Novelties - Specialties in Flower Seeds 
Novelties add beauty and interest to your 
garden. May we suggest that you select as 
many as possible, as this list is up-to-date 
and some of these Flower Seeds have never 
been offered before. Cultural directions are 
printed on the backs of our Flower and 
Vegetable Seed packets. Follow carefully 
our instructions for planting Flower Seeds, 
on page 33 of this catalog. Also note how 
we have classified the different flowers as 
to annuals, perennials, borders, heights, 
etc., and the proper time for planting. 
All prices on Flower Seeds are postpaid. 
Asters 
Crego Wilt Resistant 
This fine variety grows over 2 feet tall 
and is well branched; of free sturdy 
growth. The fluffy, graceful flowers are 
rarely less than 4 inches across and fre¬ 
quently over 5 inches. Fine for cutting. 
White, Rose, Shell Pink, Crimson, Light 
Blue, Royal Purple. Any of the above. Per 
pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 50c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 
6 colors, 50c. 
Mixture of all colors. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 50c. 
Asters 
ASTER CREGO WILT RESISTANT 
Aster Golden Sheaf 
The deepest yellow Aster yet offered and the only 
one that is wilt resistant. The flowers are fully double 
with an attractive crest-like center. 2 feet high. 
Pkt., 25c. 
Improved New Giant California Sunshine. 
This wonderful Aster is a decided im¬ 
provement over the old California Sunshine. 
The clear and beautiful colors are varying 
shades of pink, rose, blue, and lavender. 
A dual-tone effect is obtained through contrasting 
light yellow and blue centers. The outer or guard 
petals are somewhat loosely placed, creating an airy, 
lace-like effect which is altogether charming. The 
flowers measure 4 to 5 inches across and are borne 
on heavy stems fully 18 to 20 inches long. Mixed col¬ 
ors. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c. 
Giant Exhibition Begonias 
Tuberous Rooted Varieties 
This is the finest seed obtainable and was carefully 
selected and gathered by the Begonia specialist in 
charge of our bulb-growing fields. Plants bloom the 
first season from seed, if sown in February or March 
in a temperature of 60 degrees. To secure the best 
results for outdoor planting, they should be set out as 
soon as the ground becomes warm. They are covered 
the whole summer with bright and elegant flowers. 
See colored illustration, back cover. All varieties, 
mixed. Pkt., 50c. 
BULB CULTURE 
For bulbs see page 48. They require rich soil and 
plenty of moisture for best results. Above all, see that 
they have good drainage. Use one-third each of sand, 
peat and loam. Mix well and plant the bulbs about 
one-half inch deep. For outdoor culture place the bulbs 
about 15 inches apart each way. They should be planted 
in part shady or shady locations, and do very well out¬ 
doors. They can also be grown as pot-plants indoors. 
One bulb in a 6 or 7-inch pot is the general practice. 
Several bulbs can be planted in larger pots. Remember 
the north side of a building, a north wall, or other 
shady spot is just the place for these beautiful plants. 
Cosmos 
Early Klondyke “Orange Flare” 
Klondyke Cosmos is not a new variety. But “Orange 
Flare”, a vivid orange, will bloom in less than four 
months. This is unprecedented in the flower world. 
Stems long and wiry. Splendid for cutting. Pkt., 20c. 
Pompon Asters 
A pretty little Aster bearing a great profusion of 
dainty, button-like flowers with quilled petals. 12 to 
15 inches. Rose, White, Red, Blue or Mixed colors. 
Pkt. 15c; Vs oz., 40c. 
Annual Canterbury Bells 
A new strain of these beautiful flowers which will 
commence blooming in August from seed sown in Feb¬ 
ruary. The plants grow 2 to 2% feet tall, each plant 
having from 6 to 8 spikes of bloom in shades of dark 
blue, light blue, pink, rose and white. 
Angelus Bell. A beautiful deep rose. Pkt., 20c. 
Liberty Bell. Intense violet-blue. Pkt., 20c. 
Select Mixture. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 60c. 
New Cinerarias 
California Super Giants 
These wonderful new Cinerarias are of com¬ 
pact growth 15 to 18 inches high. The blooms 
are carried on immense rounded trusses above 
the clean dark foliage. The huge blossoms 
measure from 4 to 6 inches across with petals 
1 to 1% inches wide. The color range is mag¬ 
nificent, from exquisite pastel salmons, azure 
blue, snowy white to the deepest blood red and 
violet blues. We can supply the following col¬ 
ors : Blue Shades, Crimson and Carmine Shades, 
Salmon Shades, and Superb Mixture of all col¬ 
ors. Any of the above, 50c per pkt.; large pkt., 
$1.00 each. 
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