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Cbndon Bros., Seedsmen, Rock River Valley Seed Farm, Rockford, Illinois. 
Calendula—Pot Marigold 
An old-fashioned annual glorified by plant 
breeding, which increased its size, purified its 
colors and improved its form. The finest new 
varieties retain the vigor and free blooming 
qualities of the race, flowering from early sum¬ 
mer until freezing, with continually improving 
size and quality. 
2085 Orange King. Grows 18 inches tall. Outer 
petals are slightly imbricated while centers are 
incurved. A glowing Orange. Pkt. (300 Seed), 5 
cts.; *4 oz., 25 cts. 
2090 Sensation. Long stems, very double, bril¬ 
liant orange flowers with a crimson or scarlet 
sheen. The blooms are flat in shape. Pkt. (200‘ 
Seed), 10 cts.; oz., 90 cts. 
2086 Meteor. The petals are arranged shingle¬ 
like, curving inward in the center. The bushes 
make a fine compact growth about 15 to 18 inches 
tall. Flower petal has broad, showy stripes of 
brilliant orange set against a creamy white 
ground. Pkt. (300 seed), 5 cts.; *4 oz., 25 ets. 
2087 Lemon Qneen. A lovely companion to 
Orange King, with flowers of equally large size. 
The color is an . intense rich lemon-yellow of 
great brilliancy. Pkt. (300 seed), 5 cts.; *4 oz., 
25 cts. 
2084 Calendula Sunshine—See Page 10. 
2091 Calendula Orange Shaggy—See Page 10. 
2088 Double Choice Mixed 
A complete mixture of all the varieties of Calendulas 
we offer. They will make a fine display in any garden, 
whether planted as a border, bed, or with other an¬ 
nuals. Pkt. (300 seed), 5 cts.; *4 oz., 25 cts. 
Candytuft—Iberis (Annual) 
Charming for beds, borders, rock gardens, etc., and 
the larger the mass the better the effect. The plants 
grow about 12 inches high. Seed may be sown any 
time during the spring. They bloom in about eight 
weeks from the time of sowing, and in order to keep 
up a succession of bloom two sowings should be made 
at intervals of about two weeks. For best results thin 
the plants to stand not less than six inches apart. 
2163 Empress or Giant White Hyacinth Flowered. An 
improved strain, producing immense trusses of pure 
white bloom, each plant having five or six pyramidal 
spikes. Fine for bedding and cutting. Pkt. (1,200 
Seed), 5 cts.; *4 oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
2104 Condon’s Giant Flowering Finest Mixture. All 
shades and colors, known in Candytufts will be found 
in this mixture. All large flowering. Pkt. (1,200 Seed), 
5 cts.; y 2 oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
2105 Perennial Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens). This 
is a favorite perennial, bearing handsome trusses of 
pure white flowers. The plants are of dwarf growth, 
not more than 12 inches tall, and are wonderfully 
adapted for edging or rockwork. The plants bloom 
2080 Butterfly Flower—Schizanthus 
Poor Man’s Orchid (Annual). The seed germ¬ 
inates readily and in a few weeks the plant 
is a mass of small but bright flowers in a 
bewildering range of colors, all blotched and 
marked in contrasting shades. The foliage is 
delicate and fern like. It may be sown in spring 
for garden decoration or may be seeded in fall 
in pots in the conservatory or house for spring 
blooming. Hybrids, Finest Mixed. Pkt. (1,800 
Seed), 5 cts.; *4 oz., 15 cts, 
Canterbury Bells and Other Campanulas 
The most useful and beautiful subjects for the 
garden; the dwarf forms are especially fine for 
edgings and rock gardens. All are of easy cul¬ 
ture and succeed in any good well-drained soil. 
The medium single, double, and Cup-and-Saucer 
varieties popularly known as Canterbury Bells 
are biennials. 
2097 Single Canterbury Bells Mixed (Campanula Medium). 
Pyramidal plants covered with large bell-like blooms with 
edges softly rolled back and fluted. Many shades and 
colors. Pkt. (300 Seed), 10 cts.; Ys oz., 29 cts. 
2098 Double Canterbury Bells Mixed (Campanula Medi¬ 
um). Showy blooms similar to those of the single Can¬ 
terbury Bells, but with an extra row of petals like a 
saucer under a cup. Many shades and colors. Pkt. (150 
Seed), 10 cts.; Ys oz., 40 cts. 
2101 New Annual Canterbury Bells Mixed. Blooms from 
seed in less than six months. The plants grow from 2 to 
2 % feet tall, each plant having from 6 to 8 beautiful 
blooming spikes. Our mixture contains the following 
colors: dark blue, light blue, rose and white. Pkt. (500 
Seed), 10 cts.; Ys oz., 50 cts. 
Perennial Campanulas 
2095 Persicifolia Glandiflora (Peach Bells) Blue. Un¬ 
doubtedly one of the finest of the hardy Campanulas, 
grows 2 to 3 ft. high, with large blue flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
2096 Campanula Carpatica (Harebell) Blue. A very 
charming rock garden plant blooming in July and Ad- 
gust. Color, blue. Pkt. (4,000 Seed), 10 cts. 
2099 Campanula Carpatica (Harebell) White. Same as 
variety above, only flowers are pure white. Pkt. 10c. 
Calliopsis (Annual) 
The calliopsis is very hardy, and will Ihrive anywhere. 
It makes a quick growth, and produces beautiful foliage. 
It is one of our brightest and best summer bloomers. 
Gold and maroon of the most brilliant hues are the pre¬ 
vailing colors. Excellent for butting and massing. 
2092 Crimson King— Bright Crimson. 
2093 Golden King—Bright Yellow. 
Your Choice Any of the Above. Pkt. (3,000 Seeds)/ 
10 cts.; *4 oz., 25 cts.; Yz oz., 40 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 
2094 Finest Single Mixed Calliopsis 
All the best types are found in this mixture. Pkt. 
(3,000 Seed), 5 cts.; Yz oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
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