OUR 
SEEDS 
ARE 
GROWN AND SELECTED 
BY SPECIALISTS 
AVENS—(See Geum) 
BABY BLUE EYES—(See Nemophilo) 
BABY'S BREATH—(See Gypsophila) 
BACHELOR BUTTON A 
( Cornflower) 
(Centaurea Cyanus) The new double Bachelor But¬ 
tons are truly exquisite in bouquets and they are just 
delightful in the garden because they bloom for such 
a long time. Among the easiest flowers to raise, and 
grow about 3 feet. 
Pkt. 
DOUBLE BLUE, FLORIST STRAIN: .10c. 
DOUBLE ROSE, FLORIST STRAIN: .10c. 
DOUBE WHITE, FLORIST STRAIN:.10c. 
DOUBLE MINEATA—CERISE ROSE: .10c. 
ODORATA, HONEYMOON: Golden yellow. 10c. 
DOUBLE FINEST MIXED: .& oz. 20c; 10c. 
SPECIAL FLORIST STRAINS: 
The flowers of these strains are very large, fully 
double, and the colors intensified. 
Pkt. 
BLUE BOY: Blue.15c. 
BLACK BOY: Blackish maroon. 15c. 
PINKIE: Deep pink.15c. 
RED BOY: Deep red.15c. 
SNOW MAN: Pure white.15c. 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper) A 
A most beautiful annual, forming nearly sym¬ 
metrical tree-like plants and a profusion of wax-like 
flowers, in the most brilliant colors. They are of 
easy culture, but don’t plant the seeds before the soil 
is warm. Plants IY& to 2 feet high. For best devel¬ 
opment plant in full sun in rich soil. We offer you 
the double Rose and Camellia Finest Mixed Flower¬ 
ing Strains which have beautiful double rose-like 
flowers in a great variety of rich colors. 
% oz. 20c; Pkt. 10c. 
BEGONIA P 
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS (Everblooming begonia): 
This is the popular house plant noted for its proli¬ 
fic blooming habit, flowering almost continuously 
throughout the season. Sow seeds on the surface of 
a finely sifted soil, and do not cover with dirt. Best 
germination is obtained by sowing the seeds in pots 
or shallow boxes which are covered with panes of 
glass until the seeds germinate.Pkt. 10c. 
BELLIS MONSTROSA or ENGLISH DAISY B 
IMPROVED GIANT DOUBLE: The bright double flow¬ 
ers are always popular because of their long bloom¬ 
ing season and neat growth. The new Monstrosa 
types have larger flowers in better colors. 6 inches 
high. Prefers partial shade. 
MIXED: ; . Vs oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c. 
BLANKET FLOWER— (See Gaillardia) 
BLUE LACE FLOWER—(See Didiscus). 
BUTTERFLY FLOWER— (See Schizanthus) 
CACALIA (Tassel Flower) A 
Each flower is a miniature paint brush produced 
on long wiry stems which make it an excellent cut 
flower. 2 feet high. 
MIXED: . % oz. 25c; Pkt. 10c. 
CALENDULA a 
(Pot Marigold) 
An old-fashioned annual glorified by plant breed¬ 
ing, which increased its size, purified its colors and 
improved its form. The finest new varieties retain 
the vigor and free-blooming qualities of the race, 
flowering from December to June, with continually 
improving size and quality. 
CAMPFIRE (Sensation), dark orange, scarlet sheen. 
Pkt. 10c. 
CHRYSANTHA Clear buttercup yellow, petals in¬ 
curved.Pkt. 10c. 
LEMON QUEEN, light golden yellow, light center. 
Pkt. 10c. 
RADIO, deep orange, quilled patals.Pkt. 10c. 
ORANGE SHAGGY deep orange shading lighter at 
center, petals deeply fringed.Pkt. 10c. 
PRINCE OF ORANGE: A fine garden variety with 
large flowers of bright orange.Pkt. 10c. 
PASTEL BEDDING MIXTURE, balanced assortment pas¬ 
tel shades, dwarf types. V 2 oz. 30c; Pkt. 10c. 
CALENDULA ORANGE SHAGGY 
BALL'S GOLD: A superb florist strain with long 
stems bearing very large flowers of a deep golden 
yellow.Pkt. 10c. 
BALL'S LEMON QUEEN: Florist strain, golden yellow 
with dark center...Pkt. 10c. 
BALL'S LONG ORANGE: A remarkable improvement 
over other orange varieties. An especially good 
florist variety with extra long stems. Flowers deep 
orange, with dark centers.Pkt. 10c. 
BALL'S MASTERPIECE: Florist variety with rich deep 
orange flowers with dark centers, long stems. Pkt. 10c. 
ORANGE KING (Special florist strain) : The finest 
Orange King strain in existence. Rich deep orange 
red, dark center.Pkt. 10c. 
FLORISTS SPECIAL MIXTURE: A special blend of large 
flowered, long stemmed varieties for the cut flower 
trade. Yz oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c 
CALIFORNIA POPPY—(See Eschscholtzia). 
HOWARD'S SEEDS ARE ALWAYS FRESH 
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