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MARK MEANS COMPANY. 1936 ANNUAL SEED CATALOG. LEWISTON, IDAHO 
Giant Petunia 
j» For outdoor decoration, porch or window boxes few plants 
J. vtltllia equal the Petunia. They commence flowering early and con¬ 
tinue to bloom throughout the season. Easy to cultivate, only require a good 
soil and sunny position. 
LARGE FLOWERING, DOUBLE PETUNIAS. In growing Double Petunias 
from seed the weaker seedlings should be carefully saved, as these usually 
produce the the finest double flowers. Double Mixed 1 . Pkg. 35c. 
SINGLE PETUNIAS. This is a mixture of all the best varieties and will make 
a beautiful showing. Pkg. 10c. 
GIANT FLUFFY RUFFLES. Large flowers, beautifully waved, and most 
artistically fringed and ruffled on the edges. Includes a wide range of bright 
and showy colors' pink, scarlet, crimson, lavender, purple, and others. Many 
are self-colors, others are attractively mottled and blotched in a most showy 
manner. Pkg. 25c. 
(NEW) ROSY MORN. Single clear pink with white throat. Pkt. 10c. 
Pinkc ANNUAL DIANTHUS- 
I iUKo fashioed pinks in beaut 
T>L1^v Y Phlox is one of the easiest grown and most popular of all the 
-UII1UA summer flowering annuals. The brilliant colors always make a 
good impression. One of its most valuable characteristics is its free-blooming 
habit. To have good stocky plants the seedlings should be thinned to stand 
not less than 6 inches apart in the row. Sow early in the spring. We offer a 
blend of the best varieties of the tall annual Phlox. Pkg. 10c. 
(CHINESE LANTERN PLANT) Scarlet balloon-like pods 
A Ilj'bdilfe which resemble a minature lantern appear the second and 
following years. After cutting, remove leaves and hang stalks sidewise until 
fruit is' dried, when they make interesting winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c. 
-SINGLE. Few flowers equal the old- 
ity and profusion of bloom. They are easily 
grown and do well in almost any kind of soil and location. Sow seed in ground 
when the maples are coming into leaf. Cover with % inch of soil. Best single 
mixed. Pkg. 10c. 
PinlfC DOUBLE CHINA. This is a great favorite with gardeners who ap- 
i iillvb preciate a fine show of annual pinks from midsummer until frost. 
The flowers of these Double Chinese Pinks are borne in clusters carried up¬ 
right on strong stems. In addition to colors' such as white, pink, rose, scarlet, 
crimson and maroon, there are many which are attractively bordered with a 
narrow or broad white edge. Pkg. 10c. 
MOSS ROSE. A beautiful hardy annual, unsurpassd in 
A UI lllldvdr brilliancy by any other annual. The plants are low 
growing and creep along the ground. They thrive in almost any location. A 
complete mixture, orange, white, red, salmon, buff and other shades. Pkg. 10c. 
Phlox 
Poppies 
OriPnnnipq Oriental Poppies should be 
VllCiiUll A sown in the open grotind 
as soon as it can be worked. Mixed. Pkg. 10c. 
^Kiflpv Annual Poppies should be sown 
Olill lUj A as early as the ground can be 
worked. Sow in permanent bed, as they do not stand 
transplanting. If picked just before expanding, they will 
last for several days. Mixed. Pkg. 10c. 
rqlifnrniq Ponnioc A show y and free flowering 
U'dlllUI Ilia ruppieh annual. Blooms very early. 
Plants are adapted for beds or borders. Mixed. Pkg. 10c. 
CASTOR OIL BEAN. An easily grown plant 
0 f picturesque appearance. Grows from 8 
to 10 feet in height and bears immense leaves. The plant 
is surmountedi by large flower spikes and brilliant colored 
seed pods. Should not be set closer than ft feet apart. 
The large seed should be planted in boxes in March and 
plants transplanted in May. Pkg. 10c. 
FLOWERING SAGE. Scarlet sage has long 
“ ‘ been a favorite bedding plant, bearing long 
spikes of flowers in profusion from July to frost. Seed 
can be started in hotbeds or in the open ground after 
danger of frost is past. Pkg. 10c. 
Salvia 
Snapdragon (See Antirrhinum) 
SpallltWJi MOURNING BRIDE. 2 % feet. Commonly 
known as the Pincushion Plant. The 
flowers are long and the blossoms keep well in water. 
The soft shades predominate. When given plenty of room 
and the seed vessels are kept regularly picked off, it will 
last through the whole summer. Owing to its sweetness 
the bees are very fond of it and the-floral fla\ors also 
attract all the most beautiful types of butterflies to the 
neighborhood. Pkg. 10c. 
Salpiglossis 
PAINTED TONGUE. One of the finest 
Odipi^ iUSolo annuals, of very easy culture, suc¬ 
ceeding in any ordinary good soil. Should be planted in a 
sunny position. Plants grow about 2 feet tall and bear 
freely from midsummer until frost. Seed may be started 
in the house or planted outdoors after danger of frost 
is past. Finest mixed. Pkg. 10c. 
Scarlet Runner Beans 
A great favorite in 
Europe, not only as 
an ornamental climber, but for the delicious edible beans 
which follow the spray of bright scarlet pea-shaped 
blossoms. Pkg. 10c. 
ALL SEED ON THIS PAGE POSTPAID 
Sweet Peas are a necessity for every garden—Our Spencer varieties are tfee best 
