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FLOWER SEEDS 
PORTULACA ROSE MOSS 
This plant will grow and bloom profusely in a dry, hot 
situation, where almost any other plant would soon die. Easily 
transplanted. In sowing mix the seed with dry sand to insure 
an even distribution. Sow in May when the ground is thor¬ 
oughly warmed through. 
Single, mixed, pkt., lOc, Double, mixed, pkt., lOc, 
Double Portulaca 
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride) 
The Scabiosa is an old favorite, and of late years has been 
greatly improved. The flowers are borne on long wiry stems, in 
white, yellow, pink, scarlet, crimson and maroon. Beautiful in 
the garden, and excellent for bouquets. 12 to 18 inches high. 
El. H. A. Dwarf double mixed, pkt., lOc. 
SWEET PEAS 
Seeds should be sown as early as possible, in drills 6 inches 
deep. At the time of planting, cover with 1 inch of soil only, and 
fill in the drill as the young plants grow, taking care not to cover 
the top of the plants. A deep rich soil and a sunny situation is 
best suited for their needs. 
ROYAL MIXTURE. 
There are pure whites and white striped with other colors, 
fiery scarlets, blues, steel and purple, 
pink, all shades; orange, yellow, so 
many we cannot specify. 
Pkt.lOc, oz. 15c. 
Mixture of “Spencer** Sweet Peas 
Their grand flowers with their charmingly waved petals 
are borne in clusters of three or four, and sometimes more, on 
one stem and make grand cut flowers for vases, etc. Their 
delicate coloring and fragrance cannot be excelled and scarce¬ 
ly equaled by any other flower. Pkt. lOc, oz. 25c. 
Sweet Peas 
Sweet William 
SWEET WILLIAM 
(Dianthus barbatus). The plants produce a succession of flower clusters, 
thus affording splendid bloom for several weeks. The colors are exceedingly 
varied, ranging from white through many shades of lilac, red, carmine. crim- 
son, maroon to nearly black, usually two shades to each plant. 
Single, mixed, pkt, lOc.Double, mixed, pkt, lOc. 
PETUNIAS. 
In some strains the flowers are very large, measuring 
four or five inches across; in others, they are deeply 
fringed; still others have star-like markings radiating 
from the throat and extending nearly or quite to the 
outer margin of the blossom; again others have full dou¬ 
ble flowers. 
Petunia 
Giant Double Petunias. The full, double petunias 
do not produce seeds. To procure double flowers one 
must use the seeds saved from single flowers which have 
been carefully fertilized by hand with pollen from the 
double ones. 
Mixture of Double Petunias, in all shades known, Pkt., 25c 
Bedding Petunias. Dense, bushy little plants, only 
about 8 inches high; the flowers, while not large, remain 
boldly expanded, and in their profusion fairly hide the 
plants for months; beautiful for garden beds, borders and 
edgings, and also beautiful subjects grown in pots. 
Per Pkt., lOc. 
RICINUS. 
(Castor Oil Plant) 
Rapid-growing plant with palmlike foliage and showy fruits. 
Fine for center plants in beds of Cannas, etc. 6 to 15 ft. H. H. A. 
Zanzibarensis. 15 ft. Leaves vary in color from light green 
to purplish red. Pkt, 10c. 
