Flower Seeds 
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STOCKS 
EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL 
An especially fine strain of Stocks, glowing from twenty- 
four to thirty inches tall; of branching habit. Very free 
blooming and produces a high percentage of double flowers. 
Splendid for cutting; equally suitable for bedding. 
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ANTIQUE COPPER—Copper GOLDEN ROSE—Rose, golden 
Red. sheen. 
BUTTERCUP—Canary- LAVENDER—Pure lavender, 
yellow. OLD ROSE. 
CHAMOIS—Ivory, tinted old ROSE—Rose-pink. 
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_ T TT „ _. . , ... SANTA MARIA—Large pure 
DARK BLUE—Rich dark blue. white. 
FIERY BLOOD RED. SHASTA—Pure white; base- 
FLESH—Delicate pink. branching. 
Each of above separate colors: Fkt., 15c; & oz., 40c. 
Collection of 6 packets of any of above, 75c. 
CHOICEST MIXTURE—Fkt., 15c; V 8 oz., 75c; % oz., $1.25. 
SUPER GIANT IMPERIAL 
This new type is a distinct improvement over the Giant 
Imperial group. The plants are base branching, producing a 
dozen or more huge flower spikes. There are at present three 
named varieties: Rose Charm (deep rose), Roselight (rose- 
pink), and Dark Blue. Each per pkt., 25c; & oz., 85c. 
GIANT PERFECTION 
A splendid class that can be used for summer flowering, 
but for winter flowering is most valuable. They form much 
branched plants and have numerous spikes of large double 
flowers. For winter bloom sow from June to August. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY—Deep HEATHAM BEAUTY—Rose 
rose. shaded terra cotta. 
PINK (Abundance)—Lav- PALE BLUE (May Queen). 
ender-pink. WHITE (Snowdrift). 
FLESH (Beauty of Nice). YELLOW (Monte Carlo). 
OLD ROSE (Belle of Naples). LAVENDER (Parma Violet). 
CRIMSON (Crimson King) PURPLE (Summer Night). 
Each of above separate colors: Fkt., 15c; V% oz., 65c. 
Collection of 6 packets of any of the above varieties, 75c. 
GIANT PERFECTION MIXED—Fkt., 15c; l /s oz., 50c. 
DWARF TEN WEEK 
These large flowered Stocks grow to a height of 1 foot and 
are the leading class for bedding out for summer blooming. 
Sow the seed in the spring, in boxes or hotbed, and transplant 
to 1 foot apart. 
BLOOD RED—Pkt., 10c. LIGHT BLUE—Fkt., 10c. 
BRIGHT PINK—Fkt., 10c. PURE WHITE—Fkt., 10c. 
FLESH PINK—Fkt., 10c. PURPLE—Fkt., 10c. 
CANARY YELLOW—Fkt., 10c. MIXTURE—Fkt., 10c. 
Each of above: y 8 oz., 50c; % oz., 85c. 
Collection 1 packet each of 7 separate colors, 60c. 
GIANT EXCELSIOR 
(Improved Column Type) 
These produce but one enormous spike 2 to 2]/ 2 feet high 
and can be planted close together. 
CHAMOIS PINK—Apricot or OLD ROSE—Rich color. 
chamois-pink. RUBY—Rich crimson-red. 
DEEP ROSE—Brilliant deep WHITE—White faintly tinged 
rose. pink. 
LILAC LAVENDER—Rich EXCELSIOR MIXTURE— 
bright lavender. Mixture of all colors. 
Each of above: Fkt., 50c; & oz., 65c. 
Collection of 1 pkt. each of 6 colors, $2.50. 
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Stock, Early Giant Imperial 
BROMPTON or WINTER STOCK 
Seed sown in July will produce plants that will bloom 
freely the following spring and summer. The Brompton is 
not strictly speaking a winter stock, but is known as such 
for its hardiness and the fact that it carries through the 
winter in colder climates. It is a sturdy grower, and with¬ 
stands cold wet weather well. Height 20 to 24 inches. 
EMPRESS ELIZABETH— WHITE LADY—Very double, 
Bright carmine. pure white. 
VIOLETTA—Dark violet. SELECT MIXTURE—Mixture 
of all colors. 
Each of above: Fkt., 20c; ^ oz., 75c. 
VIRGINIAN STOCK 
(Malcomia) 
A hardy annual, growing about 6 inches high and blooming 
profusely. Of easy culture, and can be had in continuous 
bloom by sowing the seed at frequent intervals during spring 
and summer . 
CRIMSON GEM—An erect, compact variety. Fkt., 10c; % oz., 
25c; oz., 75c. 
ROSE—Bright rose turning to lavender. Fkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c; 
oz., 45c. 
WHITE—Pure white. Fkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 45c. 
MIXED COLORS—Fkt., 10c; Large pkt., 25c; oz., 35c; % lb., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
SWEET ROCKET 
(Hesperis) 
Hardy perennial, growing 2 to 3 feet, bearing spikes of 
fragrant purple and white flowers. Purple or Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 
14 oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
