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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
Plat ycodon, Chinese Bell Flower 
Platycodon (Chinese Bell 
Flower) 
Large, open, bell-shaped flowers of a rich 
violet blue, almost rivaling the splendid 
Jackmanii Clematis in beauty. Plant very 
dwarf and compact. Hardy perennials. 
Double Portulaca 
Portulaca A most brilliant and profuse 
. bloomer; beautiful and delicate, 
rich colors of every shade. A charming genus. 
The Double Portulaca is one of the finest an¬ 
nuals m cultivation; flowers double as roses. 
Plant on sandy, light soil, in warm sunny place. 
Sow seeds in house and plant out in May. 
Double Rose Flowered Mixed - Pkt. 
_. , _ 10c, y 4 oz.80c. 
Single Mixed Pkt - 5c > V* oz - 25c - 
Rose (Multiflora Dwarf Perpet¬ 
ual. Mixed ^ Plants under good care will 
* ' commence to flower when six 
inches high and about two months old, and 
continue to grow and bloom until they form 
compact bushes, well covered with single and 
double flowers. 
Sow in rich sandy soil and keep at about 70° F. 
and moderately moist. When plants are about 
1 inch high transplant and give plenty of light 
and air. Tender perennial. Pkt. 10c. 
Salvia Splendens 
POPPIES 
Plants with large and brilliant colored flowers, pro¬ 
ducing a rich and fine display of bloom. Sow seed 
in open ground in May. 
Annual 
American Legion This new single Poppy 
of the Shirley type is a 
dazzling orange-scarlet of immense size, borne on 
long, stout stems. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
Fairy Blush Tke immense globular flowers 
are perfectly double and measure 
from 10 to 15 inches in circumference. The petals 
are elegantly fringed and pure white except at the 
tip, where they are distinctly covered with rosy 
cream. Pkt. 5c. 
The Shirly Very rich in colors, large single 
flowers. Pkt, 5c. 
All Varieties Mixed. Pkt. 5c, Vb oz. 15c. 
Hardy Perennial Poppies 
Oriental Perennial Hybrids 
Great flowers of gorgeous brilliancy. For bright¬ 
ness of color nothing can eclipse these beautiful 
Oriental perennial poppies. The colors range 
from soft flesh and rose to most brilliant daz¬ 
zling scarlet and richest maroon purple. 
Flowers enormous; 6 inches across. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Iceland Poppies Colorful silken flowers on 
graceful, wiry stems, 15 
to 18 in. long. Easily grown. Fine for borders or 
rock gardens. Will bloom the first season if seed 
is sown early. 
Choicest Mixed Choice blend of finest va¬ 
rieties. Pkt. 10c; y B oz. 25c. 
Ricinus (Castor Oil Bean) A tal1 grow¬ 
ing plant of 
tropical origin, the foliage being most valuable; 
good for screens, etc., height from 3 to 7 ft. Sow 
when all danger of frost is over. Fine mixed. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 
Rock Garden Annuals Mixed 
Splendid Mixture of 25 varieties suitable for rock 
gardens. Pkt. 5c. 
Rock Garden Perennials Mixed 
Wonderful Mixture of over 50 rare and choice rock 
garden perennials. Pkt. 10c. 
SALVIA 
Salvia (Flowering Sage) The Scarlet 
Sage is one 
of the most brilliant bedding plants; blooms 
from early summer until frost. Popular for beds, 
borders, edgings and pot culture; may be used 
for cutting. 
Splendens Brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 10 c, Vi 
oz. 50c, oz. $1.75. 
America or Globe of Fire The dwarf 
plants are 
of compact rounded growth. Each spike is 
closely set with mammoth size flowers of the 
most brilliant scarlet. It begins to bloom early 
in the season and continues until cut down by 
frost. Pkt. 10c, Vi oz. 50c, oz. $1.75. 
Farinacea The fine bright blue flowers are 
borne on long graceful stems. 
They are excellent for cutting. The bushes 
are well rounded, growing 2 feet tall, and bear 
a profusion of blooms. Pkt. 10c. 
SmilaX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoidies). A 
beautiful winter climbing plant; un¬ 
surpassed for wreaths and trimmings in floral 
decorations. Sow in shallow boxes in the house 
in light soil at any season of the year. Smilax 
seed, pkt. 5c; V 2 oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 
PRIMULA PRIMROSE 
Chinese Primrose (Primula) 
Our primroses are from the very finest 
strains. Sow seeds in February, March 
and April. When sown, the seeds germi¬ 
nate freely and fine plants can be had for 
winter flowering. 
Primula obconica— 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Primula sinensis hmbriata, 
CHINESE FRINGED PRIMROSE 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 20c. 
Hardy Primrose (Primula) 
Sow seed on surface and merely cover. 
Hgt. 1 ft.; partial shade; blooms April 
and May; fine for rock-gardens. 
Veris, Mixed Very large flowers 
in clusters; orange, 
yellow, cream, white, pink, rose, crimson, 
lilac, purple, violet, etc. Excellent for 
beds, borders and rock gardens. April and 
May. Any soil or situation. 6 to 9 in. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Salpiglossis, Emperor 
Painted Tongue—Velvet Flower 
Large, trumpet-shaped flowers of rich 
velvety texture, the colors Charmingly 
penciled, netted, and veined with golden 
yellow, crimson and purple. July until 
frost. Desirable for bedding and prized 
for cutting. 2 y 2 ft. Pkt. 5c, Vi oz. 30c. 
