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F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
CANARY-BIRD VINE 
Tropaeolum Canariense 
This rapid growing annua! climber has beauti¬ 
fully cut leaves with delicate flowers of a clear 
canary yellow. From the color of its blossoms, 
and the resemb’ance of their shape to a bird, 
with expanded wings, this plant obtained its 
fitting common name. Pkt. 10c; / 2 oz. 25c; 
oz. 40c. 
CANDYTUFT 
The annual Candytufts are of fine habit and 
profuse bloomers. They are easily grown and 
bloom quickly from seed. For a succession of 
b'oom they should be sown at intervals. For 
massing in flower beds and borders and for 
edging they are admirably adapted, whi e for 
cutting the flowers are greatly prized. He'ght 
5 to 15 inches. 
CARMINE —Bright carmine rose. 
CRIMSON —Rich deep shade. 
ALBIDA —Pure white. 
FLESH-PINK— Delicate pink. 
LAVENDER —Delicate rosy-lavender. 
ROSE CARDINAL —Brilliant deep rosy-red, one 
of the most effective for bedding. 
Pkts. 10c each. Collection, 6 pkts. 50c. 
FINEST MIXED— All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c; 
Z 2 oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 
GIANT HYACINTH - FLOWERED or IM¬ 
PROVED EMPRESS —A wonderfully improved 
strain of the Empress Candytuft and quite dis¬ 
tinct, bearing very large, bold spikes of snowy 
white Powers, very effective plant for beds or 
borders; fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c; |4 oz. 25c; 
1 oz. 75c. 
PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT— SeeIberis,page76. 
Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth-Flowered 
CARNATIONS 
Few flowers enjoy greater popularity for beauty 
of form and richness of delicious fragrance and 
color as does this spicy fragrant, handsomely 
doubled, waxy peta'ed perennial flower. The 
stiff but slender blue-green stems lend added 
dignity to this flower. 
CHABAUD’S IMPROVED GIANT DOUBLE— 
These robust erect plants, 15 to 18 inches, come 
into bloom f've months after sowing the seed, 
and continue to supply a great abundance of 
beautiful, large, double. Powers with hand¬ 
somely serrated petal edges. 
Cardinal Red (Sparkler) —An oustanding bril¬ 
liant scarlet. 
Deep Rose —Lovely deep rich rose. 
Rose Pink (The Pearl) —Delightful light rosy pink. 
Flesh Pink —Delicate flesh pink. 
Yellow (Marie Chabaud) —Outstanding yellow. 
White (Jeanne Dionis) —Very lovely. 
Pkt. 15c; 6 pkts. 75c. 
Finest Mixed —A well balanced strain of all the desir¬ 
able colors. Pkt. 10c; !4 oz. 60c. 
CHABAUD’S ENFANT DE NICE — This excellent 
type produces fewer but slightly larger flowers with 
longer stems, and is a little more spreading in habit 
than the Chabaud Giants. Early in blooming, robust 
in growth, this variety is indeed splendid. Pkt. 15c; 
Z 8 oz. 60c. 
Carnation, Giant Double Chabaud 
CANNA 
Enormous brilliant clusters of bloom borne on spikes 
above broad green or bronze leaves. They are usually 
planted from roots, but can be successfully grown 
from seed. Soak the seeds in warm water until they 
show evidence of swelling, then sow in light soil. 
GIANT FLOWERING— Mixed. Pkt 10c; oz. 40c. 
CARDINAL CLIMBER 
This attractive, rapid growing, climbing annual with 
its beautifu’ fern-like foliage is literally covered with 
a blaze of fiery cardinal red flowers. These tubular 
flowers expand into star-shaped rims about one inch 
in diameter, and are borne in clusters of 5 to 7. It 
succeeds best in rich soil and in a sunny location. 
Blooms from summer till frost. Pkt. 10c; J4 oz. 35c. 
