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SPRINGFIELD SEED COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD, MO 
“A Spot That Is Magnificent in July May Be a Desert in August 
Unless the Garden Is Wisely Planned.” 
The soil best adapted for flowering plants generally is a light, pliable loam, containing a sufficient amount of 
sand to render it porous. Many flowers are better if produced on plants of vigorous growth, hence a portion of the 
garden should be prepared by deep digging, thorough pulverization and liberal enriching wth large quantities of well- 
rotted manure. Since some other varieties produce the largest and finest colored flowers when grown on rather light, 
poor soil, a portion of the garden should not be enriched. 
Cultural directions are given on the packets. 
Plants are usually divided into three classes: Annuals (A>, Biennials (B). and Perennials (P). Annuals are 
plants which normally live but a single season. Biennials are plants living two years; particularly those which do 
not bear flowers and fruit until the second season. Perennials tend to live from year to year. 
SEEDS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES 
A TABLE DESIGNED TO ASSIST IN MAKING SELECTIONS OF SUITABLE VARIETIES: 
For Beds and Border —Ageratum, Antirrhinum, Asters. 
Calendula, Calliposis. Canna, Candytuft, Celosia. Coleu-u 
Chrysanthemums, Dianthus. Escscholtzia, Marigold. Nas¬ 
turtiums, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox. Dwarf Poppy, Salpiglos- 
»is, Salvia, Stock, Verbena, Zinnia. 
Fragrant Flowers for Bouquets —Alyssum, Candytuft, 
Carnation, Heliotrope, Lavender. Mignonette, Nasturtium. 
Dwarf; Nicotiana, Pinks, Stocks, Sweet Peas. 
For Backgrounds and Centers — Antirrhinum, Asters, 
Balsam. Canna, Cardinal Climbers. Castor Beans, Cosmos, 
Delphinium, Hollyhock, Helianthus. Marigold, Marvel of 
Peru, Nicotiana, Salvia, Sweet William. 
For Edgings to Beds and Walks—Ageratum. Dwarf. 
Alyssum, Dwarf; Aster, Dwarf; Beilis, Candytuft, Dwarf; 
Cockscomb, Dwarf; Lobelia, Marigold, Dwarf; Myosotis, 
Nasturtium, Dwarf; Phlox, Dwarf; Portulacca, Zinnia 
Dwarf. 
For Partially Shaded Locations — Canterbury Bells. 
Myosotis, Pansy. 
Climbing Vines—Canary Vine, Cobea, Cypress Vine, 
Doiichos, Japanese Hop, Kudzu Vine, Moon Flower, Morn¬ 
ing Glory, Nasturtium, Tall; Sweet Peas, Thunbergla, 
Wild Cucumber. 
For Boxes and Baskets—Alyssum, Asparagus Fern, 
Lobelia, Dwarf Na.-iuiuum I'-'tinia, Smjlax. 
Pkt. 
Ageratum, Dwarf Blue (A).10 
Alyssum, Sweet, Little Gem (A).10 
Amaranthus, Tricolor (A). 10 
asters, Giant Branching. Mixed (A).10 
Asters, Giant Crego Mixed.10 
Asters, Giant California Pink.10 
Asters, Giant Crimson .10 
Asters, Giant Lavender.10 
Asters, Giant Rose .10 
Asters, Giant White .10 
Asters, Giant Purple .10 
Asters, Sunshine Golden .15 
ASTER PLANTS—Bedding out plants on sale after the 
first of May at 50c per doz. Postpaid. 
Balloon Vine (A).05 
Balsam, (Lady Slipper) Mixed (A). i" 
Calendula, Orange King (A).05 
Canterberry Bells, Single Mixed.lo 
Canterberry Bells, Double Mixed.15 
Calliopsis, Dwarf Mixed (A). 10 
Candytuft. Fine Mixed (A).05 
Carnation, Marguerite Mixed (A).10 
Canary Bird Flower (A).10 
Cardinal Climber (A) .10 
Castor Oil Beans, Mixed (A).05 
Celosia or Cockscomb.05 
Centaurea (Bachelor’s Button or Corn Flower (.A).05 
Double Blue.10 
Centaurea Candissima (Dusty Miller).10 
Cosmos, Mammoth Mixed (A) .10 
Cosmos, Separate Colors .10 
Coboea Scandens (A).10 
Cypress Vine, Mixed.10 
Dahlia (A) .05 
Daisy, Shasta (P) .05 
Daisy, Double (P) .06 
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Dianthus Barbaras. Su*»et William <P).05 
COSMOS Pkt. 
Delphinium, Belladona .10 
Delphinium. Bellamosum .1" 
Delphinium, Giant Hybrids Mixed.10 
Digitalis i Foxglove), Mixed.10 
Escl s. holtzia Choice Mixed.10 
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis) (P).10 
Four-o’Cloek, Mixed .05 
G-tihuidia, Single Mixed .10 
Gaillardia, Double Mixed .10 
Gaillardia, Perennial Mixed . 1 ** 
Godetia (A) .Ill 
Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) (A).10 
Gourds Mixed.05 
Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath) (A).10 
Helianthus or Sunflower (A).'*5 
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