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Verbena (H. A.) 
One of the finest bedding plants and also suitable for borders; 
with its heads of brilliant colored flowers, producing one mass of 
bloom throughout the summer. Seeds may be sown in March or 
April indoors and planted out when weather permits; succeeding 
well in any good garden soil. 
Pink... 
Perfection Mammoth Varieties 
Oz. 
.$1.50 
H oz. 
$0.40 
Pkt. 
$0.10 
White.. 
. 1.50 
.40 
.10 
Blue.... 
. 1.50 
.40 
.10 
Scarlet. 
. 1.50 
.40 
JLO 
Choice 
Mixed. 1.00 
.30 
.10 
Splendid 
Vinca (Periwinkle or Old Maid) 
tender perennials with luxuriant dark 
green 
foliage 
and round single flowers that bloom freely all summer. Excellent 
for summer bedding and pot culture. 1 foot. 
Mixed Colors. M oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
Viola Cornuta (Tufted Pansy) (B) 
Useful for edging the borders or the rock garden. Flowering the 
entire summer from seed sown in April. 6 inches. 
Choice Mixed. M oz., 50c.; Pkt., 10c. 
Wallflower (Goldlack) (P) 
Wallflowers should be better known. Their adaptability for pot 
culture and outdoor bedding and the peculiar sweet fragrance of 
their flowers should win favor. The Oriental coloring of the flowers 
in their rich reds and yellows is very effective. They are easily 
grown and last long as cut flowers. Not hardy in the Northern 
States; should be wintered in cold frames. feet. 
Double Mixed. Pkt., Ific. 
Single Mixed. oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
Wild Garden Mixture (A) 
Those who cannot give the constant care necessary for finely 
arranged flower beds will find the “Wild Garden” a delightful sub¬ 
stitute, with its constant and ever varying bloom. Such a flower 
bed is a continual surprise and pleasure, as new varieties and the 
old garden favorites flower successively throughout the season. 
Thin out where plants are crowded and keep clear of weeds. 
Finest Mixed. }4 Ih., 75c.; oz., 25c.; pkt., 10c. 
Xeranthemum (Immortelle) (A) 
One of the best of the everlasting flowers. A choice mixture of 
colors, including purple, light rose and white, very showy in the 
garden, and can be dried for winter bouquets. Height 3 feet. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt., 10c 
Splendid hardy annuals, succeeding well in any soil and 
weeks, and a profusion will be produced until frost. 
Curled and Crested Zinnias 
Height 2 feet. A choice strain of this interesting variety. The 
peteds are twisted and curled in such a manner as to give the appear¬ 
ance of a fine-petaled Cactus Dahlia. 
All Colors Mixed. Oz., 75c.; }4 oz., 25c.; pkt., 10c. 
Double Lllllput or Pompon Zinnias 
This variety produces a profusion of small double flowers on long 
stems. The plant is of compact habit, splendid for borders, etc. 
1 foot high. 
Choice[,Mixed.Oz.,[75c.; oz.,[25c.;^pkt., 10c. 
Double Giant PIcotee Zinnias 
This remarkable new and distinct class contains the following 
colors: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Flesh, Lemon, Pink and Cerise; 
all tipped with darker shades, giving the flowers a very attractive 
and pleasing appearance, resembling Picotee Carnations. This fine 
novelty has been pronounced by all who have seen it to be the most 
attractive thing in Zinnias. 
Picotee Perfection Mixed. Oz., $1.00; oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
The same flowers will retain their beauty for 
Double Mexicana Hybrida 
Small flowered hybrids, in a great variety of colors. Dwarf,, 
excellent for the rock garden. Height 1 foot. 
Choice Mixed .oz., 60c.; Pkt., 10c. 
Dwarf Double Zinnias 
More compact and neater habit than the tall varieties. 15 inches. 
Choice Mixed .Oz., 60c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
Giant Flowering Double Zinnias 
A distinct and splendid class of this ever-popular flower, pro¬ 
ducing extra large, double blooms, feet. oz. Pkt. 
Giant Flesh Color.$0.30 $0.10 
Giant Scarlet Color.30 .10 
Giant Sulphur Yellow.30 .10 
Giant Salmon Pink.30 .10 
Giant Purple.30 .10 
Giant White.30 .10 
Giant Perfection Mixed .Oz., 75c.; .25 .10 
New Double Dahlia Flowered Zinnias 
This new strain is very vigorous, producing large flowers similar 
to a Decorative Dahlia, and averaging 6 inches in diameter, on plants 
growing fully 3 feet high. The colors range from white to dark red 
and includes shades of cerise, salmon pink, old rose, etc. 
All Colors Mixed. ) Oz., $1.00; }4 oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
ZINNIA (Youth and Old Age) (A) 
making a brilliant show. 
