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PETUNIAS - The Showiest of all Bedding Flowers 
Double Petunia ’’MARVELOUS 
Showy Petunias 
One of the showiest of all annuals for bedding and massing outside. They 
commence flowering early and continue a sheet of bloom throughout the 
whole season ; easily cultivated, and can always be depended on for a grand 
display of flowers. 
The following 4 Bedding Petunias produce dwarfer, more compact plants, 
than the common sorts. 
600—ROSE OF HEAVEN. A dwarf erect bushy Petunia loaded with rose- 
pink blossoms. Fine for hedges, border or solid bed., Pkt. 5c. 
SOI—SNOWBALL. Plants dwarf, similar to above, color a pure white. 
Pkt. 5c. 
602— NORMA. Plants of the dwarf compact type, color blue with a white 
star in the center. Pkt. 5c. 
603— DWARF or BUSH MIXED. Many colors in dwarf compact or bed¬ 
ding Petunias. Pkt. 5c. 
One packet of each of the above 4 dwarf Petunias, 15c. 
604— HOWARD’S STAR. Very showy variety which is always admired. 
Colors a bright purple with a white star in petals. Pkt. 5c. 
605— SHOW MIXED. This mixture includes a great variety of Petunias. 
Plants and blossoms are larger than the dwarf sorts. Pkt. 4c; 3 pkts.., 10c. 
606— STAR OF CALIFORNIA. Beautiful variety which became popular 
last season. Plants might be classed with the Pendula varieties. Flowers 
large, a deep plush violet shaded to crimson with a large white star in the 
center. Pkt. 10c. 
605 ^—HEAVENLY BLUE. Very compact plants covered with a silvery 
“Heavenly” blue mass of flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
6 O 6 V 2 —-NEW HYBRID NANA ERECT A. Very compact erect plants suit¬ 
able for beds or borders. Many colors. Pkt. 10c. 
607*4—NEW COMPACTA FRINGED ROSE. Forms compact bushy plants 
which are loaded with beautifully fringed flowers of a pleasing rose color. 
A handsome bedding plant. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c. 
Crandifflora or Giant Petunias 
607— THEODOSIA. A variety much sought by florists. Blossoms very 
large, deeply fringed. The color is a rosy pink with a clearly defined yel¬ 
low eye. Pkt. 25c. 
608— CALIFORNIA GIANTS MIXED. A selection of the rarest colors 
and combinations of color in the Grandiflora or Giant Petunias. The mon¬ 
strous -flowers are fringed, veined and spotted in the most attractive man¬ 
ner. Pkt., 75 to 100 seeds, 15c. 
609— CRUMPLED GIANTS. A giant flowering' class of Petunias with very 
large crumpled and curled blossoms. The colors are magnificent, many 
being handsomely marked, zoned and starred with various colors. Very 
desirable for bedding or blooming in house. This mixture also contains the 
choicest colors of Fluffy Ruffles Petunias. Pkt. of about 60 seeds for 15c. 
610— SUPERBISSIMA MIXED. Plants dwarf and compact. Blossoms 
mammoth in size and run in combinations of purple, maroon, carmine, 
white, etc. 75 seeds for 25c. 
611— ELK’S PRIDE. Largest and darkest of all Petunias. Color a rich 
deep purple. 75 to 100 seeds for 20c. 
612— RUFFLED MONSTERS. Medium height, stocky, erect plants, not 
as dwarf as the Ramona or as tall as the Grandiflora. Flowers very large 
with open shallow throats. Colors mostly in rich reds and dark shades. 
Richly marked and veined. 60 to 75 seeds for 25c. 
613— DWARF RAMONA GIANTS. Dwarf sturdy growing type, especially 
adapted for pot culture. Flowers very large and beautifully ruffled and 
fringed with well marked throats. Many beautiful colors. 75 seeds for 25c. 
614— LILLIPUT DOUBLE. Very free flowering double blossoms smaller 
than ordinary Petunias. They resemble carnations for size and color Pkt. 
65 seeds for 20c. 
615 —NEW DOUBLE PETUNIAS “MARVELOUS.” These have never 
been surpassed in color, form or size. Every flower has been cross fertilized 
with the greatest care so nearly all will come perfectly double. It would 
be impossible to mention the many new and beautiful colors in these. Many 
of the flowers measure 5 inches across, none less than 3 inches, and are 
fluted, frilled, ruffled and pinked in strange and beautiful ways. Pkt. 50 
seeds 25c. 
616— DOUBLE MIXED, Best double sorts. In many colors. 60 seeds 15c. 
All double Petunia seeds produce some single plants. Save the weakest 
smallest plants. They are apt to be* the best and most double of all. 
617— NANA ERECTA. A class of dwarf erect varieties. Very free bloom¬ 
ers. Flowers are somewhat smaller than the ordinary varieties. Fine for 
borders or bedding. Pkt. 10c. 
618 — HYBRIDA PENDULA. For drooping over the edges of window 
boxes, this 4s simply indispensable. Blossoms large and of the most beau¬ 
tiful shades and are produced in wonderful profusion. Flowers equally well 
in the garden. Pkt. 15c; 2 pkts. 25c. 
619—BALCONY TYPE. Balcony Petunias grow vigorously and are pro¬ 
fuse bloomers. Flowers large, often 3 inches across. They are suitable 
for porch boxes, terrace work, etc. Flowers mostly blue, white and rose. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; 2 pkts. 18c. 
Peony (Perennial) 
564— CHINESE MIXED. Peonies can be grown from seed but it takes 
2 to 3 years to bloom. Seeds sometimes lay in the ground for a year before 
they sprout. Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed Peony roots good varieties, our selection 4 for $1.00. Should be 
sent in September or October. 
565— PEONY MONTAN. (Tree Peony) Pkt. 20c. 
Pentstemon 
Handsome, half hardy, perennials about two feet high and very desirable 
for bedding and borders. They usually bloom the first year, especially if 
started early. The flowers are bell-shaped or tubular, an inch and a half 
long, and are borne in racemes or spikes. The colors include white and 
various shades of rose and purplish red striped with white. Sow outdoors 
after danger of frost is past. It is well to use some mulching for protection 
through winter. 
597— FINE MIXED. All colors. Pkt. 7c; 2 pkts. 10c. 
598— NEW GIANT PENTSTEMON. One of the most praiseworthy novel¬ 
ties of the season. The immense size and beauty of the flowers are almost 
indescribable. You should not miss this desirable flower. Pkt. 10c; 3 
pkts. 25c. 
599— WHITE DIGITALIS. Very hardy, persistent white variety. Blooms 
from June till August. Pkt. 8c. 
