PETUNIAS 
Petunias are showy in beds and bloom continuously throughout the summer. Sow the seed in pots or flats in 
the house or hotbed in February or March, or in the garden as soon as the soil is warm. Cover the seed but 
lightly, as it is very fine. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS, SINGLE 
A magnificent strain with very large, deep- 
throated flowers, exquisitely ruffled and fringed 
at the edges, 4 to 5 inches across, with deep, 
wide throats. Finest Mixed, pkt. 50 cts. 
SCHLING’S GIANT DOUBLE FRINGED 
The finest strain of double Petunias in ex¬ 
istence. Very large, fully double, symmetrically 
formed flowers, all beautifully fringed. To 
produce seed of Double Petunias, the pollen from 
the double flower is transferred with a brush to 
the pistil of selected single flowers of giant size, 
from which all stamens have been carefully 
removed. The result of this fecundation pro¬ 
duces the seed which will reproduce itself about 
50 per cent double, but the flowers which do 
come single are all of the largest size. In trans¬ 
planting it is well to pick out the weaker seed¬ 
lings as they produce the finest double flowers. 
Lady of the Lake. Pure white; very double. 
Pkt. $1. 
Brilliant Rose. A lovely shade; very double. 
Pkt. $1. 
Cserulea. Double azure-blue. Pkt. $1. 
Deep Carmine-Rose. Heavily fringed; very 
double. Pkt. $1. 
Gotelind. Double; delicate pink on cream 
ground. Pkt. $1. 
Violet-Blue. Dark violet; heavily fringed. 
Pkt. $1, 6 pkts. S5. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. $1. 
Collection: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, $5 
For Single Deep-throated Petunias, see page 50 
SPECIAL GARDEN PETUNIAS FOR 
BEDDING 
Very desirable for large beds. All bloom pro¬ 
fusely and continuously throughout the season. 
Violet Queen. A rare gem—a real Blue Petunia, of 
a rich, deep, velvety hue. The plants are simply a mass 
of blue throughout the summer. Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. S2. 
Pink Queen. The brilliant rose-pink flowers are 
fully 4 inches across and are produced in masses. Pkt. 
50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
Purple Queen. Rich velvety purple and a beautiful 
companion to Violet Queen. Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
Petunia inflata. 
(Trailing.) B ranches 
freely and forms slender 
runners 18 to 20 inches long, fairly covered with tiny 
purplish carmine Petunias. The flowers are only 
J^inch across and are sweet-scented. Especially 
suitable for hanging-baskets and porch-boxes. Pkt. 
50 cts. 
Giant Double Fringed Petunia 
Rose of Heaven. Brilliant fiery rose. Most effective. 
Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
Rosy Morn. A lovely shade of pale pink: attractive 
for edging and in large beds. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. $1. 
Snowball. Pure white. Pkt. 15 cts., 3^oz. $1. 
Striped and Blotched. A great profusion of 
brightly marked flowers. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. $1. 
Single Bedding, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 75 cts. 
Petunia qrandiflora nana. Anew - 
' ■ very 
compact, large-flowering Petunia, which will be 
much appreciated for bedding. The plants grow 
only 8 inches high, and the sturdy, short branches, 
while numerous, hold their flowers upright. Pkt. 75 
cts., 5 pkts. $3. 
PORTULACA 
Portulacas must have a sunny situation but they grow well in almost any soil. They are but 4 inches high, 
of spreading habit, and form a dense, thick carpet when grown in beds. They bloom most freely all through the 
summer and fall. As an undergrowth for gladiolus, roses, or other tall plants, they are very effective. Sow them 
broadcast and press the seed into the soil. Scatter a few seeds in your rockery and you will have a pretty effect. 
Single Coppery Rose. Unusually attractive. Old coppery rose. Lovely as an undergrowth for gladiolus. Scatter 
a few seeds in your rockery or anywhere to fill up empty 
Portulaca 
spaces. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Finest Single Mixed. All shades; mostly bright 
colors. Pkt. 10 cts., l /ioz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 
Finest Double Mixed. Pkt. 25 cts. %oz. $1. 
RICINUS (Castor-Oil Plant) 
In large foliage-beds where a tropical effect is 
wanted, Castor-Oil Plants are very imposing. They 
grow rapidly from seed, from 5 to 8 feet high, and 
even taller if planted in well-manured ground. Start a 
few in the hotbed in small pots, one seed to a pot, and 
you will have plants ready for bedding out in May. 
Zanzibarensis, Mixed. Very tall, stately plants 
with leaves of enormous size varying in color from light 
green to purplish red. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 60 cts. 
Cambodgensis. Large and prettily shaped leaves 
of a reddish maroon color. Very effective in foliage 
groups. 6 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Garden Lilies from June to October. See page 98 
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