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ASHEVILLE SEED CO., ASHEVILLE, N. C 
SELECTED FLOWER SEED—Continued 
Dahlia Seed 
Dahlias ean easily be grown from seed. If 
seed is planted early indoors and transplanted 
after danger of frost is past, many plants will 
bloom the first year. They produce their flowers 
in great abundance from August until frost. 
These half hardy perennials from roots which 
should be dug in the fall, allowed to dry and 
then stored in a frost proof place. 
NO. 284. LARGE FLOWERED DOUBLE—A 
wonderful assortment of fine colors. Seed from 
double varieties. Pkt. 10 c; 1-16 oz. 40c; Ys oz. 70c. 
NO. 285. CACTUS-FLOWERED MIXED—A 
well known and very popular type. Flowers are 
double of large size and many bright colors. 
Pkt. 10 c; 1-16 oz. 60c; Ys oz. $ 1 . 10 . 
No. 287. Delphinium 
(Hardy Perennial Larkspur) 
The Delphinium with its long clustered spikes 
of beautiful irregular flowers, often with long 
spurs, is a most exquisite flower. They are very 
effective as background for borders and for 
planting among shrubbery. Sow seed in fall or 
early in spring, thin out to stand 1 to 1}4 feet 
each way. A hardy perennial growing about 
three feet tall. Spray the young plants with 
Bordeaux or Dowco and dust them with Sulphur 
when blooming. 
NO. 287. CHOICE MIXED—A balanced mix¬ 
ture of choice colors with beautiful long spikes. 
Pkt. 10c; 1-16 oz. 25c; Ys oz. 45c; *4 oz. 80c. 
No. 288. Dianthus Plumarius 
NO. 288. Double Hardy Perennial Garden 
Pink—Great favorite, doing fine in any sunny 
soil and valuable for rockeries, beds, edging and 
in any hot dry spot. The flowers are large and 
have a variety of colors and markings, they are 
beautifully fringed and emit a clove-like perfume. 
The plants are vigorous, hardy and flower pro¬ 
fusely during spring and early summer. About 
1 foot high. 
Pkt. 10 c; Ys oz. 35c; Y-t oz. 60c. 
No. 289. Pyrethrum 
PAINTED DAISY—Perennial—An old garden 
favorite with dark green finely cut foliage, throw¬ 
ing up clusters of pure white double flowers. A 
hardy annual 12 to 15 inches high. Sow the 
seed outdoors the latter part of April. They do 
best in a sunny location and are attractive either 
in beds, borders or as cut flowers. Cover with 
% inch fine soil, thin to stand ofle foot apart. 
Pkt. 10 c; Ys oz. 40c; Y± oz. 70c. 
No. 291. Forget-Me-Not 
This is a favorite old-fashioned flower, bearing 
in profusion, especially in fall and spring, clus¬ 
ters of dainty blue five-petalled blossoms. It 
thrives well in the shade or open border but flour¬ 
ishes best in a moist, shady situation. 
For bloom the first year sow indoors in Feb¬ 
ruary or March and transplant as soon as the 
ground is warm enough, or sow outdoors as early 
as possible, covering seed one-half inch deep ; thin 
to six inches apart. Seed may also be sown in 
fall. Hardy perennial but usually does better if 
given some protection during winter. 
NO. 291. ALPESTRIS, BLUE — Dwarf, free- 
flowering bushes. Excellent for borders or beds. 
Light blue flowers standing out sharply from the 
rich green foliage. Pkt. 10c ; Ys oz. 25c; Y± oz. 40c. 
CYNOGLOSSUM 
CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT 
AMABILE—Large sprays of rich blue, Forget- 
Me-Not, like flowers borne profusely from June 
until September. It thrives in dry hot locations 
where few other flowers grow ; 20 in. 
Pkt. 10c ; *4 oz. 25c; $4 oz. 40c. 
PINK—Similar to the above with bright pink 
blooms. Pkt. 15c ; % oz. 35c ; % oz. 60c. 
No. 293. Four-O’clock or Marvel- 
of-Peru 
Large and beautiful, old-fashioned plants of 
erect bushy habit, about 2^4 ft. high, which pro¬ 
duce in profusion a succession of brilliantly col¬ 
ored tube-shaped flowers, that open about four 
o’clock in the afternoon, remaining open all night 
and usually are closed before noon the next day. 
The flowers are red, white, yellow, or are striped 
and blotched in shades of these colors. A hardy 
annual. Very desirable for borders, along a wire 
fence, or as the background of a flower garden, 
blooming during the late summer and autumn. 
Sow seed in spring in open ground after danger 
of frost is over, covering one-half inch deep. For 
best development allow two to three feet apart 
each way. They thrive in a loose loamy soil and 
need plenty of water during growing season. 
NO. 293. TALL MIXED—A fine mixture of 
many bright colors. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 55c. 
No. 294. Foxglove or Digitalis 
Beautiful tall spikes of white, pink, rose, yellow, 
purple and mottled flowers. Grows 4 feet high. It 
is a stately plant, useful for planting in the 
mixed border. Seed may be sown outdoors after 
danger from frost is over, but for best results 
start in boxes and transplant. The seed is very 
small and should be covered lightly and kept 
moist until plants are well established, when 
they should be transplanted to two feet apart. 
May be sown outdoors in fall. Hardy biennial 
or perennial, usually blooming the second season. 
UMBRELLA MIXED—Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; 
Yz oz. 40c. 
No. 296. Gaillardia or Blanket 
Flower 
Remarkable for the profusion, size and bril¬ 
liancy of their flowers. They grow about 15 inches 
tall ana continue to bloom from early summer till 
November. Excellent for beds, borders or for 
cutting. They thrive in almost any soil, require 
little or no protection and take care of them¬ 
selves. Sow seed out doors early in spring ; cover 
one-fourth inch deep. Make rows eighteen inches 
apart and thin eight to ten inches apart in the 
row; or a longer season of bloom may be se¬ 
cured by planting in frames and transplanting. 
NO. 296. DOUBLE MIXED — These annuals 
are very easily grown. They are very showy and 
give a wonderful color effect. This mixture con¬ 
tains white, yellow and red in the proper pro¬ 
portions. 
Pkt. 10c; Yk oz. 25c; J4 oz. 40c. 
