FLOWERS 
The germination period of most of the flower seeds 
has been compiled, and is included in the description of 
the varieties in this catalog. 
Per. stands for Perennial—flowers which bloom for 
two or more years. 
Bien. stands for Biennial—flowers which first bloom 
the second year, then die. 
Unmarked flowers in this list are Annuals. 
Colors of the flowers are given first in every case, for 
your convenience. 
Planting Suggestions are on pages 9 to 11. 
ABRONIA umbellata (Sand Verbena). 
Rosy-lilac, verbena-like flowers; trailer for sunny 
rockery or window box; sow November to March. 
Pkt., 10c. 
ABUTILON maximum (Flowering Maple). Per 
Pink, yellow, and red, bell-shaped flowers in six 
months from seed; 3 feet; sow February and 
March for bloom same year. Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
ACANTHUS latifolius. Per. 
Decorative, large green foliage; lavender flowers; 
3 feet; sow October to May. Pkt., 10c. 
ACHILLEA (Yarrow). Per. 
Small double white or rose-red flowers in clus¬ 
ters, for beds and bouquets; 2 feet; sow March to 
July. Germination period 14 days. Ptarmica (The 
Pearl), white; Kelwayi Rosea, rose-red. Pkts., 10c. 
ACONITUM Napellus. (Monk’s Hood). Per. 
Dark blue flowers in delphinium-like spikes; 3 to 
5 feet tall; sow March to July. Germination 
period from 1 to 6 months. Pkt., 10c. 
ACROCLINIUM Roseum hybridum. 
Pink and white, double, everlasting flowers; often 
bloom in 8 weeks; 1 y 2 feet high; sow November 
to March. Germination period 12 days. New large- 
flowered Double Hybrids, with richer colors and 
larger flowers; splendid for cut flowers, used 
either fresh or dried. Pkt., 15c. 
r • r 
New Hybrid 
Acroclinium 
Everblooming 
Blue Agathea 
AGATHEA coelestis (Blue Daisy). Per. 
Clear blue with yellow disk; 1 to 2 feet high; 
good border or low hedge; sow March to Aug. 
Pkt., 10c. 
AGERATUM Mexicanum (Floss Flower). 
Blue, feathery flowers in clusters; very long- 
blooming, all summer and fall; sow February to 
August. Germination period 14 days. Tall Mexi¬ 
can, 2 feet, for cutting; Dwarf White, 6 in., Blue 
Cap, 4 in., and Blue Ball Improved (purest blue), 
<> in., for borders. Pkts., 10c. 
Fairy Pink, soft rose-pink flowers, 4 inches. 
Pkt., 15 c. 
