COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
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VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES 
Hardy perennials, blooming first year from seed. Flowers like 
those of Pansies, smaller in size, scented, from May to November. 
Fine for bedding, rockeries and as cut flowers. Height 8 in. MIXED: 
T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.80. 
VIOLA APRICOT GEM—Rich apricot-yellow, tinged orange. T. pkt. 
20c; % oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. 
VIOLA IlOSNIACA—Very floriferous, blooms perfectly formed, dark 
violet-blue on stems 6 inches long, invaluable for cutting and bed¬ 
ding. Plants compact, only 3 inches tall. T. pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 25c; 
oz. $1.40. 
VIOLA CYCLOP—An extra choice hardy viola of dwarf compact 
growth. Flowers large of lustrous dark violet purple with a vivid 
snow-white center from May to frost. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 
oz. 25c; Ys oz. 45c. 
VIOLA JERSEY GEM—Very neat variety, bearing on straight stout 
stems about 6 inches long, deep clear violet flowers. Fine for bed¬ 
ding as well as for cutting. In our locality needs protection over 
winter. T. pkt. 50c. 
VIOLA LAVENDER GEM—This novelty is a replica of the excellent 
variety “Jersey Gem,” having the same admirable qualities of com¬ 
pactness of habit, continuous profusion of long lasting bloom, to¬ 
gether with its wonderful drought-resisting power. The color is a 
soft deep shade of lavender. T. pkt. 50c. 
VIOLA LITTLE GEM—Hardy perennial of trailing habit, flowers of 
deepest violet blue, produced in sheets in April and May. Of excep¬ 
tional beauty, destined to be in great demand by all flower lovers. 
Height 0 in. T. pkt. 20c; 1/32 oz. 35c; 1/16 oz. 60c. 
VIOLA PAPILIO—In bloom from early April till frost, doing well 
in sun or partial shade, lighting up any spot in the garden with its 
deep blue and white, lovely flowers. Will bloom in twelve weeks 
from seed and is about the most valuable and desirable of all hardy 
Violas. Excellent rock plant. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; 
oz. $2.00. 
ARDWELL GEM—Large shapely Viola, pure deep chrome-yellow 
flowers of good substance. A fine variety. T. pkt. 15c; Ya oz. 30c; 
oz. $2.00. 
VIOLA PINK QUEEN—Large dark lavender-pink flowers on dwarf 
compact plants. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 35c; % oz. 65c; oz. $8.00. 
XERANTHEMUM 
IMPERIALE—Large flowering dark purple red, very beautiful. T. 
pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
DOUBLE MIXED—Excellent everlasting flower with elegant double 
flowers in several colors from June to November. Height 2 feet. 
Hardy annual. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00. 
NON-BRANCHING STOCK 
We offer these under the name of Giant Flowered Mammoth Col¬ 
umn Forcing Stocks. We have the best seed, produced by the famous 
house of Teicher of Striegau, Germany, seed that produces spikes 
with individual double flowers two inches across. Comparing the pro¬ 
duct from our seed and from seed of others you will SEE that our 
seed is hard to beat. 
Good seed is the foundation of a good crop. You must start with 
the best seed which you will get from us always. 
Ours is the most critical trade—gardeners and florists. 
We cater to the wise and experienced. We give value. Among 
our customers are the foremost florists and market gardeners. 
YUCCA—ADAM’S NEEDLE 
YUCCA ANGUSTIFOLIA—Dwarf growing variety with narrow and 
long leaves resembling a Dracanea. Flowers large, creamy white. 
Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA—A stately plant with broad swordlike foli¬ 
age and immense spikes of drooping, creamy white flowers. Strik¬ 
ingly beautiful. Fine as a solitary plant as well as for large rocker¬ 
ies. Height 6 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. v 
Dahlia Flowered Zinnia 
Gold Medal Zinnia 
BODGER’S DAHLIA FLOWERED 
As large as the largest double dahlias. The colors are 
variations in red, yellow and violet, so-called pastel shades, 
difficult to describe. This new race of Zinnias created sen¬ 
sation wherever seen. Height 3-4 ft. 
To produce flowers of maximum size, 6 inches across or 
over, this Zinnia must be planted in rich soil and must be 
spaced 2 feet apart. The plants will amply fill the interven¬ 
ing spaces and it will pay to give the plants all this space 
because good flowers sell for better prices, and what is more, 
a good flower will always find a market. Mixed. T. pkt. 
10c; Vs oz. 15c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
DAHLIA—ZINNIA EXQUISITE 
A light rose colored Dahlia Flowered Zinnia with a center 
of deep rose. This contrast of colors is most pleasing and 
makes Zinnia Exquisite immensely popular as a bouquet 
flower. 
GOLDEN DAWN—Golden yellow. 
YOUTH—A beautiful soft rose self, valuable for forcing and a good 
shipper, having better lasting qualities than any of the other 
varieties. 
OLD ROSE—A real old rose shade. 
SCARLET FLAME—A large, beautiful, bright scarlet, with a delight¬ 
ful blending of orange throughout the petal. This is not a bi¬ 
color. 
CANARY BIRD—A delicate shade of primrose-yellow. 
CRIMSON MONARCH—Largest of the red shades. 
DREAM —Deep lavender, turning to mallow-purple. 
LUMINOSA—A charming shade of bright deep pink. 
OLD GOLD—Glowing shades of old gold. 
ORIOLE —Orange and black bi-color. 
POLAR BEAR—A very large, pure white. 
ANY OF THE ABOVE DAHLIA-ZINNIAS—T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; 
1 oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
OUR TRADE PACKETS 
are double the quantity of retail packets. Our retail packets 
are well-filled, the seeds are fresh and of strong germination. 
You will get only the best from us, so don’t be afraid to 
place the order with us. 
