ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA 
Flower Seeds 
like the full sunlight, but the finest flowers are produced the 
latter part of August and in September, when there are heavy- 
dews at night. This is particularly true of the double varieties. 
Single Mixed. Large single blooms, including orange, white, red, 
buff, salmon and other fine colors. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 30c; V2OZ. 
50c; oz. 85c. 
Giant-Flowered Parana. Very large, single, bright tyrian-rose 
flowers. Pkt. 10c; Ysoz. 35c; Y*oz. 60c; V 2 OZ. $1.10; oz. $2.00. 
Double Mixed. The effect that this well-balanced mixture will 
give is charming and colorful. Sow it liberally. Pkt. 10c; 
%oz. 50c; Y^oz. 85c; ^oz. $1.50. 
PRIMULA—Hardy Primroses—Auricula Many bright colors in¬ 
cluding soft orange, copper-brown, and other pastel shades. 
Well adapted for naturalizing in the rock garden. The plants 
grow 6 in. tall and bloom during April and May. Pkt. 25c; 
1/16 oz. 60c; V&oz. $1.00. 
PRIMULA—Auricula. Half-hardy perennial. Flowers in copper, 
brown, orange and other pastel shades. Height 6 inches. Pkt. 
15c; 1/16 oz. 50c; %oz. 85c. 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). Large, rich yellow flowers in early 
spring. Height 6 to 8 inches. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 50c; % oz. 
85c. 
PYRETHRUM—Roseum Mixed—Perennial. Large, daisy-like flowers 
in lovely shades of rose, pink, red and white during May and 
June. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 70c; %oz. $1.25. 
Aureum—(Golden Feather). Half-hardy perennial. Rich yellow 
spring. Height 6 to 8 inches. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. 
RED-HOT POKER PLANT—Early Hybrid (Tritoma Hybrida) Half- 
hardy perennial. Massive orange-scarlet flower-spikes in August 
on plants 3 ft. tall. Needs winter protection against frost. 
Pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 50c; !4oz. 90c. 
RICINUS—Castor Oil Eean. Showy ornamental plants doing well 
in a rich soil and a warm sunny location. The plants are of 
considerable height and of a beautiful tropical appearance. 
Red Spire. Large palmate leaves of a purplish color when young, 
but changing to a bronzy green when older. The stems, stalks 
and veins are rich red. The seed spikes and seed-pods are a 
brilliant rosy crimson. A very showy variety. The plant grows 
from 3 to 4 ft. tall. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25. 
Mixed. This includes a wide range of varieties with beautful 
large leaves in green, red and bronze. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
4 oz. 60c. 
SALVIA—Scarlet Sage. Everybody knows Scarlet Sage, with its 
brilliant rich red blooms. Gives a wonderful color accent to any 
garden during the summer and fall, but there are also lovely blue- 
flowered Sages which are far too little known. In order to have 
Salvia in bloom early the seeds should be sown indoors during 
late February and March. 
Splendens (Large-Flowered Scarlet Sage). Scorching scarlet-red 
flower trusses borne profusely on plants growing 3 to 4 ft. tall. 
The most popular of all Scarlet Sages, Of unsurpassed brilliancy. 
Pkt. 10c; %oz. 55c; Y*oz. $1.00; Y 2 OZ. $1.75. 
Bonfire or Clara Bedman. Erect plants, 2 ft. tall, with massive 
scarlet-red flower-spikes completely covering the sturdy plants. 
Ptk. 10c; %oz. 55c; ^oz. $1.00. 
America or Globe of Fire. Each spike is closely set with mammoth- 
size blooms of a scorching scarlet-red; IV 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 20c; 
%oz. 75c; ^oz. $1.35. 
SALPIGLOSSIS—Painted Tongue—Velvet Flower. Exceedingly 
showy plants, growing 2 Yi ft. tall and blooming continuously 
throughout the summer and fall. The large trumpet-shaped 
blooms come in a number of rich velvety colors. 
Large-Flowered Mixed. A complete mixture of many fine colors. 
Pkt. 10c; Vsoz. 25c; ^oz. 40c. 
SCABIOSA—Mourning Bride—Pin-Cushion Flower. Caucasica—- 
Perennial. Pleasing light blue flowers. The plants increase in 
beauty from year to year. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 15c; %oz. 60c; 
Y*oz. $1.00. 
Large-Flowered Double Mixed. A mixture of all of the finest 
colors. Tall growing and free flowering. Pkt. 10c; ^oz. 25c; 
^oz. 40c; oz. 70c. 
Dwarf Double Mixed. Dwarf plants bearing a wealth of brightly 
colored flowers. Excellent for beds and borders. Height 1 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; ^oz. 30c; Y 20 z. 50c; oz. 85c. 
SNAPDRAGONS—Antirrhinum—Giant Tall or Maximum (4 ft.). A 
beautiful strain of tall-growing Snapdragons with elegant large 
blooms closely set on a spike 4 ft. in height. The plants are a 
wonderful mass of color during July and August. Under shelter 
of glass they often grow 5 to 7 ft. tall. Besides their attractive¬ 
ness in the garden, they are valued for winter blooming in the 
greenhouse. 
Giant Mixed. A splendid mixture of all the tall-growing giant 
varieties. It will give a splendid garden display and cut-flowers. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 35c; Vs oz. 60c; ^oz. $1.00. 
NEW MAJESTIC—Semi-Tall Snapdragons. A giant flowering semi- 
tall strain with stocky flower-spikes 18 inches tall. Blooms 
profusely during July and August. Showy, well-rounded, sym¬ 
metrical bushes. Fine for beds, borders and for cutting. 
Avalanche. Beautiful pure white flowers. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 75c; 
Y>oz. $1.25. 
Delight. Salmon-pink shaded with Apricot. Very fine. Pkt. 20c; 
1/16 oz. 60c; Ysoz. $1.00. 
Eldorado. Beautiful deep rich crimson flowers. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 
75c; %oz. $1.25. 
Orange King. Terra cotta, shaded with orange. Pkt. 20c; 1/16 
oz. 60c; %oz. $1.00. 
Red Chief. Scintillating deep scarlet blooms. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 
60c; %oz. $1.00. 
Rose Beauty. Beautiful bright rose-pink flowers. Pkt. 35c; 1/16 
oz. 90c; %oz. $1.50. 
Rose Marie. Salmon-rose with gold in center. Pkt. 30e; 1/16 oz. 
90c; *4oz. $1.50. 
Twilight. Delicate apricot shaded with salmon. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 
60c; Ys oz. $1.00. 
Majestic Mixed. A blend of all colors. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 35c. 
SEDUM—Stonecrop. Coerulea. A lovely annual Sedum with large, 
dainty, pale blue flowers. The plants grow about 8 inches tall 
and are exceedingly pretty in the rock garden and as pot plants. 
Pkt. 25c; 1/32 oz. 60c; 1/16 oz. $1.10. 
SHASTA DAISY—Alaska. Our Floradale-grown seed produces im¬ 
mense white blooms in great profusion throughout the summer. 
Extremely hardy and of the easiest culture growing 2 to 3 ft. 
tall. Fine for garden display and for cutting. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 
40c; 14 oz. 70c. 
STATICE—Latifolia (Sea Lavender). Perennial. A quaint plant 
with masses of lavender blue flowers; attractive when dried for 
winter use. Height 15 in. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 35c; 14 oz. 60c. 
STEVIA—Serrata. Perennial. The small white flowers, in well¬ 
shaped heads, are borne very freely in the fall, and are agree¬ 
ably fragrant. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 10c.; 14oz. 40c; 14oz. 70c. 
STOCKS—Ten Weeks. Bushy plants, 15 to 18 inches tall, suitable 
for borders, florists, designs and pot culture. The sweet-scented 
double flowers are borne profusely on strong, stocky spikes. 
Pkt. 10c; 14oz. 50c; 14oz. 85c; Y 2 OZ. $1.50. 
STOKESIA-—Cyanea (Cornflower Aster). Perennial. Handsome corn¬ 
flower-like, azure-blue flowers from July to frost. Height 2 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 40c; 14 oz. 70c. 
SUNFLOWER. Perennial (Helianthus Rigidus). The immense blooms 
vary in color from primrose-yellow to deep old-gold. Because 
of their great height they should be planted in the back of the 
border. Pkt. 15c; 14oz. 60c; !4oz. $1.00. 
SWEET ROCKET. Mixed. Perennial. Erect-growing plants with 
clusters of white or purple flowers, sweetly fragrant. Height 
2 ft. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz 20c; Y 2 oz. 30c. 
SWEET PEAS. Sweet Peas do best during cool weather and for that 
reason, sow the seed as early in the spring as the ground can 
be prepared. Cover the seed with 2 inches of fine soil, and when 
the plants begin to vine, supply supports for them to climb upon. 
Deep preparation of the soil is a great advantage, though not 
necessary where the soil is naturally fertile and well drained. 
Water freely during dry spells. One ounce of seed will give a 
row about 15 ft. long. 
Twenty Popular Sweet Peas 
Barbara—Glistening Salmon; Burpee’s Lilac Pink—Lilac-Pink and 
cream; Burpee’s Sunshine—Hermosa-pink ; Charity—Crimson; 
Cherub—Cream, edged rose ; Commander Godsall—Dark blue; 
Fordhook Blue—Light violet-blue; George Herbert—Rosy Car¬ 
mine; George Shawyer—Orange-pink; Hawlmark Cerise—Light 
Scabiosa 
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