ANNUAL FLOWERS 
Grow Annual Flowers for quick results. By making a good selection, flowers may be had from early summer until 
frost, and for the time and money spent there is nothing that will give greater satisfaction. 
Abronia —Sand Verbena 
UMBELLATA. A 
very interesting 
and rapidly grow¬ 
ing trailing plant, 
which may be used 
for planting in 
boxes, rock bord¬ 
ers, or any location 
where trailing 
plants are useful. 
They often grow 
stems to a length 
of 3 to 4 feet, 
covered with rosy 
lilac flowers dur¬ 
ing summer and fall, 
I’kt. (100 seeds), 54* 1/10 oz., 204- 
Agrostemma —Rose of Heaven 
COELI-ROSA. Plants grow 12 to 15 inches tall and are very 
desirable for beds and borders. The flowers are bright fringed 
carmine-red, about 1 inch in diameter on long stems; a profuse 
bloomer. Pkt., 54: Vfe' or.., 204. __ 
Alyssum 
Showy little plants for bor¬ 
ders, beds, vases or rock gar¬ 
dens. Free-flowering annual 
of quick growth; blooms early 
and continuously during sum¬ 
mer, is fragrant and succeeds 
everywhere. 
CARPET OF SNOW. This 
attractive annual known as 
Carpet of Snow or Little Gem 
produces pure white flowers; 
dwarf, compact habit, about 
4 inches high. Begins to bloom 
when very small, and is a 
solid mass of white from 
early spring to late autumn. 
The best white edging plant 
Pkt. (400 seeds), 5 
Vh oz., 254- 
SWEET (Maritlmum). Low- 
growing and sweet - scent¬ 
ed variety, for edgings, win- 
Little Gem, Carpet of Snow 
dow boxes, etc., continuous bloomer. 
Pkt. (400 seeds), 5c; Vi oz., 204. 
LILAC QUEEN. Flowers a very pretty lavender-lilac in 
color, of compact growth, about 6 inches high; a nice contrast 
to the white. Pkt. (400 seeds), 5c; Vf» oz., 254- 
For PERENNIAL ALYSSUM see Page 52 
Amaranthus —Summer Poinsettia 
These are very attractive plants, have bright leaves, and 
showy clusters of blooms. 
CAUDATU8 (Love-Lies-Bleeding). A brilliant foliage an¬ 
nual about 3 feet tall having curious, long drooping racemes 
of fiery red flowers. Very ornamental and useful in the border 
of tall plants. Pkt. (400 seeds), 54 ; Vi oz., 254. 
TRICOLOR SPLENDENS (Joseph's Coat). Brilliantly col¬ 
ored leaves, the inner foliage of blackest bronze tipped with 
green and outer foliage bright scarlet and gold. 
Pkt. (400 seeds), 54 ; Vs oz., 304. 
SALICIFOLIUS (Fountain Plant). Hardy annual, 4 feet tall, 
long, narrow leaves droop and curl and by midsummer these 
leaves show brilliant colors, looking like a little colored foun¬ 
tain. Pkt. (200 seeds), 54; Vfe oz., 354. 
Ageratum -Floss Flower 
Ageratum grows quickly and 
blooms profusely all summer 
and is fine for beds or borders. 
BLUE CAP — See Novelties, 
Page 11 
LITTLE BLUE STAR. One 
of the best blue bedding plants, 
only 4 to 5 inches tall, covered 
with bloom from summer till 
frost. Easily grown from seed. 
Pkt. (tOO seeds), 54 ; 
1/16 oz., 304< 
PRINCESS. A beautiful vari¬ 
ety having sky-blue flowers 
with white center, the contrast 
being exquisite. 8 inches tall. 
Pkt. (200 seeds), 5 <: 
1/16 oz., 254. 
Dwarf Mixed. White and blue varieties. Pkt. (200 seeds), 34 ; 
Vh oz., 254. 
L!HI« Blue Star 
ANTIRRHINUM — Snapdragons 
These are among the most desirable flowers ior general 
garden culture. With the wonderful new varieties that have 
recently been introduced, there is little left to be desired 
in size of plants and flower spikes, and coloring of flowers. 
RUST PROOF ANTIRRHINUM — See Page 6 
MILLS GIANT SNAPDRAGONS. One of the newest crea¬ 
tions; grow 3 to 4 feet tall. See Page 8. 
NEW MAJESTIC SNAPDRAGONS. A giant flowering 
semi-dwarf strain, 18 to 24 inches tall, very profuse bloom¬ 
ers. Fine for bedding and cutting. 
Pkt. (500 seeds), 54! 1/10 oz., 304* 
HALF-DWARF SNAPDRAGONS. A splendid strain that 
are very popular, and preferred by many for bedding pur¬ 
poses, Plants grow 12 to 15 inches tall. 
Mixed Colors: Pkt. (500 seeds), 54 ; 1/16 oz., 254. 
DWARF HYBRID SNAPDRAGONS. Grow only 8 to 10 
inches tall, very free blooming, an attractive color mix¬ 
ture, splendid for rockeries. 
Mixed Colors: Pkt. (500 seeds), 54 ; 1/16 oz., 254. 
Arctotis 
(Blue-Eyed African 
Daisy) 
GRANDIS. From South 
Africa, grows about 2 
feet high, forming bush¬ 
es with flowers large, 
pure white on the upper 
surface, and the under 
side of petals, a pale 
lilac-blue. Flowers about 
2% inches across. Plants 
bloom from July until 
frost. 
Pkt. (150 seeds), 54 : 
1/16 oz., 204. 
Anchusa —Summer Forget-Me-Not 
BLUE BIRD. Easily grown annual. Plants grow about 18 
inches tali producing beautiful Forget-Me-Not like deep blue 
flowers, which are borne continuously until frost. 
Pkt. (100 seeds), 54 ; Vfr oz., 304. _ 
Argemone —Mexican Poppy 
GRANDIFLORA HYBR1DA. An interesting annual with whit¬ 
ish green foliage, very ornamental with its grayish green color 
with silvery ribs, with large, poppy-like flowers in yellow, 
cream, primrose and white. Easily grown from seed and 
thrives in a sunny position. 3 feet. 
Pkt. (100 seeds), 54, */$< oz., 204- 
Balsam— Lady's Slipper 
Balsams are one of the showiest of 
annuals; easy to grow, blooming 
from July until frost. 15 to 18 
inches. 
PINK. Blooms are fully double; 
rich pink color. 
Pkt. (75 seeds), 54 ; V* oz., 30? 
SCARLET. A rich, fiery scarlet 
shade, very double and attractive. 
Pkt. (75 seeds), 54 ; Vi oz., 304. 
CHOICE MIXED. A wonderful 
collection of colors, containing 
nearly all colors in Balsams; will 
make a gorgeous border or bed. 
_Pkt. (100 seeds), 54 ; Vi oz., 254. 
Baby’s Breath 
(Gypsophlla) 
Quick-growing annual, 
covered with small, open, 
star-like flowers, borne in 
groat sprays, does well in 
any soil, highly esteemed 
when combined in bouquets. 
15 to 18 inches. 
WHITE. A small, pretty 
flower, strong plants, bloom¬ 
ing freely. Pkt. (200 seeds), 
54 ; Va oz., 2 O 4 . 
CARMINE. Bears a pro¬ 
fusion of bright carmine 
flowers on slender stems. 
Pkt. (200 seeds), 54 ; 
Vt oz., 304* 
All colors Mixed: 
Pkt. (200 seeds), 5 «; 
V 2 oz., 254. Baby’* Breath— White 
Double Balsam—fink 
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