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HALLAWELL’S 
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Pyrethrum 
PARTHENIFOLIUM AUREUM or GOLDEN FEATHER — 
Small cut leaves of bright golden yellow. A hardy peren¬ 
nial, with bright foliage, much used for edging and bor¬ 
ders. Seed can be sown in the fall or spring and trans¬ 
planted. Fkt., 10c.; Yt oz., 25c.; oz., 75c. 
SELAGINOIDES—Foliage bright golden yellow, finely ser¬ 
rated; fine for borders and edging. Fkt., 10c.; Yu oz., 30c. 
ROSETTM, IMPROVED SINGLE HYBRIDS—A hardy peren¬ 
nial bearing large Cosmos-like flowers with bright yel¬ 
low centers; blooms in May and June and again in the 
fall and is one of the most graceful and long lasting cut 
flowers; 2 feet. A re-selected strain with rose and pink 
shades predominating with some reds and very few whites. 
Fkt., 25c.; Ys oz., 75c. 
HYBRIDUM FL. FL_Seeds saved from the finest double 
flowers; only a small percentage can be expected to come 
double the first year; Mixed Colors. Fkt., 25c. 
Ranunculus 
These late spring-blooming plants grow about 9 inches 
high and should be planted in a light shaded position. 
The flowers are double and semi-double and come in a very 
wide range of attractive colors. Sow the seed in boxes from 
February to July for next spring’s bloom. 
TECOLOTE GIANTS—A selected strain containing many 
double and semi-double flowers in a beautiful range of 
bright colors. Fkt., 25c.; oz., $1.00. 
Rehmannia Pink Perfection 
A new and improved variety of this half hardy herbace¬ 
ous perennial, with beautiful large bright rosy pink Glox¬ 
inia-like flowers. Suitable for pot culture or outdoors in a 
sheltered situation; 3 feet tall. Sow in boxes to transplant. 
Pkt., 25c. 
Rhodanthe ( Everlasting ) 
A charming annual for winter bouquets, the blossoms 
should be gathered before fully expanded, and dried in the 
shade. In mild sections sow seed in the open from October 
to June. Pink, White or Mixed. Per pkt., 10c.; y oz -> 25c. 
RICINUS—See Castor Bean. 
Rudbeckia (Cone Flower) 
BICOLOR SUFERBA—A free-flowering annual which produces 
an abundance of bright yellow flowers with a brown cen¬ 
tral disc; fine for cutting. Height 2 feet. Sow the seed from 
February to May. Pkt., 10c.; Yt oz., 25c. 
MY JOY—Orange-yellow with rather small cone. Some flow¬ 
ers are over 5 inches in diameter. A striking addition to 
the annual Rudbeckias. Pkt., 20c. 
PURPUREA GRANDIFLORA—A perennial variety with large, 
handsome crimson-purple flowers with dark central disc; 
3 feet high. Fkt., 15c. 
Saintpaulia Ionantha Grandiflora 
(African Violet) 
A free and long flowering greenhouse perennial pot plant. 
Plants are dwarf, leaves like a Gloxinia, flowers beautiful 
violet-blue with golden anthers resembling those of a single 
Violet. This strain has much larger flowers than the original 
variety. Pkt., 35c. 
Sanvitalia Procumbens FI. PI. 
An excellent annual edging plant growing 6 inches high, 
with small double yellow flowers produced in abundance all 
summer. Pkt., 10c.; y & oz., 35c. 
Saponaria (Bouncing Bet) 
OCYMOIDES—-A handsome dwarf trailing plant with bright 
rose colored flowers. Suitable for rock work or borders. 
Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10c. 
VACCARIA—A pretty and useful annual variety, bearing an 
abundance of satiny pink flowers somewhat like an en¬ 
larged Gypsophila; fine for cutting; 2 feet tall. Sow in the 
open at intervals for a succession of bloom. Fkt., 10c.; 
Yu oz., 20c.; oz., 50c. 
Salpiglossis 
Highly ornamental half hardy annuals with large veined 
funnel-shaped flowers. Very showy in beds and borders and 
much prized for cutting. Height 3 feet. Sow seed early in 
the spring and transplant, or sow the seed where it is to 
remain, in April, and thin to 6 or 8 inches. Enrich the soil. 
PURPLE and GOLD, ROSE and GOLD, VELVETY RED, 
PRIMROSE, LIGHT BLUE and GOLD, SCARLET and 
GOLD. Any of the above colors. Per pkt., 10c.; Yt oz -» 
30c. 
Collection of 6 sorts, 50c. 
EMPEROR MIXED—A very rich mixture. Pkt., 10c.; Yt oz< > 
40c.; Yi oz., 70c.; oz., $1.25. 
Salvia or Flowering Sage 
The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, 
bearing long spikes of flowers in great profusion from July 
till frost; half-hardy perennials, blooming the first year 
from seed, which should be sown as early as possible either 
indoors or in a hotbed, and the young plants transferred 
to a sunny position when the weather has become warm. 
SPLENDENS (Scarlet Sage)—Beautiful bright scarlet; 3 feet. 
Pkt., 10c.; Yt oz., 65c. 
FIREBALL—This is one of the finest of the Scarlet Sages, 
growing in a compact bush 18 inches high. Its erect spikes 
of flowers of brilliant red stand clear above the dark 
green foliage and completely cover the plant. Pkt., 10c.; 
Yt oz., 75c. 
PATENS (Blue Sage)—In color this is as blue as the “Scarlet 
Sage” is red; unlike the latter, however, it is not useful 
for bedding, but is a beautiful plant for the border or 
greenhouse; half hardy perennial; 2 feet. Fkt., 20c. 
AZUREA GRANDIFLORA—A hardy perennial variety growing 
3 to 4 feet and producing during late summer, panicles of 
pretty sky blue flowers in great profusion. Pkt., 15c. 
FARINACEA BLUE BEDDER—A more compact form of this 
popular hardy perennial variety, making it more desir¬ 
able for bedding. Flowers deep blue. Pkt., 25c. 
