For a $5.00 order from a friend, not now a customer, we give free six Roses, 1-yr., shown on back cover. 
CHARLOTTE M. HAINES, ROCKFORD, ILL., SEEDS GROWN BY A WOMAN 
House and Garden Plants 
THE GIANT 
WHITE 
Baby Primrose 25c 
It forms a dense rosette of somewhat fleshy 
leaves, from which spring flowering stems, twelve, 
fifteen and even twenty inches tall, supporting 
three tiers or whorls of dainty flowers of a delicate 
rosy-lilac, with eye of pale gold. The flowers are 
produced in great abundance. Price 25c each; 3 
for 70c. 
Shower of Gold 
(Genista) 
This beautiful plant well deserves the great popu¬ 
larity it has gained during the past few years. The 
drooping branches are covered with delicate sage- 
green foliage, and every twig tipped with a long 
raceme of exquisite pea-shaped blossoms of rich 
golden yellow, almost hiding the foliage. Grows 
and flowers freely with ordinary care, and is usually 
a mass of bloom at Easter time. Plants, 30c each: 
3 for 85c, postpaid. 
African Violet 35c 
(Saintpaulia Ionantha)—One of the most popular 
of all pot plants of today. Introduced from Africa. 
The general type of growth is similar to the Cy¬ 
clamen, leaves soft and hairy, the plant producing 
flowers of a beautiful blue and similar in appear¬ 
ance to our well known violets. Easily grown and 
unusual free flowering. Highly recommended. 
35c, 3 for $1.00. 
Poinsettia 
(Oak Leaf)—This is the plant which produces the 
large clusters of red leaves or flowers which are seen 
in all the flower stores at Christmas. Does well any¬ 
where, in southern Florida outdoors, and anywhere 
in the North as a house plant, growing to large size. 
Small, 25c each; 3 for 70c. 
Bird of Paradise 
(Poinciana Gilliesi.) The color of the flower is a 
rich golden yellow, it measures 2 % inches across, 
and is produced in very large trusses. The most 
beautiful part. of the flower is the long incurved 
stamens and pistils which are spread out in fan-like 
form and are of bright crimson color. The foliage 
is also highly decorative. It should be grown as a 
tub plant, except in the warmer parts of the South, 
where it is hardy. If the plants are started early it 
should produce blooms the first year. Plants, 25c 
each, postpaid. 
Salvia Novelties 
PINK SALVIA—Short growth, bushily com¬ 
pact; early and free bloom in broad heavj 
spikes; rich salmon pink. 
WHITE SALVIA—Equal to its companion 
clear cream white. 
Price; Both kinds, 15c each, 3 for 40c. 
Salvia—New Bonfire 
One of the grandest plants in culti¬ 
vation, a bed of them surpassing the 
finest scarlet Geraniums in brilliancy 
and continuous bloom; the flower spikes 
often measure 10 to 12 inches in 
length. From the time they first be¬ 
gin to flower, the plants are never out 
of bloom until killed by late frosts. It 
is easily grown from seed and the pur¬ 
chase of plants may be abandoned. 15c 
each; 3 for 40c. 
Salvia—Splendens, Scar¬ 
let Sage 
Compact bush, 2 feet high by 2 feet 
in diameter. Its erect spikes of bril¬ 
liant scarlet flowers stand cleafr above 
the foliage and completely cover the 
plant. This is one of the most effective 
gorgeous plants in cultivation. 15c 
each; 3 for 40c. 
Scarlet Fountain Plant 
A novel and beautiful plant, suitable 
either for bedding or pot culture. Has 
long, wiry, leafless stems, drooping and 
bearing quantities of long tubular flow¬ 
ers of the most vivid scarlet color. 
Price 20c each; 3 for 55c, postpaid. 
Ipomea Maxima 25c 
This grand new moon-flower is a decided 
improvement over Ipomea Grandiflora. The 
flowers are more than twice the size of the 
old variety, often measuring from 6 to 7 y 2 
inches across, and are produced in such 
wonderful profusion that they completely 
cover the vine with a veil of glistening 
white. Its growth is very rapid, there being 
nothing to equal it for porch and lattice 
shading. 25c each; 3 for 70c. 
Abutilon 25c 
Variegated Flowering Maple 
Best of all variegated Abutilons. Foliage 
bright, pleasing green, distinctly edged with 
a band of creamy-white and yellow flowers, 
very large on stems eight to nine inches in 
length; color bright orange-red. This is 
really a beautiful plant, and one of the fin¬ 
est variegated plants ever sent out. Nice 
plants, 25c each; 3 for 70c. 
ALL POSTPAID 
Moonflower 
“A Giant in Growth and Flowers, and Wonder¬ 
fully Fragrant.” 
Bird of Paradise 
Petunias 
Charming Giant Petunia Plants 
Here we offer some of the better varieties that everyone 
wants. 
MONSTER GIANTS—Immense flowers, heavily frilled, and of 
almost every known color and shade. 12c each; 3 for 32c; 
doz., 90c, postpaid. 
DWARF GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA—Same mammoth flowers 
of the above, but dwarf enough to use in boxes or vases, 
12c each; 3 for 32c; doz., 90c, postpaid. 
ELKS PRIDE—Very large flowered. Deep purple color. 10c 
each; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c, postpaid. 
ROSY MORN—Popular bedding " 
variety. Pink with white throat. A 1 
10c each; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c, _ _ _ _ _ _ 
postpaid. POSTPAI D 
TRUE WAX PLANT 
Hoya Carnosa or true Wax Plant is an easily grown 
climbing house plant suitable for window gardens and 
trellis work. Umbels of fragrant, waxy, white flowers 
with pink centers, produced in succession. The shining, 
succulent, dark green foliage makes it an interesting 
plant even when not in bloom. Plants, 50c each, post¬ 
paid. 
Salvia—Bonfire 
Beautiful Water Lilies 
WATER LILIES 
All orders for Water Lilies are booked for shipment about May 
15th and we can continue to supply them until June 1st. While 
we have a wonderful assortment, both Hardy and Tropical in 
day and night bloomers, we are listing only three of the best 
hardy varieties, but will be glad to quote prices on others in 
which you are interested. 
PINK—This is my most popular seller, and can be supplied in 
several different shades and varieties as long as my supply 
lasts. They are vigorous growers and have flowers from 6 
to 10 inches in diameter. Select Roots, $1.10 each, postpaid. 
WHITE—Can be grown in shallow or deep water with perfect 
assurance that you will get splendid foliage and attractively 
large and beautiful flowers. Blooms from early until late in 
the summer. Select Roots, $1.15 each, postpaid. 
YELLOW—Here is a color that contrasts nicely with any other 
color you may have in your pool. Flowers do not run quite 
as large as the White and Pink but there are more of them 
and through a longer season. Select Roots, $1.25 each, post¬ 
paid. 
SPECIAL OFFER—One Select Root each of the 3 Water Lilies 
described above for only $2.95, postpaid. 
