Believe It or Not—Pyrethrums Are Really Chrysanthemums 
Primula (Primrose) hhp 
PRIMULA MALACOIDES 
Handsome and dainty, very effective for 
conservatory during the winter. 
Alba. S now-white; 
handsome. 
England’s Dwarf 
Beauty. Large, sal¬ 
mon-pink flowers. 
Lilac. Light lilac. 
Rosea. Light rose and 
carmine. 
Snow Queen. This is a 
vast improvement on 
Primula malacoides 
alba, the flowers being 
much larger and of 
the purest white. 
Superba. Deep rosy pink. 
Dawkin’s Carmine-Pink. 
Rich and glowing carmine- 
pink flowers of perfect 
habit and freedom. 
Each: Pkt. 75 cts.; 3 pkts. $2 
True Rose. Carmine-pink. 
A special European strain 
claimed to be the only true 
rose color yet introduced. 
Pkt. $1. 
Baby Doll. (Erikssoni.) 
Deep pink with large frilled 
flowers on very long stiff 
stems. Pkt. $1.50. 
Petunia. Giant Single Fringed 
Petunias hha 
New Baby. (Erikssoni.) Near lavender- 
pink. Strong grower with extra-large 
flowers. Pkt. $1.50. 
Very effective either as pot-plants or for 
bedding. 
Double Fringed, Mixed. Double flowers of 
exquisite beauty and great size. One of 
the finest strains in existence. Pkt. $1. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. 
Copper-Red. Coppery red color, with 
deeper throat. Very large. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Princess Wurtemberg. Dark crimson 
with black throat. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Rose-Pink. Salmon sheen. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Silver Rose. Rose-pink, slightly veined; 
extremely large. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Velvety Dark Scarlet. The brightest 
color in this class. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Giant Single Fringed. Colors vary from 
pure white, through all shades of red to 
dark purple-violet. Pkt. 75 cts. 
Snowstorm. Pure white; single; fringed. 
Exceptionally choice strain. Pkt. $1. 
Dwarf California Giants. When the plant 
is in full bloom it shows nothing but large, 
colorful flowers with open throats well 
marked and veined. Pkt. $1. 
Balcony, Blue. Rich indigo-blue. Pkt. 50 
cts.; Hoz. $3. 
Balcony, Pink. Brilliant rose-pink. Pkt. 
50 cts.; }^oz. $3. 
Balcony, White. Pure white. Very grace¬ 
ful. Pkt. 50 cts.; Hoz. $3. 
Bar Harbor Beauty. Beautiful rose. 
Splendid for bedding. Pkt. 35 cts.; 
•fjOZ. $1 . 
Purple Queen. Intense violet. Erect 
habit. Pretty and effective for bedding. 
Pkt. 75 cts. 
Rosy Morn. Soft carmine-pink. Pkt. 25 
cts.; i^oz. 75 cts. 
New Rosy Morn. An improvement on 
the old variety, being larger and much 
brighter in color. Pkt. 40 cts.; ^oz. $1.50. 
Rose of Heaven. Brilliant light pink. 
Erect and compact. Pkt. 50 cts.; 
i^oz. $1.50. 
Norma Improved. Ground-color is dark 
blue with conspicuous white star. Pkt. 
50 cts.; Vgoz. $1.50. 
Setting Sun. Forms compact bushes a 
foot high, covered with beautifully 
fringed blooms of a brilliant rose-pink. 
Pkt. 50 cts. 
Hybrida, Single Mixed. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
oz. $1.50. 
PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA 
One of the most useful plants for pot- 
culture. 
Crimson Lilac Rose 
White Mixed 
Each: Pkt. 75 cts.; 3 pkts. $2 
PRIMULA SINENSIS 
Produces large blooms of many shades on 
large trusses. 
Perfection, Single Mixed. Includes all the 
finest Giant Single varieties. 
Perfection, Double Mixed. 
Stellata, Choicest Mixed. 
Each: Pkt. $1 
Polyanthus (Primrose) hhp 
Giant Munstead Strain. White and yellow 
—very fine combination. Pkt. 75 cts. 
Primrose 
Yellow {Primula vulgaris). The common 
English Primrose. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Hardy Primulas 
Gardeners who are interested in rock and 
alpine gardens cannot find a more interesting 
subject to grow than the Hardy Primulas. 
Auricula. HP. See Auricula, page 16. 
Japonica, Choice Hybrids, Mixed. HP. 
2 ft. Bright showy flowers. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Sieboldi. HP. 6 in. Rose with white eye. 
Flowers in May. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Kewensis. HHP. 10 to 18 in. Strong 
grower. Very fragrant, yellow flowers. 
Pkt. 50 cts. 
Pyrcthrum hhp 
The Perennial Pyrethrums are wonder¬ 
fully free flowering, and their long stems 
make them desirable as cut-flowers. 
Hybridum, Double Mixed, Very choice. 
HP. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Hybridum, Single Mixed. Excellent for 
cutting. HP. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Salpiglossis (Painted Tonsue) 
HHA 
The strains we offer are all of the large- 
flowering type and contain some wonderful 
colors and markings. 
Grandiflora superbissima. 
Crimson and Gold. Pkt. 25 cts.; }r^oz. 
75 cts. 
Dark Red. Pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. 75 cts. 
Rose and Gold. Pkt. 25 cts.; Vgoz. 75 cts. 
Scarlet and Gold. Pkt. 25 cts.; ^oz. 
75 cts. 
Yellow. Pkt. 25 cts.; Hoz. 75 cts. 
Violet and Gold. Pkt. 25 cts.; ygoz. 75 cts. 
Mixed. Pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. 75 cts. 
Emperor, Mixed. Pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. $1. 
Salvia (Sage) hhp 
Handsome and attractive. Comes into 
flower in late summer and continues to bloom 
until cut down by frost. 
Azurea grandiflora. HP. 3 ft. Sky-blue 
flowers on long spikes. August. Pkt. 35 
cts.; }4oz. $2. 
Ball of Fire. Dwarf and early. Dark 
scarlet. Pkt. 35 cts.; }^oz. $2. 
Clara Bedman (Bonfire), l}/^ ft. The 
popular scarlet variety. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
Moz. $1.50. 
Coral. Vivid coral-pink flowers set off by a 
fine brick-red tone, on long corollas. 
Splendid for bedding. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Farinacea. 2 ft. A perennial that should 
be grown as an annual. Long spikes of 
bright blue flowers. Pkt.25cts.; 34oz. $1. 
Farinacea, Blue Bedder. A more compact 
form of this graceful plant, with deeper 
blue flowers. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Patens. GP. Rich deep blue. Pkt. 35 cts.; 
Vsoz. $1.50. 
Splendens. Bright scarlet spikes, varying 
from 16 to 24 inches in length. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
Moz. $1.25. 
Zurich. Compact, scarlet, very early and 
free flowering. Pkt. 35 cts.; ysoz. $1.25. 
Scabiosa^ Tall Double ha 
One of the most beautiful annuals. Valu¬ 
able for vases and for table decoration. 
Azure Fairy Fiery Scarlet Rose 
Black-Purple Flesh-Color White 
Cherry-Red Lilac Yellow 
Each: Pkt. 15 cts.; Vioz. 50 cts. 
Giant Loveliness. Various tones of soft, 
delicate salmon-rose; fragrant. Fine for cut¬ 
ting. Pkt. 25 cts.; }4oz. $1. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; y^oz. 40 cts. 
Caucasica. HP. 2 ft. Light blue. Pkt. 
25 cts. 
Schizanthus 
Butterfly Flower HHP 
The Schizanthus is unrivaled for conserva¬ 
tory and table decoration and as pot-plants. 
Dawkin’s Giant Pansy-flowered Strain. 
This new type of Schizanthus has become 
very popular. The remarkable size and 
wonderful self colors make it extremely at¬ 
tractive, and its long period of keeping in 
full flower gives it a premier claim for 
exhibition purpose. Pkt. $1. 
Grandiflorus maximus. Mixed. Splendid, 
large, brilliantly colored flowers. Pkt. 
75 cts. 
Reselected Hybrids, Mixed. This strain is 
unequaled for pot-culture. The size, 
variety, and remarkable colors make it 
invaluable for winter flowering. Pkt. 75 cts. 
Wisetonensis, Mixed. Consisting of the 
lighter shades, this variety produces pro¬ 
fusely flowers that are effective and lasting 
when cut. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Stevia 
Serrata. GP. 2 ft. Graceful sprays of tiny 
pure white flowers. Pkt. 25 cts. 
WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., NEW YORK 
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FLOWER SEEDS 
