26 Flower Seeds 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
DIGITALIS . Foxglove 
Showy, hardy perennials of easy culture. As a background in shrubbery, or as 
specimen plants in large beds, they are equally striking and effective. Sow in July for 
strong flowering plants the following season. Pkt. Largepkt. 
Spotted Varieties. A superb mixture,—a wonderful range of colors.$0 10 $0 25 
Monstrosa. Long spikes, surmounted by one enormous flower. All colors 
mixed. . 10 25 
Gloxiniaeflora. Large, spotted, gloxinia-like flowers produced on long spikes. 
Pkt. Large pkt. 
White .$0 10 $0 25 Purple . 10 25 
Rose ... 10 25 Mixed ... 10 25 
Isabellina. A very striking new variety, producing yellow flowers which gradually Pkt. 
develop a chamois or buff shade.Large pkt. 75 cts.. .$0 25 
Lutzii Hybrids. Attractive hybrid. Salmon flowers. 4 feet. Large pkt. 50 cts.. . 20 
Shirley Strain. A new strain of giant Foxglove, raised by the late Rev. W. Wilkes. 
The plants attain a height of 5 to 7 feet, with spikes 3 to 4 feet long, carrying 
flowers of giant size, ranging in color from white to dark rose and handsomely 
blotched and spotted cream, maroon, and chocolate. % oz. 50 cts... 15 
DIANTHUS • Pinks 
In this large and greatly varied genus are some of our most beautiful and best-loved 
flowers, unsurpassed for color and fragrance. They are hardy biennials that bloom finely 
the first season, remaining green all winter and blooming the next year also, if lightly 
protected. Old plants flower the earliest, but as young ones give the largest, finest flow¬ 
ers, sowings are made every year. Seed may be sown in the open in early spring when the 
danger of frost is past and if the situation is open and the ground is well prepared, they 
will flower luxuriantly in a few weeks’ time and continue until hard frost. For best re¬ 
sults, seedlings should be thinned out to have plants stand 6 inches apart. They average 
1 foot in height and are splendid for borders and for cutting. 
Single Annual Pinks 
These single sorts contain many beautiful varieties, the flowers of which often measure 
2 to 3 in. in diameter. They are very effective for borders or beds. 1 ft. Pkt. Koz. 
Crimson Belle. Rich crimson.$0 10 $0 30 
Eastern Queen. Delicately marbled rose and mauve. 10 25 
Heddewigi (Single Japan Pink). Finest selected single varieties, mixed.. 10 25 
Laciniatus (Single Fringed Pink). Flowers come in a great many colors.. 10 25 
Salmon Queen. Beautiful fringed flowers of brilliant salmon color, chang¬ 
ing to old rose when fading. 15 50 
Vesuvius. Beautiful orange-scarlet flowers, very striking in beds or borders. 10 40 
Nobilis (Royal Pink). Improved varieties of the single-flowering Japan 
Pink. Colors white to dark red. 10 30 
Punctatus (Princess Pink). A fine variety, with fringed flowers, mottled, 
flaked, spotted, and striped in the greatest diversity of colors. 10 30 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 8 varieties, 75 cts. 
Laciniatus splendens. See Novelties and Specialties, page 7. 
Digitalis, Shirley Strain 
Dianthus plumarius 
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Double Annual Pinks 
Chinensis fl.-pl. (China, or Indian Pink). Blooms in clusters; flowers very 
double and in a ’arge range of bright colors..$C 
Diadematus fl.-pl. (Double Diadem Pink). Beautiful double flowers of 
various tints of lilac, crimson, and purple; outer edges fringed. 
Fireball. Extra-double brilliant dark scarlet; very beautiful. 
Laciniatus fl.-pl. (Double Fringed Pink). Large, double flowers, in a 
great variety of colors; edges fringed.. 
Lucifer. Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers measuring about 2 inches across; 
very dazzling and popular variety; nicely fringed. 
Mirabilis fl.-pl. (Double Marvelous Pink). Large, fringed, double flowers 
on long, stiff stems, the colors ranging from pure white through all the 
shades of rose to dark crimson.. 
Mourning Cloak. Flowers very dark velvety crimson, each petal being 
strikingly edged white. 
Salmon King. Brilliant salmon-rose. 
Snowdrift. Large, double, white flowers; excellent for border or cutting. . 
Violet Queen. Rich violet, an unusual shade. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 10 varieties, 95 cts. 
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Hardy Garden Pinks 
These form low, bushy, tufted plants, above which are produced, on long stems, the 
beautiful fringed and fragrant flowers so valued in old-fashioned gardens and rockery. Large 
Allwoodi. Hybrid between carnation and pink. Varied colors. Blooms 
from seven to nine months from date of sowing.. . $ 
Allwoodi alpinus. Blooms the first year from seed. Single and semi- 
Caesius (Cheddar Pink). A splendid rock-plant, forming dense tufts 3 
Deltoides (Maiden Pink). Delicate pink blooms carried above fine, feathery 
foliage. For the rockery or edging. 
Deltoides, Brilliant. Flowers vivid crimson. 
Plumarius, Highland Queen. One of the finest Pinks for the rock- 
garden. It is very floriferous and continues in bloom a long time. The 
Plumarius, Single Mixed (Pheasant’s-Eye Pink). Large, single, fringed 
flowers; beautifully marked in many colors. \ioz. 40 cts. . 
Plumarius fl.-pl. (Double Hardy Garden Pinks). Double and semi-double. 
Semperflorens (Everblooming Hardy Garden Pinks). Sweet-scented, 
double, semi-double, and single flowers in beautiful colors. }4oz. 50 cts. . 
Scoticus (Scotch Pinks). Beautiful double fringed flowers which emit a 
clover-like perfume. About 1 foot high when in bloom. Mixed colors. .. 
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