ASHEVILLE SEED CO., ASHEVILLE, N. C 
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SELECTED FLOWER SEED 
flower Seeds Are Sent Postpaid At Prices Quoted 
GENERAL CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR 
FLOWER SEEDS—Most flower seeds germinate 
in a rather light sandy loam, exposed to the> 
sun, while a few are benefitted by partial shade. 
Nearly all hardy seeds vegetate better when 
planted in early spring as soon as the soil can be 
worked easily and has become warm. 
A general rule for the seed-bed is to have the 
soil rich, level, and worked finely. Sow the seed 
evenly in the rows, cover with the finest of soil, 
about three times the diameter of the seed, and 
press the soil firmly over the seed. The soil 
should never become dry after the seeds have 
swelled ; if it does, they will be sure to fail. 
After the seeds are up, care must be taken to 
give them plenty of air and moisture, and yet 
not too much water, or they will “damp-off" (rot 
at the top of the ground). When transplanted to 
the bed or border, water frequently. 
Flowers require the use of Fertilizer described 
on page 49 and when necessary the application 
of Spraying Material described on page 50. 
No. 254. Alyssum (Sweet 
Alyssum) 
A free-flowering annual of quick, low gi’owing 
habit producing white flowers which begin to 
bloom early in the spring, continuing throughout 
the season. Sweet Alyssum is an excellent border 
plant, as it is of close, compact habit and uni-< 
form in height. It is also desirable for hanging 
baskets or vases, trailing over the sides and pro¬ 
ducing a profusion of fragrant blooms. It does 
well in almost any kind of soil and is used ex¬ 
tensively in rock gardens or for pot culture. Pre¬ 
fers a sunny location and a soil which has good 
drainage. 
Sow the seed thinly early in the spring in shal¬ 
low drills where the plants are to stand, covering 
thinly with fine soil. Thin the young plants to 
stand 4 inches apart. Height 4 to 8 inches. 
Pkt. 10c; Yt. oz. 20c ; oz. 35c. 
No. 255. Amaranthus 
LOVE LIES BLEEDING—Brilliant foliaged an¬ 
nuals growing 3 to 5 feet high, bearing long, 
drooping crimson flower spikes. Useful in bord¬ 
ers of tall plants or for the center of large beds. 
They thrive best in a hot sunny location, not too 
rich soil and should be given sufficient room to 
develop their full beauty. Sow seed one eighth 
inch deep in open ground after all danger of 
cold is past or start indoors to set out later. 
Transplant to stand 2 to 3 feet apart. 
Pkt. 10c ; Y± oz. 30c; *4 oz. 50c. 
No. 256. Ageratum (Floss 
Flower) 
One of the best bedding hardy annuals produc¬ 
ing a sheet of bloom from early summer till frost. 
Unlike many bedding plants, their flowers are not 
liable to be spoiled by rain, nor does the color 
fade out. Easily raised from seed, which is us¬ 
ually started in a hotbed or window box and 
transplanted to the open ground in May. Can 
also be sown outdoors in May. Barely cover the 
seed and thin to stand about 12 inches apart. 
Can be grown as pot plants for fall and winter 
blooming. 
MEXICANUM, BLUE—A fine branching var¬ 
iety, growing two feet tall, covered all summer 
and fall with clusters of azure blue flowers. 3 
to 4 inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 30c; Yz oz., 50c. 
Asters 
Are one of the most popular hardy annuals 
valuable alike for garden decoration or cutting. 
In early spring sow in cold frames or in pots 
and boxes in the house, covering the seed with 
about Yt inch of good soil. When the plants are 
strong enough, transplant about 12 inches apart 
in deeply dug, well prepared beds in sunny loca¬ 
tions. Can be sown in the open ground in May. 
NO. 257. QUEEN OF THE MARKET—Very 
valuable for bedding and cutting, as they grow 
about 15 inches tall and they are the first asters 
to bloom. Measuring 3 to 4 inches in diameter. 
Mixed colors, pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; l /t oz. 40c. 
NO. 258. GIANT CREGO—This mid-season va¬ 
riety is one of the prettiest types. The flowers 
are of immense size, measuring 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter. They are fully double and the long 
graceful petals are most attractively curled and 
twisted, the flowers resembling Chrysanthemums. 
They are fine for cutting as they are borne on 
long strong stems, the plants growing from 2 
to 2*4 feet tall. Sometimes called Ostrich Plume. 
Mixed colors, pkt. 10c ; Ys oz. 30c; Y± oz. 50c. 
NO. 259. AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING— 
This variety blooms profusely during the late fall 
months, following the Crego Asters. The flowers 
are of enormous size and are exceptionally fine 
for cutting on account of the long stems. They 
grow from 2 to 3 feet tall. We offer the follow¬ 
ing colors: Pink, White, Rose, Lavender, also 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 25c; % oz. 40c. 
NO. 260. AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS— 
These plants make a rounded bush 2% to 3 feet 
tall, bearing immense flowers which measure 4 
to 5 inches in diameter. These wonderful blooms 
are borne on strong stems, much longer and 
heavier than the earlier varieties. They start 
blooming after many other asters have practically 
finished and wiW stand a great deal of heavy 
frost. 
Mixed colors, pkt. 10c ; % oz. 35c ; % oz. 60c. 
