Annual rlower deeds 11 
Ageratum or Floss Flower 
An attractive edging pla*t easily grown and literally covered with bright 
blooms from midsummer until frost. Foliage is very dark rich green and forms 
a pleasing contrast to the bright blue flowers. 
17 DI _ R-.ll Dwarf compact bush covered with bright clear blue flowers. 
DI U 2 Dali A single plant when in full bloom resembles a big blue ball. 
10 to 12 inches, tall not as dwarf as Blue Cap. Pkt. 8c; '/fc oz. 35c. 
•J4 Cu»nL» DI A very valuable addition to the “Blue” garden. 
OwaniSy DIUC Plants compact and grow 15 to 18 inches high 
with about same spread, and thickly studded with downy, brightblue flowers. 
An excellent variety for cutting. Pkt. 5c; *4 oz. 25c. 
18 I-,— .-,.: a | \Y/Lu~ Best white flowered Ageratum, very 
imperial L/Warr Wnlte pretty in mixed plantings with the 
blue. Semi-dwarf plants 15 to 18 inches tall. Pkt. 5c; 54 oz. 25c. 
15 I :ii.1.- D|..— Ci_„ A good real dwarf variety with small blue 
Little Dllie Otdr flowers with rosy tint. Pkt. 5c; 5& oz. 30c. 
Arctotls, Lavender Daisy 
Arctotis, Lavender Daisy 
See Flowers in Color on Page 33 
One of the loveliest of Daisies, and one of the most desirable annuals for cut flowers as well 
as for show in the garden. Arctotis is also called the Blue-Eyed African Daisy but it should not 
be confused with our Golden African Daisy or Dimorphoteca. 
129 f^nrlic h arge, showy, daisy-like flowers of blush white with a central disk of steel- 
vjrana IS blue, while the reverse of the petal is pale lilac. Pkt. 5c; *4 oz. 2©c. 
128 U„L:J a Mivor) One of the most beautiful novelties offered in recent years. 
nyoriaa rviixeci The flowers are like Arctotis Grandis in form but come in 
rich colors, each with dark centers. Shades of pink, rose, yellow, and orange are all present. 
Excellent for cutting or garden display. Pkt. l©c; ^ oz. 35c. 
Asparagus Plumosus 
8 Acroclinium a ”r£"'So" 5s 
For Your Garden 
“The Book of Annuals” by Hottes 
180 Pages, 155 Illustrations. Price $1.60. 
9 Ad onis, Pheasant’s Eye 
AESTIVALS, Flos Adonis. R. G. Apretty plant with 
feathery foliage and rich deep crimson flowers, borne 
early in the summer. 
Seed rather slow to 
germinate. Start in 
April sowing directly 
where plants are to 
stand. Pkt. lOc; 54 
oz. 20c. 
12 Agathea, Blue Marguerite Daisy 
Coelestis. Bears clear sky blue daisy-like flowers. 
Bushy plants 2 to 3 ft. tall that bear profusely if grown 
on good soil and sunny location. An excellent green¬ 
house plant. Pkt. 5c; 5& oz. 25c. 
Agrostis Nebulosa 
19 Alonsoa, Maskflower 
Warscewiszi. Little, bright scarlet flowers, fine for 
Rock Gardens and cut-flowers. IS inches high. Start 
seed indoors in March, outside in May. Like protection 
from hottest sun. Pkt. 8c; 5& oz. 20c. 
34 Ammobium 
See Everlastings 
Page 20. 
1300—8 oz. Can of Watch-em-Grow only 50c. 
Asparagus Ferns 
Asparagus Ferns are not hard to grow from seed, 
though two years is required before the plants are of 
good size. 
137 C • ■ Emerald Feather. An ex- 
Dprengeri l cellent type of fern for hanging 
baskets, window boxes, etc. Pkt. 15c; lOO seeds 
30c. 
139 Plumosus Nanus ornamental pot plant 
and much used for cutting because of the graceful 
feathery foliage, which remains fresh for a long time. 
Pkt. 15c; lOO seeds 30c. 
23 Lilac Queen 
5 Abutilon 
The plants are very dwarf, tiny mounds covered with 
LOp deep blue flowers. It looks to be a great improvement 
Alyssum, Popular Border Plant 
Alyssum 
The Alyssum is most popular of all for dwarf compact 
borders and edgings. Quickly in bloom from seed, it is 
a mass of color all summer. The plants are also useful 
in porch and window boxes. The flowers have a delicate 
fragrance. 
21 C... \Y/L‘i Benthami Maritiinum. 
oweet Wnite This is the popular semi- 
trailing sort so nice for boxes and hanging baskets. If 
planted as a border it spreads out 18 to 24 inches. 
Flowers white and sweet scented. Pkt. 5c; 54 oz. 
15c; oz. 35c. 
22 | — Carpet of Snow. The best 
Lillie Vjem white, of dwarf neat compact 
habit, the plants running very uniform. The flowers 
completely cover the plants. Plants only 6 inches high. 
Pkt. 8c; 14 oz. 25c; oz. 65c. 
Like Little Gem except in 
color, which is a delicate 
lilac, the color being more pronounced in cool, moist 
weather. Pkt. 5c; 54 oz. 25c; oz. 65c. 
24 Procumbens or Dwarf Bouquet 
A very select, compact sort about 2J4 inches high and 
12 to 18 inches in diameter. The blooms are thickly 
massed almost completely hiding the plant. Fine speci¬ 
men for rock garden. Pkt. lOc; >4 oz. 30c; oz 85c. 
25 I nfoncronc Creamy yellow flowers on 
Luienscenb compact plants 6 to 8 inches 
high. Pkt. lOc; *4 oz. 30c. 
3 Abronia 
Umbellata Grandiflora also called Sand Verbena be¬ 
cause of its Verbena-like flower heads, fragrant bright 
rose with white centers. A charming little trailing plant 
that does very well in poor dry sunny soils or in sunny 
rock gardens. Pkt. lOc; 54 oz. 20c. 
13 Blue 
over any other dwarf Ageratum. Only a few inches high like Little Blue 
Star but has much larger flowers of richer blue. Beautiful for edgings and 
borders. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c. 
Anchusa, Blue Bird 
Flowering Maple or Chinese Bellflower. A very 
pretty house plant or summer bedding plant. Grows 
3 to 4 ft. tall with very ornamental leaves and lovely 
bell-shaped flowers. If the seed is started in early spring 
the plants will bloom the first summer outdoors and 
can be taken into the house in the fall for winter bloom. 
Fine Mixed Colors Pkt. 20c. 
Ageratum, Blue Cap 
Makes ideal edge for bed of Rosy 
Morn Petunias or Dwarf Marigolds. 
Amaranthus Pretty Foliage Plants 
OQ k A li C- As the name implies the upper 
iVlOlten lire leaves are blazing bright red, 
the lower leaves maroon. Pkt. 15c; A oz. 25c. 
29 r a „^ a i.,c ‘ ‘Love Lies Bleeding.” Long, 
V—3UGalUS drooping, blood red panicles. Very 
easily grown. Height 2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 5c; 54 oz. 20c. 
30 “Joseph’s Coat.” Very brilliant 
ID CO I Or coleus-like foliage the red, yellow 
and green beautifully blended. Pkt. 5c; 54 oz. 25c. 
32 D: — —.. T_L Anew Amaranthus ex- 
rigmy lorcn ceptionally valuable for 
low borders or beds, as it grows only 9 to 10 inches 
high, with rich crimsctn foliage. Pkt. lOc; 54 oz. 
30c. 
33 C II — 1 : — — 1 pkt. each of 4 varieties of 
collection Amaranthus for 25c. 
Annual Anchusa 
35 fsnonlc (Also called Cape Forget-me- 
vapems not). An annual form of the pop¬ 
ular Anchusa, growing 18 to 24 inches high, and bearing 
a profusion of flowers like Forget-me-nots, though 
larger. The plants are freely branched, making good 
cut flower spikes, and the flowers are produced all 
summer. Pkt. 8c; 54 oz. 25c. 
36 Rl,,- R: r J A dwarf compact annual form of 
DIUe DUG Anchusa growing about 18 inches 
tall and bearing its flowers in a luxuriant bouquet at the 
top of the plant. The flowers are of a vivid indigo blue 
and produce a very brilliant effect. Pkt. lOc; 54 
oz. 30c. 
PERENNIAL ANCHUSA, See page 36. 
40 Anagallis 
Grandiflora Blue & e “hl;2 U 6'SVL»£ 
tall, bearing from July until frost many pretty little 
turquois-blue flowers. Pkt. lOc; 54 oz. 25c. 
132 Artemisia / SummcrChristmasTrce 
Sacrorum Viridis. Forms a very ornamental pyramid 
shaped tree 3 to 5 feet high, resembling an Evergreen 
Fir. Foliage is rich dark green. You will find it attractive 
planted as single specimens or as a border like Mexican 
Fire Bush. Pkt. lOc; 54 oz. 30c. 
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