AQUI LEG I A-—Columbine 
For graceful growth and re¬ 
fined beauty, few perennials rival 
the Aquilegias. They delight in a 
partly shaded location and freely 
produce their odd-shaped, long- 
spurred flowers on slender stems. 
Highly rated as a cut-flower, and 
fine for mixed perennial borders. 
Height 2V 2 feet. 
Culture. Sow early in protected 
seed-beds or indoor boxes. Trans¬ 
plant 1 foot apart. 
1180 Long - spurred Hybrids, 
Mixed. Pkt. 2 I c ; y& oz. 59c. 
ASPARAGUS 
Favored plants for pots, hang¬ 
ing-baskets and porch-boxes. 
Culture. Sow the seeds in pots 
filled with a light sandy soil. 
Transplant when large enough to 
handle. 
1185 Plumosus (Lace Fern). 
Graceful plants with thread-like, 
foliage of fresh green color. Pkt. 
I 8c. 
1190 Sprengeri (Emerald Feath¬ 
er). Attractive, bright green, 
loose, drooping tendrils. Pkt. 
9c: (A oz. 54 c. 
BEGONIA 
The everblooming' bedding Begonias are of sturdy, 
compact growth, with glossy foliage, and produce 
a profusion of blooms. Splendid for borders, pots, 
and boxes. Height 1 foot. 
Culture. Sow early in saucers filled with a finely 
sifted, sandy soil. Do not cover the seed, merely 
press lightly. 
2710 Gracilis luminosa. Brilliant, fiery, dark-scar¬ 
let. Pkt, 22c. 
2715 EiTordia. Bright rosy-carmine. Pkt, 22 c. 
CACALIA. Tassel Flower 
2725 Unique annual with small, orange-scarlet flow¬ 
ers produced on tali, slender stems. They resemble 
showy miniature brushes. Artistic for mixed bor¬ 
ders and bouquets. Height 1% feet. Pkt. 3c; 
14 oz. 22c; % oz. 37c. 
Culture. Sow the seed in open ground after last 
frost, and thin to 8 inches apart. 
Double-flowered Balsam 
BALSAM 
Lady-Slipper 
A favorite, with large, 
waxy camelia-like blooms 
in soft and brilliant 
shades and combinations. 
Make magnificent beds 
and borders. Delight in a 
sunny location and well- 
drained, good, rich soil. 
Height 2 feet. 
Culture. Sow from Feb¬ 
ruary to June in the beds 
and borders they are to 
occupy. Thin to 1 foot 
apart. May be had in 
bloom from spring until 
late fall. 
1245 Camellia - flowering 
Mixture. Beautiful blend. 
Pkt. 5c; y 2 oz., 19 c; oz. 
33 c. 
1246 White 1247 Rose 
1248 Scarlet 1249 Purple 
1250 Yellow 2705 Lilac 
Each: Pkt. Be ; y 2 oz. 22c ; 
oz. 38c. 
Queen of the Market Aster 
ASTERS 
The modern Asters can surely 
be called the “Queen of Annuals,” 
They are highly prized for bed¬ 
ding and cutting. 
Culture. Sow the seed early in 
hotbeds or indoor boxes. When 
weather is warm and settled, 
transplant to open ground, about 
1 foot apart. Asters like a sunny 
location and rich ground 
Queen of the Market 
An early-flowering wilt-resist¬ 
ant type with round compact 
flowers. Especially well adapted 
for planting in the South. Height 
15 inches. 
1195 White 1200 Scarlet 
1198 Pink 1202 Dark Blue 
Each: Pkt, 9c; (4 oz. 47c. 
1205 Mixed. Pkt. 8c; 14 oz. 36c. 
Giant of California 
Large elegant flowers composed 
of broad, loosely arranged petals. 
Height 2y 2 feet. 
1210 AVhite 1215 Light Blue 
1212 Deep Rose 1218 Dark Purple 
Each: Pkt. !8c; % oz. 49c. 
1222 Mixed. Pkt, 14c; % oz. 37c. 
Calendula Orange King 
Calendulas produce a fine effect in beds 
and borders with their low bushy growth 
and large showy double flowers. Excellent 
for cutting. Height iy 2 feet. 
Culture. As soon as danger of frost is 
over, sow thinly in open ground to a depth 
of about y 2 inch and thin out to 8 to 10 
inches apart. 
1253 Orange King. A fine strain producing 
magnificent, showy, bright orange flowers. 
Pkt. 5c; % oz. i 3c ; oz, 2 I C. 
1255 Lemon Queen. Identical with Orange 
King except the color is a clear lemon-yel¬ 
low. Pkt. 5c; y 2 oz. 13c; oz. 2 1c. 
1257 Ball’s Orange. Large scintillating 
golden orange flowers with lighter cen¬ 
ters. Valuable for cutting. Pkt. 9c; 
y 2 oz. 33c; oz. 58c. 
1258 Bail’s Gold. Same as Ball’s 
Orange, except the color is dark 
golden yellow. Pkt. 9 c ; y 2 oz. 33c; 
oz. 58c. 
1259 Sensation (Campfire). Enor¬ 
mous, flat brilliant orange flowers, 
with a scarlet sheen. Unquestion¬ 
ably the finest orange Calendula. 
Pkt. Sic; y 2 oz. 33c; oz. 58c. 
1254 Chrysantha. Pure golden yel¬ 
low with long, broad petals. Resem¬ 
bles a fully developed Japanese 
Chrysanthemum. Pkt. 8c ; y 2 oz. 26c; 
oz. 47c. 
1256 Orange Shaggy. Deep orange. The 
long, deeply fringed petals give the blooms 
a shaggy appearance. Pkt. IOc; y 2 oz. 69c. 
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