ZTested cSeeds. 
LEE ADAMS SEED CO. 
KANSAS CITY, MO. 
ANTIRRHINUM—Continued. 
MEDIUM OR HALF DWARF 
(Majus Nanum) 
A splendid type, growing about 20 inches high; very popular for 
bedding. 
DEFIANCE. Grange-scarlet. Fkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 25c; oz., $1.75. 
NELROSE. A rich silvery pink. Fkt, 10c; y 8 oz., 25c; oz., $1.75. 
SNOWSTORM. Snowy white. Fkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 25c; oz., $1.75. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. Canary-yellow. Fkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 25c; oz., $1.75. 
ALL COLORS MIXED. Fkt., 10c; V 8 oz., 20c; oz., $1.25. 
Aquilegia - Columbine 
A hardy perennial, about two feet high and bearing a variety of 
blossoms on long, smooth stems. 
DOUBLE MIXED. Fkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
SINGLE MIXED. Fkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., s 75c. 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S LONG SPURRED. Fkt., 25c; y 8 oz., $1.00. 
Aster 
Annual. Height 1 
to 2 feet. 
Deservedly one 
of the most popu¬ 
lar of our annuals, 
rivaling the 
Chrysanthemum in 
form and variety 
of brilliant colors. 
Unsurpassed for 
cutting purposes. 
Sow in frames 
in early spring 
and transplant to 
the flower beds. 
Cover the seed not 
more than one- 
eighth of an inch. 
Or the seed may 
be sown in open 
when danger of 
frost is past. Thin 
out or transplant 
one foot apart. 
The soil must be 
rich and deeply 
dug. 
EARLY BEAUTY. 
Wilt resistant. 
Petals are broad 
and thick and 
curve outward, 
overlapping to 
resemble those 
of the double Antirrhinum—Snapdragon. 
Dahlia. Plants 
about 18 inches 
high and free flowering. Mixed: Fkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 40c. 
Aquilegia—Mrs. Scott Elliott’s. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Desirable on account of 
earliness. The plants are branching, about 18 inches 
high, bearing on long stems 10 to 15 finely formed 
double flowers of medium size. Fine for cutting. 
Mixed. Fkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 25c; oz., $1.50. 
GIANT BRANCHING COMET. Petals are very long and 
recurved and twisted near center. Plants branching, 
about 2 feet high. Come into bloom rather late. Pure 
white, pink, dark blue, light blue, rose red, and mixed. 
Each of above: Fkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 40c. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING. Strong growing Asters, usu¬ 
ally not coming into bloom until the latter part of 
August, producing on very long stems full petaled, 
large, double blossoms. Plants branching, about 2 feet 
high. Crimson, dark blue, light blue, shell pink, white 
and finest mixed. Fkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 25c; oz., $1.50. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. Characterized 
by the well known Crego or Ostrich Feather type of 
flower, combined with the Beauty Aster’s long, non¬ 
lateral branching stems and sturdy habit of growth, 
the Improved Giants of California type of Aster 
stands at the head of the list, not only for florists’ use 
but also for private gardens where quality is appre¬ 
ciated. The large flowers are packed with broad, grace¬ 
ful petals, borne on stems 2-2% feet long. The plants 
grow from 2%-3 feet, blooming from early July until 
frost. Finest mixed. Fkt., 15c; !4 oz., $1.00. 
IMPROVED NEW GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. 
This lovely aster has been rightly called the most beau¬ 
tiful aster in the world. The flowers are 4-5 inches 
across in shades of pink, apple blossom, deep rose, blue 
and lavender, contrasting with the yellow or blue cen¬ 
ters. The outer petals are somewhat loosely placed, 
giving an airy, lacelike effect which is altogether 
charming. Fkt., 25c; V4 oz., 75c. 
Aster—Giant Branching: Comet. 
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