64 FLOWER SEEDS—(Continued) 
State Nursery and Seed Co. 
Schizauthus 
Schizonthus, Butterfly or Fringe Flower 
Called the “poor man’s orchid” on account of 
their easy culture and resemblance to the orchid. 
Hardy annual. One to two feet. Mixed. Pkt., 5c; 
1/16-oz., 25c; %-ox., 40c. 
Strawflowers or Helichrysum 
These flowers, with their rich, bright colorings, 
are most valuable for Winter bouquets. The blooms 
should be cut as soon as they open, tied in small 
bunches, and dried slowly in a cool, shady place. 
Hang the flowers downward. 
Fire Ball —Fire Ball is a popular variety with rich 
bright blooms. They are an intense and vivid 
crimson. The flowers are large. 
Canary Yellow —Ball shape and of a rich, golden 
yellow color. They are borne profusely on strong, 
robust plants. 
White Queen —Is a favorite on account of its pure 
white flowers. White Queen is easily dyed to 
any desired color. The blooms are of largest 
size and quite double. 
Rose Queen —The color is a bright and cheerful 
rose, a shade that is always greatly admired. 
Blooms are double and of remarkable size. 
Violet Queen —The color is 
rich violet and intense. 
Violet Queen has become 
one of the most favored 
of all Strawflowers. The 
dried blooms are partic¬ 
ularly rich and life-like. 
Any of the above, pkt., 
10c; %-oz., 20c; %-ox., 35e; 
%-oz., 60c. 
Mixed — Those who have 
not room enough to grow 
separate colors will get 
a fine display from this 
mixture. Pkt.. 5e; y 8 -oz., 
20c; li-oz.. 30c; %-oz., 
50c; ox., 75c. Stra widower 
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COLLECTION OF STRAWFLOWERS 
We will mail one packet of the five fine 
Strawflowers (value 50c), postpaid for 45c 
We will mail %-oz. each of these five fine 
Strawflowers (value ?1.00), postpaid for 75c 
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Statice Latifoiia or Sea Lavender 
These plants bear purplish blue everlasting flow¬ 
ers that last a long time after cutting and are of 
very easy culture. Hardy perennial. Two feet. 
Pkt., 10c; %-oz., 40c; %-oz., 70c. 
Sweet Wivelsfield 
This new race of hardy plants is a cross between 
Dianthus Allwoodii and Sweet William, with large 
flowers and a wonderful range of colors. Few 
plants can compare with Sweet Wivelsfield for 
wealth of color and length of flowering period. An 
outstanding novelty of the easiest culture. Pkt., 
10c; %-oz., 30c; %-oz., 50c. See page 29 for plants. 
SHASTA DAISY—(See Chrysanthemum, Page 54) 
SNAPDRAGON—(See Antirrhinum, Page 52) 
GARDEN COLLECTION OF HARDY PERENNIAL 
FLOWER SEEDS—(See Cfolor Page) 
SIBERIAN WALLFLOWER—(See Page 68) 
SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN—(See Euphorbia, 
Page 56) 
Statice 
Sweet William or Dianthus Barbatus 
A beautiful sweet-scented old-fashioned annual 
and perennial. Grows one to two feet high and 
bears flowers in clusters; a wonderful bedding 
plant and of easy culture. 
Single—Mixed —The flowers embrace a great va¬ 
riety of extremely rich and beautiful colors. Per¬ 
ennial. Pkt., 5c; %-oz., 25c; %-oz., 40c. 
Double Mixed —An excellent double flowered strain 
perennial. Pkt., 10c; %-oz., 25c; 14-0/,., 40c. 
Annual Flowering—Mixed —A new strain that 
blooms the first season. Flowers large, borne 
in great profusion and in beautifully assorted 
colors. Pkt., 10c; %-oz., 25c; %-oz., 40c. 
Thunbergia or Blackeyed Susan 
A beautiful climber, 3 to 5 feet high, with pale 
yellow or orange-yellow flowers having a black 
center. Of quick growth, blooming profusely. Ten¬ 
der annual. Pkt., 5c; %-«*•, 30c; %- ox., 50c. 
Veronica or Speedwell 
A beautiful species, with rich deep blue flowers. 
Pkt., 10c; %-oz., 40c. 
Viola Cornuta (Tufted Pansies) 
While the flowers of the Violas are not so large 
as the Pansies, yet they bloom very freely and 
for a longer time. The colors are clear and dis¬ 
tinct and very effective in the rock garden. 
Viola—Cornuta—Mixed — Pkt., 10c; %- ox., 35c; %- 
ox., 60c. 
Viola Odorata (Sweet Scented Violets) 
Every garden should include sweet-scented Vio¬ 
lets; dark blue. Pkt., 10c; 1/16-oz., 55c; %-oz., $1.00. 
Vinica or Periwinkle 
Dark green, glossy foliage and bright single 
blossoms of striking beauty; grows 12 inches tall; 
excellent for beds, borders and window boxes. Seeds 
are sometimes slow to germinate. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; %-oz., 35c; %-oz., 60c. 
Sweet William 
