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SELECT SEEDS FOR THE PARTICULAR GARDENER 
Sweet William 
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride; Sweet Scabious) 
—These beautiful hardy annuals are in great 
demand. They grow about 2 */2 feet high and 
bloom from early in July without interruption 
until cut down by the frost. As a flower for cut¬ 
ting they are much in demand. The various 
shades are very charming. Seeds should be sown 
any time in the spring after danger of frost is 
past. 
STOKESIA (The Hardy Cornflower)—A beau¬ 
tiful hardy perennial plant. Of the easiest cul¬ 
ture, blooming the first year from seed, and suc¬ 
ceeding in an open, sunny position. The flowers 
are valuable for cutting. 
SWEET PEAS —Sow early, the latter part of March or first week in 
April preferred. The ground must be dug deeply. Some well-rotted 
manure mixed in with the soil will increase the size of the flowers. 
Make a trench eight inches deep in which sow the seed and cover two 
inches. As the plants continue to grow gradually fill in the trench 
with the rich soil. Thin out to four inches apart and stretch a wire 
netting the length of the row for support. For continuous bloom keep 
the flowers cut and cultivate often. In dry weather, water thoroughly. 
—The Spencer Sweet Peas—This wonderful new type surpasses the 
grandiflora varieties. Flowers of extraordinary size measuring two 
inches across, having the purest and most delicate coloring. The 
stems are long and strong, often bearing four blossoms to the stem. 
Very popular for cutting. Mere words cannot express the beauty of 
these flowers. 
—Apple Blossom—Rose and pink, standard with primrose wing. 
—Austin Frederick—Giant lavender. 
—Blanche Ferry, Extra Select—Red and white. 
—Constance Hinton — Mam¬ 
moth white. 
—Dobbie’s Cream — Creamy 
yellow. 
—King Edward—Best pure 
red. Very large. 
—Royal Purple—As named, 
rich deep purple. 
—Spencer Varieties in Mix¬ 
ture. 
Spencer Sweet Peas 
—Lord Nelson or Brilliant Blue—Deep navy blue. 
—Duke of Westminster—A very rich, dark purple. 
—King Edward—One of the most striking of the red. 
SWEET WIIiEIAM (Dianthus Barbatus)—This peren¬ 
nial makes a good showing in the hardy border and also 
splendid for cut flower purposes. Is easily grown but de¬ 
lights in rich soil. Plants 18 to 24 inches high. 
VERBENA —Hardy annual producing clusters of bright 
showy flowers. If seed is started indoors or in a hot bed 
the jjlants will blossom in June and continue until frost. 
Mammoth choice mixed. 
WALLFLOWER —Flowers are large size borne in com¬ 
pact, short spikes or clusters, and are very sweet scented. 
Blooms early in the spring and continues until late in the 
fall. Splendid for cutting. Annual mixed. 
XERANTHEM1JM —One of the most popular of the 
Everlastings. It grows about three feet high bearing an 
abundance of rose, purple and white flowers. 
ZINNIA —Brilliant flowers in the shades of scarlet, rose, 
orange and yellow. Easily grown and thrives almost any¬ 
where. Plants of the tall variety growing two feet high. 
Blossoms from June until frost. 
Zinnia 
—Grandiflora or Ordinary 
Varieties—This variety 
blooms profusely. al¬ 
though the flowers are 
not as large as those of 
the Spencer, the shades 
are very striking and 
delicate. 
—Agnes Eckford—A very light pink. 
—America—Bright red and white striped. 
—Black Knight—A deep maroon, very 
striking. 
—Dorothy Eckford—One of the largest of 
the all white varieties and universally 
grown. 
—Lovely—Deep pink shading to light pink. 
—Hon. Mrs. Kenyon—Large primrose. 
—Queen Alexandra—Brilliant scarlet. 
—-Grandiflora Varieties in Mixture. 
