PALMER SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MO. 
BALSAM—(Lady’s Slipper) 
Culture A or C 
An easily grown half hardy annual. The 1 double blossoms nestle close to the 
central stalk. If the leaves hide the blossoms, they may be trimmed back. This 
plant prefers a rich soil and plenty of moisture. Does best in semi-shade. Height 
2 feet. 
White .Pkt. 10c Salmon-rose .Pkt. 10c Scarlet .Pkt. 10c 
Pale Yellow .Pkt. 10c Violet .Pkt. 10c Mixed .Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c 
BUSH-FLOWERED BALSAM 
Free-flowering double balsam of bushy growth. The flowers appear in clusters 
on the tips of the stems instead of being hidden on the sides of the stems. A fine 
bedding plant. Height 1 V 2 feet. 
Mixed Colors .Pkt. 25; % oz. 40c 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON—See Centaurea Cyanus 
BEGONIA 
Culture D or F 
Semperflorens Mixed (Wax Plant). A continuous flowering class of greatest value 
for bedding, and unsurpassed as house plants. The brilliant flowers are borne 
in great profusion from June until frost. If grown as a house plant, it flowers 
almost continuously. Will grow in either sun or semi-shade. Height 6 to 8 
inches.Pkt. 15c 
BLACK-EYED SUSAN—See Thunbergia 
BLANKET FLOWER—See Gaillardia 
BRACHYCOME—(Swan River Daisy) 
Culture A, C or F 
Iberidifolia Mixed. A great favorite in the gardens of A Century of Progress. The 
dainty blue, white and pink flowers, resembling Cinerarias, are borne on slender 
stems with graceful foliage. These profuse blooming plants are useful for edg¬ 
ings, as potted plants during the winter, and for cutting for use in small bouquets. 
They like plenty of sun. Height 9 inches.Pkt. 10c 
CALENDULA, CHRYSANTHA 
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