I 
nel-shaped flowers ; fine for 
autumn bloom. Fine mixed. 
Pkt. 5c, Vi oz. 40c. 
Srahiosa (Mourning 
ocaoiosa Bride.) Hand¬ 
some, showy plants for 
mixed borders, producing 
flowers in confusion and in 
a very large variety of 
colors, fine for bouquets. 
Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
Scabiosa,Caucasica 
HARDY PERENNIAL 
Pretty border and rockery 
plants which succeed in any 
ordinary, well drained soil 
and a sunny position. The 
charming soft lavender- 
blue flowers are carried on 
stems 18 to 24 inches long. 
June to October. Pkt. 10c. 
Hardy Perennial Poppies 
Oriental Perennial Hybrids 
Great flowers of gorgeous brilliancy. For bright¬ 
ness of color nothing can eclipse these beautiful 
Oriental perennial poppies. The colors range 
from soft flesh and rose to most brilliant daz¬ 
zling scarlet and richest maroon purple. 
Flowers enormous; 6 inches across. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Mow Icolanrl A hardy perennial blooming 
new iceiana the first season. The flow¬ 
ers resemble crushed satin, the lovely white, yel¬ 
low and orange-colored flowers are produced on 
long stiff stems. Bloom continuously from 
April throughout the season. Mixed colors. 
Pkt. 5c. 
SALVIA 
Hardy Primrose (Primula) 
Sow seed on surface and merely cover. 
Hgt. 1 ft.; partial shade; blooms April 
and May; fine for rock-gardens. 
Veris, Large Flowered 
Mixed (Polyanthus) Large clusters of 
showy flowers produced early 
in the spring on stems 8 in. long. The 
color range is truly magnificent, includ¬ 
ing creamy white, yellow, crimson, cop¬ 
per-red, purple, etc. Perfectly hardy. 
Prefers moderately moist soil in either 
sun or shade. Very pretty for edging. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Rose (Multiflora Dwarf Perpet- Stocks (Ten Weeks) 
„_1 ly/II-wcd^ Plants under good care will 
uai, 1W1ACU ; commence to flower when six 
inches high and about two months old, and 
continue to grow and bloom until they form 
compact bushes, well covered with single and 
double flowers. 
Sow in rich sandy soil and keep at about 70 F. 
and moderately moist. When plants are about 
1 inch high transplant and give plenty of light 
and air. Tender perennial. Pkt. 10c. 
The Ten Weeks 
stocks or Gilli- 
flower is one of the most popular of our gar¬ 
den favorites; is good for massing, bedding or 
pot culture. Sow seed in house, transplant to 
pots; in June set out in open ground. 
Dwarf Double Large Flowering 
Stocks. Mixed Pkt. 5c, Vs OZ. 30c. 
Cut and Come Again KUS 
fine strong stems. Of branching growth, 18 
inches tall, and excellent for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
Rock Garden Annuals Mixed Rock Garden Perennials Mixed 
Splendid Mixture of 25 varieties suitable for 
rock gardens. Pkt. 5c. 
Wonderful Mixture of over 50 rare and choice 
rock garden perennials. Pkt. 10c. 
