72 Flower Seeds 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Seeds | 
ANNUAL FLOWERS 
That Are 
Easily Grown 
Annuals are flowers which grow from seed and 
bloom the same season. On the following pages we 
offer a comprehensive and carefully selected list of 
choice varieties, that are easily grown by amateurs. 
By planting assorted kinds a profusion of flowers 
may be had from early summer until killing frosts 
in the fall. 
Ageratum 
For Blue Flowers 
Ageratums remain in flower 
throughout the summer and are 
among the most effective of our 
annuals for edging and bed¬ 
ding. The flowers of the taller 
varieties are very useful for 
bouquets. Seed sown in August 
will produce plants for win¬ 
ter flowering. 
DWARF BLUE.—6 inches. 
Splendidfor edging. Deeplaven- 
der-blue. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 
TALL BLUE.—18 inches. Soft 
lavender-blue flowers ; excellent 
for cutting. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 25c. 
MIXED.— White and blue va¬ 
rieties for bouquets. 18 inches. 
Pkt., 5c; *4 oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
In this list you will find flowers for all purposes— 
for edging and borders, for garden display and cut 
flowers, and for winter bouquets. You need not be 
without flowers any time during the growing season. 
Cultural directions are on each packet and the 
prices given are prepaid. 
Amaranthus 
Foliage of Bright Colors 
Quick growing, tall plants with 
brilliant colored foliage. They 
thrive best in hot, sunny loca¬ 
tions and on light soil. Splendid 
for center of beds or for back¬ 
ground. 2% to 4 feet. 
MIXED.—Many varieties and 
colors. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 20c. 
Alyssum 
Best White Edging Plant 
Free flowering pretty little 
plants for beds, edgings, or win¬ 
ter blooming. Of easiest culture. 
In bloom from June to Novem¬ 
ber. Suitable for the rock garden, 
Seed may be sown very early in 
spring and up to June 15th. 
Ageratum—Blooms All Summer. 
Anchusa The Summer Forget-me-not. 
BLUE BIRD.— Fine annual plant of easy culture, succeeding 
well on most any soil. Brilliant deep blue flowers in large 
sprays produced freely all summer. Plant is of compact growth, 
18 inches high. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
Annual Vines of Rapid Growth 
Balloon Vine Curious Ornamental Climber. 
LITTLE GEM (Carpet of Snow).—Very dwarf. A solid 
mass of white all summer. Splendid for edging. 4 to 5 inches. 
Try it this year. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; % oz., 40c. 
LILAC QUEEN.—Dwarf and compact. Distinct new va¬ 
riety with flowers of light lavender or lilac color. 8 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; Vt oz., 25c; % oz., 40c. 
SWEET ALYSSUM.—The well known variety with white 
flowers of trailing habit. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Basket of Gold).—See list of 
Perennial Flowers. 
LOVE-IN-A-PUFF.—A clean, free-growing annual vine reaching 
10 to 15 feet, bearing delicate clusters of bloom and numerous large, 
round inflated seed-pods resembling minature balloons. The effect is 
most odd and curious. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c. 
Balsam Apple Quick Growing Vine. 
Very ornamental and quick growing annual climber, 10 feet tall. 
Nice foliage and apple- or pear-shaped fruits, which when ripe, 
open and show the seeds and blood-red interior. Apple and Pear 
mixed, pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
Bean, Scarlet Runner 
The well known i-apid-growing annual climber, producing bright 
red flowers, from July to September. The foliage being dense, makes 
it splendid for porches or any location where shade is desired. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 15c. 
Cardinal Climber Tall Vine—Red Flowers. 
A new annual climber of extremely rapid growth, attaining a 
height of 20 to 30 feet. Beautiful fernlike foliage. Bears almost 
countless numbers of round, glowing scarlet flowers. Blooms freely 
from June until frost. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 50c. 
Alyssum—Little Gem, for Border. 
