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Tithonia speciosa 
Trollius, Golden Queen 
Scabiosa, Giant Loveliness 
Annual Platycodon 
Japanese Bellflowers are indeed valuable in the hardy border, and 
seeds and plants of the standard perennial types are offered else¬ 
where in this Catalogue. In this new variety, however, we have an 
important addition to annual flowers, because, although a perennial 
also, this strain may be treated as an annual. Seed sown outdoors in 
April or May will produce flowers by August; started earlier, under 
glass, they will bloom in July. Flowers are first produced at a height 
of 6 inches and eventually the plants grow to 2 feet. 
Blue, White, or Mixed. Each, pkt. 15 cts., Vgoz. $1, Vi oz - $1.50. 
Schizanthus, Canadian Super-Giants 
Blooms 2 inches across! Because these have the largest flowers of 
any strain of Schizanthus in existence, and because they have rich 
colorings and unusual markings not seen heretofore, they will be 
recognized as distinct and superior. Although most valuable as a 
greenhouse or conservatory plant, the Schizanthus may be grown 
outdoors in a position sheltered from high winds. For this purpose, 
treat as a half-hardy annual, sowing in February under glass and 
planting out when all danger of spring frosts is over. We offer seed 
from the introducer. Pkt. $1. 
New Annual Scabiosas 
Cattleya. A new shade—rich rosy lilac of the beautiful orchid 
-:—- tone. The flowers are large and attractive. Pkt. 
20 cts., y^oz. $ 1 . 
Coral Rose. Miniature, strongly double, hardy annual sort 
- that is neat and compact in growth. The indi¬ 
vidual flowers, however, are large and their color is a hue of coral 
between salmon and rose. Height 8 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., Vioz. 75 cts. 
Fiery Scarlet. Hardy annual. The brightest red Pin-cushion 
---- Flower yet raised, being a brilliant shade of 
scarlet-cerise. Height 18 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., V4 oz * 75 cts. 
Tall Double Blue Cockade. One of the few annual 
- Scabiosas to have secured an 
Award of Merit at the trials at Wisley, England. The color is a pure, 
deep lavender-blue. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Giant Loveliness. The blooms range through varying tones of 
-- soft delicate salmon-rose. Unsurpassed as 
a cut-flower, having long, stiff stems, a delightful fragrance and won¬ 
derful chaste salmon-rose color. Pkt. 15 cts., Ytoz. 75 cts. 
Shasta. P ure white, with immense blooms from 3 to 4 inches in 
- - diameter. The variety is invaluable for cutting and as 
a bedding annual. Pkt. 15 cts., Y^oz. 75 cts. 
Peach Blossom. A lovely new shade of peach-blossom-pink. 
-- - The flowers are large, borne on long stems, 
and are therefore excellent for cut-bloom. “Highly Commended” by 
the Royal Horticultural Society (Eng.). Pkt. 15 cts., V 4 OZ. 75 cts. 
Large Perennial Scabiosas 
Giant Hybrids of Scabiosa caucasica. (Isaac House 
--- Strain.) 
This new type has larger flowers with heavier petals and on 
longer stems. The raiser does not claim that these sorts will come 
absolutely true, but believes in the possibility of obtaining finer flow¬ 
ers than ever by sowing them. 
Clive Greaves. Medium lilac-blue. Pkt. (50 seeds) 50 cts. 
Diamond. Light lavender-blue. Pkt. (50 seeds) 50 cts. 
Isaac House. Medium violet-blue, suffused with purple. Pkt. 
(50 seeds) 50 cts. 
Mildred. Delicate reddish mauve. Pkt. (20 seeds) 50 cts. 
Miss Wilmott. Pure white. Pkt. (20 seeds) 50 cts. 
I. H. Strain, Mixed. Pkt. (50 seeds) 35 cts., y 8 oz. $1.25, x /\OZ. $2. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, $2.25 
New Saintpaulias (African Violets) 
Ionantha cordata. 
Distinguished by dark foliage, strong 
growth, and large deep lavender flowers. 
A beautiful greenhouse plant. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
Kewensis A P lant for th e professional gardener. January sow- 
_ 1 ings last from July without interruption well into the 
winter. Shining blue flowers. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
New Statice 
Sinuata atrocaerulea. Kampf’s Tall. This most desirable 
- hardy annual and Everlasting is a 
deep, shining shade of clear blue, large and fine, and is excellent for 
cutting. Pkt. 20 cts., 2 pkts. 35 cts. 
J)ufjlOSa. The c °l° r effect of the dried flowers of this Sea 
- Lavender is pure silver. Hardy perennial, growing 
2 feet high. Pkt. 25 cts., V&oz. $ 1 , i^oz. $1.50. 
Modern Sweet Peas 
Summer-flowering 
The following six varieties represent our selection of the best of 
the latest introductions: 
Headlight. Orange-scarlet. A pure color, the wings and 
-- and standard of the flower being of the same hue. 
Claimed to be absolutely sunproof. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $ 1 . 
Mavis. Salmon-orange. A rich color, glistening like gold in 
-- the sun. The huge standards are double and beautifully 
fringed. A fine, all-round, sunproof variety. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Pinnacle. Rose-pink. A true deep hue, sparkling and lively, 
-- with standard and wings alike in color. Very vigorous 
in growth, even more so than its parent, Pinkie, and it produces 
flowers in great abundance. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
RaotUfe. R° se on cream. A lovely deep, clear rosy pink on a 
-—-- ground of deep cream. The color-combination is 
charming. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Sentinel. Cerise on cream. A glowing deep salmon-cerise on 
-- cream. Vigorous grower and the large flowers are 
well placed on exceptionally long stems. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
SoUVenif. Scarlet on cream. The coloring is very distinct— 
-- the ground is rich cream and is overlaid with a flush 
of bright orange-scarlet. A fine decorative variety, particularly 
effective when bunched. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
NOVELTY COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 New 
Varieties, $1.50 
Tithonia speciosa (Mexican Sunflower) 
This half-hardy annual, seeds of which may be sown under glass 
and transplanted, or later in the open ground when danger of frost is 
over, is a shrub-like plant of enormous dimensions—8 feet high. The 
orange-colored, daisy-like flowers are 3 to 4 inches in diameter, on 
stems almost a yard long. A splendid and imposing subject. Pkt. 
15 cts., Ys oz. 40 cts., V4oz. 75 cts. 
Trollius, Golden Queen 
A hardy perennial of merit, growing 4 feet high and producing 
enormous, buttercup-like flowers 4 inches across. Their color is rich 
gold. Award of Merit, R.H.S. (Eng.) Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
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