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WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., INC. - 34 E. PRATT ST. - BALTIMORE, MD 
Nasturtium 
NASTURTIUM 
One of the most popular of all annuals. Easily grown, 
as they will grow most anywhere except in the shade. 
Blooming profusely throughout the Summer, they may be 
used to cover unsightly railings and to trail over rough 
ground with fine effect. Excellent for cut flowers. 
DWARF VARIETIES 
A-370—AURORA (Terra Cotta).—Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c. 
A-371—BEAUTY OF MALVERN.—Orange-Scarlet. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 20c. 
A1372—CHAMALEON. — Cream - White, bright - scarlet 
ted and veined. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. 
A-373—EMPRESS OF INDIA.—Intense crimson-scarlet; 
extra dwarf, dark leaved. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
A-374—GOLDEN GLEAM.—Sweet scented, of very vigor¬ 
ous growth; bloom of a golden yellow, averaging 2 to 3 
inches across. We are offering originator’s own stock. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
A-375—DWARF OR TOM THUMB MIXTURE.—Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c. 
A-376—TALL VARIETIES.—Mixed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c. 
MICELLA (Love in a Mist) 
Handsome flower, requiring but little care. Flowers 
bright and showy, very curious seed pods. 
A-377—HISPANICA.—Blue. Pkt. 10c, oz. 45c. 
A-378—-Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. 
PANSIES 
These beautiful hardy annuals should be in every flower 
lover’s garden a§ they combine such a vast number of col¬ 
ors and shades. For early Spring blooming the seed should 
be sown in an open exposure in August or first part of 
September. Protect through the Winter with leaves or 
litter of some kind. 
A-380—TRIMARDEAU—Brilliant Mixture. Pkt. 25c, % 
oz. 50c. 
A-381—MAMMOTH EXHIBITION.—Mixture. Pkt. 25c, 
% oz. 75c. 
A-382—W.-D. CO.’s GIANT FLOWERING.—Mixed. Pkt. 
25c, Ys oz. $1.00. 
PETUNIA 
These are almost indispensable for garden decoration. 
They flower in a few weeks’ time from seed and continue 
to grow, bud and bloom in luxuriance until frost. Half- 
hardy annuals. 
A-385—ROSY MORN. — Soft rose-pink with a white 
throat. Dwarf growth. Single bedding variety. Pkt. 15c, 
% oz. 50c. 
A-386—ROSE OF HEAVEN.—Dwarf, single bedding, 
slightly deeper rose than Rosy Morn. Pkt. 15c, Y± oz. 50c. 
A-387—HOWARD’S STAR.—Dwarf, single bedding, pur¬ 
ple white striped. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 40c. 
A-388—CHOICE SINGLE.—Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c, $4 
oz. 30c. 
A-389—DOUBLE FRINGED GIANT PETUNIAS. —In a 
splendid mixture. Pkt. 50c. 
PHLOX DRUMMONDI 
For beds and massing nothing can surpass these beau¬ 
tiful annuals. They produce immense trusses of large 
brilliant flowers of numberless hues throughout the Sum¬ 
mer. 
A-390—Dark Purple. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 40c. 
A-391—-Rose with dark eye. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c. 
A-392—Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 40c. 
P-393—DECUSATTA.—New hybrids in choice mixture, 
containing the new brilliant colors. Pkt. 10c, Yt oz. 50c. 
PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern) 
An ornamental plant, forming dense bushes about 2 feet 
high producing orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits, which 
can be cut and dried for Winter bouquets. Hardy Peren¬ 
nials. 
P-394—FRANCHETTI.—-Large showy orange-like fruit. 
Pkt. 10c, >4 oz. 50c. 
POPPIES 
The flaming brilliancy of color make these real garden 
assets. Sow the annual sorts thinly in early Spring and 
do not transplant; start the perennial varieties indoors in 
February and transplant when safe. 
HARDY ANNUALS 
A-395—SHIRLEY MIXED.—Silk or ghost poppy. Pkt. 
10c, % oz. 20c. 
A-396—PAEONY FLOWERED.—Double Mixed, all colors. 
Pkt. 10c, % oz. 20c. 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
P-397—ICELAND—Yellow. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 25c. 
P-398—ORIENTALE.—Large deep crimson flowers. Pkt. 
10c, Ys oz. 25c. 
PORTULACA (Sun Plant) 
Brilliant garden annual, 6 inches high, luxuriating in 
warm dry sunny situations and blooming profusely from 
early Summer to Autumn. Colors range through innum¬ 
erable shades of red, yellow, pink, striped, white, etc. 
A-399—Extra double mixed large flowering. Pkt. 10c, 
}4 oz. 75c. 
A-400—Choice single mixed. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 25c. 
PUERARIA (Kudzu Vine) 
A very strong-growing climber. The leaves overlap each 
other so as to form a dense screen. Hardy Perennial. 
PC-401—THUNBERGIANA.—Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
PYRETHRUM 
Few plants are more popular for borders. The finely 
cut leaves of the foliage and the bright color of the blooms 
make it especially attractive. 
P-402—AUREUM (Golden Feather).—Pkt. 10c, Y± oz. 25c. 
RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean) 
Ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque 
foliage, with brilliant colored fruit, producing subtropical 
effect. 
A-403—ZANZIBARIENSIS.—Large leaves, varying in 
color from light green to purplish red; 12 feet. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 25c. 
A-404—CAMBODGENSlS.—Black foliage; 5 feet. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 25c. 
A-405—Mixed Varieties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. 
SALVIA (Scarlet Sage) 
One of the most popular of the ornamental plants, at¬ 
taining a height of from 2 to 3 feet; producing tall spikes 
of gay flowers. Fine for bedding or hedging. 
A-406—SPLENDENS.—Compacta, Bonfire. 2 feet. Pkt. 
10c, Y± oz. 50c. 
No Home Is Complete Unless It Is Planted 
