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MYOSOTIS 
“Blue Ball.” This new Forget-met-not is remark 
ably compact in habit, of almost globular shape and 
of more regular growth than any other variety 
hitherto introduced. The flowers are of a deeper 
tint than the ordinary indigo blue. Pkt. 35c. 
PANSY 
Don’s Giant Winter Flowering. This is a greenhouse 
winter flowering variety, growing three to four 
feet in height, and requires supports as for carna¬ 
tions. Larger flowers and longer stems than 
found in any other pansy yet introduced. It in¬ 
cludes a wide range of colors and markings, and 
is a most valuable addition to the winter flower¬ 
ing types. Pkt. $2.00 3 Pkts. for $5.00 
SCABIOSA 
Fischeri. A fine border plant from Manchuria. Har¬ 
dy and a true perennial growing about twenty 
inches high with handsome divided leaves, and 
blooming right into autumn. The flowers are 
about 2 V 2 inches in diameter, of a rich deep violet 
blue unlike any other Scabious, and are borne on 
long stiff stems. Pkt. 50c 
SCHIZANTHUS 
Sunset Hybrids. This is the only strain of Schizan- 
thus Hybrids composed entirely of brilliant red and 
rose shades. It is a well balanced blend of bright 
red, carmine, cerise, rose and pink tints, each but¬ 
terfly like flower delicately marked with gold or 
white. Excellent for cutting. 
Pkt. 25c 5 Pkts. $1.00 
STATICE 
Sinuata, Lavender Queen. A lovely new hardy an¬ 
nual variety. Color a beautiful clear bright lav¬ 
ender. A useful addition to the border. Pkt. 50c 
STOCKS 
MAMMOTH COLUMN FORCING 
This excellent sort produces one-stalked plants; 
the flower spikes are erect, growing about 2Vz feet 
hagh and bear up to 20 flowers on one spike. A 
wonderful exhibition variety. 
We offer the following colors: 
White Light Blue Pink 
Purple Crimson 
Per packet $1.00 
Collection of the 5 colors (one packet of each) $4.50 
TITHONIA 
Speciosa. An annual of rapid growth and easy cul¬ 
ture. The plants, when fully developed, reach a 
height of 10 feet by 3 to 4 feet in diameter and 
are richly covered with large, dark green, deeply 
cut leaves, much like those of the fig tree. In 
late summer and autumn the whole plant is liter¬ 
ally covered with brilliant orange-scarlet flowers. 
The flowers are 3 to 4 inches across and can be 
cut with 2 to 3-foot stems; they last a long time 
in water. 
From seeds sown in the frame in March, plants 
begin to bloom in August; sown outdoors in May, 
plants bloom in September and continue in either 
case until frost. Pkt. 25c; Vi oz. 75c 
TRACHELIUM CAERULEUM 
A half-hardy perennial suited to culture as an an¬ 
nual. Seed should be sown in March. The large 
showy flowers form enormous heads similar in form 
to Eupatorium, and of an exquisite blue shade. A 
fine subject for exhibition purposes or for cutting for 
indoor decoration. Pkt. 25c; 5 pkts. $1.00 
A. L. DON & CO., 
VENIDIUM 
Fastuosum. This striking new species from South 
Africa is a great acquisition as a cut flower. 
The deep orange daisy-like flowers, 4-5 inches 
across, have a double row of petals, the upper 
row marked at the center with a reddish brown 
zone. The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, and 
bloom over a long period of time. 
Pkt. 35c 3 Pkts. $1.00 
ZINNIA, FANTASY 
THREE VALUABLE NEW ZINNIAS 
Fantasy, Finest Mixed. (Chrysanthemum Flowered). 
The informal shaggy appearing flowers are very 
graceful and interesting, and entirely distinct from 
the more usual formal types. The flowers, com¬ 
posed of a mass of shaggy ray-like petals are 
large enough to satisfv the desire for a mass of 
color, yet small enough to lend themselves adapt¬ 
ively to flower arrangement. The colors include 
brightest shades of reds, yellow and orange, as 
well as the popular pastel pinks and cream. 
Pkt. 25c /s oz. 75c 
Desert Gold. The flowers comprise a mixture of the 
lighter and deeper hues of gold. The plants are 
from two and a half to three feet in height, bear¬ 
ing a profusion of large, well-formed flowers, 
which are equally effective under daylight or arti¬ 
ficial lights. Those who appreciate the finest in 
Zinnias will welcome Desert Gold. 
Pkt. 25c V s oz. $1.00 
Mexican Hybrids (Haagaena) Double. This is an 
interesting and artistic strain of Zinnia. It is a 
dwarf variety growing about 18 inches high. The 
plants are simply covered with small double blooms 
of unusual colorings. Many of the light shades are 
tipped with red or maroon, and the deep tones are 
tipped with lemon yellow, golden yellow, or orange. 
Splendid for borders. Pkt. 15c; Vi oz. 75c 
