10 Two New Zinnias 
For Illustrations See Specialties Page 3 
Fantasy Zinnias 
Chrysanthemum Flowered 
3 ft. Fantasy is the most fascinating new Zinnia intro- 
duced to the flower world in many years. The shaggy 
appearing flowers are graceful and interesting, quite 
distinct from the stiff, formal Zinnias to which we are 
accustomed. The rounded medium-sized flowers are 
composed of a mass of shaggy ray-like petals which give 
a delicate and refined appearance, large enough to sat¬ 
isfy the desire for mass of color, yet small enough to 
lend themselves gracefully to flower arrangement. 
8250 Mixed. The mixture includes the brightest 
shades of reds, yellow and orange, as well as 
the popular pastel pinks and cream. 
Ys oz., 50c.Pkt. 20c 
Scabiosa-Flowered 
Zinnias 
3 ft. A distinct new flower resembling the annual 
Scabiosa. The outer row of petals are long and large, 
while the inner rows are short and tubular. The mix¬ 
ture includes crimson, orange, pink, scarlet, white and 
yellow colors. 
8240 Mixed. % oz., 50c.Pkt. 15c 
Wild Garden Annuals 
This is a mixture of easily grown annuals, which thrive 
with little care; they are not wild flowers nor weedy. 
There is a great opportunity to use them in your vicin¬ 
ity. They may be sown along fences, embankments or 
rough ground. The cheery flowers will change an un¬ 
sightly corner into a gay, beautiful place. Think of the 
pleasure you will be giving passers-by if you buy a 
pound and sow it thickly on unsightly road embank¬ 
ments or similar places. It is a little thing to do, but 
will improve your locality, and make it a better place 
to live. Try it this Summer. 
7854 Mixture. Yz oz., 15c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c; 
lb., $2.50 .Pkt. lOc 
Plants from Seed Succeeding in Shade 
or Partial Shade 
Likewise Satisfactory Planted in Full Suti 
Anemone 
Ageratum 
Auricula 
Begonia 
Beilis Perennis 
Campanula 
Clarkia 
Columbine 
Cowslip 
Delphinium 
Evening Primrose 
Foxglove 
Impatiens 
Kenilworth Ivy 
Lobelia 
Lupinus 
Mimulus 
Myosotis 
Pansy 
Polyanthus 
Pyrethrum 
Snapdragon 
Viola 
Violets 
Flower Seeds by Weight 
We carry large stocks of all Flower Seeds and shall be 
pleased to quote larger amounts of the varieties we list 
upon application. 
DIRECTIONS 
ON HOW TO MAKE A 
ROCK GARDEN 
T HE lore of making a rock garden might 
well be expected to fill many large books 
instead of a few paragraphs. It is a fascinating 
subject and has long been a hobby with the 
most skilled gardeners of the Old World and 
is becoming increasingly popular in this 
country. 
When building a rock garden, the ground may be 
roughly staked to indicate the outline and be sure to 
have it irregular so that the plants may be seen from 
different aspects. Although most of them prefer direct 
sunlight, a considerable number like partial shade. The 
land should slope sufficiently in all parts to provide 
rapid surface drainage. In most cases it will be neces¬ 
sary to remove the top foot of soil, unless one is so 
fortunate as to possess a natural ledge. (While a pool 
is not necessary, it is effective and if you intend to 
include a small aquatic garden the depth of the pool 
should be three feet.) Fill the space dug out with 
stones, gravel or loose, hard material about half way 
to the top to make sure that your rock garden will be 
adequately drained. On top of this place some of the 
best soil originally removed and let it stand for a 
week to settle. 
Finally place the rocks in position. The size and 
shape of the rocks used must be determined by the 
size and shape of your garden and by your own taste. 
There should be no crowding of rocks; each stone 
should lie on its broadest base. Set the rocks irregularly 
and bury them at least one-third of their depth, slop¬ 
ing the stones downward in the soil, so that the moisture 
will drain toward the roots. Try to use only one kind 
of rock of the largest size that you think will be effec¬ 
tive and avoid those of a cobblestone nature. 
Place the stones so they will keep the soil from wash¬ 
ing away when watering or during heavy rains. In the 
process of construction, all crevices must be rammed 
full of top soil consisting of a mixture of garden loam, 
sharp sand and leaf mold. It is important that the 
plants have ample pockets of soil in the open spaces 
between the rocks. Allow no air pockets between the 
rocks and be sure when planting that the soil is firm 
around the roots of the plants. Autumn is the best 
time of the year to build a rock* garden. The soil and 
rocks will become settled by Spring and the garden will 
be in good condition for planting. 
It is advisable to plant some of the spaces with dwarf 
annuals which will keep the rockery bright until the 
hardy rock plants establish themselves. You will enjoy 
your rock garden all the more if you raise your own 
plants from seed. Seeds suitable for the Rock Garden 
are marked with the symbol ®. 
Annual Rock Garden Collection 
Until the hardy rock plants establish themselves, this 
collection of annuals will give a beautiful display. 
Alyssum Little Gem Marigold Golden Miniature 
Esdhscholtzia Mixed Petunia Balcony Mixed 
Lobelia Crystal Palace Portulaca Double Mixed 
One packet eacb; value 65c, for 50c 
Perennial Rock Garden Collection 
Ten choice, easily grown^ perennials for the rockery. 
Alyssum Saxatile 
Arabia Alpina 
Aubretia Deltoides 
Cerastium 
Cowslip Mixed 
Dianthus Plumarius 
Helianthemum Mutabile 
Iberis Sempervirens 
Myosotis Palustris 
Tunica 
One packet each; value #1.25, for $1.00 
Customers will find it convenient to order Flower Seeds by number. This will facilitate the 
filling of orders and will insure prompt shipment. 
A COMPLETE INDEX OF ANY FLOWER SEED IS LISTED ON PAGE 144 
