PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 
Flower Seeds 3 
Dee 
Aster, Semples Branching 
ASTER 
One of the most highly prized and best known annuals. Should be sown from middle 
of March to 1st of May and when an inch high, transplanted into pots or boxes and planted 
out in open ground last of May. Ground should be well manured and thoroughly worked. 
Seed sown in open ground from middle of April until June make excellent late blooms. 
Wilt-resistant Asters will justify the expense of higher price for seed. We are offering as 
far as we can from originator’s stock, seed of this type. 
SEMPLE’S BRANCHING (Wilt-resisting) 
A very strong growing type of Aster, stems 
long, bloom full-petaled, large and fine form. 
The petals are long, broad and of excep¬ 
tional substance. Height 2)4 ft. Lge. 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure Blue.$0.15 $0.40 
Light Rose.15 .40 
Purple.15 .40 
Mixed.15 .40 
Sensation or Scarlet.15 .40 
Shell Pink.15 .40 
White (Extra select).15 .40 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
A splendid new strain combining the 
fluffy Comet type flower with the giant 
size and vigor of the Beauty type. The 
finest strain of Aster on the market. 
34 oz. 
Pkt. 
White. 
.$0.60 
$0.20 
Peach Blossom. 
.60 
.20 
Light Blue. 
.60 
.20 
Deep Rose. 
.60 
.20 
Dark Purple. 
.60 
.20 
Mixed Colors. 
.50 
.15 
SINGLE GIANTS of CALIFORNIA 
Flowers measure 3 inches in diame¬ 
ter with stems 18 inches long, petals 
slightly twisted. Good range of colors. 
Attractive in the garden or cut. 
34 oz. 50c., pkt. 15c. 
GIANT BRANCHING COMET 
(Wilt-resisting) 
Flowers extra large, with long, 
wavy, curled petals, long stems; 2 % ft. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c., large pkt. 35c. 
THE KING (Needle Type) 
Vigorous growth, long, stiff stems; 
branching habit. Flowers large, petals 
quilled, curled and incurved. Mixed. 
)4 oz. 50c., pkt. 10c. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
The earliest flowering variety; stems 
long and an excellent variety for cut¬ 
ting. White, Rose, Light Blue, 
Mixed. )4 oz. 40c., pkt. 10c. 
HEART OF FRANCE (Wilt-resisting) 
A large flowering dark red sort, 
about 2 ft. high, well branched, long 
stems, deep ruby red. Pkt. 15c., 
large pkt. 50c. 
IMPROVED 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
Plants grow about 3 ft. high, bearing 
flowers 4 in. in diameter; single, con¬ 
trasting Pompon center. Pkt. 20c. 
ANTIRRHINUM (. Snapdragon ) 
Half-hardy perennial treated as an annual. One of the finest flowers for cutting spikes 
long, gorgeously colored. Seed sown in February or March will bloom from July until 
frost. May also be sown in open ground in April for blooming in August. 
Nanum grandiflorum. Large-flowering, medium height varieties; 2)4 ft. The 
best type for general use. Pkt. 
Golden Queen. Clear yellow. )4 oz. 35c.$0.10 
Firebrand. Bright scarlet. )4 oz. 35c.10 
Purity. Pure white, )4 oz. 35c.10 
Philadelphia Pink. One of the best pure pinks.25 
Silver Pink. Pearly pink, seemingly covered with a silver sheen. % oz. 50c... .10 
Mixed Colors. )4 oz. 35c.10 
Majus grandiflora. Tall-growing; 3 ft. Adapted for garden culture; fine, long 
stems for cutting. Mixed Colors, )4 oz. 25c.10 
Tom Thumb. Dwarf varieties; )4 ft* Album, White. Roseum, Pink. Each. .10 
Tom Thumb, Mixed. Fine assortment of all colors. 34 oz. 35c.10 
ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS GRANDIFLORUM {Early Flowering) 
They come into bloom three weeks earlier, and are in full bloom one month earlier. 
Owing to their early flowering habit, they appear to be more rust-resistant than any 
other Antirrhinums. The above qualifications make them, we believe, the best Antir¬ 
rhinums for garden culture. 
Early Brilliant Rose. Rose pink. Early Rose Queen. Soft pink. 
Early Golden King. Bright yellow. Early Scarlet Defiance. Bright scarlet. 
Early Queen Victoria. Pure white. Early Mixed. 
Each of the above, pkt. 15c. 
AQUILEGIA ( Columbine ) 
Free-blooming, hardy perennials; thrives best in a moist situation. Pkt. 
Long-spurred Scott Elliott’s Hybrids, Choice Mixed. The finest strain 
in existence. Colors are unique and very striking; 2)4 ft. 1/16 oz. 50c. $0.25 
Single Mixed. )4 oz. 25c., pkt. 10c. Double Mixed. )4 oz. 25c. .10 
ARABIS alpina (Rockcress). Early, Spring flowering, pure white annual 
for edging or rockeries. % oz. 25c.10 
ARMERIA formosa (Thrift or Sea Pink). Hardy perennial, excellent for 
edging or rockeries.10 
ARCTOTIS grandis (African Daisy). Hardy annual. Pure white flowers 
with light blue center; 2)4 ft. 34 oz. 25c.10 
ASPERULA 
Adapted to border or rockwork; sweet scented, long bloomers. Will grow in 
poor soil or shaded places. Pkt. 
Setosa azurea. Light blue; 1 ft. 34 oz * 25c.$0.10 
Odorata (Woodruff). White; 1)4 ft.10 
AUBRIETIA (Rainbow Rockcress). Hardy perennial rock plant with 
silvery green foliage and flowers of many shades. 
Large Flowering Hybrids Mixed. )4 oz. 35c.15 
Antirrhinum 
Aquilegia 
