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Giant of California 
Arabis 
ROCK CRESS. [hP-R-6 in.] One of 
the showiest and earliest of spring flow¬ 
ering plants. Its blanket of pure white 
flowers will brighten the edge of any 
border or a sunny spot in the rock gar¬ 
den. It is easy to grow and very hardy. 
Alpinn. Pkt., 10c. 
ARCTOTIS (Blue-Eyed African Daisy). 
[hA-2 ft.] Pkt., 10c. _ 
ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Wild Flower). 
[hP-2 ft.] Pkt., 10c. 
Balloon Vine 
C ARDIO SPERMUM ( Love - in - a - puff ). 
[hA-C-10 ft.] The numerous seed pods 
of this curious vine are inflated pouches 
resembling balloons. It is a rapid grow¬ 
ing, graceful climber that should have 
some support. The small flowers are 
white. It succeeds well in light soil. The 
botanical name comes from the white 
heart-shaped spots on the black seeds 
which are often strung as beads. Pkt., 
10c. 
Balsam 
LADY’S SLIPPER. [hA-18 in.] These 
bushy plants grow well in partial shade, 
develop rapidly, and stand transplanting 
when of good size. The double blossoms 
nestle close to the central stalk. If the 
leaves hide the blossoms, they may be 
trimmed back. The plants require plenty 
of moisture. 
DOUBLE TALL or CAMELLIA FLOAV- 
ERED SORTS. Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
Scarlet Bunncr Beans 
Tall climber, large scarlet blossoms, of 
Sweet Pea form, remain in bloom for a 
long season. Pkt., 5c. 
Begonia Fuminosa 
ASTERS 
Have you had trouble raising Asters on account of Fusariunr Wilt? 
Wilt Resistant Strains will solve the problem. In size and form they 
equal the non-resistant types, and on the whole they are more vigorous. 
Whenever possible, it is best to use them in preference to the older types. 
DOUBLE EARLY QUEEN OF THE MARKET. [18 in.] This 
branching class has handsome blossoms, rather flat, and rela¬ 
tively broad and full with incurved petals. It will bloom two 
weeks earlier than any other sort in our list and remain in 
good condition until the later varieties begin to flower. 
Wilt-resistant strains: 
Crimson Lavender Pink 
Purple Rose White 
Any of the above: Pkt., 10c. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
DOUBLE KING (Narrow Needle Petal). [2 ft.] Produces 
large rounded heads composed of narrow tubular or quilled 
petals. The long stems are erect and sturdy. The plants 
bloom before most of the late kinds. 
Lavender Pink Rose Violet 
Any one of the above: Pkt., 10c. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
Wilt-resistant strains: 
Crimson White 
Each of the above: Pkt., 10c. 
DOUBLE GIANT CREGO. [2 ft.] Flowers with long, 
shaggy, twisted petals are borne abundantly on robust branch¬ 
ing plants. They bloom a few days after the King varieties. 
Also called “Ostrich Plume” and “Giant Comet.” 
Wilt-resistant strains: 
Crimson Pink Purple White Mixed 
Any one of the above: Pkt., 10c. 
DOUBLE GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. [2 % ft.] Selected 
from the Cregos, this type has flowers of the same form, but 
they are larger and carried on longer stems. They come into 
bloom two weeks later than the Cregos and should be planted 
only where the growing season is long. 
Lavender Peach Blossom Purple Rose White 
Any one of the above: Pkt., 15c. 
Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
DOUBLE AMERICAN BRANCHING. [2 ft.] The plants are 
quite spreading, bearing many good sized blossoms, fully 
double with petals evenly incurved—the most regular and 
symmetrical of all asters. They bloom at the same time as the 
Cregos. 
Wilt-resistant strains: 
Ball’s White Lavender 
Peerless Pink Purple 
Rose Ruby Red (Heart of France) 
Any one of the above: Pkt., 10c. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
DOUBLE AMERICAN BEAUTY. [2V Z ft.] This group is 
similar to American Branching. However, the flowers, though 
fewer, are longer stemmed and larger and about two weeks 
later in season. There are two strains, Early Beauty and 
Late Beauty. We supply the earlier type. 
Crimson Peach Blossom Rose 
Lavender Purple White 
Any one of the above: Pkt., 15c. 
Mixed. Pkt., 15e. 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. [2% ft.] This artistic 
flower has a single row of outer petals adorned with a tufted 
center of short florets. A new race, taller and larger flowered 
than any of the older Sunshine types. 
Mixed. Pkt., 25c. 
BEGONIA. [tP-10 in.] Sturdy plants with glossy foliage and 
profuse bloom. The seed should be started under glass in cold 
climates. Begonias prefer rich soil and sunshine, but they will 
also grow in shade. 
Luminosa. Deep scarlet flowers; bronze foliage. Pkt., 25c. 
Prima Donna. Bright carmine rose. Pkt., 25c. 
BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy). [hP-R-8 in.] Fa¬ 
vorites for edgings, low beds, and rock gardens. The leaves 
form a low rosette. The button-like flowers are composed of 
numerous rows of tightly packed petals. When established 
bloomers for a long 
period. 
DOUBLE MIXED. A 
choice collection of the 
small double type in 
shades of white, pink, 
and rose. Pkt., 10c. 
Buddleia 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
OR SUMMER LILAC. 
[hP-3 to 8 ft.] When 
once it has been 
tried, this plant 
becomes an essential 
as a background in 
many gardens. The 
long flower spikes ta¬ 
per like those of the 
true lilac, and they are 
quite similar in color. 
The blossoms are 
sweetly fragrant, and 
they bloom continu¬ 
ously. Pkt., 10c. 
Double Giant Crego 
