"Ghe. ^iowecs oh the- 
coweti The slorious blooms pictured on the (rent 
cover of this book ore not difficult to grow. 
They are the famous Rustproof strain of California Giant Snap¬ 
dragons—widely acknowledged as one of the most satisfactory 
antirrhinum ever developed. 
The color range is unusually full, including exquisite shades of 
pink, apricot, bronze, orange, 'yellow, scarlet, crimson and 
white. The long spikes are crowded with large florets. 
Can you Imagine a better bargain than these spectacular 
flowers? 
A generous packet of these seeds in mixed 
colors is only 15c, or two packets for 25c. 
PETUNIA — Single Bedding, 
Mixed — A fine collection of all 
t he desirable colors. Widely favored 
for bedding use. 
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PHLOX— One of the easiest and 
most satisfactory garden plants 
to be grown from seed. And, at 
the same time, the most brilliant 
addition to a garden. Seeds can 
be sown in open ground any time 
after danger of frost is passed. 
Grows and thrives in almost any 
kind of soil, but prefers a light, 
rich loam. 
Gigantea Art Shades —This new 
strain has flowers up to l '/2 inches 
Ml TtoweC' 
Seeds' 
10. 
PER PACKET 
unless otherwise 
noted 
across, and comes in a mixed range 
of soft blended colors that are 
entirely new among Phlox. Most 
of the colors run to the lighter 
and most desirable pastel shades. 
It was given the All America 
Award of Merit following its 
introduction. 
Drummond! Mixed —The large 
size of the heads, and the indi¬ 
vidual blossoms make this variety 
a universal favorite. Mixture in¬ 
cludes whites and all the brilliant 
colors. 
Portulaca (Moss Rose) 
Drummondi — in various indi¬ 
vidual shades. 
Dwarf, Mixed ifc—Compact, sym¬ 
metrical plants. Excellent for 
bedding, edging, or borders. Grow 
from six to eight inches high. 
IMany showy colors. 
PINKS —See Dianthus. 
POPPIES %) \ fHP)— For a 
showy, brilliant effect, Poppies 
are unsurpassed. They are very 
hardy, and will grow freely in al¬ 
most any garden soil. Equally 
good in clumps or beds. 
Iceland, Mixed —A hardy peren¬ 
nial that will bloom the first year. 
They are graceful, and have 
neat habits. Foliage is bright green. 
delicate and fern-like. Abundant 
bloom of brilliant flowers, fine for 
cutting. 
Shirley, Mixed —.\n annual Poppy 
with artistically ruffled edges on 
the large bloom. This is a delight¬ 
ful assortment of colors with 
scarcely any two flowers alike. 
California^; —See Eschscholtzia. 
Oriental —Few flowers can com¬ 
pare with the gorgeous show of 
colors made by this extraordinary 
Poppy. The huge, red blossoms 
often are six inches across. Against 
the green foliage, they always 
furnish a garden high spot. 
Perennials. 
Single, Mixed— A splendid mix¬ 
ture of many colors and free 
blooming single flowers. Annuals. 
Double, Mixed —Flowers are large, 
and double. Beautiful pastel colors 
make these annuals a showy de¬ 
light. 
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PORTULACA (Moss Rose) (A)>k 
—These showy annuals thrive best 
in light soil. If given a sunny lo¬ 
cation, they will reward you with 
a unforgettable display of colors. 
Fine for mass plantings, edgings, 
or rockeries. 
Single, Mixed —An excellent mix¬ 
ture of all colors. 
Double, Mixed —Alost of the 
flowers come double. The few 
single that do come are very 
desirable because of their rich, 
lovely colors. If single blossoms 
are not wanted, they can be pulled 
to leave only the double varieties. 
POT MARIGOLD— SeeCalendula. 
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PYRETHRUM, Mixed (HP)^*— 
A splendid hardy perennial. Showy 
and easy to grow. The plants carry 
an abundance of bloom, most of 
which come double after the first 
year. A fine color range. 
Pyrelhrum 
RICINUS —See Castor Bean. 
ROCK CRESS —See Arabis. 
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SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Ton¬ 
gue.) Mixed. (A)— One of the 
finest annuals. Will thrive in any 
good soil if given plenty of sun. 
The flowers are large, and the color 
assortment is excellent. The plants 
grow 2]/2 lo 3 feet, and produce 
bloom until frost. Splendid for 
cutting. 
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SALVIA (A) —An indispensable 
plant for bringing rich, brilliant 
color into the garden. Can be used 
either for bedding purposes, for 
borders, or individual specimens. 
Snow-on-the-Mountain 
Splendens (Scarlet Sage) —Beau¬ 
tiful bright scarlet. Grows to 
three feet. 
Bonfire — Brilliant red flower 
spikes that stand clear above 
splendid dark green foliage. Plants 
are round, and symmetrical. Some¬ 
times 2 feet high, and as wide. 
SATIN FLOWER— See Godetia. 
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SCABIOSA (A) — Notable for 
(heir exquisite color, the flowers 
are borne on fine long stems, and 
will keep the best part of a week 
after cutting. Continuous bloom- 
Siocks, Finest Double Mixed 
ing varieties. Extremely desirable 
for both borders or beds. Truly an 
invaluable annual for gardeners 
who want plenty of flowers for 
cutting. 
Mixed, and in Several Individual 
Colors. 
SCARLET FLAX —See Linum. 
SEA LAVENDER— See Statice. 
SHASTA DAISY— See Daisy Shasta 
SNAPDRAGON — See Antirrhi¬ 
num. 
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SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN 
(Euphorbia) (A)— The foliage is 
beautifully edged with white. 
Grows about 2 feet, and is excel¬ 
lent for cutting. 
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STATICE (Sea Lavender) (A)*— 
One of the loveliest of alt Ever¬ 
lastings. The long sprays of bright- 
colored flowers make beautiful 
winter bouquets. 
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STOCKS (A) —Because of their 
unlimited diversity of color, their 
abundance of bloom, and general 
charm. Stocks are one of the most 
important annuals. Good for 
either bedding, or pot culture. 
Sunflower, Double 
Ten Week Stocks— The double 
rosette-like blossoms are on fine 
sturdy stems, and appear in a 
brilliant range of diverse colors. 
May be potted, and taken Indoors 
before frost. 
Evening Scented — Delightfully 
fragrant with an excellent range 
of colors, and fine individual 
flowers. 
Vinca, (Periwinkle) 
Mixed —Many interesting varie¬ 
ties with numerous colors. Will 
give a fine assortment for cutting. 
k k k 
STRAWFLOWER (Helichrysum) 
(A) — Mixed. A special a.ssort- 
ment that includes an amazing 
collection of different colors and 
types. They make a fine display 
through the summer and fall. 
When dried, will make an inter¬ 
esting and brilliant winter bou¬ 
quet. 
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