42 FLOWER SEEDS 
The I. W. Scott Company , Pittsburgh , Pa 
SWEET WILLIAM. Hardy, thrifty perennials, great favor- 
.- — . ■■■- ites in all gardens; easily grown from 
seed. The flowers are borne in large trusses and are delight¬ 
fully fragrant. Sow any time from early spring to July. The 
plants should stand at least 8 inches apart. 
Single Varieties, Mixed Colors. White, Pink, Red, Dark 
Crimson and other colors, many with distinct “eyes” or margins 
of a different shade. Pkt. io cts., J^oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Double Varieties, Mixed Colors. The double flowers are 
very attractive in form as well as colors. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 
50 cts., oz. 90 cts. 
SWEET PEAS 
GRANDIFLORA SWEET PEAS 
These are the old-fashioned Sweet Peas, not so large or deli¬ 
cately formed as the Spencers, but more profuse in bloom. 
Eckford’s Finest Mixture. The best of the Grandiflora 
varieties, in all colors. Oz. 10 cts., %\b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 
Success with Sweet Peas in our climate depends largely on getting 
an early start in order that the vines may make their growth and 
commence to bloom before hot weather. Some people always sow 
their Sweet Peas on St. Patrick’s Day; others believe in sowing 
on Good Friday; but the point is that the seed can and should 
be sown just as early in the spring as the ground can be put 
in shape to receive it. Next in importance is the insuring of a 
plentiful supply of moisture and fertility about the roots; this is 
accomplished by digging a trench a foot or more deep and then 
refilling it to within 6 inches of the top with loose soil mixed with a 
fair quantity of manure, compost, or other humus material if the 
soil be poor, and with a scattering of lime or wood-ashes to correct 
any acid condition. Sow the seeds on top of this layer, spacing 
them I to 2 inches apart, and cover with an inch of 
soil. As the plants grow, fill in the trench around 
them until the level of the surface is reached. By this 
method the roots will be deep enough so that they 
will not be seriously affected by hot, dry weather. 
Thin out, if necessary, so as to leave 4 to 6 inches 
between plants, and support the vines with brush, 
netting, or strings. 
Sweet Peas bloom best in an open, sunny situa¬ 
tion. Keeping the flowers picked as fast as they open prolongs 
the period of bloom. The old-fashioned or Grandiflora type of 
Sweet Peas are hardy and very floriferous and the flowers are 
heavily scented, although of only medium size and rather stiff in 
form. The new Spencer or Waved Sweet Peas are much larger 
and finer in form as well as colors, but not quite so free-bloom¬ 
ing. Modern gardeners and florists as a rule grow only the Spencer 
varieties. Use Stimugerm on Sweet Peas. See page 73 . 
SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
Distinguished by giant size, often measuring 2 inches in 
diameter, and by beautifully waved petals. Hundreds of varieties 
are known to specialists and new sorts are being constantly pro¬ 
duced by English and American breeders, but we believe that 
the varieties we offer comprise the best and most satisfactory 
of the new as well as old, in all of the favorite colors. 
All Bright. Scarlet-cerise. 
Asta Ohn. Pinkish lavender. 
Countess Spencer. Rose-pink.. . 
Crimson King. Rich ox-blood-crimson 
Elfrida Pearson. Giant shell-pink.. 
Etta Dyke. Giant pure white. 
Fiery Cross. Bright orange-scarlet . 
King Edward. The best deep red. . 
Majestic Cream. Rich deep cream. 
Margaret Atlee. Rich cream-pink.. 
Mary Pickford. Cream-pink. 
Miss California. Beautiful orange- 
salmon and cream-pink. 
Mrs. Tom Jones. Bright delphinium 
blue. 
New Miriam Beaver. Light apricot 
buff-pink. 
Pinkie. Large; rose-pink. 
Prince of Orange. Deep orange. 
Reflection. Best clear blue. 
Royal Purple. Immense bright purple 
Wedgwood. Fine clear blue. 
Winnie Morse. Flushed rose-pink, 
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Spencer Sweet Peas 
SCOTT’S FINEST MIXED SPENCERS. A wonderful 
mixture of finest varieties in many beautiful colors. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., y^\b. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
