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Quality Seeds 
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A Descriptive List of 
Selected Flower Seeds 
ALL FLOWER SEED ARE QUOTED POSTPAID. 
Flowers are so inex¬ 
pensive, and so easy 
to have, that they are 
not generally appreci¬ 
ated in proportion to 
what they do to make 
a place comfortable 
and beautiful. Even one 
or two sorts near a 
house, the small ones 
in beds and the larger 
plants standing alone, 
will do wonders toward 
lighting the place up 
and making it more 
homelike and habitable. 
And a larger collection 
properly grouped and ar¬ 
ranged over a lawn or gar¬ 
den will make of almost 
any place a beautiful home 
and at the same time in¬ 
crease the commercial value of 
the property. 
Sow the seeds either broad¬ 
cast or in rows, and cover light¬ 
ly—a good general rule is to 
cover four to six times the size 
of the seeds—and press the soil 
firmly. Small seeds cannot come 
up if covered too deep. Very 
fine seeds should be sown on 
the surface and pressed into the 
soil. To have the earliest 
blooms, flowers that stand 
transplanting should be sown 
early in boxes indoors. Water 
with a fine spray, do not let 
the soil dry out, do not keep 
the plants saturated. When 
three or four leaves have 
formed, transplant one-inch 
apart in boxes, or in the open 
ground if warm enough. The 
soil best suited to flowers is a 
light, rich loam, made as fine 
and smooth as possible. If 
heavy, mix with sand to lighten 
and make it friable. Many 
seeds are very small and re¬ 
quire a fine seed-bed. 
Abroma-*™ u * L ROCK 
UMBELLATA GRANDIFLORA 
(Sand Verbena)— Charming- 
trailing- plant with Verbena- 
like heads of frag-rant, brig-ht 
rose flowers with a white center. Splendid 
for the rockery. Pkt., 5c; Va oz., 25c. 
^rrnlinilim _ (Everlasting) -— A 
furuumum—half-hardy annual, 
producing- double daisy-like flowers, 
white and rose colored. The blooms may 
be cut before full open and dried for 
Winter bouquets. Sow the seed in open 
ground early in Spring, thin the young 
plants to 4 inches apart. July till frost. 
15 inches. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 
African Golden Daisy-^u°A R L PHOT fn CA ^ 
tremely showy plant, 12 to 15 inches high; yellow 
flowers; very profuse in flowering. Should be planted in 
a sunny location. A great favorite wherever it is planted. 
Pkt., 10c; -fa oz., 20c. 
AnANotum (Floss Flower)— For beds and borders 
Mgeratum— tnis is one of the finest of all low 
growing plants, as it is literally covered with bloom from 
early summer until frost. Unlike many other plants, the 
rain does not spoil the flowers, nor the sun fade out their 
color. Easily raised from seed, which is usually started 
in a window or hot bed and transplanted outside in May. 
The seed can be sown right outdoors in May. 
BLUE PERFECTION— Darkest flowers of all the blue Ag- 
eratum, compact growth, fine bedder, 9 in. Pkt., 10c; 
i / 4 oz., 25c. 
MEXICANUM MIXED—Annual— One of the best bedding 
plants, producing a mass of blue flowers from early 
summer until late rail. Sow in boxes in the house, or in 
the open ground in May, and transplant to eight inches 
apart. Pkt., 10c; !4 oz., 20c. 
Asrostomma— “coronaria” 
• . * “CROWN OF THE FIELD.” Peren- 
mal —An attractive plant with rich crimson flowers, silvery 
white foliage. Blooms the first season. Fine for cutting. 
Sow the seed as soon as frost is out of ground. Pkt., 5c: 
Va oz., 20c. ’ ’ 
“ROSE OF HEAVENS,” “COLELI ROSA.” Annual —A very 
free-flowering variety of Agrostemma, bearing pretty 
pink flowers in great profusion. Sow in May. Pkt., 5c: 
Vs oz., 20c. 
AlvSSUm— WflD WORT —These pretty little plants 
nijssuill ar? for p e ds, vases> i )asketS; edging or 
rock work, blooming profusely all summer; useful also 
for winter flowering. Very sweetly scented. 
LITTLE GEM —Dwarf, compact plants, not over 6 inches 
high. Covered with fragrant white flowers the entire 
summer. Pkt., 10c; '/ 4 oz., 20c. 
CARPET OF SNOW —This variety forms a close mat com¬ 
pletely covering the ground with white bloom. Plants 
grow 4 inches high. Pkt., 10c; Va oz.. 20c. 
SWEET —The. popular, old-fashioned sort; the best for 
broad edges and vases. Pure white, height 8 inches. 
Blooms from early summer until frost. Pkt., 5c; ■/, oz.. 
15c; oz., 25c. ’ 
LILAC QUEEN —A dwarf, compact, long and free bloom¬ 
ing, deep lilac Alyssum, very pretty alone or used with 
the white kinds. Pkt., 10c; tV oz., 20c. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Basket of Gold) —A hardy per¬ 
ennial bearing bright yellow, showy flowers in May and 
June. A splendid rock and border plant. Pkt., 10c; 4 
oz., 20c. 
A maranthiic Brilliant foliaged annuals growing 
mum amiGUd-from 3 to 5 feet high, used in the 
border of tall plants or in the centers of large beds. They 
do best in a hot, sunny location with not too rich soil. 
CAUDATUS (Love-Lies-Bleeding) —Bronzy foliage and 
drooping, blood-red racemes. 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 5c; Va 
oz., 15c. 
TRICOLOR-SPLENDENS GIGANTEA (Joseph’s Coat) —Foli¬ 
age scarlet, yellow and green. 4 feet. Pkt., 5c; Va oz., 
15c. 
Amnfxlnncic (Japan or Boston Ivy)—Veitchi—A 
nuipciu|J9i9— hardy perennial climber. The foliage 
is olive-green, turning to scarlet in Autumn, self-clinging 
to wood or masonry. 40 ft. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c. 
VIRGINIA CREEPER. Perennial —Luxuriant in growth, 
handsome foliage, which turns crimson in the fall. Fine 
for covering porches, fences, old trees or walls. Sow 
early in spring. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c. 
AnrhlKfl_ A!kanet - Italica Dropmore Variety —This 
nnviiuaa splendid perennial is becoming more pop¬ 
ular each season as it bears a profusion of rich blue 
flowers in May and June, a time when blue varieties are 
scarce in the garden. Grows about 4 ft. high. Pkt., 5c. 
A franti c_ Blue-eyed African Daisy — Grandis —Easily 
rH ' , *' , * ,s "“grown from seed. Each plant quickly forms 
a bush 2 to 3 ft. across, with distinct silvery white, 
deeply cut foliage. The daisy-like flowers measure 2 y 2 
in. across and are silvery while with a sky-blue eye, sur¬ 
rounded by a narrow yellow zone. The underpart or the 
petals is of lilac-blue. Seed enough for 50 plants. Pkt., 5c; 
Va oz., 20c. 
AcnsiFSViic KTann Plumosus Nanus (Lace Fern) 
n9|Jai agus rcril——Most delicately graceful fol¬ 
iage. A dainty pot plant for indoor decoration. Pkt., 10c. 
SPRENGERI (Emerald Feather) —Of drooping growth. 
Makes a pretty and graceful plant for hanging baskets. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Sweet Alyssum 
