The culture number after each title refers to detailed 
cultural directions on pages 6 and 7 
Abronia Culture 2 
Umbellata grandiflora (Sand Verbena). While really a peren¬ 
nial, this is best treated as a half-hardy annual. A charming 
trailing succulent plant, with verbena-like heads of fragrant 
flowers of bright rose with white center, all summer. It 
delights in a dry, poor soil and sunny situations. Peel off 
husk before sowing seed. Ht. 6 in. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Ageratum • Floss Flower Culture 2 
One of the best bedding plants, being literally a sheet of 
bloom from early summer till frost. Easily raised from seed 
started in a hotbed and in May transferred to the garden, 4 to 
6 inches apart. Can also be sown outdoors in May. 
Blue Cap. The best dwarf Ageratum yet offered. The flowers 
are larger than those of Little Blue Star, and of a deeper 
and richer color. Its foliage is small and the plants have the 
appearance of miniature domes, making it ideal for pot- 
culture. Ht. 6 in. Pkt. 25 cts.; y&oz. 60 cts. 
Blue Perfection. Large heads of deep blue flowers in abundance. 
Fine for cutting. Ht. 9 in. Pkt. 10 cts.; f£°z- 25 cts. 
Little Blue Star. Used for edging, growing 4 inches high; 
clusters of bright blue flowers. Pkt. 15 cts.; rsoz. 35 cts. 
Little Dorrit, Blue or White. This variety grows about 6 inches 
high. Pkt. 10 cts.; fio z. 25 cts. 
Venus. The closed buds are light red, opening to flowers with 
white petals which make a pretty contrast with the soft 
pale red centers. Ht. 12 in. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Alyssum Culture 3 
A fragrant edging plant with small, white flowers in great 
profusion throughout summer and autumn. Useful for borders 
and window-boxes. For Alyssum saxatile see Perennial List. 
Carpet of Snow. Of creeping habit, forming such a dense 
carpet of beautiful white flowers that the foliage can scarcely 
be seen. Ht. 4 in. Pkt. 10 cts.; )^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Lilac Queen. A dwarf, compact variety with pale Iilac- 
colored flowers. Ht. 6 in. Pkt. 10c.; J^oz. 25c.; oz. 75c. 
Sweet Alyssum. Of trailing habit; flowers white. Ht. 10 in. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; 3^oz. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; }£lb. 75 cts. 
Amaranthus Culture 2 
Brilliant-foliaged annuals useful in borders of tall plants, or 
for the centers of large beds. They thrive in a hot sunny loca¬ 
tion, and not too rich soil, and must be given room to develop. 
Caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding). Yellowish green foliage; long, 
drooping, crimson flowers. Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. Culture 1. 
Molten Fire (Summer Poinsettia). Very ornamental and the 
most beautiful of all the Amaranthus. Very easily grown 
from seed. Leaves dark bronze, center poinsettia-red. 
Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Tricolor splendens (Joseph’s Coat). Brilliant leaves variegated 
with red, yellow, and green. Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Anagallis Culture 2 
Grandiflora, Blue. One of the most charming of our low- 
growing, annual deep turquoise-blue flowers, but must have 
a sunny place to do well. Growing 6 inches high, the plants 
spread rapidly and bloom freely. Pkt. 15 cts.; %oz. 35 cts. 
Anchusa • Cape Alkanet Culture 1 
Bluebird (Summer Forget-me-not). Grows very compactly, 
18 inches high, with a bouquet at the top of the plant. The 
flowers are vivid indigo-blue, and borne through a long 
season. Pkt. 15 cts.; }^oz. 35 cts. 
For Ancbusa italica , Dropmore , see Perennial List. 
Ageratum, Little Blue Star 
Alyssum, Carpet of Snow 
Anagallis grandiflora. Blue 
Anchusa, Bluebird 
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Annual Flower Seeds 
