FLOWERS 
The germination period of most of the flower seeds 
has been compiled, and is included in the description of 
the varieties in this catalog. 
Per. stands for Perennial—flowers which bloom for 
two or more years. 
Bien. stands for Biennial—flowers which bloom and 
die the second year. 
Unmarked flowers in this list are, of course, Annuals. 
Colors of the flowers are given first in every case, for 
your convenience. 
Planting Suggestions are on page 53. 
ABRONIA umbellata (Sand Verbena). 
Rosy-lilac, verbena-like flowers; trailer for sunny 
rockery or window box; sow November to March. 
Pkt., 10c. 
ABUTILON maximum (Flowering Maple). Per. 
Pink, yellow, and red, bell-shaped flowers in six 
months from seed; 3 feet; sow February and 
March for bloom same year. Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
ACANTHUS latifolius. Per. 
Decorative, large green foliage; lavender flowers; 
3 feet; sow October to May. Pkt., 10c. 
ACHILLEA (Yarrow). Per. 
Small double white or rose-red flowers in clus¬ 
ters, for beds and bouquets; 2 feet; sow March to 
July. Germination period 14 days. Ptarmica (The 
Pearl), white; Kelwayi Rosea, rose-red. Pkts., 10c. 
ACONITUM Napellus 
(Monk’s Hood). Per. 
Dark blue flowers in del¬ 
phinium-like spikes; 3 to 
5 feet tall; sow March to 
July. Germination period 
from 1 to 6 months. Pkt., 
10c. 
ACROCLINIUM 
Roseum hybridum. 
Pink and white, double, 
everlasting flowers; often 
bloom in 8 weeks; iy 2 feet 
high; sow November to 
March. Germination period 
12 days. New large-flow¬ 
ered Double Hybrids, with 
richer colors and larger 
flowers; splendid for cut¬ 
ting, either fresh or dried. Pkt., 15c. 
AGATHEA coelestis (Blue Daisy). Per. 
Clear blue with yellow disk; 1 to 2 feet high; good 
border or low hedge; sow March to Aug. Pkt., 10c. 
AGERATUM Mexicanum (Floss Flower). 
Blue, feathery flowers in clusters; very long- 
blooming, all summer and fall; sow February to 
August. Germination period 14 days. Tall Mexi¬ 
can, 2 feet, for cutting; Dwarf White, 6 in., Blue 
Cap, 4 in., and Blue Ball Improved (purest blue), 
6 in., for borders. Pkt., 10c. 
NEW Fairy Pink, mauve-pink. See Novelties, 
page 3. 
ALSTROEMERIA aurantiaca (Peruvian Lily). Per. 
Orange, streaked red; forms bulbous root; 2 to 3 
feet high; sow March to October. Pkt., 20c. 
ALYSSUM, Sweet. 
White, lilac, cream, fragrant heads of tiny flow¬ 
ers; fine for edgings, beds, or ground cover; sow 
any time. Germination period 10 to 20 days. Car¬ 
pet of Snow, 3 in.; Lilac Queen, Little Gem 
(white), and Cream Yellow, 6 in.; Maritimum, 
1 foot. Pkts., 10c. 
ALYSSUM Saxatile compactum. Per. 
Yellow flowers in masses; 1 foot; fine for borders; 
sow March to July for late spring bloom. 
Gold Dust, bright golden yellow. Pkt., 10c. 
Citrinum (Sulphureum), pale yellow. Pkt., 15c. 
Acroclinium 
New Hybrids 
