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Halla well's 
Phlox, Giant Art Shades 
PHLOX 
DRUMMONDII—For beds and massing nothing can sur¬ 
pass these beautiful annuals. They produce immense trusses 
of large, brilliant flowers throughout the summer. Sow the 
seed in boxes in the fall for early flowers, or in the open in 
spring, and thin to 6 inches. 
GIANT ART SHADE MIXTURE—Pkt., 25c; % oz., 85c. 
CARNEA—Pale pink with rose KERMESINA—Deep carmine 
center. with white eye. 
CHAMOIS ROSE—Lovely 
chamois rose with tiny 
carmine eye. 
COCCINEA—Deep, vivid 
scarlet. 
PURE WHITE. 
SOFT LILAC. 
VIOLET. 
YELLOW (Isabellina)— 
Primrose. 
Each of above: Pkt., 15c; Yi oz., 60c. 
Collection of 6 packets of any of the above varieties for 75c. 
FINE MIXED—A choice mixture of all colors of the larger types. 
Pkt., 10c; Yt, oz., 50c; oz., $1.50. 
CUSPIDATA MIXED—Starred and fringed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 65c. 
PORTULACA 
A creeping annual with thick stems and foliage, bearing 
brilliant colored cup-shaped flowers during the entire sum¬ 
mer. This plant is suitable for rockeries and banks and will 
grow and bloom profusely in a dry, hot situation. In sowing, 
mix the seed with dry sand tr insure an even distribution. 
Sow in the late spring when the ground is thoroughly warmed 
up. 
GOLDEN YELLOW. WHITE. SCARLET (Single)—Any of these 
colors. Per pkt., 15c; Y* oz., 45c. 
SINGLE MIXED—A large variety of the most brilliant colors. 
Pkt., 10c; Y* oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE MIXED—The most brilliant shades and choice flowers. 
Pkt., 15c; Ys oz., 60c. 
PRIMULA 
SINENSIS 
The Chinese Fringed Primroses are very desirable for the 
greenhouse. Sow in April or May for winter blooming, cover 
lightly and keep moist. Transplant when second leaf appears 
and keep shifting plants as they grow. 
DAZZLER—Brilliant orange scarlet. Pkt., 50c. 
GIANT SINGLE FRINGED VARIETIES—Excelsior Mixture. 
100 seeds, Pkt., 35c. 
STELLATA—A form of Chinese Primrose bearing large trusses 
of star-shaped flowers in many shades. Pkt., 35c. 
OBCONICA 
These are of the easiest culture in the greenhouse and also 
succeed well in the open border during the summer. Seed 
should be sown in good porous loam; they will not germinate 
well in any compost containing peat or leaf mold. If sown in 
February or March will bloom the same year. 
FASBENDER—Deep glowing red, of the largest size. Pkt., 50c. 
RHINE PEARL—Very large of a dark salmon-carmine. Pkt., 50c. 
GIGANTEA—Blue, Crimson, Rose, Salmon, and Mixed. Pkt., 35c. 
GRANDIFLORA MIXED—Pkt., 20c. 
VARIOUS PRIMROSES 
AURICULA—The Primrose of the Alps. Flowers variously col¬ 
ored; fragrant. Seed selected from prize flowers. Pkt., 25c. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
A very pretty, hardy perennial, forming a dense bush 2 
feet high and bearing freely during the summer, leafless spikes 
of tubular flowers. 
VIRGINICA GIGANTEA—Lilac-pink flowers. Pkt., 15c; * oz., 
50c. 
VIRGINICA ALBA—Large white flowers. Pkt., 15c; fa oz., 40c. 
PLATYCODON 
(Balloon Flower) 
GRANDIFLORUM—Also known as Wahlenbergia. A free-flow¬ 
ering perennial of dense habit, 18 inches high, which is useful 
for rock garden and border. The balloon-shaped buds are 
interesting and almost as attractive as the steel blue, star¬ 
shaped flowers. In bloom from June to October. Pkt., 15c; 
Y* oz., 50c. 
POTENTILLA 
(Cinquefoil) 
Hardy perennial border plants with handsome strawberry¬ 
like foliage and of free blooming habit, continuing in bloom 
from spring until autumn. The flowers run mostly in shades 
of maroon, scarlet and orange, often beautifully banded with 
yellow. Height iy 2 to 2 feet. 
NEPALENSIS ROXANA—Brilliant salmon colored flowers with 
darker veins. Pkt., 25c; fa oz., 40c. 
FINE SINGLE MIXED—Pkt., 15c; Y* oz., 50o. 
BULLEYANA—The flowers shade from buff through apricot to 
orange and are quite distinct from those of any other hardy 
Primula. The plant is perfectly hardy and is also well worth 
growing in pots. Height, 2 feet. Pkt., 25c. 
MALACOIDES—Small, light lilac flowers; very early and pro¬ 
fuse bloomer. If sown in January or February will commence 
flowering from May to July, while by sowing in August a fine 
display of bloom can be obtained during the winter months. 
Pkt., 15c; fa oz., 90c. 
MALACOIDES TRUE ROSE—A new variety with rich, bright 
pink blooms. Pkt., 25c; Large pkt., 65c. 
MALACOIDES SNOW QUEEN (New) — Large flowered pure 
white. Pkt., 25c; Large pkt., 65c. 
PULVERULENTA BARTLEY STRAIN — A strong growing 
hardy Primula with numerous tiers of flowers in shades of 
pink, produced on sturdy tall stems. Valuable for shaded and 
damp places. Pkt., 35c. 
POLYANTHUS—A hardy sort, blooming early in the spring. 
Colors mostly red and yellow. Choice Mixed. Pkt., 15c; fa oz., 
75c. 
POLYANTHUS GIANT SUPERB MIXED—Extra choice strain, 
most carefully selected for habit, rich colors and size of bloom. 
Pkt., 25c; Large pkt., 65c. 
POLYANTHUS GIANT MUNSTEAD STRAIN—Flowers of the 
largest size in fine shades of yellow and white. Pkt., 25c; fa oz., 
85c. 
POLYANTHUS YELLOW—Golden yellow. Pkt., 25c; A oz., $1.00. 
VULGARIS—Yellow English Primrose. Pkt., 15c; fa oz., 60c. 
Seasons to sow Flower Seeds—Pages 36-37 
