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SEEDS OF ANNUAL FLOWERS 
The life of the true Annual does not extend longer than one season. Itself the product of a seed, the 
plant produces flowers, ripens its seed and perishes in the same year. 
They have many advantages. The seeds of Annuals are inexpensive, the flowers can be enjoyed both 
by the home renter as well as the home owner. Because of their short period of growth, they can be 
used to fill up gaps in the Perennial border and to succeed plantings of spring-blooming bulbs, such 
as Tulips, Hyacinths, etc. 
Annuals have a delicate beauty all their own and no plants surpass them in brilliancy for summer 
display. They furnish material for a whole garden, as well as cut flowers for home decoration. 
A succession of bloom may be had by occasional sowing of many sorts, such as Alyssum, Candy¬ 
tuft, Eschscholtzia, Zinnias, etc. In the latitude of Cincinnati, Ohio, these sowings may be made as 
late as July 1st to 15th. Another method now being used more than ever is the autumn planting of 
Annual seeds for early spring bloom, such as Cornflowers, Gypsophila, Larkspur, Petunias, etc. 
This year we have segregated the flower seeds, placing Annuals in one group, followed by Perennials, 
Vines and those for greenhouse culture. Consult the index if in doubt. 
NOTE: We send out no untested seed and when failure occurs, we invariably find that the seed had 
been planted too deep or the soil has been permitted to become excessively dry, or the reverse, while 
germination is taking place. 
Seeds of Annuals, unless otherwise noted, should be started indoors in a light, sifted soil with sand 
and humus or clean leaf-mold added. Water the soil thoroughly and allow to drain and then sow seed 
thinly in rows. Cover with paper or glass to conserve moisture. Plant out when all danger of frost has 
passed. Some Annuals may also be sown where they are to flower, the young plants later being thinned 
out. 
All varieties marked with a® throughout 
the list of Annual flower seeds are especial¬ 
ly suitable for the rock garden. 
The Book of Annuals in the Gar¬ 
den by H. Stuart Ortloff will help 
you. See page 95 for description and 
price. 
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PLEASE NOTE 
All 10c packets, 3 Pkts. for.$0.25 
All 15c packets, 2 Pkts. for.25 
All 20c packets, 3 Pkts. for.50 
All 25c packets, 3 Pkts. for.65 
All 35c packets, 3 Pkts. for. 1.00 
Alyssum, Carpet of Snow. 
Ageratum - Floss Flower 
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. 
®401 DWARF BLUE CAP. This is by far the best all around 
dwarf Ageratum yet produced. The plants are tiny mounds 
of flowers, which are large and compact and a deep rich blue. 
The foliage is small and inconspicuous, so the effect is that 
of a solid mass of flowers, making a narrow ribbon of color 
around a flower border. Pkt., 20c. 
®402 LITTLE BLUE STAR. Compact with small, beautiful, 
mauve-colored flowers, suitable for edging or rockwork. 1/16 
oz., 25c; Pkt., 10c. 
403 BLUE PERFECTION. Large heads of deep blue flowers in 
abundance. Fine for cutting. Height 12 inches. y B oz., 25c; 
Pkt., 10c. 
@404 IMPERIAL DWARF BLUE. Habit very dwarf and com¬ 
pact, well adapted for ribbon borders. Height 9 inches, y a oz., 
25c; pkt., 10c. 
Aly ssum 
A fragrant edging plant with small, white flowers in great 
profusion throughout the summer and autumn. Useful for 
borders and window-boxes. For Alyssum saxatile see Perennial 
List. 
®405 MINIMUM. Miniature sort. The dwarfest of all; tiny, 
compact little plants only 2 inches high, smothered with 
small, pure white flowers. *4 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
@406 CARPET OF SNOW. Of creeping habit, forming a dense 
carpet of beautiful white flowers. Height, 4 inches. 14 oz., 
25c; pkt., 10c. 
407 TOM THUMB A splendid sort for edges, borders, or rock 
work. Height, about 6 inches. A compact mass of bloom 12 
to 15 inches across. V4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 75c; pkt., 10c. 
408 SWEET. Height, about 8 to 10 inches but spreading. Oz., 
25c; pkt., 10c. 
409 LILAC QUEEN. Is of dwarf, compact habit and the deep 
lavender-like flowers are borne in profusion. 14 oz., 25c; 1 
oz., 75c; pkt., 10c. 
@410 COMPACTUM LUTESCENS. Dwarf, 8 in. Cream or straw 
color. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 
Keep your garden up-to-date. Plant some of the newest flow¬ 
ers. See our Novelty pages, 30, 31, 32, and 33. For Flower Seed 
Collections see inside back cover. 
