FLOWER SEED DEPARTMENT 
department is entirely distinct from our Rose and Plant business. It is presided over by those who for years have devoted 
themselves exclusively to the study and handling of the best Flower Seeds and Bulbs to be had. Whether in Europe, Japan 
California, or at home, wherever the different varieties reach their greatest perfection—there is our supply obtained. We endeavor’ 
not in a premium, but in the stock furnished, to give full value. Please note that following pages contain also recent introductions! 
For complete index to Flower Seeds and further informa¬ 
tion of these signs, see page 49. 0 Annuals; © Biennials; 
©> Greenhouse Plants; % Perennials; O Stove Plants; 
§ Climbing Plants. 
69 AGERATUM, Imperial Dwarf Blue. © Grows 6 
inches high; excellent for blue ribbon borders. 
Blooms continuously and profusely from June till Pkt. 
frost. Splendid when massed. fioz. 15c.. .$0 05 
71 “ Fine Mixed. © .Jjoz. 15c... 
75 ALYSSUM, Little Gem. © J2 oz. will plant 40 feet. 
Grows only 3 to 4 inches high; a perfect mass of 
white flowers which last the entire summer. Un¬ 
surpassed for borders. ... } 4 oz. 25 cts., oz. 40cts.. . 
76 “ Sweet. © Grows 4 to 6 inches high; excellent for 
edging. fioz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts.. . 
80 AMPELOPSIS. Boston Ivy. § 01 See description and 
illustration on page 37. 05 
ANTIRRHINUM, or Snapdragon. 0 These are the 
new, improved sorts. 3 separate colors: 
85 “ Scarlet, 10c. 86 White, 10c. 87 Yellow, 10c. 
88 “ 3 colors. Scarlet, White, and Yellow, Mixed.. . 10 
89 “ Dwarf Tom Thumb. © Grows 6 inches, covered 
with beautiful spikes of gaily colored flowers.... 05 
99 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. l 2> Valuable for vases, 
baskets, etc. xj 
93 AQUILEGIA. Columbine. 01 Improved. Many beau¬ 
tiful colors, perfectly hardy. ok 
225 BACHELOR’S BUTTON, Double. © Much larger 
than the old kinds. 05 
230 BALSAM, C. & J. Double Rose. © Flowers perfectly 
double, like roses, in all colors. Splendid mixed. . 05 
©> Begonias for Bedding. Height 9 to 12 inches 
Seed is very fine and germinates slowly. Start indoors in Feb¬ 
ruary or March for May planting. The foliage is thick and glossy, 
and the brilliant flowers bloom profusely all season until frost. Pkt. 
237 California Hybrids, Mixed. $0 05 
2 53 BROWALLIA. © Charming sky-blue flowers. Excellent 
for winter window bloom. os 
257 CACTUS. Lie Choice mixed. 10 
260 CALCEOLARIA hybrida. © lC> Pocket-shaped flowers 
in mixed colors. IO 
263 CALENDULA (Pot Marigold), Oriole. © Yellow. ok 
272 CANDYTUFT, Giant Hyacinth-flowered. © Pure 
white flowers almost like a hyacinth... JJoz. 25c.. . 05 
273 “ Fragrarit Empress. Q Pure white. 05 
276 •“ Hardy. 21 Pure white. 05 
267 CAMPANULA. Canterbury Bells. © Bell-shaped flow¬ 
ers, single. Mixed colors. ok 
268 “ Double Mixed. ©. 0 j 
CANNAS. 20 choice named kinds. (See page 43.) 
400 CARNATIONS, Marguerite. Superb New Dwarf. © 
Blooms abundantly in three to four months after 
sowing. Mixed colors. .. . JJoz. 40 cts., oz. $1.25.. 10 
401 “ Perpetual or Tree, ub- Finest mixed. 10 
402 “ Perennial. 21 Seeds sown in the open ground in May 
or June bloom splendidly the next season and are 
very showy. Choice, double; mixed. 10 
430 CATHEDRAL BELLS, or Cobsea scandens. © § Beau¬ 
tiful, bell-shaped flowers, green at first, but change to 
violet-blue. Grows 30 feet in a season. . Jjoz. 15c.. . 
CARDINAL CLIMBER. (See Ipomceas or Moonvines, 
page 44.) 
408 CELOSlA, Ostrich-Plume. © Makes plants 2 feet high, 
with a large, fiery red, feathery plume. 05 
409 “ Childsii, or Chinese Woolflower. New. Makes 
magnificent plants that are covered with ball¬ 
shaped woolly flowers of deep crimson. 20 
410 CENTAUREA imperialis. © Nicely branched. Round, 
fluffy flowers as big as teacups. Mixed colors. 05 
411 “ gymnoearpa. Dusty Miller. 21 Leaves silver-white; 
valuable for beds and edgings. 05 
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER. New. (See Celosia Childsii.) 
420 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Perennial. 21 Seed saved from 
the finest hybrid Japanese, Chinese and Ostrich-Plume 10 
05 {T 
The New Astermum.” Flower 5 V 2 inches across 
150 “Astermum” or Glorified Aster © 
An entirely new creation in Asters. Each plant yields from ten to 
fifteen magnificent blooms on sturdy stems 18 to 24 inches long. 
Mixed pkts. including three colors, 20 cts., or 2 pkts. 35 cts. 
214 New Red Aster, “Heart of France” © 
This beautiful new Aster is large, full, and double to the center. 
It is as red as the purest ruby when opening, darkening as the flower 
ages. A midseason variety that retains its brilliancy and luster. 
It is new this year and will be in great demand. Pkts. 25 cts. each. 
Five Splendid “King” Asters © 
The long, narrow petals are folded lengthwise, appearing as if 
quilled. These Asters keep well when cut and make exquisite bouquets. 
200 Rose King 201 Violet King 202 Pink King 
203 White King 213 Lavender King 
ABOVE KING ASTERS, 15c. PER PKT., OR ANY 5 PKTS. FOR 60c. 
193 QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Very early flowering. Mixed 
colors, pkt. 10 cts. 
Semple s Branching Asters © 
Splendid large flowers and enormous bloomers. Price 10 cts. per pkt. 
195 White 196 Purple 197 Shell-Pink 
198 Crimson 210 Azure-Blue 211 Peach-Pink 
199 Mixed Colors 
Any 6 pkts. Semple’s Branching Asters for 50 cts. 
204 C. & J. Finest Mixed Asters © 
This is a fine mixture of the best and most beautiful Asters for 
general planting. It is made by ourselves and includes a great variety 
of the best kinds and choicest colors. They are no trouble to grow 
and can be planted in masses by sowing broadcast, but it is best to 
start the seeds early, in a hotbed or in the house, and transplant out- 
side about May io in this latitude. This splendid mixture has received 
high praise from our customers and, knowing the varieties included 
we recommend it strongly. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 40 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Flower Seeds 
The Conard & Jones Co. 
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