28 Flower Seeds 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
DIGITALIS . Foxglove 
Showy, hardy perennials of easy culture. As a background in shrubbery or as 
specimen plants m large beds, they are equally striking and effective. S °wm .July for 
strong flowering plants the following season. . «n in 2 4 
Snotted Varieties. A superb mixture,—a wonderful range of colors. $0 10 $0 25 
Spotted Varieties. A superb ****--- - ~ . 
Monstrosa. Long spikes of enormous ilowers. All colors mixed .. .... . 
Gloxiniaeflora. Large, spotted, gloxinia-like flowers produced on long spikes 
Pkt. Large pkt. 
25 | Purple 
White .$0 10 
10 
Rose. 
25 
Mixed. . 10,, 
develop a chamois or buff shade ... . T - -,+ 4n t 
Lutzii Hybrids. Attractive hybrid. Salmon flowers 4 feet:. Large pktt. -40.~js 
Shirley Strain. A new strain of giant Foxglove, raised by the late Rev. W. Wilkes. 
The plants attain a height of 5 to 7 feet, with spikes 3 to 4 feet long, carrying 
flowers of giant size, ranging in color from white to dark rose and han< J ) s °^ y 
blotched and spotted cream, maroon, and chocolate./4 
DIANTHUS • Pinks 
In this large and greatly varied genus are some of our most beautiful and best-loved 
flowers, unsurpassed for color and fragrance. They are lightly 
the first season, remaining green all winter and blooming theLreest finest flow- 
protected Old plants flower the earliest, but as young ones give the largest, ti nest.now 
ers, sowings are made every year. Seed may be sown in the open in 
danger of frost is past and if the situation is open and the ground ls , T r ‘ st P Forbe S t r e^ 
will flower luxuriantly in a few weeks’ time and continue until hard frost- bor best re 
suits, seedlings should be thinned out to have plants stand 6 inches apart. 1 hey average 
1 foot in height and are splendid for borders and tor cutting. 
Single Annual Pinks 
These single sorts contain many beautiful varieties the flowers of which often measure 
_ -> vpru effective for borders of beds. 1 ft. $0 2*5 
‘ 10 
2 to 3 in. in diameter. They are very effective for borders 
Crimson Belle. Rich crimson..... 
Eastern Queen. Delicately marbled rose and mauve. .... .... • 
Heddewigi (Single Japan Pink). Finest selected single varieties, mixed.. 
Laciniatus (Single Fringed Pink). Flowers come in a great many colors.. 
Laciniatus splendens. Crimson, white eye. • • • ....‘ " 
Salmon Queen. Beautiful fringed flowers of brilliant salmon color, chang¬ 
Vesuvius. Beautiful orange-scarlet flowers, very striking in beds or borde . 
Nobilis (Royal Pink). Improved varieties of the single-flowering Japan 
Punctatus (Princess Pink). A fine variety, with fringed flowers, mottled, 
flaked, spotted, and striped in the greatest diversity of colors. .. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 9 varieties, 75 cts. 
Digitalis, Shirley Strain 
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this Catalogue 
Chinensis. (China, or 
Double Annual Pinks 
Indian Pink). Blooms in clusters; flowers very Pkt. 
double and in a large range of bright colors. . . ........ .$0 
Diadematus (Double Diadem Pink). Beautiful double flowers of various 
tints of lilac, crimson, and purple; outer edges fringed. .. .. 
Fireball. Extra-double; brilliant dark scarlet; very beautiful ......... • ■ ■ • ; 
Laciniatus (Double Fringed Pink). Large, double flowers, m a great ^ 
Luciferf BriHiant oSnge-scarlet flowers measuring about 2 inches across; 
MhabillrfDoub?^ M-llnfpinkk Large. Ringed, double flowers 
Moz. 
$0 25 
30 
40 
Dianthus plumarius 
nicely fringed 
__ v _Marvelous Pink). Large, fringed, 
long, stiff stems, pure white to dark crimson. . . ••••.• • ■ • IV-' ‘ ‘ 
Mourning Cloak. Dark velvety crimson; petals strikingly edged white. .. 
Salmon King. Brilliant salmon-rose.■ 1 ■ ' ' r ' ' /.* A* ' 
Snowdrift. Large, double, white flowers; excellent for border or cutting.. . io 
Violet Queen. Rich violet, an unusual shade..... -• • • • • • • ; • • • • • • • • 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 10 varieties, S5 cts. 
Hardy Garden Pinks 
These form low bushy, tufted plants, above which are produced, on long stems, the 
beautiful fringed and fragrant flowers so valued in old-fashioned gardens and r °tkery. Large 
Allwoodi. Hybrid between carnation and pink. Varied colors. Blooms Pkt pkt. 
from seven to nine months from date of sowing ... • • • •; 
Allwoodi alpinus. Blooms the first year from seed. Single and semi- 
double, fragrant flowers in many shades. 4 to 6 inches high . . . . •••• • • • 
Caesius (Cheddar Pink). A splendid rock-plant, forming dense tufts 3 
inches high and bearing bright rosy pink flowers in May and June ...... ^ 
Deltoides, Brilliant. Vivid crimson blooms carried above fine feathery 
foliage. Fine for the rockery or edging. . . . .. .• ; • • • • ■ • • • : • • ' 
Plumarius, Highland Queen. One of the finest Pinks for the rock- 
garden. It is very floriferous and continues in bloom a long time. 1 fie 
flowers are large, of a lustrous scarlet-vermilion color.: ' '' r" ;" ' ' j 
Plumarius, Single Mixed (Pheasant s-Eye Pink). Large, single, fringed 
flowers; beautifully marked in many colors ........ -- A 0 *-.^ cts - • 
Plumarius fl.-pl. (Double Hardy Garden Pinks). Dcmble and semi-double. 
Semperflorens (Everblooming Hardy Garden Pinks), ^weet-scented, 
double, semi-double, and single flowers in beautiful colors. )4oz. 35 cts... 
Scoticus (Scotch Pinks). Beautiful double fringed flowers which emit a 
clover-like perfume. About 1 foot high when in bloom. Mrxed colors... 
Superbus, Loveliness. See Novelties and Specialties, page 6. , R 
Winteri. New. Striking new Pinks awarded First-Class Certificate by R. 
H S The flowers are of bold form, deliciously scented, pure colors habit 
compact, and blooms first year from seed. Ideal rock-plants. Quite hardy. 
Delight. See Novelties and Specialties, page 6. 
